|
Scholarship |
Descriptions, Qualifications, |
Funds |
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 |
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 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
American Cancer Society College Scholarship |
Have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21, minimum 2.5 GPA |
Varies |
Mar 4 |
(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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
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|
"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 |
1-816-968-1117 |
|
|
Tall Clubs International Scholarship |
Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2" Women 5'10" |
Not specified |
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|
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 |
|
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 |
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 785-235-3939 |
|
United Negro College Fund |
Must be African-American enrolled at UNCF approved school. |
Varies |
Program
Services Dept., |
|
|
Actions Speak Scholarship |
FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities. |
$1000 - $4000 |
Apr 15 |
Future
Business Leaders of America, |
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
(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 |
|
|
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 |