Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund Repayable Scholarship Program

The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund is used to award several repayable scholarships each year. It is a repayble no-interest loan which must be repaid after graduation from college. One year after graduation, recipients will be contacted to repay the scholarship amount under a scheduled repayment system set up by the individual. To qualify, applicants must submit an essay of 1,500 - 2,500 words on a topic or issue that relates to the life of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. A bibliography of sources must accompany the essay, but this is not to be included in determining the length of the essay. Applicants must also submit an application form with necessary personal information. Plagiarized or copied essays will be disqualified. First-place winner will receive $3,000; second-place, $2,000; and, third-place, $1,000. Application deadline: April 1, 2012! For further information, call 334-242-4364. Applications are available in Ms. Knight's office.