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Attention high school seniors who are seeking to pursue studies in education or healthcare in college. The Learning Tree, Inc. has established a Scholarship Program in cooperation with the Central Alabama Community Foundation, Inc., an Alabama nonprofit corporation, in Montgomery, Alabama.
The scholarships are for graduating high school seniors residing in the service areas of The Learning Tree- Calhoun, Elmore, Jefferson, Mobile, Montgomery, Shelby and Tallapoosa counties. Eligible applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and plan to study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school with a concentration in education, healthcare administration, speech language pathology, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work. Up to four scholarships of $2,000 may be awarded annually. Application requirements include a high school transcript, personal statement essay, and references. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. For additional information, visit cacfinfo.org/scholarships.
For over 40 years, The Learning Tree has served children and adolescents from across Alabama and the southeast. Today, educational, and residential programs, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) clinics are provided for hundreds of children with intellectual disabilities, including those with autism. Learn more about the services The Learning Tree offers here. You can also learn more at learning-tree.org. †