2 Trussville students awarded scholarships

By Megan Miller, Editor

BIRMINGHAM – Two Trussville students have recently been awarded Alabama Grocers Education Foundation scholarships.

“To date, the Alabama Grocers Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships,” Ellie Smotherman Taylor, President of the Alabama Grocers Association said. “Our association is thankful to have this opportunity to support the higher education efforts of Alabama’s youth, they are the future of our great state.”

AGEF recently awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to employees or children of employees from the Alabama Grocers Association for the 2016-17 academic year. There was a total of 62 scholarships awarded, including 45 AGEF funded scholarships, 13 Piggyback Scholarships AND four Endowed Scholarships.

Jason Edward Collins and Jeremy Ross Collins were the winners from Trussville.

Students are recognized based on their parent’s employment or their own part-time employment. There were 125 applicants for scholarships this year, and scholarships were handed out by an impartial committee of educators. Awards were based on community involvement and academic achievements. Funds for the scholarships are raised through three annual golf events, a silent auction and donations.

“We are thankful to our members and other supporters of the Alabama Grocers Association,” Jay Mitchell, Chairman, Board of Trustees, AGEF said. “Over the years, their generous support have made these scholarships possible, impacting in the lives of hundreds of young people.”