Education
Dual Enrollment Scholarships ›››
Program Info:
- Covers the cost of 12 credit hours per student including tuition, books, and fees for Tuscaloosa City Schools seniors, juniors, and sophomores.
Funding to date:
- $4,310,000
Highlights:
- 7,700+ credit hours earned
- Nearly 600 enrolled in 2023-2024 school year
- 12 hours matched by Shelton State upon high school graduation
Summer Learning Academy ›››
Program Info:
- Annual funds support programs to combat “summer slide” – a loss of learning experienced by students during the break.
Funding to date:
- $1,638,442
Highlights:
- Winner of 2023 New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award
- 2,700+ Pre-K to 7th grade students attended in summer 2024
- 45%+ of Pre-K to 4th grade students attended summer 2024
Pre-K ›››
Program Info:
- Annual funds expand access to effective pre-k programs by creating additional classrooms.
Funding to date:
- $2,207,842
Highlights:
- 630+ children enrolled for fall 2024
- 92%+ met or exceeded assessment scores for 2023-2024 school year
Athletics Excellence Fund ›››
Program Info:
- Annual funds provide coaching supplements, coaching compensation, and facility improvements.
Funding to date:
- $1,565,750
Highlights:
- 17 athletic programs supported in 2023-2024 school year
- Nearly 2,100 student athlete participants in 2023-2024 school year