Jacksonville State University

Saige Trainor, a 26-year-old Jax State junior majoring in early childhood education, was recently awarded the Stanley E. Easton Memorial Scholarship. A resident of Gadsden, Trainor balances the demands of college, full-time work, and raising her 4-year-old son while her husband serves out of state in the U.S. Army. Determined to pursue her passion for teaching despite the challenges of juggling family and school, she applied for the scholarship ahead of the Fall 2024 semester.

Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Honors Scholarships. This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to only eight outstanding high school seniors annually, recognizing their exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and community service. To qualify for the Honors Scholarship, applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 30, a 3.75 GPA, and demonstrated leadership and service in their schools and communities. Those selected for the scholarship receive full tuition, housing, a meal plan, and books for their time at Jax State.

Nursing senior Jackson Cook has been selected as the first recipient of the LTC Gary and Angela Dubois Endowed Scholarship.

The JSU Department of Music has selected the recipients of the 2019 Music Legacy Scholarships. Established by music faculty in 2002, the Music Legacy Scholarship program works to strengthen and continue the long tradition of musical excellence at the university. The award recognizes outstanding music students who had a parent or close relative attend JSU and the program is funded by an annual faculty recital.

JSU senior Taylor Register has been awarded the Order of Omega Scholarship, one of the highest honors given to Greek students, for her leadership, service and scholarship.