The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund was established in 1955 by an act of the Alabama Legislature to “...memorialize that great American and Confederate general, ‘Stonewall’ Jackson, through a program of education...” consisting of essay contests and repayable scholarships. The fund is used to award several repayable scholarships each year. The scholarship functions as a repayable 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.
In order 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 is not to be included in determining the length of the essay Applicants must also submit an application form with necessary personal information.
The scholarship evaluation committee will evaluate and rank the essays received and will award repayable scholarships of the following amounts:
1st place - $3,000
2nd place - $2,000
3rd place - $1,000
Receipt of the following information no later than April 1, 2011:
*Completed application form
*An original essay of at least 1500-2500 words (a bibliography of sources is required but will not to be counted in the 1500-2500 words) on some aspect of the life of Stonewall Jackson.
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For a copy of the application, click here.
Send the completed application to:
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund Repayable Scholarship
PO Box 300100
Montgomery AL 36130-0100
For further information call (334) 242-4364
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact The Guide.
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