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Congratulations

to the

2026 Smith Scholarship Winners

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Please refer to your individual Award Letters for details on award amounts, terms, and conditions.
 
Selecting from the significant number of outstanding applicants was very difficult.  We express our gratitude to the students and dedicated counselors who participated in this year’s process.
 
Recipients Must Return Award Acceptance Packet by March 31, 2026

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Scholars

Magneah Santiago*                                Weaver High School
Mattie Burnette                                            Robertsdale High School
Jorja Carrino                                                 Gulf Shores High School
Margaret Jackson                                       B.B. Comer Memorial High School
Carmen Jackson                                         West Blocton High School
Gavin Moore                                                 Mortimer Jordan High School
Kiona Mosley                                               A.H. Parker High School
Alasha Williams                                          Jemison High School
Elizabeth Willis                                            Verbena High School

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Partial Awards- Finalists

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Daley Alford                                                 The Donoho School
Kaiya Campbell                                           Clarke County High School
Kafie Emile                                                   Albertville Innovation Academy
Lillie Grigsby                                                Corner High School
Kristen Smith                                               Jackson High School

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Semi-Finalists

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Araxxi Diaz-Aguilera                                  Isabella High School
Rachel Griffin                                               Jackson High School
Vicky Canuto Gutierrez                            Austin High School
Brisa Hernandez                                        Chilton County High School
Brier Hight                                                    Gardendale High School
Rip’Tavious Johnson                                Loachapoka High School
Maggie Stapler                                           Mortimer Jordan High School
Noah Sullivan                                              Verbena High School
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*The Dr. Sharon Farsetti-Webster Legacy Award has been awarded to 

Magneah Santiago from Weaver High School.

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