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The NaphCare Charitable Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Since its inception, the NaphCare Charitable Foundation has contributed over $3.5 million to scholarship opportunities and other initiatives.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NaphCare Charitable Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the safety and wellbeing of communities through research, educational programs, and scholarship opportunities, is proud to announce its scholarship award recipients for 2025. Thirty-one students from 12 schools across Alabama, Kentucky and Mississippi were selected to receive a one-time renewable scholarship award of $5,000.00 each, totaling $155,000.00 in scholarships given.

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Deanna Newton, Executive Director of Educational Giving at the Foundation. “These scholarships are not just financial support; they are investments in the bright futures of talented students who have overcome significant challenges. Together, we are helping to pave the way for their success and empowering them to achieve their dreams.”

The NCF Scholarship benefits graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a two-year associate’s degree or approved training program at any accredited technical, trade, or community college institution of higher learning in the United States. The scholarships are intended to cover tuition and fees, books, and other institutional expenses, helping to alleviate the financial burden associated with higher education.

The full list of 2025 recipients can be found here:

Bath County High School - Owingsville, KY
Brooklyn Reed
Daniel Leigey
Makenna Hammons

Eufaula High School - Eufaula, AL
Manuel Dominguez Perez
Zion Martin

Franklin County School System - AL
Angel Garcia, Tharptown High School
Angie Chavez, Tharptown High School
Cai Lawler, Vina High School
Conner Humphries, Red Bay High School
Dacota Green, Belgreen High School
Isabella Wallace, Vina High School
James Hamilton, Red Bay High School
Landon Cox, Belgreen High School
Memoree Hester, Phil Campbell High School
Sara Harper, Vina High School

Menifee County High School - Frenchburg, KY
Alana Diehl
Caleb Perkins
Erikka Little
Gracie Spencer

Northeast Lauderdale High School - Meridian, MS
Anabelle Hodges

Randolph County High School - Wedowee, AL
Ashley Baker
Jennifer Velazquez
William Spruill

Valley High School - Valley, AL
Benjamin Clifton
Bryce Jackson
Kaydi Crosson
Mariana Escobar

Vestavia Hills High School - Vestavia Hills, AL (Tommy Ward Memorial Scholarship)
Angel Ramirez Vicente
Gregory Stafford
Kennedy Robinson
Madison Standifer

About NaphCare Charitable Foundation

The NaphCare Charitable Foundation was established in 2011 for charitable, benevolent, educational and philanthropic purposes. The Foundation’s mission is to advance the safety and wellbeing of communities through research, educational programs, and scholarship opportunities. Since its inception, the NaphCare Charitable Foundation has contributed over $3.5 million to scholarship opportunities and other initiatives. To learn more about the Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.naphcarecharitablefoundation.org.

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