Contributed by
Mary Johns Wilson
Six local students were among a group of 100 who earned a $1,000 scholarship awarded through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
“These students represent the future of our state and our nation, and we are proud to invest in their education,” said Alfa Insurance President Jimmy Parnell. “We feel certain we’ll see a great return on this investment, because our scholarship recipients go on to do great things.”
Hayden
Burch
is an Auburn High School graduate and a senior at Auburn University studying mechanical engineering.
Julia Bush
is an Opelika High School graduate and a sophomore at Auburn University studying agricultural business.
Kaycie Mashburn
is a Smiths Station High School graduate and a junior at Troy University studying nursing.
Peyton Armstrong
is a Beauregard High School graduate and a freshman at Auburn University studying animal sciences.
Seth Walker
is an Auburn High School graduate and a freshman at Auburn University studying chemical engineering.
The 2021 crop of scholarship recipients hail from 47 counties and are studying at 15 different institutions of higher learning. The program is administered through Scholarship America, which selects recipients based on academics, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and future goals.
In its eighth year, the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded $750,000 in scholarships, which may be used toward tuition, fees, books or supplies. Applications open annually in November and close Jan. 31. For more information, vist www.alfafarmers.org/resources/scholarships/.
Visit AlfaInsurance.com to view photos of the recipients or go to the photo album at Facebook.com/AlfaInsurance.
