BIRMINGHAM – Girls Inc. of Central Alabama is proud to announce that Desiree McHellon is a 2014 Girls Inc. National Scholar. Desiree, a Girls Inc. of Central Alabama member since 2006, received a scholarship in the amount of $20,000 from Girls Inc. National.
Desiree began attending Girls Inc. of Central Alabama’s After School Program as a shy 3rd grade student. Over the years, she blossomed into a strong and confident young lady, and now is a member of Girls Inc.’s Teen Leadership Program. Desiree is a senior at Shades Valley High School and plans to attend Auburn University at Montgomery in the fall.
Girls Inc. National Scholars are outstanding young women selected for exemplifying the Girls Inc. mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM. They are role models for other girls who demonstrate a commitment to achieving academically and serving their communities. In 2014, Girls Inc. awarded 28 high school girls scholarships for educational expenses at any accredited college or university.
Since 1993, Girls Inc. has awarded over $4.2 million in scholarships, making higher education a reality for hundreds of high school girls across the United States and Canada. Scholarships are awarded annually and are open to Girls Inc. members in the 11th and 12th grades.
