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Scholarships
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and
Information
FundsAvailable
Deadlines
ChangeYearly
Contact
"And Now...A Word From Our Planet" Award
Students compose radio ads intended to educate listeners on environmental issues
$500-$1000 www.awordfromourplanet.org
www.populationeducation.org
"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
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
Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship
Parents must have had Military experience
$7000.00 / full tuition www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm
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 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 Nursing Scholarship Program
Alabama resident enrolled in nursing in state, must work 1 year in Alabama
Varies Applications at financial aid offices at colleges
Federal Aid First explains the differences between federal and private student loans, the various kinds of federal student loans offered, and the dollar amounts available. Included are details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the starting point for obtaining financial assistance for college.
Needs bases http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
Institutional Scholarship Waivers
Awarded at Alabama 2-year institutions for high academic achievement
Full Tuition Contact Junior College for application
$1,000 April 1 Engineering Council of Birmingham, Inc., Attn: Sandy Wood, 7003 Alice Road, McCalla, AL 35111
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Minority, need, leadership, high academics, essay
Up to $6000 April 1 Scholarship Program, Jackie Robinson Foundation
John Gyles Education Awards
Apply during last half of senior year, 2.7 GPA, send SASE for application
Up to $3000 April 1 Secretary, John Gyles Education Awards, PO Box 4808, Frederiction, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Canada
Alabama Association of School Boards District V Fine
Scholarship
Completed 1st semester of Senior year. Participated in Fine Arts at least 3 years. 3.2 GPA overall, 4.0 GPA fine arts.
$500 April 12Mr. John Hackett, Jr.; President, AASB District V; Scholarship Selection Committee; Fairfield City Board of Education; P.O. Box 110; Fairfield, Alabama 35064.
Dolphin Scholarship
Children of members of Submarine Force, academics, need, activities
$3000 April 15Dolphin Scholarship Foundation , Attn: Scholarship Administrator , 5040 Virginia Beach Blvd., Ste. 104A Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Friends in Art Scholarship
Blind or visually impaired students
$1,000 April 15Majoring in music, drama, art, or creative writing.
Contact: Harvey Miller 402 French Broad Street Brevard, NC 28712-3410
Hispanic Scholarship
Hispanic US citizens, field of Business, 3.0 GPA, need
April 15 Hispanic College Fund, Inc. Scholarship Coordinator Thomas Circle NW, Ste 375 Washington, DC 20005-5802
Tourism Foundation Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Hearing Impaired April 15
Interest in Tourism/travel or hotel/restaurant managementGPA: 3.0Contact www.ntfounline.org Or National Tourism Foundation 546 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40508 800-682-8886
Robert O. Finley, III Foundation Scholarship
Child of Berry High School graduate, athletic participation, strong character, essay, good GPA
$5,000 over 4 years April 20 .
NO-Addiction All high school $500 April 26 (800) No-Addiction
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
Applicant is accepted at Auburn University. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more years. Strong ties to the cattle industryhttp://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Alexander Graham Bell Association
Hearing loss prior to spoken language
$1,000 to $10,000
Dec. – Feb.
Hearing impairment of PTA of 60dB or greaterSpoken word means of communication [email protected].
Wax Company Scholarship
Student must attend Auburn University and enroll in Agriculture
$1,000 Dec. 15
Parents must be a member of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Alabama Cattlemen's Association, Att. Martha Davis, P.O. Box 2499 Montgomery, AL 36102-2499 http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
LeTendre Scholarship
For students identified as homeless
$2,000 - $3,000
Dec. 20 . http://www.naehcy.org/letendre_app.html
Ann Ford
High school senior with an identified learning disability
$10,000 Dec. 31
Demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunitiesGPA: 3.0 or higherContact: http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/or Anne Ford ScholarshipNational Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401New York, NY [email protected]
Alabama Horse Council Scholarship
Majoring in field of study related to equine industry 4 yr. college degree
$1,000 Dec. 5
AHC member or child of member of Alabama Horse Council.http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Ina E. PowellMemorial Scholarship
Female with strong leadership & academic record
$1,500 Dec. 5
Attending Auburn in Agriculture, Forestry, Wildlife Science, College of Human Sciences or College of Education. Strong ties to agriculture. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more years.http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
Samuel Upchurch Memorial Scholarship
Student exhibitsacademic excellence with major in Agriculture.
$4,000renewable Dec. 5
Applicant is accepted in Animal Science or Agriculture Economics at Auburn University. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more years.
Tagged for Greatness
Academic and leadership excellence
$1,000 - $5,000 Dec. 5
Family is a member of Alabama Cattlemen’s Associationhttp://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
American General Scholarship
Top 1/2 of class (but not top 10%), present evidence of good character by participation
$500-$1,500
Feb 1 Request an application by contacting...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.
Alabama Power Leadership Development Speech Contest
10th - 12th grade students, must deliver 4-6 min. speech on leadership
$250-$1500 Feb 22Doris Henson
(205) 257-3530
All USA High School Academic Team
Outstanding academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor, essay
$2500 Feb 22 http://allstars.usatoday.com 703-854-5890
Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship Program
Grades 9 - 12 $300 Feb.Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship ProgramAlabama Governors Committee2129 E. South Blvd. P.O. Box 11586Montgomery, AL 36111-0586 Fax : (334) 613-0937
BURGER KING® Scholars Program
Students who work part-time and excel academically
$1,000 each Feb. 1 http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/BKS.aspx
National Peace Essay Contest
“Confronting Crimes Against Humanity” theme for 08’/09’ Essay competition.
1 National award, first place: $10,000* 1 National award, second place: $5,000* 1 National award, third place: $2,500* 53 State awards, first place: $1,000 each
Feb. 1 http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/topic.html
Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program
Academic achievers that are Deaf / hard of hearing
$2000 Feb. 15
3.0 GPA demonstrate leadershipContact: www.earfoundation.org/mnniescholarship.html Or Minnie Pearl Scholarship 1817 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 329-7807 (voice/ TTY)
National FFA Scholarship
Academics, Community service, work experience
$1000 - $10,000 Feb. 15 Scholarship Coordinator, National FFA 317-802-6061
Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student"
Complete application, US citizen, community
$4,000 - $60,000
Jan 9 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.
Well-rounded, good character, community involvement, creative ability, life goals and interests, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement, min. 2.0 GPA
$1,000+ Jan 20http://www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm
Alabama Society - DAR
Extracurricular activates, leadership, community service, five references, financial need form, transcript
Scholarship goes directly to college
Jan 25 . http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Phi Delta Kappa International: Scholarships and Grants for Prospective Educators
Academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school and community activities
Must have scientific paper describing original research or project. Scientific work may have been done in conjunction with a summer science program or year-round supervised work
Over $10,000
January www.GorgasScholar.org
Best Buy Scholarship
Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism efforts along with academic achievements.
Must work one year for each year of sponsorshipWork during summer for CIA /1000 SAT/21 ACT 3.0–4.0 GPAhttps://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html
Foundation Scholarship
Female with physical Disability
$500 - $2000renewable
June 1
Works with or advocates for people with disability Contact: ELA Foundation 2460 North Lake Ave., PMB #128 ALtadena, CA 91001
Open to NAMTA employees or employee of a NAMTA member firm and their relatives. Based on financial need, GPA, extracurricular activities, and special interests.
Varies Mar 1www.namta.org
Professional Secretaries International Scholarships
Plan to attend 2 or 4 year college and take office courses
$500 to $2,000 Mar 1 Professional Secretaries International
American Cancer Society College Scholarship
Have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21, minimum 2.5 GPA
Varies Mar 4www.cancer.org
(800) ACS-2345
AIG Minority Geo-science Scholarships
Ethnic-minority students in the geosciences2.8 GPA
$4000Renewable w/3.0 GPA
Mar.Each award will consist of both scholarship support as well as
support for professional development experiences http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
Outstanding athletics, academics, leadership, and community service.
25 scholarships of $7,500 each. An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY weekend at the Disney World Complex in Orlando, Florida. An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June edition of USA
American General Life and Accident Insurance Companyc/o Scholarship Program Program Administrator PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737
H&R Block Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by H&R Block, need
$500-$2500 March 1 Contact H&R Block Foundation directly
J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship
Must have C average, community service or assistance to family, attend Alabama college.
Amount not stated Jan. 15 www.jcraigsmithfoundation.org 205-250-6669 or see
counselor
Jack and Elizabeth Warner College Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by Gulf States Paper Cooperation
$500-$2500 March 1 Contact Gulf States Paper Cooperation directly
Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition
Original essay on topic of students choice
Up to $5000 March 1 www.kaptest.com/essay
Regions Right
Scholarship
Applicant or parent must work at Regions Bank.
$2,000 March 1 Contact Corporate Headquarters Human Relations
Scholarship for Students with Good Hearts
High academics, leadership, service, character, Alabama resident
$500-$1500 March 1 American General Scholarship 615-320-3149
TORA Scholarship
Dependents of active duty or drilling reservist, 3.0 GPA, leadership, citizenship
$1000 March 1 www.tora.org "Member Service" "Scholarship 200"
Vice Admiral Children of $2000- March Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society , Educational
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and
Information
FundsAvailable
Deadlines
ChangeYearly
Contact
E.P. Tarvers Scholarship
active duty or retired Navy or Marines, need, 2.0 GPA
$3000 1 Programs , 801 N. Randolph Street, Ste 1228 , Arlington, VA 22203-1977
Walton Foundation Scholarship
Applicant or parent must be employed by Wal-Mart
$6,000 March 1
www.walmartfoundation.org
800-530-9925
Alabama Student Assistance Program
Need-based for undergraduate Alabama residents. Priority given 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
http://www.afas.org/Afasedu.htm
Alabama Association of School Office Personnel Scholarship
Pursing a degree in a business related field or k-12 edu. degree at an accredited Alabama school, college or university. Achievement and need based.
$1,000 March 30
Pam Acker; 2680 County Road 10; Piedmont, Alabama 36272
or see Counselor
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
ACS Scholars Program
Minority chemistry major 3.0 GPA
$3000 renewable
March 31
African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students with need seeking to pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology
Cahaba Valley Lions Club
Shelby county resident, financial need, community service, have eye and/or diabetes disorder
up to $3,000
March 31 205-992-7433
ScholarshipDescriptions,
Qualifications, and
Information
FundsAvailable
Deadlines
ChangeYearly
Contact
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
http://www.feea.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=46 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
The Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Alabama resident, member of Baptist church in Alabama Baptist State Convention, ACT, rec., photo
Student with or child of parent with Multiple Sclerosis
$1,000-$3,000
Oct 15 – Jan. 15
Contact local MS chapter by calling 1-800-344-4867For Application
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
High academics, leadership, character, service, US citizen
$10,000-$20,000 Oct 31 https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
$1,000 - $10,000
October 30 https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm
Alabama American Legion Scholarship
Alabama resident, descendant of war veteran
$850
Request form in October
Applications are available from the American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.
334-262-6638
Heart of AmericaChristopher Reeve Award
Demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion serving community
$1000Sept 1 – Nov. 30
Senior in high schoolDetails of volunteer work & supporting documentationContact: [email protected] www.hearofamerican.org/scholarships.htm
GMAC Bowl Scholarships
Student of the Week /Mobile Housing / child of Mobile Cty. Fire/ Police/Sheriff Dept.
$500 - $1500
Sept 15 – Oct 1
GMAC Bowl Office 251-635-0011
John F. Kennedy: Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Students grades 9 – 12
$5,000 to $500
Sept. 1 – Jan. 10
The concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. Selection by Social Studies teachers in student’s high school
www.jfklibrary.org/Education
DECA Scholarship Opportunities
DECA Chapter Members Varies Varies http://www.deca.org/student.html
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Essay contest and transcript. High school student with an
$1,000 - $5,000
Varies Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, Inc.; 555 Broadway; New York, New York 10012-1396 - various scholarships to various schools.
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 1069Montgomery, AL 36101(800) 234-5544 334-262-6638
Alabama Young Bankers Essay Scholarship
One senior selected from high school must submit essay on selected topic
$1,000 various http://www.alabamabankers.org/alb/scholarships.html
College Testing INFORMATION & FINANCIAL AID WEB SITES
Scholarship Search AreasStudents should set up a ‘specific’ e-mail account for college/scholarship use. Insert the term school,
scholar, college etc. in the email name to use when seeking information or having information sent regarding scholarships and admission
www.fastweb.com Scholarship search engine
www.alabamamentor.org
Scholarship site search engines:CollegeBoard.com; Scholarships.com; CollegeNet.com; ScholarshipMonkey.com; http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php
Scholarships based on community service: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program.; Youth Action Net; Partnership for Public Service Fellowship; Best Buy @15; Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program; Discover Scholarship Program;
www.gocollege.com http://www.eng.auburn.edu/admin/ess/schfi/scholaralpha.html Auburn College of Engineering Scholarships
The J. L. Bedsole Scholars Program Eligibility: G.P.A. 2.5 end of Jr. year and 21 ACT by Nov. 30, Financial Need http://www.jlbedsolefoundation.org
UAB Dept. of Mathematics email contact: John C. Mayer, Professor of Mathematics Co-director Mathematics Fast Track Program email: [email protected] http://www.math.uab.edu/programs/fasttrack.htlm
Union Plus http://www.unionplus.com
Alexander Graham Bell Assoc. for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired http://www.agbell.org
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University www.famu.edu Florida State University
www.fsu.edu Pensacola Junior College www.pjc.eduRingling School of Art & Design
www.ringling.edu University of Florida
www.ufl.edu University of North Florida www.unf.eduUniversity of South Florida www.usf.eduUniversity of West Florida www.uwf.edu
Tennessee Louisiana
Belmont University www.belmont.edu East Tennessee State University www.etsu.edu Middle Tennessee State University www.mtsu.edu Rhodes College www.rhodes.edu Tennessee State University
www.tnstate.edu
Grambling State University www.gram.edu Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College www.lsu.edu LSU at Alexandria www.lsua.edu LSU in Shreveport www.lsus.edu Loyola University New Orleans
University of Memphis www.memphis.edu University of Tennessee: Chattanooga www.utc.edu University of Tennessee: Knoxville www.tennessee.edu University of Tennessee: Martin www.utm.edu University of the South www.Sewanee.edu Vanderbilt University www.vanderbilt.edu
www.loyno.edu Tulane University www.tulane.edu Xavier University www.xula.edu