AlaTrust4U Foundation Awards 8 Scholarships to Support Members’ Educational Dreams
The AlaTrust4U Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards. Each year, the foundation provides scholarships to deserving members who are continuing their education at a college, university, community college, or technical school, helping make their academic goals more achievable.
The AlaTrust4U Foundation Scholarship Program was created to give back to our members and invest in the future of the communities we serve. This year’s recipients were selected through an application process that included personal essays describing their educational goals, career ambitions, and the difference this scholarship will make in their lives. Through their words, these students shared inspiring stories of hard work, determination, and a strong desire to build a better future. This year, we awarded over $7,500+ in scholarship funds to deserving students in our communities.
2026 Scholarship Awards and Recipients
- 2026 Momentum Scholar of the Year
- Alexis Tarrance of Anniston, AL currently attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville
- 2026 Momentum Scholars
- Olivia Bowie of Birmingham, AL currently attending Xavier University of Louisiana
- Elizabeth Harris of Bessemer, AL currently attending Columbus State University
- Logan Starnes of Columbiana, AL currently attending Faulkner University
- Taylor Reese Rollins of Jacksonville, AL currently attending Jacksonville High School with plans to attend University of South Alabama this fall
- Justin Freeman of Jasper, AL currently attending Bevill State Community College with plans to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall
- Sharika Harrison of Childersburg, AL currently attending University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 2026 Junior High "What would you do with $100?" Essay Winner
- Isabella Lewis of Jasper, AL currently attending Jasper High School
Giving Back
“The most rewarding part of this program each year is reading the students’ essays and learning about their dreams for the future,” said Rachel Kang, Director of AlaTrust4U Foundation Board. “These scholarships represent more than financial support — they represent encouragement, opportunity, and our belief in the potential of our members.”
Through the AlaTrust4U Foundation, AlaTrust Credit Union remains committed to strengthening the communities we serve by supporting education, promoting opportunity, and giving back to the members who make our organization strong.
The scholarship program is offered annually, and eligible members are encouraged to apply when the next application period opens (August 1, 2026 - March 17th, 2027).
2027 Scholarship Applications
We congratulate all of our 2026 scholarship recipients and are honored to be part of their journey as they continue their education and work toward their goals!