Jay Floyd Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students graduating from Sparta Academy and Hillcrest High School in Conecuh County, Alabama. The recipient will be selected by a committee composed of members of the Troy University Scholarship Committee and the Conecuh Alumni Chapter so long as they continue as an active chapter. Applicants for the scholarship must be residents of Conecuh County for the previous two years and must be a senior at Sparta Academy or Hillcrest High School and have been so for a minimum of the previous two years and must already be accepted to attend Troy University at the Troy Campus in Troy, AL. Must be a graduating senior as stated forthwith and enrolled for the fall semester following graduation from high school. No GPA is required and shall not be used in consideration of the scholarship. The scholarship shall be based upon school involvement, extracurricular activities, community service, awards and recognitions, and recommendations from 2 teachers from Junior or Senior years of high school. Recipient is required to write a letter of appreciation to the scholarship donor and attend the scholarship brunch held each year.

Award
$2,000.00
Deadline
03/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please explain any extracurricular activities, community service, awards/recognitions you have received in high school. (Include all leadership roles, club memberships, volunteer work, employment experience, and anything else that might demonstrate your skills, interests, and commitment to personal growth, community engagement, and leadership.)
  2. Please request two letters of recommendation from two teachers from your Junior or Senior years of high school teacher. You should notify this individual to expect an email from us. You are responsible for ensuring your reference provider completes this request.
  3. What Alabama county are you a resident of?