|
"And Now...A Word From Our Planet" Award
|
Students compose radio ads intended to educate listeners on
environmental issues
|
$500-$1000
|
|
|
|
|
"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
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
Collegiate
Inventors Competition
|
Students to share their
inventive ideas with the world. Exploration
in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative
endeavors
|
$15,000
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Scholarship Waivers
|
Awarded at Alabama
2-year institutions for high academic achievement
|
Full Tuition
|
|
Contact Junior College for
application
|
|
|
Jay Shalmoni Memorial Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
|
Write an essay or create an art project based on an interview
with a Holocaust survivor
|
Varies
|
|
|
|
|
John and Eula Mae Baugh SYSCO Scholarship
|
Applicant or parent must be employed by SYSCO
|
$1,000 - $2,000
|
|
|
|
|
L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future
|
Amateur writer of any age may submit original prose or
illustrations.
|
Varies
|
|
|
|
|
Louise NACCA Memorial Trust
|
For visual, hearing or physical impairment. Financial
need
|
Varies
|
|
908-598-3582
|
|
|
Olin Livesey Scholarship Fund
|
Good scholarship, leadership, school and community
participation
|
Varies
|
|
|
|
|
Parke-Davis Epilepsy Scholarship
|
Student currently receiving treatment for epilepsy
|
Not stated
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship
|
Children of a parent who has died from breast cancer.
Financial need.
|
Not specified
|
|
|
|
|
Tall Clubs International Scholarship
|
Open to seniors meeting heighth requirements : Men 6'2"
Women 5'10"
|
Not specified
|
|
|
|
|
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 Scholarship
|
Must provide proof of disability or physical challenge
|
Varies
|
|
|
|
|
Voice of Democracy Program
|
Students 10-12 record on audio cassette a three to five minute
essay on assigned topic
|
Not stated
|
|
1-816-968-1117
|
|
|
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award
|
Students 9-12 may submit patriotic art on paper or canvas
|
Not stated
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
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
|
|
|
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 Scholarship
|
Minority, need, leadership, high academics, essay
|
Up to $6000
|
April 1
|
Scholarship Program, Jackie Robinson
Foundation
|
|
|
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
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 awareness in your school and community
|
$500
|
April 26
|
(800) No-Addiction
|
|
|
Holocaust Remembrance Project
|
Grades 9-12. 1200 word essay.
|
$5000 plus trip to Washington,
D.C.
|
April 30
|
|
|
|
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
|
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, 2007 until May 9, 2008.
|
http://www.afsascholarship.org/
Students read "Fire Sprinkler Essay" then take an on-line test on
the essay. 10 students will each receive a $2000 scholarship.
|
|
|
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,
2008
|
(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
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
Wax Company Scholarship
|
Student
must attend Auburn
University and enroll
in Agriculture
|
$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
|
|
|
LeTendre Scholarship
|
For students identified as homeless
|
$2,000 - $3,000
|
Dec. 20
|
|
|
|
Ann Ford
|
High school senior with an identified learning disability
|
$10,000
|
Dec. 31
|
Demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities
GPA: 3.0 or higher
or Anne Ford Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
381 Park Avenue South,
Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016-8806
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
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, administrator, professor, or public school employee.
|
$1,000 to $20,000'
|
Feb 1
|
Horace Mann Scholarship Program, PO Box 20490, Springfield,
IL 62708
|
|
|
Medical & Abroad Study Scholarships
|
Polish Origin
|
$1,000 to $2,500
|
Feb 1
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards
|
Original patriotic work of art.
|
$500 - $3,000
|
Feb 1
|
Local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships
|
Must be a descendant of a Confederate soldier, sailor, or
marine. 3.0 GPA
|
$800-$1000
|
Feb 15
|
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
|
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, essay
|
$2500
|
Feb 22
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program
|
Academic achievers that are Deaf / hard of hearing
|
$2000
|
Feb. 15
|
3.0 GPA demonstrate
leadership
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.
|
|
|
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 recommendation, picture
|
$1,500 per year
|
Jan 10
|
.See Counselor
|
|
|
Discover Card Scholarship
|
Juniors, 2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles, are making
life better for others
|
$2,500 up
|
Jan 11
|
|
|
|
Gates Millennium Scholars
|
African American, Native American, Asian Pacific Islander,
Hispanic American
|
5 yr. renewal as needed
|
Jan 12
|
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
|
|
|
|
Award of Excellence Asthma/Allergy Scholarship Program
|
Senior with asthma who has high academics, application, essay,
transcript, references
|
$100-$1000
|
Jan 2
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Alabama Society - DAR
|
Extracurricular activates, leadership, community service, five
references, financial need form, transcript
|
Scholarship goes directly to college
|
Jan 25
|
|
|
|
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
|
.
|
|
|
Ron Brown Scholarship
|
African-American , academics, leadership, service, 3.0 GPA
|
$10,000
|
Jan 9
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Best Buy Scholarship
|
Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism
efforts along with academic achievements.
|
$1,500 - $10,000
|
January 1 and February 15
|
|
|
|
Women's Missionary Union Scholarship
|
For female Baptist active in WMU / Acteens
|
$500 - $700
|
January 15
March 1
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
Methodist Youth Ministry Scholarship
|
Must be affiliated with Methodist Church
|
$500 - $1,000
|
June 1
|
Kara Oliver
|
|
|
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
|
Direct descendants of US wartime veterans, ACT,
activities, need, community service
|
|
June 15
|
American Legion - National Headquarters PO Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN
46206-1055
|
|
|
Presidential Freedom Scholarships
|
Junior or Senior who had performed outstanding service to
community, school or community must match $500
|
$1000
|
June 30
|
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
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
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 2.5
GPA
|
Varies
|
Mar 4
|
(800) ACS-2345
|
|
|
AIG Minority Geo-science Scholarships
|
Ethnic-minority
students in the geosciences
2.8 GPA
|
$4000
Renewable w/3.0 GPA
|
Mar.
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
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
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March 1
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Contact H&R Block Foundation directly
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J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship
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Must have C average, community service or assistance to
family, attend Alabama
college.
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Amount not stated
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Jan. 15
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Jack and Elizabeth Warner College Scholarship
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Applicant or parent must be employed by Gulf States Paper
Cooperation
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$500-$2500
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March 1
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Contact Gulf States Paper Cooperation
directly
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Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition
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Original essay on topic of students choice
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Up to $5000
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March 1
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Regions Right Way Scholarship
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Applicant or parent must work at Regions Bank.
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$2,000
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March 1
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Contact Corporate Headquarters Human Relations
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Scholarship for Students with Good Hearts
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High academics, leadership, service, character, Alabama resident
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$500-$1500
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March 1
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American General Scholarship 615-320-3149
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TORA Scholarship
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Dependents of active duty or drilling reservist, 3.0 GPA,
leadership, citizenship
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$1000
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March 1
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Vice Admiral E.P. Tarvers Scholarship
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Children of active duty or retired Navy or Marines, need, 2.0
GPA
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$2000-$3000
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March 1
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Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society , Educational
Programs , 801
N. Randolph Street, Ste 1228 , Arlington, VA
22203-1977
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Walton Foundation Scholarship
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Applicant or parent must be employed by Wal-Mart
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$6,000
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March 1
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800-530-9925
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Alabama Student Assistance Program
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Need-based for undergraduate Alabama residents. Priority given
to students who are Pell eligible. Must submit SAR.
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$2,000 - $200
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March 15
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Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education
Grant
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Dependent children, ages 23 and under, of active, retired or
deceased Air Force members.
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$1,500 (one-time, non-renewable, used for any year of
undergraduate work)
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March 20
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800-429-9475
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Alabama Association of School Office Personnel Scholarship
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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.
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$1,000
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March 30
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Pam Acker; 2680
County Road 10; Piedmont, Alabama 36272
or see Counselor
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National Health Service Corps Scholarship
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Career interest in nursing: must work one year for each year
of scholarship in underserved community.
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Full tuition
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March 30
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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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ACS Scholars Program
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Minority chemistry major
3.0 GPA
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$3000
renewable
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March 31
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African
American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students with need seeking to
pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical
technology
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Cahaba Valley Lions Club
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Shelby county
resident, financial need, community service, have eye and/or diabetes
disorder
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up to $3,000
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March 31
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205-992-7433
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Federal Employee Education and Assistance Scholarship
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Dependents of civilian employed in Federal Government or US
Postal Service 3.0GPA, essay, SASE
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$300-$1500
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March 31
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FEEA Fund Attn: Educational
Programs , 8441
West Bowles Avenue, Ste 200 , Littleton, CO
80123-9501
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Margaret M. Prickett Scholarship
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Daughters, Granddaughters of US Army officers, need, SASE
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$1000
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March 31
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Society of Daughters of the US Army , Janet
Otto, Chairman , 7717 Rockledge Court , West
Springfield, VA 22152-3854
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The Alabama Baptist Foundation Scholarship
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Alabama
resident, member of Baptist church in Alabama Baptist State Convention,
ACT, rec., photo
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Varies
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March 31
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Salvadoran-American Leadership Fund
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Latino / Central American Background
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$500 - $2500
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May
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Alabama Feed and Grain Association Scholarship
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Interest in agriculture, essay, ACT, references
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May 1
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Alabama Feed
and Grain Association , 1528 Peachtree Lane NE, Ste. 201 , Cullman, AL
35058
256-775-0111
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Gift of Hope: 21st Century Scholars
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Member of United Methodist
Church
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$1,000
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May 1
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Patti Zimmerman, Scholarship Administrator
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Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund/Ala. Law Foundation
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Parent killed or totally disabled due to on-the-job accident;
required to apply for financial aid.
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$500-$3,000
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May 1
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334-269-1515
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Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards
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Play tennis in interscholastic or intramural and have
type 1 diabetes
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$5000
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May 1
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American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship
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Member of AQHYA 3 years 2.5 GPA, essay, transcript,
recommendation
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May 15
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888-209-8322 for application
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Education Communication Scholarship Foundation
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Students Interested in : Computer science & engineering /
Graphic & Media Communications / Business
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$1,000
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May 15
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(847) 295-6650
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THEODORE R.
AND VIVIAN M.
JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
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Undergraduate students with disabilities &
financial need
who enroll in a State
University System of Florida (SUS) institution
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May 15
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Westinghouse Bertha Lamme Scholarship
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Female, interest in engineering, SASE
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$1000
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May 15
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Sertoma International Scholarship
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Deaf or hard of hearing students
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$1,000
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May 2
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3.2 GPA and documented hearing loss
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Greystone Outreach Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program
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Interest in golf, need, character, leadership, 3.0 GPA, Alabama resident
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May 30
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G.O.L.F. Scholarship Program Meld
Financial 3008 Pumphouse Road B'ham, AL 35243
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Central Intelligence Agency Scholarship
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Must study engineering or computer science. Must work one year
for each year of sponsorship. 3.0 GPA
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Up to $15,000
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Nov 1
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VFW Voice of Democracy - Patriotic Audio Essay Competition
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Students in 9-12 grades. Theme "My Commitment to America's
Future"
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Nov 1
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Beeson / Moody Scholarship
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Sanford University
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Total cost college
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Nov 15
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Exceptional Scholars Program
Samford University 800
Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham, AL
35229
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Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society
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Good Citizens Scholarship
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$500
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Nov. 15
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Needham Bryan
Chapter , DAR
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Tylenol Scholarship
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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
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Target
All-Around Scholarship
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Information
and application at Target Stores
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$1,000 -
$10,000
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November
1
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Ask at
your local store.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship
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Student with or child of parent with Multiple Sclerosis
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$1,000-$3,000
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Oct 15 – Jan. 15
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Contact
local MS chapter by calling 1-800-344-4867
For
Application
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program
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High academics, leadership, character, service, US
citizen
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$10,000-$20,000
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Oct 31
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
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Integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
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$1,000 - $10,000
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October 30
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Alabama American Legion Scholarship
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Alabama
resident, descendant of war veteran
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$850
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Request form in October
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Applications are available from the American Legion Department
Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery,
AL 36104.
334-262-6638
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Heart of America
Christopher Reeve Award
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Demonstrated tremendous courage and compassion serving
community
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$1000
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Sept 1 – Nov. 30
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Senior in high school
Details of volunteer work & supporting documentation
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GMAC Bowl Scholarships
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Student of the Week /
Mobile Housing / child of Mobile Cty. Fire/ Police/Sheriff
Dept.
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$500 - $1500
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Sept 15 – Oct 1
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GMAC
Bowl Office 251-635-0011
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John F. Kennedy: Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
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Students grades 9 – 12
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$5,000 to $500
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Sept. 1 – Jan. 10
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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
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DECA Scholarship Opportunities
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DECA Chapter Members
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Varies
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Varies
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Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
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Essay contest and transcript. High school student with
an interest in writing.
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$1,000 - $5,000
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Varies
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American Legion Oratorical Contest
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US
citizen, 3-5 minute discourse on assigned topics from US Constitution;
grades 9-12
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State final - $2,000 - $5,000
National - $1,500 to $18,000
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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.
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American Legion
PO Box 1069
Montgomery, AL
36101
(800) 234-5544
334-262-6638
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Alabama Young Bankers Essay Scholarship
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One senior selected from high school must submit essay on
selected topic
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$1,000
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various
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College Testing
INFORMATION & FINANCIAL AID WEB SITES
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Site will prep students for ACT test.
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Site will prep students for college testing
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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
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Auburn College of
Engineering Scholarships
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Academic
Common Market
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Consortium
agreement between Alabama
two year colleges and
Alabama
four year colleges.
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College & Technical School
Web Addresses
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Alabama
Colleges
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Jefferson State Community College
Lawson State Community College
Marion Military Institute
Shelton State Community College
Troy State University
Troy State University Dothan
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Mississippi Colleges
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Georgia Colleges
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Florida Colleges
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Mississippi Gulf Coast
Community College www.mgccc.cc.ms.us
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