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Class in Progress

Empowering Students Through Education

Investing in Bright Futures

The application for the
Smith Scholarship is now 
closed
Winners will be notified by
May 1, 2025

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About Our Foundation

     The Smith Scholarship Foundation, established by Mignon Comer Smith, is dedicated to providing financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students in Alabama, enabling them to pursue higher education. Our mission is to create opportunities through scholarships and support services that empower students to achieve their academic goals and fulfill their potential.

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Empower
Growth

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Michael Amaya-Daniel (2021 UAH Smith Scholar)  

Receives the inaugural Lance R. Collins MAC Scholar Award

Events

2024 Smith Scholarship Bootcamp

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Boot Camp is an all-day required event where the new scholars meet each other as well as their team leaders.  They also learn about their scholarship and how it works.  Lunch is provided and the event usually occurs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with entertainment provided. 

2024 SSF Holiday Party

2024 SSF Holiday Party
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News you can use

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The application deadline for the Smith Scholarship has now passed

Winners will be notified through our website or by email by May 1, 2025.

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The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available for all students and contributors. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.

Holding Books

Explore how our foundation is making a difference in the community by providing educational opportunities, promoting academic success, and fostering a culture of support and empowerment for economically disadvantaged students in Alabama.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a legacy of learning to those students who have given back to their community through volunteer work and assistance to family.  To assist those students in becoming productive members of society who possess independence, morality and good citizenship.  To encourage these leaders of the future to devote their talents and education to their community, state and nation by providing their fellow man with an example of compassionate citizenship.

400 Caldwell Trce, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA

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