SSA Administrator Scholarships

The School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) recognizes the need to attract qualified persons into the field of school administration. Therefore, SSA solicits applications from Alabama educators who are pursuing graduate degrees in school administration. SSA has increased the number of scholarships from two (2) to four (4), in the amount of $1,000 each. The degree may be at the M.S./M.A., A.A./Ed.S, or Ed.D./Ph.D. levels, and the recipient may be either a teacher or practicing administrator. Applications are mailed to superintendents and all SSA members during the first week of February each year. You may also download the SSA Administrator Scholarship Application form here. The application deadline for the program is usually the first week of April, and is stated clearly on the application form.

2010 Administrative Scholarship Winners: Kristy Hatch, Montgomery County Schools; Melissa Haughery, Hoover City Schools; Lauria Merritt, Jackson County Schools; Kelli Tucker, Chambers County Schools.

2010 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)
2009 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)
2008 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)
2007 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)

SSA Student Scholarships

The process for awarding student scholarships has changed, effective Spring, 2009.  SSA awards nine (9) $1,000 student scholarships to high school seniors in Alabama.  The student scholarship recipients will be solicited and selected by the nine Superintendents who were named district winners of the SSA/Classworks Superintendent of the Year Award.  Each of these nine Superintendents will have the honor of not only selecting, but also presenting $1,000 to the student chosen in his or her school system.  Because SSA recognizes the importance of attracting quality young people into the teaching profession and desires to do all possible to achieve this goal, the nine high school seniors will be selected based on the student's intent to pursue a degree in education; must graduate during the spring of the year selected; have a minimum 3.0 GPA; and a minimuim ACT score of 18.  Each of the nine student scholarship recipients will be notified by his or her Superintendent.

2010 Student Scholarship Winners: District 1 - Nicholas English, J.F. Shields High School, Monroe County Schools; District 2 - Delmartre' Bethel, Central High School, Lowndes County Schools; District 3 - Skylar Kerns, Abbeville High School, Henry County Schools; District 4 - April Barber, Handley High School, Roanoke City Schools; District 5 - Matthew Dodson, Spain Park High School, Hoover City Schools; District 6 - Tiffany Gorham and Jessica Dingler, Ft. Payne High School, Ft. Payne City Schools; District 7 - Rebecca Sullivan, Northridge High School, Tuscaloosa City Schools; District 8 - Ross Hampton, Cullman High School, Cullman City Schools.

2010 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)
2009 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)
2008 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)
2007 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)2006 Scholarship Winners (Press Release)

SSA Leadership Award

Each year the SSA Awards Committee nominates a superintendent to receive the SSA Leadership Award and the recipient will be a finalist for the CLAS Leadership Award. The winner will be recognized at the CLAS Conference.

2010 Recipient: Dr. Eric Mackey, Jacksonville City Superintendent
2009 Recipient: Dr. Ann Roy Moore, Huntsville City Superintendent
2008 Recipient: Dr. Cindy Elsberry, Talladega County Superintendent
2007 Recipient: Dr. Richard Gardner, Sheffield City Superintendent
2006 Recipient:  Dr. Terry Jenkins, Auburn City Superintendent
2005 Recipient:  Mr. Evan Major, Shelby County Superintendent

AASA Champion of Children Award - (National)This award, sponsored by AASA and A.T. Cross Company, is designed to recognize a nationally known non-educator whose contributions have significantly and positively influenced the lives of children. Nomination forms are sent to each state executive during August and are due to national during November. The judging process is handled exclusively by national. The winner is recognized at the National Conference on Education in February.
AASA Distinguished Service Award - (National)Nominees for this award sponsored by AASA have to have been a member of the Association for at least ten years. A nominee has to have been retired prior to the calendar year the award is presented. Service need not be consecutive or inactive status at the time of recognition. Nomination forms are sent to each state executive during August, but are also available on the AASA website beginning May 1 of each year. Nomination forms are due to AASA by September 15. The judging process is handled exclusively by national and the winner is announced at the National Conference on Education during February.
AASA Civic Star Award - (National)This award, sponsored by AASA and Sodexho School Services, recognizes school districts that have teamed with their communities to develop and implement innovative programs that advance learning. The application forms for this award are sent to each state executive, to every AASA National member, and every district (members and non-members) during February, following their national conference. Application forms are due to national by June 30. The judging process is handled exclusively by national. Both the state and national winners are recognized during the AASA National Conference on Education in February. State winners receive plaques commemorating their efforts. The national winner receives $10,000 ($5,000 for the school district and $5,000 for the district's scholarship fund).