Falcon Scholars in Action

03/29/2025

**A huge THANK YOU to the Alabama Consortium for Technology in Education (ACTE)** for allowing the University of Montevallo to host the **2024–2025 Regional and State Fairs** this month!

This weekend alone, we welcomed **over 1,500 elementary, middle, and high school students** from **all across Alabama**—**plus hundreds of parents and school sponsors** who accompanied them.

More than **650 amazing STEAM projects** were showcased, with entries in **3D Modeling**, **Robotics**, **Multimedia**, **Digital Game Design**, and so much more!

Our campus was buzzing with creativity, innovation, and future-ready thinking.
**We are honored to host these brilliant young minds and can’t wait to welcome them back next spring!**

Thank you, ACTE, for choosing UM as your host site!



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08/22/2024

🎉 Welcome back, Falcon Scholars in Action! 🎓 The start of a new semester means fresh opportunities to make a difference, both in the classroom and in our community. Let’s bring our passion, energy, and commitment to service as we embark on another incredible journey together. 💪📚

Here’s to new connections, powerful learning experiences, and making this semester the best one yet. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish this fall! 🍂✨

11/23/2022

Falcon Scholars In Action hopes you have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/17/2022

Today's Scholar is Taylar! She is a Sophomore Social Work Major who is placed with the Boys and Girls Club here in Montevallo. "I joined Falcon Scholars to have a different outlook for my career and meet new people to gain more experience."

11/15/2022

Just a reminder: FSIA Applications are due next Monday, November 21st!

11/10/2022

The mission of the Shelby County Arts Council is to support, nurture and promote the arts and cultural opportunities in Shelby County, Alabama. The SCAC offers a variety of arts education programs for youth and adults and is located in Columbiana, Alabama. While there are no students currently serving with the SCAC there have been several Alumni who gained great experiences and skills from there time there. Thank you to the Shelby County Arts Council!

10/31/2022

Monday, November 21st is the Application deadline for Spring Placement for FSIA!
Download the application from the link below or email [email protected]:
https://www.montevallo.edu/academics/experiential-learning/service-learning/falcon-scholars-in-action/

10/25/2022

The Columbiana Senior Center offers a wide range of activities and events for people ages 55 and over in the Columbiana Area or in Shelby County. The Senior Center is run through the City of Columbiana. Students placed there get hands-on experience planning events, helping with activities and working with the Seniors who participate. Thank you, CSC, for allowing our students to be placed with your agency!

10/19/2022

Hey Falcons! Applications for Falcon Scholars in Action are open. The link to the application is below and it can be emailed to [email protected] or the form can be brought to GLOCO behind Napier.

https://www.montevallo.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-Fillable-FSIA-App.pdf

10/18/2022

The DAY Program's vision and mission is "to become the premier alternative educational and clinical services program for at-risk youth in Shelby County, Alabama, by providing a pathway for success."
The DAY Program stands for Developing Alabama Youth and they provide a variety of direct services to at-risk adolescents and their families and are specific to the factors putting those youth at risk.
Thank you for what you do in Shelby County and allowing our students to learn through your program.

10/11/2022

The Boys & Girls Club in Montevallo is a nonprofit aimed at helping youth achieve goals in all areas of life. They offer several programs ranging from education to sports for kids ages 6 to 16+. Here is what the Site Director has to say:
"The Falcon Scholars that I have had on site have not only been a boon for myself and my staff during times where having that extra person around can be a major help but have also been so beneficial for the kids here. They are able to talk to, play with, and get to know them in a way that our counselors often do not have time to do. Aside from this, they have also been a huge help in assisting with programming by coming up with a variety of targeted, age-specific activities for members to do! I think what they gain the most of is experience around a wide variety of children from different cultural and financial backgrounds. They have a chance to see many different social structures and interaction at play in a live environment. I think one of the most memorable was also one of the simplest moments in terms of what was being done. Nyla Shipman took it upon herself to make the club a banner for our Summer program right before the school year let out. It turned out great and was a wonderful thing for all of the kids to be able to see when they started on that first day!"

10/06/2022