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Taylor earns ALFA Foundation scholarship

  Whitfield Conrad Taylor of Greensboro received a $1,000 scholarship from the Alfa Foundation. Taylor is a freshman at Marion Military Institute studying business. Over nine years, the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded $850,000 in scholarships to Alabama college students.

A local college student was one of 100 who earned a $1,000 scholarship through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Whitfield Conrad Taylor of Greensboro is a freshman at Marion Military Institute studying business. The award may be used toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
The 100 scholarship recipients hail from 52 different counties and will attend 21 different institutions.  
“It’s important for young people to get a good education,” said Jimmy Parnell, Alfa Insurance president. “These students represent the future of our state, and I’m glad we can support them through these scholarships.”
Scholarships are awarded based on academics, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and future goals. The program is administered through Scholarship America. 
 
Throughout its history, the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded $850,000 to students studying at Alabama technical schools, colleges and universities. 
 
To view photos of all recipients, visit AlfaInsurance.com or go to the photo album at Facebook.com/AlfaInsurance.

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