SCHOLARSHIPS | Potts Foundation

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship

The Potts Foundation was created in 2016 in remembrance of Johnny and Evelyn Potts. Although departing from this world at healthy ages, Johnny and Evelyn both made many significant impacts in the lives of their children, grandchildren, and throughout the local community. Their love for people, acts of generosity, and kindness is what led to the creation of The Potts Foundation.

The Potts Foundation, Inc. was established to inspire, educate, and cultivate young adults in pursuit of higher education and professional advancement through scholarship and devoted service. We seek to teach valuable tools, knowledge, and wisdom that will promote character and leadership development to increase success within underserved youth.

The Foundation aspires to become a leading non-profit organization that focuses on academic excellence, character, and leadership growth and development of underserved youth to address and mitigate disparities through studied skillsets, mentorship, and education, in addition to academic scholarship donations.

We currently assist high school seniors and undergraduate students with college expenses such as books and tuition/fees in pursuit of a college degree. We are dedicated to furthering the education of young adults who demonstrate the financial need and academic proficiency.

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Faren M. Douglas Legacy Scholarship

The Potts Foundation was created in 2016 in remembrance of Johnny and Evelyn Potts. Although departing from this world at healthy ages, Johnny and Evelyn both made many significant impacts in the lives of their children, grandchildren, and throughout the local community. Their love for people, acts of generosity, and kindness is what led to the creation of The Potts Foundation.

The Potts Foundation, Inc. was established to inspire, educate, and cultivate minorities in pursuit of higher education and professional advancement through scholarship and devoted service. We seek to teach valuable tools, knowledge, and wisdom that will promote character and leadership development to increase success within underserved youth.

The Foundation aspires to become a leading non-profit organization that focuses on academic excellence, character, and leadership growth and development of underserved youth to address and mitigate disparities through studied skillsets, mentorship, and education, in addition to academic scholarship donations.

We currently assist high school seniors and undergraduate students with college expenses such as books and tuition/fees in pursuit of a college degree. We are dedicated to furthering the education of young adults who demonstrate the financial need and academic proficiency.

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The Potts Foundation Scholarship RecipientS

The Potts Foundation has awarded just under $10,000 in scholarships to students across the state of Alabama.

Amaya Cook

Meet Amaya Cook, The Potts Foundation’s Inaugural Scholarship Recipient for The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship!

Amaya was awarded The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship in 2018, graduating top of her class from Oxford High School, and went on to attend Auburn University. Because of her proactiveness during high school, Amaya actually began Auburn University as a Sophomore.

Her plan was to pursue a degree in Speech Therapy and we are proud to say Amaya successfully completed her studies at Auburn University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She then pursued a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Alabama.

Since, Amaya has transitioned into her career as a Clinical Fellow - Speech Language Pathologist.

Jalen Taylor

Meet Jalen, The Potts Foundation’s Inaugural Scholarship Recipient for The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship!

Jalen was awarded The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship in 2018, and proceeded to attend Auburn University in Montgomery (AUM) studying Business and Entrepreneurship.

He not only aspired to become an entrepreneur, influencing those around him to pursue their education and dreams, but he also had dreams and aspirations to pursue career opportunities within basketball.

Jalen has not only played college basketball for AUM but he’s also gone on to play professionally overseas for Korea, Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic. Upon his return he launched a clothing business and personalized skill training business specialized in ball handling for aspiring basketball athletes.

Tiffany Dinh

Meet Tiffany Dinh, The Potts Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Recipient for The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Scholarship!

Tiffany graduated from Huntsville High School with a 4.58 GPA. Upon graduation, she attended George Institution of Technology where she majored in Computer Engineering.

While attending Huntsville High, Tiffany founded her school’s Open Division Cyber Patriot Program and Cyber Youth Tech and was also recognized by the National Center for Women in Information Technology for her efforts in cyber security on a state and national level.

Tiffany successfully completed her Bachelors of Science degree in 2024.

Jasmine Bone

Meet Jasmine Bone, The Potts Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Recipient for the Helping Educate and Activate the Learning of Science (H.E.A.L.S) Scholarship sponsored by Dr. Sequince Baker!

Jasmine graduated from The University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. She desires to establish an engineering business based upon principles and paradigm shifts. She has the vision to employ methods to teaching passion which will shift the mindsets to accomplish efforts internally and enterprise wide!

Jasmine successfully completed her Bachelors of Science degree in 2020, has preserved through COVID, and is currently working in her field of study.

Jordyn Smith

Meet Jordyn Smith, The Potts Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Recipient for The Mark V. Watkins Scholarship sponsored by Mr. Walter Watkins!

Jordyn graduated Demopolis High School with a 3.4 GPA, while actively participating as a Member of Beta Club, Ebenezer Youth Ministry, Demopolis High School Peer Leader, Demopolis High School Football Team, and a host of other organizations.

Jordyn went on to successfully graduate from Alabama A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems in 2024.

D’Angelia Holmes

Meet D’Angelia Holmes, The Potts Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Recipient for The Hope Through Tragedy Scholarship sponsored by Mr. Marcus Lee!

D’Angelia graduated from Tallassee High School with a 4.2 GPA. Upon graduation, D’Angelia attended Alabama State University majoring in Biology (Pre-Health) with a minor in Spanish.

At the tender age of 6 years old, shortly after her 6th birthday, D’Angelia’s mother passed away. At a young age, she learned to process death differently and the words of her grandmother have always stuck with her. It was at this time, D’Angelia learned that God needed a pretty flower for His garden and her mom was the flower he picked.

D’Angelia defied many odds and completed her Bachelors of Science degree in 2024.

Dominique Taylor

Meet Dominique Taylor, The Potts Foundation’s 2019 Scholarship Recipient for The Spirit of Excellence Scholarship sponsored by Ms. Whitney Butler!

Dominique graduated Blount High School, as the Valedictorian of her class, and graduated with a 4.5 GPA. Upon graduation, Dominique attended Southern University majoring in Political Science/Pre-Law.

She is the Founder and President of Students Against Drugs and Alcohol. Dominique believes that one can serve in the Spirit of Excellence by placing God first in their lives.

Dominique successfully completed her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science in 2023.

Johnathan Wright

Meet Johnathan, The Potts Foundation’s 2023 Scholarship Recipient for The Johnny and Evelyn Potts Academic Scholarship.

Jonathan graduated from Tallassee High School in 2023 with plans to attend Tuskegee University majoring in Secondary Math Education. Not only did Johnathan craft an essay that truly blew us away but his community involvement was also the epitome of why the foundation was created.

We are excited to support Jonathan as he navigates his collegiate journey at Tuskegee University.