HOMETOWN HEROES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Hometown Heroes Scholarship is sponsored by DEBA Friends of Main Street, a 501c3 organization, through proceeds from the Hometown Heroes Celebration and philanthropy funds designated by DEBA FOM. Scholarships are intended to assist dependents of Military Personnel and First Responders who plan to attend Enterprise State Community College.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be received no later than July 15, 2026.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DATE
Scholarship recipients will be notified and awards announced on August 1, 2026. Scholarship awards will range from $1000 - $4000 based on the proceeds from the Hometown Heroes Celebration and matching funds from the Downtown Enterprise Business Association – Friends of Main Street, a 501c3 Organization.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
· Be a dependent of an Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired, or Veteran Military Service Member; OR
· Be a dependent of a First Responder (Law Enforcement, Firefighter, EMS, Emergency Communications/Dispatch, or Rescue Personnel).
· Be accepted to or enrolled at Enterprise State Community College.
· Submit a complete application by the deadline.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________
Date of Birth: ______________________
Address: _________________________________________________
City: __________________ State: ______ Zip: _______________
Phone Number: ______________________________Email Address: ____________________________________________
High School Attending/Graduated From: _________________________
Graduation Date: __________________________________________
College Student ID (if available): ______________________ GPA: ___________ (Weighted Unweighted)
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________
Relationship to Applicant: _________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________
MILITARY OR FIRST RESPONDER AFFILIATION
Please check one:
☐ Active-Duty Military ☐ National Guard ☐ Reserve Military
☐ Retired Military ☐ Veteran ☐ Law Enforcement
☐ Fire Service ☐ EMS/Rescue ☐ Emergency Communications/Dispatch
☐ Other First Responder: __________________________
Name of Military Member or First Responder:______________________________________________
Agency/Branch of Service:____________________________________________________________
Position/Rank (if applicable):____________________________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL PLANS
Intended Program of Study at Enterprise State Community College:________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Career Goal: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Expected Enrollment Status: FULL TIME PART TIME
FINANCIAL NEED
Please describe any financial circumstances or challenges that make this scholarship meaningful to your educational goals: (150 words or less) ______________________________________________________________________________________
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ESSAY
Please attach a typed essay (500–750 words) addressing the following:
“How has being part of a Military or First Responder family influenced your character, values, and future goals, and how do you hope to make a positive impact in your community?”______________________________________________________________
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ACTIVITIES, SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
List school, community, church, civic, volunteer, extracurricular, or leadership activities.
Activity/Organization Years Involved Leadership Roles
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
☐ Completed Scholarship Application
☐ Essay (500–750 words)
☐ Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance to Enterprise State Community College
☐ Documentation of Military or First Responder Affiliation
☐ 1 (one)Letter of Recommendation (non-Family member)
☐ Signed Applicant Certification and Release
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applicant Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if applicant is under 18): ___________________________________________
Date: _______________________
RELEASE PERMISSION
If awarded a scholarship, I grant permission for my name, photograph and scholarship essay excerpts to be used for scholarship publicity purposes.
Applicant Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if applicant is under 18): ___________________________________________
Date: _______________________
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Completed applications must be received by: July 15, 2026
Submit applications to:
DEBA Friends of Main Street
306 South Main Street
Enterprise, AL 36330
Scholarships will be awarded on: August 1, 2026
For questions regarding the scholarship program, please contact DEBA Friends of Main Street at friendsofmainstreetenterprise@gmail.com.