Lolita Barnes Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the family of the late Lolita Barnes to honor and express their love for their mother and grandmother for her lifetime of devotion and love to them. She was a women of great faith, strength and dignity, whose wisdom was always spoken, and who exemplified the mother seen in Proverbs 31.
Ms. Barnes married Stratton Barnes at a young age and their marriage continued for fifty-eight years until her passing. She was blessed with a son and a daughter, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The wife of a self-employed husband, she proved her wisdom by her hard work and endless support. She always knew what needed to be done and with great energy completed the task. This many times included getting up before dawn and not resting until late in the night.
Education was very important to her. She taught her children and grandchildren the importance of hard work, responsibility, and integrity. Both of her children and all of her grandchildren completed high school and most completed college. The high standards of conduct and the work ethic Ms. Barnes instilled in her children have continued.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time undergraduate students. First preference to graduates of high schools in Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale County, Alabama enrolled as full time undergraduate students without regard to their major field of study. Preference given to applicants with C grade averages who may not qualify for assistance based on scholastic merit. The principals or guidance counselor at high schools within the Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale Counties shall be notified of availability.