FROM CHAD DUBOIS
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MONTGOMERY – The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Thursday announced the establishment of the Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created in memory of Dean Albritton, an Elmore, Alabama resident, who passed away on December 16, 2020.
The Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dean Albritton. Dean Albritton was a fervent follower of Christ. Her journey of faith is well documented in her books, Misplaced Heart and The Yellow Butterfly. Dean’s love of Christ made her passionate about ministry to the poor in her community and across the world. This scholarship will honor Dean’s conviction that education is the pathway out of poverty and the doorway to a life of service to others.
The scholarship was created by Dean’s husband, Walter Albritton, and her four sons as a tribute to her remarkable legacy of faith. “For more than 68 years,” Walter said, “Dean served Christ alongside me as an inspiring and encouraging companion in the ministry of our Lord Jesus. She was an authentic servant of Jesus Christ.”
The scholarship has been established for the benefit of a graduating senior at schools located in Autauga, Elmore, or Montgomery counties in Alabama. First consideration will be given to minority students associated with the fellowship of the New Walk of Life Church in Montgomery. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to study at an accredited four-year college/university, two-year college/university, or trade school. Two letters of recommendations are required, one from a teacher and one from the student’s church pastor or youth minister. Applicants must submit an essay describing their relationship with God and Jesus Christ as well as describing what they believe to be God’s mission for their life. Applicants must also explain what person, or persons, have been the greatest influence in the development of their faith. Additional criteria and the application for this scholarship can be found online at cacfinfo.org. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2021.
Scholarship Link: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/dean-b-albritton-memorial-scholarship/
Donate Page: https://cacfinfo.org/give/dean-b-albritton-memorial-scholarship/
The Central Alabama Community Foundation can be reached at (334) 264-6223 or Chad.DuBois@cacfinfo.org.
About Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF)
For over 30 years, the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) has been a valued community partner and resource for nonprofits and students in the River Region and Wiregrass. Individuals and corporate donors make gifts and bequests of any size to the foundation. Each year, through its 230+ funds, the foundation provides over $5 million in grants and scholarships that meet diverse community needs, supporting programs and projects in education, human services, health, cultural arts and other civic concerns.
