Brittany Ranai Belser, a member of Alabaster First United Methodist Church, received a $1,000 Gift of Hope scholarship, awarded by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Belsher is the daughter of Johnny and Kathy Belser and plans to attend Troy University this fall.

The Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope scholarship is awarded to about 500 undergraduate students who have been active and full members of the United Methodist Church for at least three years, have a 3.0 grade point average and have demonstrated strong leadership in the United Methodist Church.