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Scholarships Scholarship Descriptions, Qualifications, and Information Funds Available Deadlin es Change Yearly 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

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Page 1: Scholarships...High School graduate, athletic participation, strong character, essay, good GPA $5,000 over 4 years April 20 . NO-Addiction Campaign Essay Contest All high school students

Scholarships

Scholarship

Descriptions, Qualifications,

and Information

Funds Available

Deadlines

Change Yearly

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

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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

www.amyfound.org

[email protected]

Collegiate

Inventors

Competition

Students to share

their inventive

ideas with the

world.

Exploration in

invention,

science,

engineering,

technology, and

other creative

endeavors

$15,000 http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html

Federal Aid First

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

http://www.ache.state.al.us/Students & Parents/PayingforCollege.htm

Jay Shalmoni Memorial Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

Write an essay or create an art project based on an interview with a Holocaust survivor

Varies

www.remembertoteach.com/entryform.htm

John and Eula Mae Baugh

Applicant or parent must be

$1,000 - $2,000

http://www.sysco.com/aboutus/SocialResponsibility/aboutus_workplace_sp.html

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SYSCO Scholarship

employed by SYSCO

L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future

Amateur writer of any age may submit original prose or illustrations.

Varies www.writersofthefuture.com

Louise NACCA Memorial Trust

For visual, hearing or physical impairment. Financial need

Varies

tamara,[email protected]

908-598-3582

Olin Livesey Scholarship Fund

Good scholarship, leadership, school and community participation

Varies

www.pe.net/scholars/ollsf

Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship

Student currently receiving treatment for epilepsy

Not stated

www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7352.html

1-800-AWARD-PD

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

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

High academic achievement: nominated by counselor

$1,500 Counselor

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

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/komen/GrantsProgram/AwardsScholarships/CollegeScholarshipAwards/index.htm

Tall Clubs International Scholarship

Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2" Women 5'10"

Not specified

www.tall.org/teens/teenscholr/tshow.cfm

United Negro College Fund

Must be African-American enrolled at UNCF approved school.

Varies

Program Services Dept., United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corp. Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031

Vocational Rehabilitation

Must provide proof of

Varies http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/nidrr/index.html

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Scholarship disability or physical challenge

Voice of Democracy Program

Students 10-12 record on audio cassette a three to five minute essay on assigned topic

Not stated

www.vfw.org - programs - youth development

1-816-968-1117

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award

Students 9-12 may submit patriotic art on paper or canvas

Not stated www.ladiesauxvfw.com/ypatart.html

Actions Speak Scholarship

FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.

$1000 - $4000

Apr 15 Future Business Leaders of America , Attn: Scholarship Coordinator , 1912 Association Drive , Reston, VA 22091

AMVETS National Four-year Scholarship

Child or grandchild of veteran who is member of AMVETs

$1000 Apr 15

AMVETS National Hdq., 4647 Forbes Bldv. , Lanham, MD 20706

301-459-9600 ext.3043

Heinz Food Service Scholarship

For school food service professionals who are members of the professional association and their children. 3.0 GPA

Up to $2500

Apr. 1

American School Food Service Association 700 S Washington St, Ste 300 Alexandria, VA 22314

703-739-3900 Ext 150

Lucinda Todd Book Scholarship

Minority student with 3.0 GPA who will pursue teacher education degree

$300 Apr. 7

[email protected] www.brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships

785-235-3939

Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship

Alabama resident pursuing a construction-related degree at an Alabama school

Not stated April 1

800-746-4222

www.hbaa.org

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

Alabama resident descendant of war veteran

$850 April 1

American Legion Auxiliary

334-262-1176

Engineering Council of Birmingham

Shelby county senior majoring in engineering

$1,000 April 1 Engineering Council of Birmingham, Inc., Attn: Sandy Wood, 7003 Alice Road, McCalla, AL 35111

Jackie Robinson

Minority, need, leadership, high

Up to $6000

April 1 Scholarship Program, Jackie Robinson Foundation

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Scholarship academics, essay

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 Arts 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 12

Mr. 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 15

Dolphin 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 15

Majoring in music, drama, art, or creative writing. Contact: Harvey Miller 402 French Broad Street Brevard, NC 28712-3410

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic US citizens, field of Business, 3.0 GPA, need

April 15

Hispanic College Fund, Inc. Scholarship Coordinator One 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 management GPA: 3.0 Contact 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 Campaign Essay Contest

All high school 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

$500 April 26

(800) No-Addiction

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awareness in your school and community

Holocaust Remembrance Project

Grades 9-12. 1200 word essay.

$5000 plus trip to Washington, D.C.

April 30

www.hoplocaust.hklaw.com

[email protected]

OFA National Scholarship/Cary Family Scholarship

Have been in foster care for at least one year by 18th birthday

$2,000 - $6,000

April 5

Tina Raheem: [email protected] www.orphan.org

571-203-0270

Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Students with financial or other disadvantaged background, application, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident, SASE

April 30

National Institutes of Health 7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Rm 102, Bethesda, MD 20814-3559

Virginia Cobb Scholarship for Hearing/Speech Impaired

GPA 2.5 Not specified

Aug 10 The Charity League of Birmingham

Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships

US Citizen, enrolled in aeronautics, aviation, and related fields.

Not specified

Aug. 1 703-522-5717

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

High School senior who will be attending College in the US. Essay

$2000

August 28, 2018 until May 9, 2019.

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.

Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Must own or operation a business (even if it is non-profit)

$10,000 renewal - 4 yrs - Total $40,000

Deadline is Jan. 15, 2019

Go to www.mckelveyfoundation.org for more information.

(This is a privately-funded scholarship offered by the founder of monster.com)

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

Outstanding achievements in school, community, or workplace

$1,000 - $25,000

Dec 15 www.axa-achievement.com

Cecil Lane Family Scholarship

Alabama resident entering Auburn

$1,750 Dec 5

Applicant is accepted at Auburn University. Parents or grandparents have been member of ACA for two or more

years. Strong ties to the cattle industry http://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 greater Spoken word means of communication requried

[email protected].

Wax Company Scholarship

Student must attend Auburn University and

enroll in

$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

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Agriculture 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 opportunities GPA: 3.0 or higher

Contact: http://www.ncld.org/content/view/871/456074/ or Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.

381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 New York, NY 10016-8806 [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. Powell Memorial 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 exhibits

academic excellence with major in

Agriculture.

$4,000

renewable 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 Association http://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 in extracurricular activities at school, or involvement in community affairs after school.

$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.

Horace Mann Scholarship Program

B average, 23 ACT, essay, recommendations, parent must be teacher,

$1,000 to $20,000'

Feb 1

www.horacemann.com

Horace Mann Scholarship Program, PO Box 20490, Springfield, IL 62708

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administrator, professor, or public school employee.

Medical & Abroad Study Scholarships

Polish Origin $1,000 to $2,500

Feb 1 http://www.kosciuszkofoundation.org/EDScholarships.html

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

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards

Original patriotic work of art.

$500 - $3,000

Feb 1

Local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.

http://www.ladiesauxvfw.org/eWeb/DynamicPage.a

spx?Site=LAVFW&WebKey=4b47ee7e-8d6b-4cfb-82db-6eea763c15c2

Cargill Scholarship for Rural America

Senior whose family income is 50% from farming, US citizen

$1000 Feb 15 Cargill Scholarship for Rural America c/o National FFA Org. Scholarship Office PO Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship

From farm or ranch family, essay, work, leadership

$1500 Feb 15

www.farmsource.com www.agfoundation.org

United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships

Must be a descendant of a Confederate soldier, sailor, or marine. 3.0 GPA

$800-$1000

Feb 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

Alabama Power Leadership Development Speech Contest

10th - 12th grade students, must deliver 4-6 min. speech on leadership

$250-$1500

Feb 22

Doris Henson

(205) 257-3530

All USA High School Academic Team

Outstanding academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor,

$2500 Feb 22 http://allstars.usatoday.com 703-854-5890

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essay

Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship Program

Grades 9 - 12 $300 Feb.

Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship Program Alabama Governors Committee 2129 E. South Blvd. P.O. Box 11586 Montgomery, 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 leadership Contact: 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 service, leadership, essay, financial need, letters of recommendation, achievements

$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.

www.elks.org/enf/scholars

[email protected]

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

Linley Heflin Scholarship

Female, min. ACT 22, US citizen, financial need, transcript, two letters of

$1,500 per year

Jan 10 .See Counselor

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recommendation, picture

Discover Card Scholarship

Juniors, 2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles, are making life better for others

$2,500 up Jan 11

http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml (703) 875-0708 [email protected]

Gates Millennium Scholars

African American, Native American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic American

5 yr. renewal as needed

Jan 12

Need Based on Federal Pell Grant Apply: www.gmsp.com GPA: 3.3 or earned GED PHONE: 1-877-

690-4677 Community Leadership Mail: Gates Millennium Scholars P.O. Box 1434 Alexandria, Virginia 22313

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Plan to work in government service. Essay required.

$2,500 to $10,000

Jan 15

www.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/washington-crossing-foundation - 12k

Award of Excellence Asthma/Allergy Scholarship Program

Senior with asthma who has high academics, application, essay, transcript, references

$100-$1000

Jan 2 www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/default.stm

Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete and Student Athlete Achievement Award

Nominated by school principal

$2,500 - full tuition

Jan 20 School principal or counselor

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

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

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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/awardhome.htm

.

Ron Brown Scholarship

African-American , academics, leadership, service, 3.0 GPA

$10,000 Jan 9 www.ronbrown.org/

Gorgas Scholarship

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.

$1,500 - $10,000

January 1 and February 15

www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships

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

CIA Undergrad. Scholar Prog.

Meet CIA employment standards

Up to

$18,000

July – Nov. 15

Must work one year for each year of sponsorship

Work during summer for CIA /1000 SAT/21 ACT 3.0–4.0 GPA https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-

jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html

ELA Foundation Scholarship

Female with

physical

Disability

$500 - $2000 renewable

June 1

Works with or advocates for people with disability Contact: ELA Foundation 2460 North Lake Ave., PMB #128 ALtadena, CA 91001

www.ela.org/scholarships

Methodist Youth Ministry Scholarship

Must be affiliated with Methodist Church

$500 - $1,000

June 1

Kara Oliver

[email protected]

Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Direct descendants of US wartime veterans, ACT,

June 15

American Legion - National Headquarters PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055

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activities, need, community service

Presidential Freedom Scholarships

Junior or Senior who had performed outstanding service to community, school or community must match $500

$1000 June 30

http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp 866-291-7700

Blue Circle of America Scholarship Program

Applicant or parent employed by Blue Circle

$1000- $2000

Mach 1

Contact Blue Circle America, Inc. directly

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

National Alliance of Scholastic Achievement

Senior, anticipate being accepted by 4yr. college, GPA at least 2.75, ACT or SAT, essay, letter of recommendation

$2,000 to $15,000 available for tuition, fees, room and board, books, paid over 4 years

Mar 1 .

National Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA)

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 1

www.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

Varies Mar 4

www.cancer.org

(800) ACS-2345

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2.5 GPA

AIG Minority Geo-science Scholarships

Ethnic-minority students in the geosciences 2.8 GPA

$4000 Renewable 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 TODAY and other national magazines.

March

www.whymilk.com

Blue Bell Foundation

Applicant or parent employed by Blue Bell, need

$1000-$2000

March 1

Contact Blue Bell Foundation directly

Character Stars Scholarship

Alabama resident, 2 letters of rec., essay, 2.8 GPA, activities, SASE

$500-$1500

March 1

American General Life and Accident Insurance Company c/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

Amount not stated

Jan. 15

www.jcraigsmithfoundation.org 205-250-6669 or see counselor

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family, attend Alabama college.

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 Way 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 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

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

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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

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

Varies March 31

http://www.tbfa.org/scholarship.html

[email protected]

Salvadoran-American Leadership Fund

Latino / Central American Background

$500 - $2500

May www.salef.org

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Alabama Feed and Grain Association Scholarship

Interest in agriculture, essay, ACT, references

May 1 Alabama Feed and Grain Association , 1528 Peachtree Lane NE, Ste. 201 , Cullman, AL 35058 256-775-0111

Gift of Hope: 21st Century Scholars

Member of United Methodist Church

$1,000 May 1

www.gbhem.org

Patti Zimmerman, Scholarship Administrator [email protected]

Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund/Ala. Law Foundation

Parent killed or totally disabled due to on-the-job accident; required to apply for financial aid.

$500-$3,000

May 1

334-269-1515

www.alfinc.org

Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards

Play tennis in interscholastic or intramural and have type 1 diabetes

$5000 May 1

[email protected]

312-245-5300 http://www.wtt.com/files/2008%20Novo%20Nordisk%20Criteria.pdf

American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship

Member of AQHYA 3 years 2.5 GPA, essay, transcript, recommendation

May 15

http://www.aqha.com/ 806-376-4888

888-209-8322 for application

Education Communication Scholarship Foundation

Students

Interested in :

Computer science

& engineering /

Graphic & Media

Communications

/ Business

$1,000 May 15

http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm

(847) 295-6650

THEODORE

R. AND

VIVIAN M.

JOHNSON

SCHOLARSHI

P

Undergraduate

students with

disabilities &

financial need

who enroll in a

State University

System of Florida

(SUS) institution

May 15 http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/scholar.html

Westinghouse Bertha Lamme Scholarship

Female, interest in engineering, SASE

$1000 May 15

http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/ [email protected]

Sertoma International Scholarship

Deaf or hard of hearing students

$1,000 May 2

3.2 GPA and documented hearing loss Contact: www.sertoma.org/PDFs/SertomaHearingImparedStudentScholarship.pdf

Greystone Outreach Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program

Interest in golf, need, character, leadership, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident

May 30

G.O.L.F. Scholarship Program Meld Financial 3008 Pumphouse Road B'ham, AL 35243

Central Intelligence

Must study engineering or

Up to $15,000

Nov 1 https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html

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Agency Scholarship

computer science. Must work one year for each year of sponsorship. 3.0 GPA

VFW Voice of Democracy - Patriotic Audio Essay Competition

Students in 9-12 grades. Theme "My Commitment to America's Future"

Nov 1 VFW scholarship link

Beeson / Moody Scholarship

Sanford University

Total cost college

Nov 15

ACT 28 + / GPA 4.1 info : [email protected] Exceptional Scholars Program

Samford University 800 Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham, AL 35229

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society

Good Citizens Scholarship

$500 Nov. 15

Needham Bryan Chapter , DAR [email protected]

Tylenol Scholarship

Write a brief essay on goals and aspirations, a list of school activities, and a list of community and volunteer activities.

November

http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.i

ncApplications may be picked up at Eckerd stores before

the due date

Target All-Around Scholarship

Information and application at Target Stores

$1,000 - $10,000

November 1

Ask at your local store.

Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship

Student with or child of parent with Multiple Sclerosis

$1,000-$3,000

Oct 15 – Jan. 15

Contact local MS chapter by calling 1-800-344-4867 For 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 America Christopher Reeve Award

Demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion

$1000 Sept 1 – Nov. 30

Senior in high school Details of volunteer work & supporting documentation Contact: [email protected] www.hearofamerican.org/scholarships.htm

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serving community

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 interest in writing.

$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.

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

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

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College Testing INFORMATION & FINANCIAL AID WEB SITES

www.actstudent.org http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html Site will prep students for ACT test.

www.collegeboard.com/student

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html

FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov

http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

www.ed.gov www.privatecolleges.com

www.studentaid.ed.gov/ www.kaptest.com/ Site will prep students for college testing

Scholarship Search Areas Students 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

http://www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/

undergrad/scholarships.html http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm

Academic Common Market www.sreb.org/programs/acm/acmindex.asp

www.free-4u.com/

www.ache.state.al.us www.college-scholarships.com

www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm

http://www.netac.rit.edu/publication/financing_your_education/scholarships.html

Alabama Veterans Benefits Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program

www.va.state.al.us

http://stars.troy.edu Consortium agreement between Alabama two year colleges and Alabama four year colleges.

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www.finaid.org https://march2success.com help on AHSGE, ACT, SAT and ASVAB

http://www.mymajors.com/ www.alabamahealthcareers.com

http://www.college-scholarships.com http://www.truman.gov

Sam Walton Community Scholarship Information regarding student eligibility and application requirements. http://www.walmartfoundation.org

Scholastic Art Portfolio Silver Award Portfolio, recommendations, essay, transcript required. http://www.artandwriting.org

Excellent site for scholarships! http://www.supercollege.com/channel.cfm

Scholarship site. Great!! http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/grc/scholarship.html

www.blackexcel.org/ www.theoldschool.org

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

www.collegeview.com www.collegenet.com

AFLCIO Go to membership benefits, then scroll down to scholarships http://www.aflcio.org/aboutus/benefits/

http://www.college-scholarships.com

http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/

www.collegescholarships.com

www.scholarships.com/ www.wiredscholar.com

www.scholarships-4u.com/ www.college-scholarships.com

www.studentaid.ed.gov/ http://www.fastweb.com/

www.rotary.org/foundation/programs.html/ www.feea.org/scholarships.html

www.freschinfo.com http://www.college-scholarships.com/

www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ www.rspfunding.com/

www.nationalservice.org/scholarships http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/listing.htm (dental hygiene scholarships)

www.studentawards.com/ www.collegexpress.com/

www.scholarship-page.com/ www.supercollege.com/channel.cfm/

www.srnexpress.com/ www.studentaid.ed.gov/

www.truman.gov www.number2.com/

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College & Technical School Web Addresses

Alabama Colleges

Alabama A & M U. www.aamu.edu

Alabama Southern Community College www.ascc.eduu Alabama State University www.alasu.edu Athens State University www.athens.edu Auburn University www.auburn.edu Auburn University Montgomery www.aum.edu Birmingham Southern College www.bsc.edu Bishop State Community College www.bscc.cc.al.us Jefferson Davis Community College www.jeffdavis.cc.al.us Enterprise-Ozark Community College www.eocc.edu James H. Faulkner State Comm. College www.faulknerstate.edu Faulkner University www.faulkner.edu Huntingdon college www.huntingdon.edu Jacksonville State University www.jsu.edu

Jefferson State Community College www.jeffstateonline.com Judson College www.judson.edu Lawson State Community College www.lawsonstate.edu Marion Military Institute www.marion-institute.org Reid State Technical College www.rstc.cc.al.us Samford University www.samford.edu Shelton State Community College www.sheltonstate.edu Southern Union State Community College

Tuskegee University www.tusk.edu United States Sports Academy www.ussa.edu University of Alabama www.ua.edu University of Alabama Birmingham www.uab.edu University of Alabama in Huntsville www.uah.edu University of Mobile www.umobile.edu University of Montevallo www.montevallo.edu University of North Alabama www.una.edu University of South Alabama www.southalabama.edu University of West Alabama www.uwa.edu Wallace Community College www.wallace.edu Lurleen B. Wallace Community College http://lbw.edu

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www.suscc.edu Spring Hill College www.shc.edu Stillman College www.stillman.edu Troy State University www.troyst.edu Troy State University Dothan www.tsud.edu Troy State University Montgomery www.tsum.edu

Mississippi Colleges Georgia Colleges Florida Colleges

Belhaven College www.belhaven.edu Delta State University www.deltastste.edu Jackson State University www.jsums.edu Jones County Junior College www.jcjc.cc.ms.us Meridian Community College www.mcc.cc.ms.us Millsaps College www.millsaps.edu Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College www.mgccc.cc.ms.us Mississippi State University www.msstate.edu Mississippi University for Women www.muw.edu University of Mississippi www.olemiss.edu University of Southern Mississippi www.usm.edu William Carey College www.wmcarey.edu

Agnes Scott College www.agnesscott.edu Berry College www.berry.edu Emory University www.emory.edu Georgia Institute of Technology www.gatech.edu Georgia State University www.gsu.edu Oglethorpe University www.oglethorpe.edu Spellman College www.spelman.edu University of Georgia www.uga.edu Wesleyan College www.wesleyancollege.edu

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University www.embryriddle.edu Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University www.famu.edu Florida State University www.fsu.edu Pensacola Junior College www.pjc.edu Ringling School of Art & Design www.ringling.edu University of Florida www.ufl.edu University of North Florida www.unf.edu University of South Florida www.usf.edu University of West Florida www.uwf.edu

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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 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

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 www.loyno.edu Tulane University www.tulane.edu Xavier University www.xula.edu