Scholarships
NOBLE ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
1. Dr. Richard Arrington Jr. Scholarship – $1000.00
2. Congresswoman Terri Sewell Scholarship – $1000.00
3. Reverend Dr. Jonathan McPherson Scholarship – $1000.00
4. Johnnie Johnson and Annetta Nunn Scholarship – $1000.00
5. Leroy Stover Scholarship – $1000.00
6. Robert “Bob” Harrison and Dr. Richard Showers Sr. – $1000.00
Each scholarship is a one-time award offered to a graduating high school senior who is committed to a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. The person selected for this award will be committed to becoming a sworn law enforcement officer, special agent or work in a related position or field.
The application must be submitted and postmarked no later than: 4/17/2026
The scholarship winners will be notified before: 5/1/2026
The scholarship winners will be notified before: 5/1/2026
Should you have any questions, please contact:
NOBLE Alabama Birmingham Chapter Scholarship Committee:
Email: bac@noblenatl.net
Mail: NOBLE Alabama Birmingham Chapter Scholarships
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 13846
Birmingham, AL 35202
NOBLE Alabama Birmingham Chapter Scholarship Award Guidelines
The scholarships are named after trailblazers within the state of Alabama: Dr. Richard Arrington Jr. – Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership; Congresswoman Terri Sewell – Scholarship for Excellence in Public Service; Reverend Dr. Jonathan McPherson – Scholarship for Excellence in Community Involvement; the Alabama Minority Chief’s Scholarship – Chiefs Johnnie Johnson and Annetta Nunn and Deputy Chief Leroy Stover – Scholarship for Arts and Sciences; Robert “Bob” Harrison and Dr. Richard Showers Sr. – Scholarship for Excellence in Social Justice and Civic Leadership
The scholarships are named after trailblazers within the state of Alabama: Dr. Richard Arrington Jr. – Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership; Congresswoman Terri Sewell – Scholarship for Excellence in Public Service; Reverend Dr. Jonathan McPherson – Scholarship for Excellence in Community Involvement; the Alabama Minority Chief’s Scholarship – Chiefs Johnnie Johnson and Annetta Nunn and Deputy Chief Leroy Stover – Scholarship for Arts and Sciences; Robert “Bob” Harrison and Dr. Richard Showers Sr. – Scholarship for Excellence in Social Justice and Civic Leadership
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be a current high school senior who will receive a diploma prior to the award announcement
- Must be interested in pursuing a degree in any of the Social Sciences, including technology, forensic investigation and other criminal investigative studies and be committed to a career in law enforcement or work in a related position or field
- Congresswoman Terri Sewell Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving female
- Must be accepted to an accredited academic institution (proof of acceptance will be required)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be a resident of Alabama or Tennessee for at least 12 months
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- Must be a current high school senior who will receive a diploma prior to the award announcement.
- Must complete and submit the following by 4/17/2026
1. An Application Form
2. Original School Transcript
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
4. A type-written one-page essay authored by the applicant stating career goals and interests and reasons why you should receive this law enforcement award. Note: Please use Times New Roman, 12 front and single space.
2. Original School Transcript
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
4. A type-written one-page essay authored by the applicant stating career goals and interests and reasons why you should receive this law enforcement award. Note: Please use Times New Roman, 12 front and single space.