Scholarships

Scholarship Descriptions/Qualifications Funds

Available Contact Information Deadline

The "No Sweat" Scholarship No income or GPA req; No long essay $2,500 https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarshi ps 30-Sep

Be Bold Scholarship

The $10,000 "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay

scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with

the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most

accomplished". Being bold means being: A) Earnest B)

Determine C) Moving The scholarship will be awarded

to the student whose profile is most bold, according to

these characteristics.

$10,000 https://bold.org/scholarships/the-bebold-no-essay-scholarship/#ref=bestscholarships 30-Sept

Nitro Scholarship

A) A student who is currently enrolled as a high school

senior or in an accredited college or university located

within the United States; B) A parent who currently has

a child enrolled in an accredited college or university

located within the United States; nC) A parent who

currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior

located within the United States; D) A student or a

parent whose child has graduated from an accredited

undergraduate school (a "School) and who is currently

paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child's

educational expenses for such School ("Entrant").

$2,000 https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitroscholarship- application?utm_source=cpc&utm_me

dium=studentscholarships&utm_camp aign=studentscholarships.org_student _2K

30-Sept

The National Space Club and Foundation: Olin E. Teague

Scholarship Students that will pursue a degree in the aerospace field $4,000 https://www.spaceclub.org/education/ olin-

teague.html 12-Oct

Annual Prevounce Preventive

Health Scholarship Students must be pursuing a career in healthcare $2,500 https://info.prevounce.com/scholarshi p 15-Oct

Wendy’s High School Heisman Min. 3.0 GPA, leader in community, play a qualifying

sport Varies http://www.wendyshighschoolheisma n.com/applicants/how-to-apply/ 20-Oct

Horatio Alger Association

Scholarship Integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal

adversity $1000- $10,000

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/abou t-our-scholarship-programs/nationalscholarships/ 25-Oct

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

College Scholarship Program Any Area of Study accepted; 3.5+ GPA; Demonstrate

financial need $40,000/year https://www.jkcf.org/ourscholarships/college-scholarshipprogram/how-to-apply/ 30-Oct

Coca-Cola Scholars Program High academics, leadership, character service, US

citizen $10,000$20,000 https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/cc sf

31-Oct

VFW Voice of Democracy-

Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Theme “My Commitment to America’s Future”

$1,000-$30,000

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

31-Oct

Alabama Society DAR Extracurricular activities, leadership, community service www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_schola r.cfm 1-Nov

NSHSS Diversity Scholarship

recognizes five (5) high school junior or senior students

who have demonstrated a commitment to expanding the

diversity and inclusion initiatives in their school,

community, or workplace $2,000 https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/ nshss-

diversity-scholarship/ 1-Nov

The Prudential Spirit of Community Award Participated in a volunteer activity in the past year $1,000 http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page /soc

10-Nov

Opportunity for Black Women

Scholarship Be a high school senior; Be a black woman going into any

field of study $1,000 https://bold.org/scholarships/ 11-Nov

Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student” Community service, leadership, essay, financial need $4,000 -

$50,000 https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholar ships/mvs.cfm 15-Nov

James Cox Student Photography

Scholarships

High school students applying for these scholarships

must have completed one year at an accredited high

school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older)

and should have taken at least one photography or

related art class.

$2,500 https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation. org/apply/ 15-Nov

Overachievers Student Grant Be in Middle or High School; Be a person that is making

a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom $15,000 https://powertothepen.com/g2overac hievers/ 15-Nov

Real World Design Challenge

Scholarships

Teams of 3-7 Students; Needs a coach that is a

teacher/adult; Follow the Engineering Design

instructions on their website; Solve a problem in our

world today using engineering $50,000 http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.

org/ 22-Nov

AGC Foundation Scholarship

Must be a high school senior and resident of Alabama; must

be enrolling in, or attending, an accredited junior college,

technical school, or university in Alabama; must be

enrolling in construction-related curriculum $1,000 http://www.alagc.org/scholarships/ 30-Nov

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship Be accepted for enrollment as a full-time college student in

an accredited institution in the US or US Territories; Have

at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry $1,000

https://www.ushli.org/dr-juanandrade-scholarship-for-younghispanic-leaders/ 30-Nov

Driver Education Initiative

Scholarship Enrolled in High School; Submit an essay demonstrating

knowledge on the topic of Safe Driving $500 https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ 30-Nov

Imagine America Scholarship Senior, 2.5 minimum GPA, demonstrated financial need $1,000 www.imagine- america.org/highschoolscholarships Dec

AQHF Scholarships American Quarter Horse Foundation: Mulitple Scholarships.

See Website. Varies https://aqhfoundation.smapply.io/res/ p/Scholarship-Criteria/ 1-Dec

Alabama Advantage Scholarship

Be an Alabama resident; Be admitted before Jan 15; Complete the FAFSA BEFORE December 1st; Be eligible

for the full pelgrant; Submit all financial aid package req

and receive financial aid award before May 1, Enroll as a

full time student and maintain a 2.0 GPA

https://scholarships.ua.edu/aladvanta

ge/?utm_content=Counselors&utm_ca

mpaign=Alabama%20Advantage&utm_

source=Slate&utm_term=Fall%202021 &utm_medium=ADV1a%20Launch%20 Email

1-Dec

Builders' Association Scholarships Multiple Scholarships. See Website Varies https://www.buildersassociation.com/ WCM/_Education/Scholarships.aspx 1-Dec

Dell Scholars Program Demonstrate a need for financial

assistance; Be eligible to receive a federal

Pell Grant in first year of college; Earn a

minimum of a 2.4 GPA $20,000 https://www.dellscholars.org/scholars hip/ 1-Dec

George W. Jenkins

Scholarship – University of

Miami Form in Guidance Counselor’s Office $50,000 www.miami.edu/jenkins 1-Dec

George W. Jenkins

ScholarshipUniv. of Miami

Minimum GPA 3.75, demonstrate

financial need, participate in school or

community activities, overcome

significant adversity $50,000 www.miami.edu/jenkins 1-Dec

Lamber-Goonow

Schoarships Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers:

Mulitple Scholarships, See website. Varies https://lambergoodnow.com/scholars hips/ 1-Dec

USBC Chuck Hall Star of

Tomorrow Scholarschip

This award annually recognizes star

qualities in a male high school senior or

college student who competes in the sport

of bowling. Candidate must be a Non-

Professional USBC member in good standing and not

reached their 20th birthday prior to Aug.

1. Star qualities include distinguished

certified bowling performance on the

local, regional, state and national levels,

academic achievement and

extracurricular and civic involvement.

$6,000 https://www.bowl.com/scholarships/ 1-Dec

U. of Alabama General

Scholarships See Website Varies https://scholarships.ua.edu/freshman/ in-state/ 1-Dec

University of Alabama at

Birmingham Scholarship See website for details Varies https://www.uab.edu/admissions/cost/scholarships 1-Dec

University of Alabama

Scholarships Variety of academic scholarships, see

website for details Varies https://scholarships.ua.edu 1-Dec

University of South Alabama General Scholarship Pool

(First Time Students)

Some USA scholarships for incoming

freshmen require an additional and

separate application. Others are awarded

automatically based on the materials in

the undergraduate admission application.

To ensure consideration for Freshman

Scholarships, incoming freshmen should

apply for admission by the priority

deadline of December 1st of their senior

year.

Varies https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/scholarships/ 1-Dec

National Space Club Scholarship

The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career

in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S.

college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a

career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with

space related interests; can only use the $10,000.00

scholarship towards tuition for the following academic

year; must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H.

Goddard Memorial Dinner; The applicant may apply for

any of the scholarships offered by the National Space Club

and Foundation (Olin E Teague Scholarship and/or

Keynote Scholarship) in the same year, but may only win

one in the same year

$10,000 https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarshi p/ 2-Dec

Youth Activity Fund Student Grants The goal of this grant category is to foster a new generation

of explorers dedicated to the advancement of the scientific

knowledge of our world. $5,000 https://www.explorers.org/expedition

s/funding/expedition_grants 4-Dec

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger

Scholarships

All applicants must have demonstrated on-going

commitment to their community by performing unpaid

volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States

within the last 12 months; Volunteer services performed by

applicant must help non-family members; If applicant is

selected as a potential national Stephen J. Brady Stop

Hunger Scholarship recipient, in order to be confirmed as a

winner, the student's parent or legal guardian must sign an

Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights;

Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for

tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment

required for courses at an accredited post-secondary

education institution

$5,000 http://us.stop- hunger.org/home/grants.html 5-Dec

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

A) Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in

the spring of 2021 B) Must have a minimum unweighted

3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale C) Must

enroll at an accredited higher education institution in

20212022 D) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain,

Brazil, Philippines) E) If selected, attendance to virtual

regional awards ceremony is mandatory F) Be a U.S.

permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the

DACA

$3,500 https://hispanicheritage.org/programs /leadership/youth-awards/ 6-Dec

United States Senate Youth Program If you are interested in participating, please see your

counselor in order to obtain a nomination. $10,000 https://ussenateyouth.org/ 11-Dec

Dewalt Trades Scholarship

High school seniors or graduates, or current

postsecondary undergraduate students. Plan to enroll or

are enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an

accredited two-year college or vocational-technical

school for the entire upcoming academic year; Majoring

in a degree/certificate which aligns with the Maker goals

(trade construction, motor/power sector, mechanics, or

technology degree/certificate) which includes but are

not limited to the following fields: Automotive

Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Fire Science, Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC, Machinery, Manufacturing, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Welding; Have or had a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

$10,000 https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/d ewalttrade/ 14-Dec

Science Ambassador Scholarship A) You must be a high school senior or an

undergraduate student. B) You must attend a school in

the United States. $40,000 https://www.scienceambassadorschol

arship.org/ 14-Dec

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by

outstanding achievement in school, community or

workrelated activities $2,500-

$25,000 https://equitable.com/foundation/equ itable-excellence-scholarship 15-Dec

FormSwift Scholarship

A) You must be a graduating senior in high school or

enrolled in college. Community college, professional

college, and graduate students are all eligible, in addition

to undergraduates at four-year universities. B) You may

not be related to any of FormSwift's staff or our extended

family. C) International students, including students from

a college or graduating from a high school outside the

United States, are also eligible to apply. D) We reserve

the right to verify date of high school graduation and/or

college enrollment.

$1,000 https://formswift.com/startupscholarship 15-Dec

Rubincam Youth Award 1) Young persons worldwide are eligible to apply. 2)

NGS membership is not required. 3) Students must apply

under the appropriate age/grade award. $500 https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/compe

titions/rubincam-youth-award/ 15-Dec

Ultimation Stem Scholarship

A) Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in

accredited U.S. colleges or universities only B) You must

be enrolled in and majoring in a STEM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Match) discipline C) Students

must be high school graduates and may be asked to

provide transcripts and proof of high school diploma D)

Students must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of

the United States and may be asked to provide proof of

residence E) The scholarship is open to undergraduate and

graduate students. High School students are not eligible

F) Employees and children of employees of Ultimation Industries, LLC are not eligible to win

$1,500 https://www.ultimationinc.com/conve yor-technologies/stem-scholarship/ 15-Dec

ARRL Foundation Scholarships See Website Varies http://www.arrl.org/scholarshipdescriptions 31-Dec

Design Thinking Scholarship

A) Must be enrolled in a degree-granting

program at an accredited two or four year

college or university located in the United

States for the Design Thinking Scholarship.

This can be any accredited college or

university, and it is not limited to students of

American Graphics Institute. B) One

scholarship application per person may be

submitted during each scholarship period. C)

The scholarship winner must be a legal

resident of the United States or hold a valid

student visa. D) A completed scholarship

application form must be submitted. E)

Scholarship winners are decided exclusively

by the scholarship committee at American

Graphics Institute. Scholarship winners are

contacted two weeks following the

submission deadline, in mid-January and mid-

September of each year.

$1,000 https://www.agitraining.com/scholars hips 31-Dec

Imagine America Scholarship

The Imagine America Foundation created its

Imagine America High School Scholarship

Program in 1998 to provide scholarships for

high school students. This annual scholarship

program has helped thousands of high school

seniors afford a career education at hundreds

of career schools across the United States.

Each year, every high school in the United

States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to

five graduating seniors to receive a $1,000

Imagine America scholarship!

$1,000 https://www.imagine- america.org/students/scholarshipseducation/highschoolscholarships/ 31-Dec

Random Acts of Kindness

Scholarship

This scholarship is open to high school seniors

who are graduating and enrolled in college

before the December 31, 2020 deadline. All

candidates must be in good academic standing

and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

to be eligible for this scholarship.

$1,000 https://shiverhamilton.com/2020kindness-scholarship/ 31-Dec

Wealth Wise Scholarship

A) Minimum GPA of 3.5 B) Major of study must support

a career in the finance industry (e.g., finance, business,

accounting, mathematics, management, and other related

majors) C) Must be a US resident D) Must send in an

official transcript E) Must be a current or future college

student (e.g., high school senior) F) Scholarship must go

to tuition purposes (will be paid directly to the university/college) G) Complete an essay for submission (see essay guidelines below) H) Include contact

information with the essay so we can get in touch with

winners

$1,000 https://www.badcredit.org/scholarshi p/ 31-Dec

“Countdown to College” Scholarship

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.

$500-$1,000 https://www.potentialmagazine.com/c ountdown-to-college-scholarship-signup/ 6-Jan

“Don’t Wait to Reach Your Potential” Scholarship

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.

$500 https://www.potentialmagazine.com/ dont-wait-to-reach-your-potentialscholarship-sign-up/

6-Jan

Smith Scholarship 2.5 GPA, made significant contribution to family or

community, attending 4 year college in AL www.smithscholarships.com 7-Jan

Ron Brown Scholar Program African American students, excel academically, exhibit

exceptional leadership potential, participate in

community service activities and demonstrate financial

need

$10,000/year

– up to 4

years https://www.ronbrown.org/section/ap ply/program-description 9-Jan

UA Theatre & Dance Auditions

Day 1: In order to be eligible to attend either Audition

Day, students must submit an application and a

performance video in advance by November 20 at 5PM

CST. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and out of

concern for the safety of everyone involved, all

auditions and interviews will be held virtually this year

using. If students would like to apply for scholarships,

note that entering freshmen must be admitted by

January 15 during the fall of their senior year in high

school in order to access the scholarship application.

Varies https://www.theatre.ua.edu/ba-programs/scholarships/

9-Jan

Linly Heflin Scholarship Female, min. ACT 23, financial need $3,000/year https://www.linlyheflin.org/apply/ 10-Jan Mensa Education Foundation

Scholarship Answer essay question online Varies http://www.mensafoundation.org/wh at-we-do/scholarships/ 15-Jan

Troy University General

Scholarship Pool Undergraduate students at TROY are eligible for

several scholarship opportunities that assist with the

affordability of degree programs. Varies https://www.troy.edu/scholarshipscosts-

aid/scholarships/undergraduatescholarships.html 15-Jan

Yvonne Ballentine Memorial

Reflections Scholarship Requirements: The scholarship is awarded to a high

school senior who participated in the Reflections

program $500 https://www.alabamapta.org/scholars hips 18-Jan

Discover Card Scholarship 2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles $2,500 to

$25,000 www.free- 4u.com/discover_card_tribute_award_ scholarship_program.htm

31-Jan

Auburn University Scholarship

Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) Freshman and general scholarships for Auburn

University Varies http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/a usom/ 1-Feb

University of North Alabama

Scholarships See website for details Varies http://www.una.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ 1-Feb

WBRC Fox6 News Rising Star

Scholarship

WBRC Fox6 News Rising Star Scholarship

-Opportunity to earn a $5000 scholarship -Strong

community service history -Must

participate in extracurricular activites -3.0+ GPA

$5,000 https://www.wbrc.com/community/ris ing-star/ 1-Feb

Women’s Missionary Union

Scholarship Female Baptist active in WMU/Acteens $500-$700 https://www.wmufoundation.com/sch olarships-apply 1-Feb

AWS Airgas Jerry Baker

Scholarship

Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a high

school diploma and must be a full-time student. You

must also have at least a 2.8 accumulative GPA with

a 3.0 GPA in engineering courses $2,500

https://www.scholarships.com/financi al-aid/college- scholarships/scholarships-bystate/alabama-scholarships/aws-airgasjerry-baker-scholarship/# 15-Feb

Alabama Bankers Association

Scholarship Parent must work full-time for a qualifying bank,

attending college in Fall $1,000 https://imis.alabamabankers.com/abai mis/uploadedfiles/B2L/2020_scholarsh ip.pdf 19-Feb

AWS Airgas Terry Jarvis

Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants must be 18

years or older with a high school diploma. Must be

a full-time student with at least a 2.8 accumulative

GPA with a 3.0 GPA in engineering courses. $2,500

https://www.scholarships.com/financi al-aid/college- scholarships/scholarships-bystate/alabama-scholarships/aws-airgasterry-jarvis-memorial-scholarship/

19-Feb

College Counts Scholarship Min. 2.75 GPA, ACT score of 26 or below,

demonstrate financial need $2000 -

$4000 http://collegecountsalabama.com/ 25-Feb

JSU General Scholarships See Website Varies http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/index.html

1-Mar

Shelton State Community

College Scholarships See website for details Varies https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissi ons-financial-aid/financialaid/scholarships/ 1-Mar

Shelton State Foundation

Scholarship Graduating senior, application form, essay,

transcript Varies https://www.sheltonstate.edu/aboutus/development/shelton-statecommunity-college-foundation/ssccfoundation-scholarships/

1-Mar

Southern Automotive

Women’s Forum

Must be a female high school senior or

graduate; must be enrolled or enrolling in a

college or university in any of the following

Southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,

Virginia or West Virginia; minimum 2.5

GPA; must be pursuing a degree in a STEM

or automotive field

$500-

$5,000 http://southernautomotivewomen.org /scholarship/

9-Mar

Alabama Home Builders

Association Must be enrolled in a construction-related

field Varies https://ahbfoundation.org/scholarship / 15-Mar

Alabama Home Builders

Foundation Scholarship

Must be a high school senior and resident of

Alabama; must be enrolling in, or attending,

an accredited junior college, technical school,

or university in Alabama; must be enrolling

in a residential construction-related

curriculum

Varies https://ahbfoundation.org/scholarship /

15-Mar

CVS Caremark Scholarship Parent must be a CVS employee $2,500- $5,000/yr

https://cvshealth.com/socialresponsibility/our-giving/cvs-healthfoundation

27-Mar

Stillman College General

Scholarships See Website Varies https://stillman.edu/admissions/schol arships/ 1-Apr

Lawson State Community

College Scholarship See website for qualifications Varies http://www.lawsonstate.edu/financial _aid/types_of_financial_aid/scholarshi ps.aspx

15-Apr

The American Legion Variety of scholarship programs – academic,

baseball, eagle scout, oratorical Varies http://www.legion.org/scholarships/le gacy 15-Apr

University of West Alabama

Scholarships See website for details Varies http://www.uwa.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships

15-Apr

American College

Foundation: Visionary

Scholarship Program See website for essay requirements $1000-

$5000 www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org 1-May

Kids Chance Scholarship Must be a legal resident of Alabama; must be a

student whose parent or parents have been

permanently disabled or killed on the job $500-$2,000 https://www.alabamalawfoundation.o rg 1-May

MKH Lawyers Driver Safety

Scholarship Must be an Alabama high school senior $1,000$2,000 https://www.mkhlawyers.com/scholar ship/ 12-May

B. Davis Scholarship Any High School Junior or Senior $1,000 http://www.studentawardsearch.com/ scholarships.htm 22-May

Big Sun Scholarship Student athletes attending college $500 http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ 19-Jun

UAH General Scholarships NO separate scholarship application is required.

Apply to attend school by this deadline. Varies https://www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid/scholarships

20-Jun

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship

Program Write an essay on topic on website $1,000 www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshi ps.htm 21-Jun

BBG Communications Scholarship Minimum 2.5 GPA, answer essay questions on

website $1,000 https://breylancommunications.com/a pply.php 30-Jun

FAFSA Deadline for Fall Deadline to apply for the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid Varies https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-foraid/fafsa 30-Jun

Lift Parts Express Scholarship See website for details $500 https://forkliftpartsindiana.com/forklif tparts.php 30-Jun

General Henry H. Arnold

Education Grant Parent must have served in Air Force, minimum 2.0

GPA Varies http://www.afas.org/education-grants Varies

Marist Technology Scholarship See website for details

4-year Tuition,

Room and

Board

https://marist.scholarshipuniverse.co m/public/home?scholarshipType=publi c&take=10&skip=0

Varies

Mississippi State University Variety of scholarships Varies http://admissions.msstate.edu/scholar ships/ Varies

Itawamba Community College,

Mississippi Variety of scholarships Varies

https://www.iccms.edu/Scholarships/portalid/0 Varies

State of AL Indian Affairs

Commission Scholarship

Must be an Alabama high school senior; must be

enrolled in a federal/state recognized Tribe for a

minimum of three years and meet your Tribe’s internal

qualifications; special consideration will be given to

nursing, medical, veterinary, and pharmacy majors

$2,000 http://www.aiac.alabama.gov/Prog_Sc holarships.aspx Varies