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The Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Program was created in 1986 by the Alabama Sports Hall of
Fame in conjunction with the Alabama High School Athletic Association. It is supervised by
the Board of Directors of the Bryant-Jordan Foundation.
The objectives of the program are:
- To recognize and honor Alabama students who
have by ability and effort achieved a level of excellence in the areas
of academics and athletics that is commensurate with their potential.
- To make aware to not only athletes but all
segments of the student population that it is both important and
rewarding for them to strive to be the best that they can be. The
program motivates and encourages students to achieve this goal.
- To encourage and promote the involvement and commitment of Alabama corporations and
individuals in helping improve the academic levels of all students.
The initial scholarship offered by the Bryant-Jordan Program was the scholar athlete
scholarship. In 1989 the Achievement Award was created. This award is designed to reward
the student-athlete who achieves beyond his/her ability both academically and athletically
or who may have overcome some obstacle or hardship to achieve success.
Ninety-six scholarships are awarded annually to deserving high school seniors
from schools that are members of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The
program has grown from an $8,000 award program to the present $600,000.
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