Smith Scholarship Foundation
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
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.
Empower
Growth
Michael Amaya-Daniel (2021 UAH Smith Scholar)
Receives the inaugural Lance R. Collins MAC Scholar Award
Events
2024 Smith Scholarship Bootcamp
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
News you can use
The application deadline for the Smith Scholarship has now passed.
Winners will be notified through our website or by email by May 1, 2025.
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.
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.