1. Alabama Student Grant Program

$1,200 per academic year 

Not a need-based program!

Deadlines vary

Awards Available

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Scholarship Description

The Alabama Student Grant Program is a state student assistance program designed to provide financial assistance to residents of the State of Alabama for undergraduate study. Applicants must have obtained a certificate of graduation from a secondary school or the recognized equivalence of such graduation; be an Alabama resident as defined in Alabama Stud and Grant Program ACT 90; be a citizen of the United States or in the process of becoming a citizen of the United States; and not be enrolled and not intend to enroll in a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree in theology, divinity, or other fields of preparation for a religious vocation. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship providers website. 

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Contact

Scholarship Committee

100 N. Union Street

P.O. Box 302000

Montgomery, AL 36104

Tel: 334-242-0268

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Participating Colleges: 

• Amridge University

• Birmingham Southern College

• Faulkner University

• Huntingdon College

• Judson College

• Miles College

• Oakwood University

• Samford University

• Spring Hill College

• South University - Montgomery

• Stillman College

• U.S. Sports Academy

• University of Mobile

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Please DO NOT submit this application to an institution that is not listed above.

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Alabama Student Grant Program Application 2020-2021

 

 

2. CollegeCounts Scholarship

These scholarships in Alabama are awarded to first-time freshmen who demonstrate financial need and a strong desire to make a difference. Applicants must be Alabama residents and must enroll in a college or university within the state. Four-year students receive $4,000 while two-year students receive $2,000.  

 

Amount: $2,000 to $4,000

 

Provider: Office of State Treasurer

 

Who Can Apply: High School Seniors

 

Requirements: (a) U.S. Citizen, (b) Residency in Alabama, (c) Plans to enroll in a Georgia college or university, (d) Financial need, (e) Minimum GPA of 2.75. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

 

 

3. Linly Heflin Scholarship

Designed for Alabama women pursuing a four-year degree, recipients of this award receive $6,000 per year for four years or until graduation (whichever comes first).

 

Amount: $6,000 per year (Up to $24,000)

 

Provider: Linly Heflin Unit

 

Who Can Apply: High School Seniors, College Freshmen, College Sophomores, College Juniors

 

Requirements: (a) Female, (b) Residency in Alabama, (c) Plans to pursue a four-year degree, (d) Financial need, (e) Minimum GPA of 2.5, (f) Minimum ACT of 23. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

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4. Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship

Students pursuing an education related to a residential building at a junior college, technical school, or university within the state are eligible for these scholarships in Alabama. Some examples of commonly accepted majors are civil engineering, drafting and design, masonry, landscaping, and sustainable construction.

 

Amount: Varies

 

Provider: Alabama Home Builders Foundation

 

Who Can Apply: High School Seniors, College Freshmen, College Sophomores, College Juniors, Technical School Students

 

Requirements: (a) Majoring in a relevant field, (b) Residency in Alabama. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

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5. Alabama Funeral Directors Association Scholarship

This niche scholarship is geared towards students studying funeral service at an accredited mortuary science school. Applicants must be sponsored by a current member of the AFDA and should have plans to work in Alabama upon graduation.

 

Amount: $1,000

 

Provider: Alabama Funeral Directors Association (AFDA)

 

Who Can Apply: Students intending to or currently studying at mortuary science school

 

Requirements: (a) Acceptance into accredited mortuary science school, (b) Plans to service the public working in Alabama, (c) Minimum GPA of 2.5, (d) Residency in Alabama, (e) AFDA sponsorship. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

 

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6. Cross & Smith Scholarship

Cross & Smith believes giving back to the community is an important part of making a positive impact. To aid in this effort, each year the firm awards one student with $1,000 towards their college education. This is in hopes to ease the burden of college and help with the many expenses that students encounter each semester.

 

Amount: $1,000

 

Provider: Cross & Smith LLC

 

Who Can Apply: High school seniors or current college students that plan to pursue a law degree within the U.S. are eligible to apply.

 

Requirements:

 

1.  Must be a high school senior or currently in college

2.  Must intend to pursue a degree in law

3. Must submit application materials via email by November 2nd. Late applications will not be considered.

4. Essay and application must be in English (e) By entering, you give us permission to share quotes from your essay, first name, and social media pages publicly. We will not share your contact information or full name. (f) If you are under the age of 18 you must have permission from your parent/legal guardian.

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7. JL Bedsole Scholarship (application is online here mid-September through the end of November)

The J.L. Bedsole Scholars Program is an Alabama scholarship for students who are residents of Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Monroe, or Washington counties. Seniors from Sweet Water High School in Marengo County may also apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5, an ACT score of at least 21, and must demonstrate adequate financial need. Alabama Scholarships for Dependent Students: Certain companies offer scholarships for students who are financial dependents of their employees.  

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8. AASOP Scholarship

The Alabama Association of School Office Personnel will award up to (4) $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a degree from a college of business or K-12 education. Please download and complete the AASOP Scholarship Application and submit it by February 2021. You can find more information here: http://www.aasop.net/scholarships.html

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9. Kids Chance Scholarship 

 

More information about this scholarship here

 

Kids’ Chance scholarships fund college tuition or technical training to young people whose parent or parents have been permanently and totally disabled or killed on the job. The death or disabling injury of a parent in an on-the-job accident usually means that a family’s standard of living is permanently lowered. Without help from Kids’ Chance, these young people might not have the opportunity to continue their education. Scholarships are announced once a year, and students may apply every year they attend classes. Scholarships range from $500 to $2500. Conceived by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar in 1992, Kids’ Chance is administered by the Alabama Law Foundation. Kids’ Chance scholarships are funded solely by contributions from corporations, organizations, and individuals.

Documents Required:

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• Transcript from current school of attendance (high school, college or technical school); financial aid letter from a college or technical school

• Letters of recommendation (optional)

• Proof that parent has been found permanently and totally disabled from an on-the-job injury. For example, a copy of a court order or statement from the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. A doctor’s statement or Social Security Administration statement are not sufficient.

• Death certificate of deceased parent (if applicable)

• Brief description of the accident

• Copy of last year’s tax return of parent or guardian

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10. Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association & Alabama             Community College System

 

https://dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/

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Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Alabama

• High School Senior or College Freshman

• Must have a 2.5 overall GPA

• Plans to pursue an automotive manufacturing-related career in Alabama

• Applicants must have a declared major in one of the approved scholarship related programs:

• Automotive Manufacturing Technology

• Automotive Manufacturing

• Automotive Service Technician

• Computer Numerical Control

• Engineering Technology

• Industrial Electronics Technology

• Industrial Maintenance Technology

• Injection Molding

• Logistics

• Machine Shop/Tool Technology

• Manufacturing Technology

• Mechanical Design Technology

• Mechatronics

• Welding Technology

• Other Automotive Technology Related Programs May be Considered

• Applicant must submit the required application documentation packet by the stated deadline (includes headshot photo)

• Applicant must be willing to participate with their assigned mentor

• The applicant is required to communicate with AAMA and ACCS to provide pertinent information

 

Here are the steps:

Submit a completed application packet by the deadline.

Including:

•  Completed application with resume.

•  A maximum 500-word essay telling why you want to work in Alabama’s Automotive Industry.

•  One (1) signed reference letter.

•  Either an unofficial High School or a college transcript.

•  And a headshot photo.

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11. Karl Jobst DDS Scholarship

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More information click here 

 

The Karl Jobst DDS Scholarship was created to provide support to aspiring college graduates. Students from all majors and areas of study are encouraged to apply. Karl Jobst DDS, Grove, OK,  has seen struggling students who want nothing more than a college education but are denied due to finances. This scholarship hopes to reverse that, in part, for at least one student.

 

To be eligible, each applicant will be asked to submit a short essay of no more than 500 words. The award for this scholarship is $1,000 and all applications must be submitted by November 1, 2019. At the conclusion of the application period, a committee will confer and select a winner by December 1, 2019. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by January 1, 2020.

 

Eligibility: The following people are eligible for the Karl Jobst DDS scholarship:

1. High school students graduating this calendar year, and have been accepted into a college, or university in the USA.

2. Students currently enrolled in a college or university, and not yet reached their senior year.

 

All applicants must be a U.S. citizen from the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

Guidelines:

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In 500 words or less, create an essay that discusses:

“The changes that you hope the US education system makes for college students”?

 

Application process:

Please complete each section of the form below, and all fields are required. By submitting an application, the applicant gives Karl Jobst DDS and affiliated companies consent to use their essay, name, and information for marketing and promotional purposes. There are no costs or fees associated with the application for this scholarship.

 

Submission deadline:

November 1, 2019 (has not been updated yet- check the website for updates) 

 

Winner selection:

The winner will be selected by the end of December 2019. The winner will be contacted and have two weeks to respond. If the winner does not respond, a new winner will be selected.

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12. Princeton Prize in Race Relations

(Application is online and opens Oct 1, 8:00 am and closes January 31, 11:59 PM)

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Find out more information here

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The Princeton Prize in Race Relations has honored more than 1,600 high school students who have worked to advance racial equity in their communities. We have listened, learned, and continue to learn, so much from the efforts of these young leaders as they advocate for and amplify the voices and lives of those who have been marginalized for far too long. They give us hope and are a reminder that each of us has the power to make a difference through important conversations, advocacy, and allyship.

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Each of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations recipients receives an award of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University, where they meet and engage with other Prize winners from across the country. Prize recipients and Certificate of Accomplishment recipients are recognized at ceremonies in their home regions by local Princeton alumni.

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13. Countdown to College Scholarship Sign-up

Winners will be notified via e-mail! You will also be receiving Potential Magazine's free weekly "Countdown to College" (C2C) eNewsletter with additional scholarship opportunities, ACT/SAT prep tips, college prep info, and more.

 

Rules and Requirements:
These scholarships are for college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th. The scholarships do not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. Parents can also register but will need to designate a student to receive the award. In order to be awarded the scholarship, you must be a current C2C eNews subscriber at the time of the drawing. To read all the rules and requirements, click here.

 

Deadlines have not been updated yet for the current year. Check their website here for updates and more information.

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$500 Alabama "Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential" Scholarship Deadline: January 4, 2020
$500 "Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential" Scholarship Deadline: January 4, 2020

$1,000 Countdown to College Scholarship Deadline: May 4, 2020

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14. Bernie Varnadore Scholarship Program

 

(application is online and is open now. Click here to download)

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Sponsor: Dixie Baseball

Amount: $1,250

Closing Date: April 1, 2020

Description: Scholarship is open to outstanding high school seniors who at one time participated in franchised Dixie Baseball (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia), Inc. program and plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. 

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15. New Scholarship at University of Alabama: UA Recognition 

A student with at 21-24 ACT or 1060-1190 SAT score and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 will be selected as a UA Recognition Scholar and will receive $8,000 over 4 years ($2,000 per year)

 

 

16. Smith Scholarship Foundation- Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to High school seniors who have “given back” to their community through volunteer activities or by caring for family while overcoming financial and personal challenges. Up too $15,000 a year in financial assistance! For more information: http://smithscholarships.com/uncategorized/faq/

 

 

17. B2L Leadership Scholarship (spring)

Each year the executive committee of the B2L Board of Directors offers a scholarship to a high school senior whose parent is employed full-time at an ABA member bank. Applicants are judged on the basis of scholastic record, financial need, character, leadership, and potential for development. Applications are due mid-February and applicants are notified of their status early April. 

Application: https://imis.alabamabankers.com/abaimis/uploadedfiles/B2L/2019_scholarship.pdf

 

 

18. SWAYZE WOODRUFF MEMORIAL MID-SOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

The American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHF) endows the Swayze Woodruff Memorial Mid-South Scholarship as a $9,000 four-year award for high school seniors and college students. Members from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee with a passion for equestrian should apply. The application along with a transcript and reference letter are due by December 1st. Alabamans could also qualify for the Boon San Kitty Scholarship.

More info on this scholarship and many others: https://www.aqha.com/de/scholarships/-/asset_publisher/D3YJ9xRyZQ9Q/content/youth-scholarships

• Have been AQHA members for at least one year

• Appear in approved Quarter Horse competitions

• Matriculate full-time in four-year undergraduate study

• Carry a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Exhibit outstanding leadership and communication skills

 

 

19. MARY ALICE BEATTY SCHOLARSHIP

https://www.wai.org/education/scholarships/2017/mary-alice-beatty-scholarship

Valued at $5,000, the Mary Alice Beatty Scholarship is granted by the Women in Aviation International (WAI) each year to honor the Southern Museum of Flight's originator. It's designed for young ladies between 17 and 25 who are developing their aerospace career through college courses or flight lessons. Preference is given to training at AAB-accredited schools. Applicants must write a 500-word essay reflecting their soaring goals in flight by November 14th.

Eligibility:

• Legally reside within Alabama

• Possess a minimum "B" average

• Share Beatty's passion for aviation

• Demonstrate significant financial need

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20. AIRGAS – JERRY BAKER SCHOLARSHIP

https://scholarship.aws.org/applications/- and other welding scholarships

https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/scholarships?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic&_ga=2.16948025.1479974297.1563986748-1295190831.1563986748

The American Welding Society bestows the Airgas – Jerry Baker Scholarship to honor the United States' largest industrial distributor of gases and the president who sold Southern Welding Supply to Airgas in 1986. This $2,500 scholarship suits welding engineering majors who are attending college in Alabama, Georgia, or Florida. Funding can be renewed over four years for $10,000 in total. Applications are accepted from AWS members and non-members through February 15th.

Eligibility:

• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent

• Matriculate full-time in a post-secondary institution

• Carry an overall GPA of 3.0 in engineering courses

• Demonstrate an interest in welding gas distribution

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