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Anniston Today
By the People, for the People
AlaTrust4U Foundation Awards Scholarships to Jacksonville and Anniston Students
Two Alabama students recognized for academic achievements and future goals
Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:39pm
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The AlaTrust4U Foundation's scholarship program celebrates the academic accomplishments and bright futures of promising students in Alabama.Anniston TodayThe AlaTrust4U Foundation, supported by AlaTrust Credit Union, has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, including Taylor Reese Rollins of Jacksonville and Alexis Tarrance of Anniston. Rollins was selected as one of eight general scholarship recipients, while Tarrance was named the 2026 Momentum Scholar of the Year, the top recipient among all applicants.
Why it matters
The AlaTrust4U Foundation's scholarship program aims to support education, expand financial literacy, and strengthen communities across Alabama by providing encouragement and opportunity to promising students with ambitious academic and career goals.
The details
Rollins, a student at Jacksonville High School, plans to attend the University of South Alabama this fall. Tarrance is currently pursuing a degree in cyber security at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Recipients were chosen based on personal essays detailing their educational goals, career ambitions, and how the scholarship will support their future plans.
- The AlaTrust4U Foundation awards scholarships annually.
- Applications for the next scholarship cycle are scheduled to open on August 1, 2026.
The players
Taylor Reese Rollins
A student at Jacksonville High School who was selected as one of eight general scholarship recipients.
Alexis Tarrance
A student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville who was named the 2026 Momentum Scholar of the Year, the top recipient among all applicants.
Rachel Kang
The Director of the AlaTrust4U Foundation Board.
AlaTrust4U Foundation
A foundation supported by AlaTrust Credit Union that awards scholarships annually as part of its mission to support education, expand financial literacy, and strengthen communities across Alabama.
What they’re saying
“The most rewarding part of this program each year is reading the students' essays and learning about their dreams for the future. These scholarships represent more than financial support — they represent encouragement, opportunity, and our belief in the potential of our members.”
— Rachel Kang, Director of the AlaTrust4U Foundation Board
What’s next
Applications for the next scholarship cycle are scheduled to open on August 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The AlaTrust4U Foundation's scholarship program is making a meaningful impact on the lives of promising students in Alabama, providing them with the financial support and encouragement they need to pursue their educational and career goals and contribute to the growth and prosperity of their local communities.
