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Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship 2027

Deadline February 1, 2027 (confirm on cfnea.org) 133 days left · Hosted by Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) · Published

The Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship honors a pastor and education advocate who built study culture for Anniston youth. CFNEA and legacy Calhoun County foundation listings describe an undergraduate scholarship for graduating seniors from Anniston High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Selection looks at character, academic ability, service at school and church, community work, and financial need. You submit CFNEA''s online application and an essay describing personal aspirations plus educational and career goals. Award size is not fixed in public listings. Confirm the live deadline and form on cfnea.org because CFNEA runs dozens of county funds with related March 1 cycles.

No fixed amount listed
Varies
Anniston High senior
2.5+ GPA
Verify on CFNEA
~Feb 1
Named high school
Anniston, AL
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship?

Reverend John S. Nettles spent decades pushing Anniston students toward disciplined study through Education Par Excellence and church leadership. The scholarship bearing his name targets Anniston High seniors who already show character and service, not just a transcript line.

CFNEA hosts the application today, but the heart of the fund is local. Reviewers want to see how you serve your school and community, whether that shows up in church youth work, tutoring, or athletics leadership. The 2.5 GPA floor keeps the door open for students who improved over four years if your essay and references tell that story honestly.

Because award size is not published, plan this scholarship as part of a wider aid stack. Nail the aspirations essay early and double-check whether your cycle uses a February or March deadline on the live CFNEA site.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Graduating senior from Anniston High School
    Public scholarship directories require you to be a graduating senior from Anniston High School in Anniston, Alabama when you apply.
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    Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
    Hold at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Upload transcripts that show your cumulative average clearly.
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    Character and service record
    Reviewers evaluate moral character plus school, church, and community service. Reference letters or activity lists should support those themes.
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    Financial need considered
    Need is part of selection criteria in published fund descriptions. Explain circumstances honestly in the application essay and financial sections.
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    Plans for postsecondary study
    Use the essay to describe educational and career goals after high school, whether at a two-year, four-year, or workforce program.
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    CFNEA application rules
    Follow any donor exclusion rules CFNEA posts for the Nettles fund, including limits on relatives of major donors when listed.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award amount Not specified in public listings
  • Purpose Undergraduate or postsecondary start
  • Selection Character, academics, service, need
  • Multi-year guarantee Not described as renewable
  • Full tuition Not offered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    CFNEA online scholarship application
    Start at cfnea.org/receive/scholarships, select your county, and open the Reverend John S. Nettles fund guidelines before you begin.
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    Personal aspirations essay
    Write about your aspirations, educational plans, and career goals as the fund description requires. Treat it as the main narrative reviewers read.
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    High school transcript
    Provide a transcript that proves Anniston High enrollment and a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
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    Recommendation or service documentation
    Gather letters or activity summaries that document school, church, or community service if the live form requests them.
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    Proof of college plans
    List your intended college or training program so reviewers see a concrete next step after graduation.
Step by step

How to apply

This fund is tied to Anniston High School seniors, not every student in CFNEA's nine-county region. Verify your school name matches the booklet entry.
Open the Nettles description on cfnea.org for the current essay prompt, uploads, and deadline before you write.
Connect Reverend Nettles' education advocacy themes to your own study habits, service, and college major choice with specific examples.
Ask counselors for transcripts and mentors for letters before winter break if your deadline falls in February.
Use the foundation portal listed on cfnea.org. Contact Lethea Cortner at [email protected] or 256-231-5160 ext. 24 for process questions.
CFNEA typically finalizes many scholarships in April after March review meetings. Confirm timing in your acceptance letter.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 1, 2027 (confirm on cfnea.org)
133 days left
Fall 2026
Seniors review CFNEA fund list and confirm Nettles eligibility with guidance counselors.
Nov - Dec 2026
Draft essay and collect transcript plus service documentation.
~Feb 1, 2027
Published Nettles deadline in legacy directories; confirm on cfnea.org.
Spring 2027
CFNEA scholarship committee review and board approval.
Late spring 2027
Recipients notified; funds disbursed per CFNEA rules toward fall enrollment.
Questions

FAQ

Who can apply for the Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship?

Published listings limit the fund to graduating seniors from Anniston High School in Alabama who meet the 2.5 GPA minimum and other selection criteria.

What GPA do I need for the Nettles scholarship?

At least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale according to foundation scholarship directories tied to this fund.

How much is the Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship?

Public fund descriptions do not fix a dollar amount. Treat the award as supplemental aid and confirm any stated range in the live CFNEA application.

When is the Nettles scholarship deadline?

Legacy encyclopedia listings cite February 1. CFNEA's main portal also runs a March 1 cycle for many funds, so read the Nettles fund page every year.

Where do I apply for the Nettles scholarship?

Apply through the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama at cfnea.org/receive/scholarships following the Nettles fund instructions.

Does the Nettles scholarship require an essay?

Yes. Directories require an essay describing personal aspirations plus educational and career goals alongside the application form.

Is church service required for the Nettles scholarship?

Church and community service are selection factors in published criteria. Document service you actually performed rather than generic claims.

Who was Reverend John S. Nettles?

He was a longtime Anniston pastor and founder of Education Par Excellence, a program that encouraged nightly study and academic readiness for local students.

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