Scholarship

Descriptions, Qualifications, 
and Information

Funds
Available

Deadlines

Contact

Columbus State University Varies Varies www.colstate.edu/future/cost/scholarships.asp
Troy University   Varies Varies http://www.troy.edu/financialaid/availscholar.htm
University of Alabama Scholarship application, including resume portion to be considered for Freshman & General scholarships must be submitted by Dec 11
requirements vary beginning with a 27 ACT & at least a 3.5 GPA
Dec 1
www.mybama.ua.edu
Auburn University To be considered for Freshman & General scholarships must be submitted by Dec 1
requirements vary beginning with a 26 ACT & at least a 3.25 GPA
Dec 1
www.auburn.edu/scholarship
Dorothy Malaga Memorial Scholarship Compose 3 essays from prompts on website given on right and one teacher recommendation, financial need and academic scholarship
$1500
Sept 26 midnight
http://www.dorothymalaga.net/
Wendy's Heisman Entrys from student athletes graduating with the Class of 2010, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and participate in a school-sponsored sport
Varies
Oct 1, 5PM
http://www.wendysheisman.com/
Exchange Club Student of the Month

Exchange Club Student of the Year
 
Varies
Monthly beginning Sept 8
see Mrs. Lewis for more information
Coca-Cola Scholars Program carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
$10,000-$20,000
before Oct 31
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15
STATE OF ALABAMA FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
(Various grants)
Resident of Alabama studying in Alabama
$300 - $2500
Needs bases
  http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm
Best Buy Scholarship Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism efforts along with academic achievements.
$1,500 - $10,000
January 1 and February 15
www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships
Target All-Around Scholarship Information and application at Target Stores
$1,000 - $10,000
November 1
Ask at your local store.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Essay contest and transcript.  High school student with an interest in writing.
$1,000 - $5,000
Varies
Various scholarships to various schools.Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc.; 555 Broadway; New York, New York 10012-1396 http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards
DECA Scholarship Opportunities DECA Chapter Members
Varies
Varies
http://www.deca.org/student.html
Imagine America Scholarship - Virginia College Any Senior, 2.5 minimum GPA, demonstrated financial need
$1000
December 31
http://www.imagine-america.org/01-faq.asp
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program Enrolled full or part-time; must have served in AFNG or ANG
$500 - $1000
  www.ache.state.al.us 
Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship Parents must have had Military experience
$7000.00 / full tuition
  www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm 
Alabama Nursing Scholarship Program Alabama resident enrolled in nursing in state, must work 1 year in Alabama
Varies
  Applications at financial aid offices at colleges
Women's Missionary Union Scholarship For female Baptist active in WMU / Acteens
$500 - $700
January  15 March 1
http://www.wmufoundation.com/scholar_summary.asp
Institutional Scholarship Waivers Awarded at Alabama 2-year institutions for high academic achievement
Full Tuition
  Contact Junior College for application http://www.ache.state.al.us/Students & Parents/PayingforCollege.htm
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship High academic achievement: nominated by counselor
$1,500
  http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html
Alabama American Legion Scholarship Alabama resident, descendant of war veteran
$850
Request form in October
American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. 334-262-6638

http://www.americanlegionalabama.org/
Police Officers and Fire Fighters Survivors Education Assistance Dependent of full time officials killed in the line of duty
$2,000-$5,000
  www.ache.state.al.us 
Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship Must provide proof of disability or physical challenge
Varies
  http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/nidrr/index.html
Tylenol  Scholarship Write a brief essay on goals and aspirations, a list of school activities, and a list of community and volunteer activities.  
 November
Applications may be picked up at Eckerd stores before the due date

 http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
Central Intelligence Agency Scholarship Must study engineering or computer science. Must work one year for each year of sponsorship. 3.0 GPA
Up to $15,000
Nov 1
https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship High School senior who will be attending College in the US. Essay
$2000
August 28, 2007 until May 9, 2008.
http://www.afsascholarship.org/

Students read "Fire Sprinkler Essay" then take an on-line test on the essay.  10 students will each receive a $2000 scholarship. 
AXA Achievement Scholarship Program Outstanding achievements in school, community, or workplace
$1,000 - $25,000
Dec 15
www.axa-achievement.com 
First Generation Scholarship Program First in family to seek college education, high academics, 3.0 GPA
$5000
  www.thecocacolacompany.com 
Alabama Farmers Cooperative and Auburn University Enrolled in Ag with business, 3.0 GPA, nomination by local Co-Op store, essay
$5000 per year for 4 years
  Pick up applications at local Co-Op store
American Legion Oratorical Contest US citizen, 3-5 minute discourse on assigned topics from US Constitution; grades 9-12
State final - $2,000 - $5,000 National - $1,500 to $18,000
Varies for local competitions but most begin in the fall. Students must compete in the state competitions prior to 03/08. National deadline is March 8.
American Legion
PO Box 1069
Montgomery, AL  36101
(800) 234-5544
334-262-6638
Ron Brown Scholarship African-American , academics, leadership, service, 3.0 GPA
$10,000
Nov 1
http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply.aspx
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship Children of a parent who has died from breast cancer. Financial need.
Not specified
  http://cms.komen.org/
Alabama Housing Authority Education and Enrichment Fund, Inc. Public Housing Scholarship Essay, transcript, proof of residence, accepted at an institution of higher education
$2,250
Jan 10
Contact Public Housing Manager
Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Complete application, US citizen, community service, leadership, essay, financial need, letters of recommendation, achievements
$4,000 - $60,000
Jan 14
Contact the Lodge Scholarship Chairman, Exalted Ruler, or Secretary of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge having jurisdiction the area in which the student has legal residence. www.elks.org/enf 
Discover Card Scholarship Juniors, 2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles, are making life better for others
$2,500 up
Jan 11
http://www.discovercard.com/discover/data/about/
philanthropy/tribute.shtml

(703) 875-0708
tributeaward@aaasa.org 
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Plan to work in government service.  Essay required.
$2,500 to $10,000
Jan 15
http://www.gwcf.org/applicants/index.htm
Papa Johns Scholarship Well-rounded, good character, community involvement, creative ability, life goals and interests, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, min. 2.0 GPA
$1,000+
Jan 20
http://www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm (800) 865-9373
Phi Delta Kappa International: Scholarships and Grants for Prospective Educators Academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school and community activities
$1,000 to $5,000
Jan 31
http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/pros_eds.htm.
Ai - The Art Institute Scholarship Competition Go online to learn details
Varies
  www.artinstitutes.edu 1-888-542-3600
American General Scholarship Top 1/2 of class (but not top 10%), present evidence of good character by participation in extracurricular activities at school, or involvement in community affairs after school.
$500-$1,500
Feb 1
American General Scholarship Program c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., PO Box 22492, Nashville, TN 37202-2492 or call 615-320-3149 or fax 615-320-3151.
Horace Mann Scholarship Program B average, 23 ACT, essay, recommendations, parent must be teacher, administrator, professor, or public school employee.  
$1,000 to $20,000'
Feb 1
www.horacemann.com Horace Mann Scholarship Program, PO Box 20490, Springfield, IL 62708
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards Original patriotic work of art.
$500 - $3,000
Feb 1
Local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Financial need, leadership, high academics. Must use location number of store nearest you. Must not be an employee or dependent of an employee.

$1,000

Feb 1

On-line application and all supporting documentation by due date.  www.walmartfoundation.org 

Walton Foundation Scholarship

Applicant or parent must be employed by Wal-Mart

$6,000

March 1

www.walmartfoundation.org

800-530-9925

United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships

Must be a descendant of a Confederate soldier, sailor, or marine.  3.0 GPA

$800-$1000

Mar 15

www.hqudc.org 

804-355-1636

MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund

Dependant children, stepchildren, adopted children of soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased

Amount not stated

Feb 19

www.aerhq.org 
Army Emergency Relief National Headquarters,
Education Department ,
      
200 Stovall Street  ,             
Alexandria, VA  22332-0001

All USA High School Academic Team

Outstanding academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor, essay

$2500

Feb 22

http://allstars.usatoday.com   703-854-5890

J. Craig and Page T. Smith "First In Family" Scholarship

Must have C average, community service or assistance to family, attend Alabama college.  Special consideration to "first in my family to attend college".

Amount not stated

Jan 15

www.jcraigsmithfoundation.org  205-250-6669  or see counselor

Regions Right Way Scholarship

Applicant or parent must work at Regions Bank.  

$2,000

March 1

Contact Corporate Headquarters Human Relations

Vice Admiral E.P. Tarvers Scholarship

Children of active duty or retired Navy or Marines, need, 2.0 GPA

$2000-$3000

March 1

Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society,

Educational Programs,

801 N. Randolph Street, Ste 1228, 

Arlington, VA   22203-1977

Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition

Original essay on topic of students choice

Up to $5000

March 1

www.kaptest.com/essay  

Jaycee War Memorial Fund Scholarship

Leadership and Academic

$1,000

Mar 1

918-584-2481 ext. 434

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Based on academics, school/community involvement, and financial need

None stated

Mar 1

Download application and submit my mail

www.jimmyranefoundation.org 

American Cancer Society College Scholarship

Have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21, minimum 2.5 GPA

Varies

Mar 4

www.cancer.org

(800) ACS-2345

Alabama Student Assistance Program

Need-based for undergraduate Alabama residents.  Priority to students who are Pell eligible.  Must submit SAR.

$2,000 - $200

March 15

www.ache.state.al.us 

Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

Dependent children, ages 23 and under, of active, retired or deceased Air Force members.

$1,500 (one-time, non-renewable, used for any year of undergraduate work)

March 20

800-429-9475

http://www.afas.org

National Health Service Corps Scholarship

Career interest in nursing: must work one year for each year of scholarship in underserved community.

Full tuition

March 30

U.S. Dept of Health & Human Service, 

National Health Service Corps, 

4350 E. West hwy.

10th Fl., 

Bethesda, MD  20814          

800-638-0824

The Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship

Alabama resident, member of Baptist church in Alabama Baptist State Convention, ACT, rec., photo 

Varies

March 31

http://www.tbfa.org/scholarship_info.htm

Federal Employee Education and Assistance Scholarship

Dependents of civilian employed in Federal Government or US Postal Service 3.0GPA, essay, SASE

$300-$1500

March 31

FEEA Fund  

Attn: Educational Programs,

8441 West Bowles Avenue,

Ste 200, 

Littleton, CO   80123-9501

Margaret M. Prickett Scholarship

Daughters, Granddaughters of US Army officers, need, SASE

$1000

March 31

Society of Daughters of the US Army,

Janet Otto, Chairman, 

7717 Rockledge Court 

West Springfield, VA   22152-3854

Amy Writing Awards

Essay relating God's word to current issues and author's skill in presenting a biblical answer to questions about meaning of life.

Not Specified

 

www.amyfound.org 

amyfoundtn@aol.com 

"Will To Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship

Must have asthma. Senior with community service, leadership, academic achievement

Not specified

 

"Will to Win" Asthma  Athletic Scholarship,

Schering/Key Pharmaceuticals ,

2918 N 72nd Street ,

Omaha, NE  68134 

1-800-558-7305

Voice of Democracy Program

Students 10-12 record on audio cassette a three to five minute essay on assigned topic

Not stated

 

www.vfw.org

1-816-968-1117

Tall Clubs International Scholarship

Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2" Women 5'10"

Not specified

 

http://www.tall.org/

Alabama Math and Science Scholarship 

Must be resident of Alabama, attend school in Alabama, Pursue teaching degree in Math or Science.

$4000 renewable with 3.0 GPA. Agree to teach for 5 years in system with critical needs. For use during Junior or senior year.

 

Dr. Jayne Meyer,

Asst.Supt.,

AL State Dept of Education,

PO Box 302101

Montgomery, AL  36130

334-242-9560

Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship

Alabama resident pursuing a construction-related degree at an Alabama school

Not stated

April 1

800-746-4222

www.hbaa.org 

OFA National Scholarship/Cary Family Scholarship

Have been in foster care for at least one year by 18th birthday

$2,000 - $6,000

April 5

http://www.orphan.org/

571-203-0270

Lucinda Todd Book Scholarship

Minority student with 3.0 GPA who will pursue teacher education degree

$300

Apr. 7

www.brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships 

brownfound@juno.com

785-235-3939 

United Negro College Fund

Must be African-American enrolled at UNCF approved school.  

Varies

 

Program Services Dept.,
United Negro College Fund,
8260 Willow Oaks Corp. Dr.,
Fairfax, VA  22031 

Actions Speak Scholarship

FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.

$1000 - $4000

Apr 15

Future Business Leaders of America,
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator,
1912 Association Drive,
Reston, VA  22091

NO-Addiction Campaign Essay Contest

All high school students. 300 word essay telling why you have chosen to stay away from drugs and alcohol and what you are personally doing to further prevention and awareness in your school and community

$500

April 26

(800) No-Addiction

Holocaust Remembrance Project

Grades 9-12. 1200 word essay.

$5000 plus trip to Washington, D.C.

April 30

http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp

tholcomb@hklaw.com 

Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund/Ala. Law Foundation

Parent killed or totally disabled due to on-the-job accident; required to apply for financial aid.

$500-$3,000

May 1

 334-269-1515

http://www.alfinc.org/scholarships.cfm

Education Communication Scholarship Foundation

All high school student who are U.S. residents who have taken the SAT or ACT.  Awards are competitive and based on GPA and test scores.

$1,000

May 15

school@ecfs.org

(847) 295-6650

American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship

Member of AQHA  3 years 2.5 GPA, essay, transcript, recommendation

 

Jan 2

http://www.aqha.com/foundation/scholarships/wanttoapply.html

Westinghouse Bertha Lamme Scholarship

Female, interest in engineering, SASE

$1000

May 15

http://www.swe.org/

hq@swe.org   

Greystone Outreach Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program

Interest in golf, need, character, leadership, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident

 

May 30

G.O.L.F. Scholarship Program  

Meld Financial  

3008 Pumphouse Road  

B'ham, AL   35243

Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships

US Citizen, enrolled in aeronautics, aviation, and related fields.

Not specified

May 1

http://www.atca.org/activities/scholarships.asp