Scholarship

Descriptions, Qualifications, 
and Information

Funds
Available

Deadlines

Contact

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

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

Jan 9

http://www.ronbrown.org/

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

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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