Thomas B. and Michael F. Barnett Scholarship

About the Scholarship: The “Thomas B. and Michael F. Barnett Scholarship”  began in 2019 to honor the memories of Tom and Mike Barnett, sons of Bob and Terry Barnett of Orange Beach, AL. Tom had just graduated from McGill-Toolen at the age of 18, but died in an accident on his way to the University of Alabama for orientation on June 12, 1987.  Mike died from cancer on November 11, 2016, at the age of 57. 

Amount of the Award: The scholarship pays full tuition  for an incoming freshman,  and can be renewed each year for the entirety of his or her career at St. Michael. It does not pay for registration, academic fees, capital assessments, or other costs. 

Qualifications: 

1. The award is for one incoming freshman.
2. To be considered, the student’s family must complete the financial aid application by March 31 the last day for priority financial aid for the following year. 
3. The Barnett scholar will be chosen on the basis of three criteria:  academic effort and achievement, commitment to one’s faith, and demonstrated financial need. 
4. The scholarship is renewable each year provided the student continues to demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, applies for and qualifies for financial assistance each year,  and lives in a manner that gives witness to the mission of St. Michael. 

Application Deadline: March 31,  the last day for priority aid. All students who meet the criteria above will then be automatically considered for the Barnett Scholarship. There is no need to "apply" for the scholarship. 

Announcement of Award: At the Academic Awards ceremony at St. Michael in May for the upcoming year. 

Contributions to the Barnett Scholarship Fund: Donors wishing to add to the corpus of the Scholarship Fund are encouraged to do so, helping the scholarship expand the number of future recipients.  You may write a check and send to “Thomas B and Michael F. Barnett Scholarship Fund, St. Michael Catholic High School, 11732 St. Michael Way, Fairhope, AL 36532," or donate by credit card, by gift of stock, or by making a monthly pledge.   An acknowledgment of the gift will be sent to Bob and Terry Barnett.