Johnnie David Nowlin Memorial Scholarship
Application Due Date: March 3
The completed application, including two reference letters and a personal letter addressing the key items in this application, should be submitted to your school counselor by the deadline. A selection committee consisting of faculty members and one donor family member will review the applications and make the
final recommendation.
Eligibility
In 2026, the Johnnie D. Nowlin Memorial Scholarship will award $500 towards one graduating senior from Ell-Saline Jr-Sr High School. The recipients must plan on attending full-time at an accredited college, university, trade school or other post-secondary institution including military. The award will be made by the selection committee on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis. Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Involved in sports.
Involved in extracurricular activities.
Have over 50 hours of community service throughout that year.
Have demonstrated persistence by overcoming adversity or unusual circumstances.
Have demonstrated the willingness to give back to others and the determination to succeed in the future.