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Horatio Alger Association – based upon achievement, activities, and critical financial need. www.horatioalger.org/scholarships Deadline: October 31.
Coca-Cola Scholarship – apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org. School
code: 012385
Deadline: October 31
Prudential Spirit of Community Award – Based upon community service. That winner competes for scholarships and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Applications are available at www.prudential.com/spirit. Deadline: October 31
Will-to-Win Scholarship for students with asthma. Applicants must excel in Performing arts, Visual arts, Community Service, Athletics, or Science. Applications and instructions are available at www.schering-Ploughwilltowin.com. Deadline: October 31
Thomas E. Huey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship applications will be accepted upon 50 percent financial need,
40 percent grade point average (must be at least a "B"), and 10 percent
achievement and accomplishments.
Applications can be picked up in a senior teachers rooms or in Mrs. Scott's
Office.
Deadline.....Jan.5 2009
Ayn Rand Essay Contest – Contestants must read The Fountainhead by Ayn
Rand and write an essay on one of the three topics. Go to www.aynrand.org/contests.
Deadline: April 25
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS EXPECTED
TO BECOME AVAILABLE
SAE Engineering Scholarships – Student must plan to attend an accredited
engineering school. Requirements vary for particular scholarships. Most require
at least a 27 on the ACT and at least a 3.25 GPA. Go to http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
Postmark Deadline: December 1
AXA Achievement Scholarship – Apply online at
www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: December 15
Wal-Mart – Go to www.walmartfoundation.org for information and www.scholarshipadministrators.net to apply online. The Sam Walton Community Scholarship is for students whose parents DO NOT work at Wal-mart. The access code SWCS. Deadline: January 14
McKelvey Foundation Scholarship – For students who operate their own for-profit business while still in high school. Must have at least one employee, even if part time. Go to www.mckelveyfoundation.org to apply. Deadline: January 15
American Cancer Society – Must be a survivor of cancer. Go to www.cancer.org
for an application packet. Heavy emphasis on personal statement, GPA 2.5. Deadline:
February 1
Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – for a student whose parent died of breast cancer. Go to www.komen.org/grants. Deadline: February 1
Burger King Scholars – Students must have GPA of at least 2.5, financial need, participation in community service or co-curricular activities, and work and average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Although student must be employed to apply, he/she need not work for Burger King. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars. Deadline: February 15
Best Buy Scholarship – Based on community service and academic achievement. Go to www.bestbuy.com and look for scholarships under Community Relations at the bottom of the home page. Deadline: February 15
Imagine Your Future In Agriculture – For farm youths pursuing a career in agriculture. Go to www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com. Deadline: February 15
USA Today Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year @ Scholarship (SAMMY) – Based upon academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and milk experience. Go to www.bodybymilk.com. Deadline: March 7
Alabama Young Bankers Association Daniel L. Moak Scholarship – For student
whose parent is employed full time by an Alabama Bank. Go to www.alabamabankers.org.
Deadline: April 1
Alabama Young Bankers Association Essay Contest – Any senior eligible
to enter. Go to www.alabamabankers.org. Essay topic this year is “Three
Things Every High School Graduate Should Know About Personal Finance.” Deadline:
April 1
American Society of Civil Engineers – Must attend an accredited Alabama civil engineering program. Go to http://branches.asce.org/birmingham. Deadline: April 2
American Fire Sprinkler Association – Go to www.afsascholarship.org. Deadline: April 11
Magnolia Festival Scholarship – Sponsored by Gardendale Chamber of Commerce. Go to www.magnoliafestival.org. Deadline: Must be RECEIVED, not postmarked, by April 30
2006 Holocaust Remembrance – Essay contest. Go to www.holocaust.hklaw.com. Deadline: April 30
Alabama Law Foundation – Kids Chance Scholarship Fund provides aid to students whose parent was killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Go to www.alfinc.org. Deadline: May 1
Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association – Scholarships
for children of active members. $500 each. Contact the AHSADCA for application.
Deadline: May 1
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
(ACT scores listed are for academic scholarships. Leadership, music, athletic, and other specialized scholarships may have different dates and requirements. Further information can be obtained from the website, catalog, or financial aid office of the particular school.)
Alabama A&M – March 1, requirements vary by level of scholarship; full tuition, room, board: ACT 27
Alabama State University – February 15, may apply for full scholarship with ACT 24-26
Auburn University – Dec. 1, Considered for scholarships with ACT 27, but awards seem to go to 30 and above.
Auburn University Montgomery – Scholarships begin at ACT 23. February 1; AUM Visual Arts Scholarship – April 1
Berea College – Berea is a small non-denominational Christian college in Kentucky where students receive scholarships. Most family incomes fall between $10,000 and $50,000 and most students score 22-30 on ACT.
Bessemer State Technical College (now Lawson State) – April 15, 3.0 GPA
Bevill State Community College – February 29
Birmingham Southern College – January 15 Birmingham Southern Alumni – at least 26 on ACT, GPA 3.5, November 1
Emory University Scholars Program – Deadline for receipt: November 1
Jacksonville State University – Partial tuition scholarships start with
ACT 27-27, leadership scholarships start at ACT 19.
Deadline: February 1
Jefferson State Community College – Applications in guidance. Can apply with 20 on ACT, 3.0 GPA. Deadline: March 1
Rhodes College Bellingrath Scholarship – November 1, ACT should be 30 or above.
Samford University – December 15, ACT 31 is average score of scholarship recipients.
Troy State University – January 15, ACT 27; Leadership Scholarship requires ACT 22. Additional scholarships have a deadline.
Tuskegee University – November 10, for information, call
1-800-622-6531.
University of Alabama – December 1, ACT 27.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – November 1, but apply earlier, ACT at least 25 (UA Honors Program has a separate, additional application.
UAB Honors Program Scholarships – January 1
University of Alabama at Huntsville – February 1
University of Montevallo – varies by particular scholarship – earliest December 1, ACT requirement varies by scholarship, but begins at 25. Honor Graduates (GPA 4.0 and above) may apply for the Valedictorian/Salutorian Scholarship.
University of North Alabama – February 1, Partial tuition begins with ACT 25. Leadership Scholarship deadline is also February 1. No separate application for either scholarship, but leadership scholarship requires a resume also.
University of South Alabama – December 1, Partial tuition begins at ACT 24.
University of South Alabama – Honors Program Scholarships – Partial tuition begins at ACT 27.
University of West Alabama – February 15, Partial tuition begins with ACT 22.
University of West Florida Open House – February 18, March 11, April 22. Information: www.uwf.edu. UWF does not charge out-of-state tuition for Alabama residents.
Wallace State Community College – February 15.
SCHOLARSHIPS TO SPECIFIC SCHOOLS,
SOME IN SPECIALIZED FIELDS
Arkansas Alumni Association – 3.6 GPA, 24 ACT. Go to www.arkalum.org/scholarships to download application. Considers students from outside Arkansas. Deadline: February 1
Auburn University Beacon Leadership Scholarship – Leadership activities, essay. Deadline: Must be received by January 19.
Auburn University Valedictorian and Leadership Scholarships – Must already be accepted to Auburn.
Auburn University Polymer and Fiber Engineering Scholarship – Apply online at http://eng.auburn.edu/programs/pfen/prospective/scholarships.html. Deadline: December 1
Auburn University Chemical Engineering Scholarship - $1000 freshman scholarship
with possible renewal.
Deadline: January 1 (should apply to Auburn now)
Auburn University Montgomery – Visual Arts Tuition Scholarships. Deadline: January 23.
Erskine College – E.B. Kennedy Scholarship. Based upon leadership potential,
commitment, vigorous outlook, and academic achievement. www.erskine.edu/ebk/application.
Deadline: October 15.
Jacksonville State – Go through regular admissions and fill out Jacksonville’s regular scholarship application.
Jacksonville State University – Army ROTC Scholarships. Go to www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp
Jefferson State Community College Ambassador Scholarships – Must serve
as hosts/hostesses for the college. Requires interview.
Deadline: March 26
Jefferson State Community Singers – Call Jessica Hall at 856-7900 for details or to make an appointment. Full tuition waiver. Experience in high school choir not required. Auditions begin March 27. Call as soon as possible.
Judson College Preview & Scholarship Day – February 17, competitive exam for scholarships, music auditions, information about financial aid. Reservations: (800) 447-9472
Lawson State Community College – Commercial art scholarship. Details will be announced shortly.
Mississippi University for Women (actually a college for men and women now) – Scholar’s
Days. Interview for scholarships, tour campus. To learn more, call 877-462-8439.
December 2 and
March 9.
Montevallo - $3000 per academic year available to valedictorians, salutorians, or student with a 4.0 GPA and above, first come, first-served basis. Apply early.
Montevallo – Drama/Theater scholarships. Auditions February 11, 18. Apply by February 1.
Samford University – Kenny Morgan Scholarship. Deadline:
March 16.
Troy University - Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity True Merit Freshman Scholarship. Deadline: June 17.
University of Alabama Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship – Must be accepted to UA, have at least a 3.0 GPA, be the first of the immediate family to attend a 4-year university, and demonstrate financial need. For information and to apply, go to http://scholarships.ua.edu/types. Student should apply as soon as possible and submit a FAFSA form. Deadline: February 4.
Mildred, Mack, & Blanche Stewart Teacher Education Scholarship: For students who plan to major in teaching at UAB. Go to http://www.ed.uab/scholarships/stewart.htm. Deadline: February 29.
University of Alabama Art Scholarship – Should apply for admission now. Portfolio and scholarship application due in March.
University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance Scholarship – Application Deadline: February, auditions also in February.
University of South Alabama Physics Scholarship – Full tuition and fees. Deadline: Priority given to applications received by January 15.
Virginia College – Several scholarships are available in career/technical fields including culinary arts. See counselor or contact Virginia College at 943-2079. VC will also match certain other scholarships up to $1000 for students who attend Virginia College. Deadline: January 1.
Samford University – Beeson Exceptional Scholars Program.
New National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships at Auburn University
The National Science Foundation, through the Scholarships on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, has awarded the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s AT&T Minority Engineering Program (AT&T MEP) scholarships for individuals that are underrepresented in engineering, including: African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, and female students.
Renewable scholarships from $5,000-$10,000 will be provided to students based on financial need, as well as academic merit and potential. The scholarships are available to both Alabama residents and non-residents. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years, providing satisfactory academic progress in the student’s chosen engineering discipline is maintained.
For more information about scholarships:
www.eng.auburn.edu/scholarships