John G. Burton Endowment
The endowment has a two-fold purpose, which is to advance the content, quality, and effectiveness of municipal programs held at The University of Alabama’s Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education and also to help perpetuate and improve the quality of services rendered by the League of Municipalities to their constituents. The Alabama League of Municipalities, in cooperation with The University of Alabama’s Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education, established this endowment in honor of John G. Burton, who served as the first president of the Alabama League of Municipalities in 1936 and held an executive position on that board for eight years. Mr. Burton received state and national recognition for his progressive ideas and accomplishments. A native of Walker County, he attended Eldridge Baptist Academy. He was employed with the Central Bank and Trust Company in Jasper from 1918-1932. Burton was elected mayor of Jasper in 1932 and served until 1946. He made significant contributions to his county and state during his tenure as mayor. He was instrumental in getting tax dollars for municipalities and established schools to train municipal workers. Mr. Burton was a member of the Board of Trustees of Walker College in Jasper from 1938 to 1946. From then until 1956, he served as the business manager of Howard College. He worked in the real estate business from 1956 until his retirement. To apply for financial assistance, please fill out the following application:
John G. Burton Endowment Scholarship Online Application