The $3,500 Excellence In Character Scholarship was created by the Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition in 2019 to recognize students in Prattville and/or Autauga County that demonstrate excellence in character by providing financial assistance for post-secondary education. Many scholarships reward academic or athletic achievement, but few are based on the importance of character. The Excellence In Character Scholarship would not be possible without the support and engagement of citizens and community leaders in Prattville and Autauga County. 

According to the new Alabama Commission on High Education (ACHE) data, approximately 37% percent of Alabama high school graduates are not enrolling in college the year after graduating from high school, putting those graduates at a disadvantage. College costs and trade school expenses often prevent graduating seniors from choosing to continue their education. The Character Coalition recognizes and rewards exemplary individual behavior and makes continuing education possible for deserving Prattville and Autauga County students.

• In 2025, three Excellence in Character Scholarships of $3,500 will be awarded.
• Scholarship payment will be made in full directly to each recipient's school.
• Applicants are required to provide 2 letters of recommendation as to why the applicant is deserving of a scholarship based on good character.
• Applications must be received by March 7, 2025
• Applications will be reviewed by the PACC Scholarship Committee, top applicants will be invited to continue in an interview process. Interviews will be scheduled during the week of March 31- April 4, 2025.
• A runner-up scholarship of a lesser amount may be awarded at the selection committee's discretion.
• Scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at the Character Luminary Awards luncheon in the Spring.