Katherine M. Adams Scholarship Fund

September 01, 2024 - May 15, 2025

1 award of:

$1,000

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Essay (1,000 words limit) Biography How will you give back to the community? How will you benefit by receiving this scholarship? How will I serve people and help them achieve their goals?

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Acceptance letters from colleges

A reference/recommendation letter from the school counselor at Central High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Please provide a typed and signed letters of reference/recommendation. Also include: reference name, current phone cell phone number, email address, current position/title so the scholarship committee can contact the individual

A reference/recommendation letter from a school teacher in the Tuscaloosa City or County school system. Please provide a typed and signed letters of reference/recommendation. Also include: reference name, current phone cell phone number, email address, current position/title so the scholarship committee can contact the individual

A reference/recommendation letter from a non-family member in the community (supervisor, church member, coach, etc.). Please provide a typed and signed letters of reference/recommendation. Also include: reference name, current phone cell phone number, email address, current position/title so the scholarship committee can contact the individual

Include current and previous jobs, organizational membership, volunteering experience
Official School Transcript with student name and high school included

The Katherine M. Adams Scholarship Fund is operated by Lonnie Golightly and runs from September 1, 2024 to May 15, 2025. All students who are a least 16 years old and are permanent legal residents of the United States are eligible. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

The Katherine M. Adams Scholarship Fund is operated by Lonnie Golightly and runs from September 1, 2024 to May 15, 2025. All students who are a least 16 years old and are permanent legal residents of the United States are eligible. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Scholarship description

Lonnie Golightly III is issuing the Katherine M. Adams Scholarship in honor of his Mother to senior high school students in the Tuscaloosa City & County school systems to help with their educational dreams. This scholarship will be open beginning September 1 through May 31.


Katherine M. Adams was born in Carrollton, Alabama. Katherine spent her childhood in Queens, New York before returning to Carrolton, Alabama to complete her high school diploma. While attending Carrollton High School, Katherine became the first ever African American homecoming queen & later graduated in 1973.


Upon graduating high school, Katherine attended the Mississippi College for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. In college, Katherine was a Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society member & graduated from the Mississippi College for Women in 1977 with a degree in Secretarial Studies. Katherine was the first in her family to ever graduate college. Next, Katherine enrolled at the University of Alabama to pursue her Master's degree and graduated with her Masters in Business Education in 1982. 


After completing her Master’s degree, Katherine began her career as an educator at Brookwood High School teaching English. Katherine later accepted employment at Central High School. While in the Tuscaloosa City School system, Katherine held various positions including: Assistant Principal, Summer School Principal, Co-op coordinator, & department chairwoman. In 2001, while at Central High School, she received the prestigious Milken National Education award. Katherine finished her career at Northridge High School.


Katherine was: faithful servant of God, constantly helping others, & giving back to the community.


Recent winners

Brooklynn B.

Brooklynn B.

Alabama

I heard about this scholarship from my high school counselor. I applied to it with the hopes that I would receive the money. When I received the email that I was the recipient of the scholarship I was overjoyed. This money will be used to help pay for my education at The University of Alabama where I am studying Fashion Merchandising.

Laila G.

Laila G.

Alabama

I just want to say thank you for everything! School has just started and you know how books and the cost of things are. I’m very appreciative of everything and I couldn’t be more thankful for this.