Debbie Rice Memorial Scholarship

The Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology (ALET) organization invites graduating seniors to apply for its $10,000 2026 ALET Debbie Rice Memorial Scholarship.

Eligible Applicants:

• The student must be a high school senior enrolled in an accredited Alabama high school.
• The technology director of the school system where the student is enrolled must be a current member of ALET as of 9/30/2025. A list of eligible systems is included in this packet.
• The applicant must have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, using a 4.0 scaleunweighted.
• The applicant must have an ACT score of 17 or higher.
• Applicants must have the endorsement/signature of their Guidance Counselor/Principal on their application, attesting they are qualified to apply for this scholarship.
• The student must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school physically located in the state of Alabama. Full-time online colleges do not qualify.
• The student should be interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a technology-related field.
• The student should be able to demonstrate a history of volunteering and be active in school or non-school extracurricular activities.

How to Apply:

• Review the required materials checklist to ensure your application will be complete. Prepare all the necessary forms and documents and complete the checklist.
• All application packets must be mailed to ALET via U.S. Post Office or other carrier and postmarked before December 5, 2025.
• Unless otherwise indicated, all required materials, including letters of reference, must be in the submitted packet. Exception: Transcripts, see below.
• Incomplete packets will not be considered. Applicants may not add materials to the packet once it is received. (Exception: The transcripts may be sent separately but must be postmarked by December 5, 2025).

What to Include in your Scholarship Application Packet:

• Application form, completed in full
• Signed Statement of Accuracy and Conditions
• Resume - See specific requirements in Checklist
• Essay - See specific requirements in Checklist (Following directions is important. For example, points may be deducted if you respond to the essay questions in the wrong order.)
• Two letters of recommendation:
  • Letters must be signed by the author and must also include their printed name, phone number, mailing address, and email address.
  • One letter must be from the principal and/or counselor of the student’s high school.
  • Letters may not be sent by email.
• High school transcript:
  • Transcripts must come from the student’s school but do not need to be official.
  • Transcripts may be included in the packet or be emailed directly from the school.
  • Transcripts must be emailed or postmarked by December 5, 2025. If by email, send to
• ALETscholarship@go-alet.org.
• Report Card from 1st grading period of this school year (copy is acceptable)
• ACT score report if it is not listed on school transcript