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The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) announced the opening of the 2025 William & Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership.

This prestigious scholarship is open to high school seniors in Marengo County who have been accepted or are applying to college. The application portal (https://bit.ly/2025CurryScholarshipApplication) opened on Tuesday, April 1 with a submission deadline of 5 p.m. on April 21.

Established in 2019, the William & Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership honors both the Rev. William Curry and his wife, Geraldine, for their lifelong dedication to uplifting the youth of Marengo County. A native of Linden, the Rev. Curry was a devoted servant leader. Inspired by their commitment, Dr. Art Dunning and Taylor Jones partnered with BBCF to establish this scholarship, ensuring the Curry legacy continues by supporting the next generation of servant leaders.

The William & Geraldine Curry Scholarship recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and commitment to serving their communities. Previous recipients, like winner LaNiyah Anderson, have gone on to pursue higher education so that they can enact their plans to give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Anderson is currently majoring in biology with a double minor in chemistry and psychology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

 “The scholarship program is GREAT, and it is supporting students’ dreams,” Anderson said about the scholarship.

“This scholarship is more than financial support—it’s an investment in the future of the Black Belt,” said Felecia Lucky, CEO and President of BBCF. “We are excited to continue honoring Reverend Curry’s legacy by empowering young leaders to achieve their dreams and contribute back to their home communities after completing their education.” 

Eligible students can access the scholarship application at https://bit.ly/2025CurryScholarshipApplication. Applications must be submitted by no later than  5 p.m. on April 21. Applicants are encouraged to review eligibility and submit the application on or before the deadline.

Support the Scholarship Fund:

The William & Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership relies on the generosity of donors to support future leaders in Marengo County. Contributions can be made online at blackbeltfound.org/donate by selecting the “William & Geraldine Curry Scholarship” option in the designation dropdown menu. 

For more information on BBCF, log on to https://blackbeltfound.org/.