Sandra Baker
Sandra Baker was a charter member of the P.R.I.D.E. of Tuscaloosa and served on its board of directors for more than 30 years. Sandra dedicated her time outside of her meaningful career to various nonprofits, either as a board member or as a volunteer. These included Easter Seals, Outreach, Pheonix House, and a Woman's Place. Her dedication and support of drug prevention is unmatched: giving thousands of hours of volunteer work towards helping people of all ages understand the dangers of drug use while promoting education and awareness in the Tuscaloosa area. Sadly, Sandra passed away in 2019 but her legacy lives on through the Sandra Baker P.R.I.D.E. Scholarship. The scholarship recipient will be awarded $1,000 towards continuing their education.
Scholarship Requirements
- NO minimum GPA required
- Current High School graduating senior
- History of helping others through community service
- Displays warm disposition, friendliness, and has shown through action that they put others before themselves
- Displays of leadership
- Must be enrolling in a 2-year or 4-year higher learning institute immediately following high school graduation (summer or fall)
Application Requirements
- Applicant essay in MLA format that proposes an idea or interactive program plan for community outreach to decrease substance use and abuse among you and young adults
- Recommendation letter from current school principal, asst. principal, or counselor
- Recommendation letter from at least one teacher who can attest to the character of the student