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Scholarship |
Descriptions,
Qualifications, |
Funds |
Deadlines |
Contact |
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STATE OF
ALABAMA FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS |
Resident
of Alabama studying in Alabama |
$300 -
$2500 |
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Best Buy
Scholarship |
Scholarship recipients are
selected based on volunteerism efforts along with academic achievements. |
$1,500 -
$10,000 |
January 1 and February 15 |
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Target All-Around
Scholarship |
Information and
application at Target Stores |
$1,000 - $10,000 |
November 1 |
Ask at your local
store. |
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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 |
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DECA
Scholarship Opportunities |
DECA
Chapter Members |
Varies |
Varies |
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Imagine
America Scholarship - Virginia College |
Any
Senior, 2.5 minimum GPA, demonstrated financial need |
$1000 |
December
31 |
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Alabama
National Guard Education Assistance Program |
Enrolled
full or part-time; must have served in AFNG or ANG |
$500 -
$1000 |
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Alabama
G.I. Dependents Scholarship |
Parents
must have had Military experience |
$7000.00 /
full tuition |
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Alabama Nursing
Scholarship Program |
Alabama resident
enrolled in nursing in state, must work 1 year in Alabama |
Varies |
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Applications at
financial aid offices at colleges |
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Women's
Missionary Union Scholarship |
For female
Baptist active in WMU / Acteens |
$500 -
$700 |
January 15 March 1 |
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Institutional
Scholarship Waivers |
Awarded at
Alabama 2-year institutions for high academic achievement |
Full
Tuition |
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Contact
Junior College for application http://www.ache.state.al.us/Students &
Parents/PayingforCollege.htm |
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Robert C.
Byrd Scholarship |
High
academic achievement: nominated by counselor |
$1,500 |
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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 |
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Police
Officers and Fire Fighters Survivors Education Assistance |
Dependent
of full time officials killed in the line of duty |
$2,000-$5,000 |
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Vocational
Rehabilitation Scholarship |
Must
provide proof of disability or physical challenge |
Varies |
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Tylenol
Scholarship |
Write a
brief essay on goals and aspirations, a list of school activities, and a list
of community and volunteer activities. |
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November |
Applications
may be picked up at Eckerd stores before the due date |
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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 |
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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/ |
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AXA
Achievement Scholarship Program |
Outstanding
achievements in school, community, or workplace |
$1,000 -
$25,000 |
Dec 15 |
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First Generation
Scholarship Program |
First in family to seek
college education, high academics, 3.0 GPA |
$5000 |
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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 |
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Pick up
applications at local Co-Op store |
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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 |
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Ron Brown
Scholarship |
African-American
, academics, leadership, service, 3.0 GPA |
$10,000 |
Jan 9 |
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Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship |
Children
of a parent who has died from breast cancer. Financial need. |
Not
specified |
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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 |
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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. |
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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/
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Washington
Crossing Foundation Scholarship |
Plan to
work in government service. Essay required. |
$2,500 to
$10,000 |
Jan 15 |
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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 |
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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 |
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www.artinstitutes.edu 1-888-542-3600 |
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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. |
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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 |
Horace Mann Scholarship
Program, PO Box 20490, Springfield, IL 62708 |
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Young
American Creative Patriotic Art Awards |
Original
patriotic work of art. |
$500 -
$3,000 |
Feb 1 |
Local
Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. |
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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 |
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Walton
Foundation Scholarship |
Applicant
or parent must be employed by Wal-Mart |
$6,000 |
March 1 |
800-530-9925 |
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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 |
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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 |
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All USA
High School Academic Team |
Outstanding
academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor, essay |
$2500 |
Feb 22 |
http://allstars.usatoday.com
703-854-5890 |
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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 |
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Regions
Right Way Scholarship |
Applicant
or parent must work at Regions Bank. |
$2,000 |
March 1 |
Contact
Corporate Headquarters Human Relations |
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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 |
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Kaplan/Newsweek
"My Turn" Essay Competition |
Original
essay on topic of students choice |
Up to
$5000 |
March 1 |
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Jaycee War
Memorial Fund Scholarship |
Leadership
and Academic |
$1,000 |
Mar 1 |
918-584-2481
ext. 434 |
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Jimmy Rane
Foundation Scholarship |
Based on
academics, school/community involvement, and financial need |
None
stated |
Mar 1 |
Download
application and submit my mail |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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The
Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship |
Alabama
resident, member of Baptist church in Alabama Baptist State Convention, ACT,
rec., photo |
Varies |
March 31 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"Will
to Win" Asthma Athletic Scholarship, Schering/Key
Pharmaceuticals , 2918 N
72nd Street , Omaha,
NE 68134 1-800-558-7305 |
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Voice of Democracy Program |