NaphCare Charitable Foundation Announces Annual Scholarship Recipients Supporting Students in Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NaphCare Charitable Foundation (NCF) is proud to announce its scholarship award recipients for the 2026 academic year. This year, 38 students from schools across Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi were selected to receive one-time renewable scholarship awards of $5,000.

The NCF scholarship program benefits graduating high school seniors pursuing a 2-year associate’s degree or an approved training program at any accredited technical, trade, or community college in the United States. The scholarships are intended to cover tuition and fees, books, and other institutional expenses, further alleviating the financial burden often associated with higher education.

"It is an honor to support these incredible young scholars as they pursue their post-secondary goals," said Deanna Newton, Executive Director of Educational Giving. "Our mission is to remove financial barriers for students in the communities we serve. Seeing the dedication, hard work, and potential of this year’s recipients is truly inspiring, and we are proud to play a role in their journey toward academic and professional success."

NCF’s program focuses on providing financial support to students demonstrating significant financial need, with a special emphasis on supporting students in rural and underserved communities. This year’s expansion included adding Woodland High School to the program. Additionally, NCF continues its tradition of honoring community legacy right here in Birmingham through the Tommy Ward Memorial Scholarships at Vestavia Hills High School, established in memory of a beloved coach whose life was tragically cut short.

2026 NaphCare Charitable Foundation Scholarship Award Recipients

Bath County High School, Owingsville, KY

• Isaiah Williams
• Ryleigh Thompson
• Laylan Howard
• Allison Manley
• Trevor Boggs
• Jayden Howard
• Emilee McVey
• Olivia Hardin

Eufaula High School, Eufaula, Alabama

• Nolan Hays

Franklin County School System, Alabama

• Giancarlo Espinoza (Tharptown High School)
• Sadie Hill (Phil Campbell High School)
• Christopher Lucas-Cuevas (Tharptown High School)
• Harleigh Ridge (Vina High School)
• Brooke Tompkins (Belgreen High School)
• Madylin Trapp (Belgreen High School)
• Susieana Colburn (Red Bay High School)
• Mckenna Young (Red Bay High School)
• Zachary Sparks (Vina High School)
• Miranda King (Vina High School)

Menifee County High School, Frenchburg, KY

• Regan Skidmore
• Logan Begley

Northeast Lauderdale High School, Meridian, Mississippi

• Tamesia Brown
• Karma Malone

Randolph County High School, Wedowee, Alabama

• Elisabeth Hannah
• Sophia Noffsinger
• Autumn Taylor

Valley High School, Valley, Alabama

• Kimberly Llorens
• Milagros Perez Agustin
• Timothy McDonald
• Gracie Peacock
• Sam Gray

Vestavia Hills High School (Tommy Ward Memorial Scholarships), Birmingham, Alabama

• Rita Sam
• Benjamin Wallace
• Abigail Olvera Victoriano
• Corey Dudley
• Emily Daniel

Woodland High School, Woodland, Alabama

• Tatyana Poindexter
• Draco Blair

NCF extends its sincere congratulations to all recipients and remains committed to fostering educational equity and opportunity for students across its service areas.

About NaphCare

NaphCare partners with local, state, and federal government agencies nationwide to provide innovative healthcare, technology, and administrative solutions for the correctional system. The company’s industry-leading approach to correctional healthcare includes designing and implementing evidence-based clinical programs to address the specific challenges of the corrections environment. Above all, NaphCare aims to make a positive impact in the communities they serve. NaphCare is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Additional information can be found on the company’s website: www.naphcare.com or www.techcareehr.com.

About the NaphCare Charitable Foundation

The NaphCare Charitable Foundation was established in 2011 for charitable, benevolent, educational and philanthropic purposes. The Foundation’s mission is to advance the safety and wellbeing of communities through research, educational programs, and scholarship opportunities. Additional information can be found on the organization’s website: www.naphcarecharitablefoundation.org.