Sheyann Webb-Christburg Scholarship Foundation was founded on the basis that any motivated student aspiring to further his or her education should be given that opportunity. The Sheyann Webb-Christburg Scholarship Foundation will be used to help cover tuition expenses and related educational expenses such as books and select cost of living. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on applicant’s academic achievements, those who have demonstrated accomplishments in leadership and community service, and particularly to those disadvantaged youth who have faced significant roadblocks or challenges.
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All Sheyann Webb-Christburg Scholars are required to “give back” by conducting community service projects and by serving as mentors to younger students. The Sheyann Webb-Christburg Scholarship Foundation will attract High School Seniors from all backgrounds from Selma, Montgomery, and Tuskegee Alabama. All candidates who have a desire to pursue higher education, in spite of many personal socio-economic setbacks, teen pregnancy, poverty, and etc… are welcome to apply. If candidates are hardworking, resilient, and determined individuals who want to make a positive contribution to their local and global communities, they are welcome to turn to Sheyann Webb-Christburg Scholarship Fund to make their ambitions and dreams possible. This scholarship foundation has been created because all students deserve the chance to attend college in order for them to become productive leaders and succeed in life.​

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SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES:

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• David & Sarah Ross Humanitarian Scholarship is awarded to an individual who has the courage to take decisive action when needed, the wisdom to face aggressive challenges, and the willingness to sacrifice to affect these causes that have a long term impact on the betterment of the community. Also, the recipient must be visible to the cause or the person in the community so that others will be inspired by their humanitarian activities. Since the award recognizes the human factor in humanitarianism, the quality of the recipient’s personal involvement with others in need of assistance or support will be carefully considered.

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• John & Betty Webb Community Service Scholarship recipient must demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for people in their school, community and/or world at large through their community service. Has an active record of volunteerism with voting rights and service organizations. The scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the environment and their local communities. Two letters of recommendation will be required from service leaders.

 

• Sheyann Webb Christburg Leadership Scholarship awards a deserving student that exemplifies high academic performance, school involvement, character, leadership, and community service. The recipient of this scholarship must have the attributes to be our next generation of leader. Leadership scholarships reward students who show skills in motivating others in and out of the classroom and are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others.

 

• Frank Sikora Literary Scholarship offers an individual that aspires to become a writer and has a heart for civil rights and its many stories $1,000 to a full-time college freshmen, sophomores, or junior who are pursuing an undergraduate degree for English, creative writing, or a related field.

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