2026 Johnnie Clark F.O.C.U.S. (Follow One’s Course Until Success) Scholarship for Creative Arts and Technology

The Inaugural Johnnie Clark F.O.C.U.S. (Follow One’s Course Until Success) Scholarship for Creative Arts and Technology
Application due: November 21, 2025

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

· High school senior student in the North Alabama Area

· Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above

· Evidence of community service and leadership ability

· Digital reflection of the question provided

· Will attend an accredited college or university the following school year

· Three signed letters of recommendation [2 (school or community service affiliation), 1 personal]

· Required to undergo an interview (finalists only)

Please complete application fields below and SUBMIT.

There is no limit on the number of students that may participate from each school, church, or community. Each recipient of the scholarship will receive minimum of $1500.00.

If there are any questions or concerns, you may contact Dalila Pugh (email: scholarship@nsbe-northalabamaae.com) 781-974-9075

The recipients will be recognized at the NAL NSBE Professionals Annual Scholarship Program scheduled for April 9, 2026.
I. General Information
Student Name*

Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name or Initial
Student Contact*

Name

Street Address

Cell PhoneEmail

Postal / Zip Code
Gender

FemaleMaleChoose not to identify
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
Ethnicity

Black/African AmericanCaucasianAsianHispanicOther
Education*

High SchoolGrade/Graduation DateGPA
College to Attend (or Accepted College Admitted)
Expected Major (and or Minor)
Career Objectives
Parent/Guardian Information*

Name

Street Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Contact*

Name

Street Address

Cell PhoneEmail

Postal / Zip Code
II. Activities, Awards, Honors

List student organizations, athletics, band, committees, fraternal organizations, etc. Indicate elected or appointed offices / positions held):
A. Academic Activities, Awards and Honors
B. Community Activities, Awards and Honors:
C. Enrichment Programs Attended (e.g. Summer Science Programs, Conferences, etc.)
III. Employment
List jobs held while enrolled in High School (including volunteer work)
IV. Other Information
Please use the space below to provide additional information that has not been presented that may assist us in evaluating you for this scholarship
V. Digital or Media-based representation
Provide at least three examples of how Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math is being used in a particular industry or field. What was it like before STEM made the difference?

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VI. Application Submission

Along with this application each submission must include the following: Official H. S Transcript with seal; Three (3) signed letters of recommendation (2 must be from a community service affiliation or school representative (teacher/counselor); 1 can be a personal reference)
List the names of your References (References must complete Reference form

Community Service ReferenceTeacher ReferencePersonal Reference
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Upload Essay, References (if not uploaded through Teacher Reference Form
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The Inaugural Johnnie Clark F.O.C.U.S. (Follow One’s Course Until Success) Scholarship for Creative Arts and Technology

I. General Information

II. Activities, Awards, Honors

III. Employment

IV. Other Information

V. Digital or Media-based representation

VI. Application Submission