Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship Program
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Grades 9 - 12
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$300
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Feb.
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Ability Counts Journalism Scholarship Program
Alabama Governors Committee
2129 E. South Blvd. P.O. Box 11586
Montgomery, AL 36111-0586 Fax : (334) 613-0937
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AIG Minority Geo-science Scholarships
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Ethnic-minority students in the geosciences
2.8 GPA
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$4000
Renewable w/3.0 GPA
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Mar.
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Each award will consist of both scholarship support as well as support for professional development experiences http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html
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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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"And Now...A Word From Our Planet" Award
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Students compose radio ads intended to educate listeners on environmental issues
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$500-$1000
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www.awordfromourplanet.org
www.populationeducation.org
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"Will To Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship
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Must have asthma. Senior with community service, leadership, academic achievement
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Not specified
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"Will to Win" Asthma Athletic Scholarship , Schering/Key Pharmaceuticals , 2918 N 72nd Street , Omaha, NE 68134
1-800-558-7305
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Actions Speak Scholarship
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FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.
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$1000 - $4000
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Apr 15
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Future Business Leaders of America , Attn: Scholarship Coordinator , 1912 Association Drive , Reston, VA 22091
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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
http://www.afas.org
http://www.afas.org/Afasedu.htm
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Air Traffic Control Association Scholarships
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US Citizen, enrolled in aeronautics, aviation, and related fields.
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Not specified
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Aug. 1
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703-522-5717
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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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Alabama Association of School Boards District V Fine Arts Scholarship
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Completed 1st semester of Senior year. Participated in Fine Arts at least 3 years. 3.2 GPA overall, 4.0 GPA fine arts.
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$500
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April 12
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Mr. John Hackett, Jr.; President, AASB District V; Scholarship Selection Committee; Fairfield City Board of Education; P.O. Box 110; Fairfield, Alabama 35064.
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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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Alabama Farmers Cooperative and Auburn University
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Enrolled in Ag with business, 3.0 GPA, nomination by local Co-Op store, essay
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$5000 per year for 4 years
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Pick up applications at local Co-Op store
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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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Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship
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Parents must have had Military experience
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$7000.00 / full tuition
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www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm
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Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship
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Alabama resident pursuing a construction-related degree at an Alabama school
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Not stated
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April 1
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800-746-4222
www.hbaa.org
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Alabama Housing Authority Education and Enrichment Fund, Inc. Public Housing Scholarship
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Essay, transcript, proof of residence, accepted at an institution of higher education
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$2,250
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Jan 10
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Contact Public Housing Manager
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Alabama Horse Council Scholarship
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Majoring in field of study related to equine industry 4 yr. college degree
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$1,000
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Dec. 5
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AHC member or child of member of Alabama Horse Council.
http://www.bamabeef.org/Youth%20Page/scholarships_for_aca_family_memb.htm
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Alabama Math and Science Scholarship
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Must be resident of Alabama, attend school in Alabama, Pursue teaching degree in Math or Science.
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$4000 renewable with 3.0 GPA. Agree to teach for 5 years in system with critical needs. For use during Junior or senior year.
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Dr. Jayne Meyer, Asst.Supt., AL State Dept of Education, PO Box 302101 , Montgomery, AL 36130
334-242-9560
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Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program
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Enrolled full or part-time; must have served in AFNG or ANG
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$500 - $1000
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www.ache.state.al.us
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Alabama Nursing Scholarship Program
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Alabama resident enrolled in nursing in state, must work 1 year in Alabama
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Varies
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Applications at financial aid offices at colleges
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Alabama Power Leadership Development Speech Contest
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10th - 12th grade students, must deliver 4-6 min. speech on leadership
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$250-$1500
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Feb 22
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Doris Henson
(205) 257-3530
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Alabama Society - DAR
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Extracurricular activates, leadership, community service, five references, financial need form, transcript
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Scholarship goes directly to college
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Jan 25
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. http://dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
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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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www.ache.state.al.us
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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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http://www.alabamabankers.org/alb/scholarships.html
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Alexander Graham Bell Association
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Hearing loss prior to spoken language
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$1,000 to $10,000
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Dec. – Feb.
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Hearing impairment of PTA of 60dB or greater
Spoken word means of communication requried
financialaid@agbell.org.
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All USA High School Academic Team
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Outstanding academic, artistic, or leadership endeavor, essay
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$2500
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Feb 22
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http://allstars.usatoday.com 703-854-5890
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American Cancer Society College Scholarship
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Have had a cancer diagnosis before the age of 21, minimum 2.5 GPA
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Varies
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Mar 4
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www.cancer.org
(800) ACS-2345
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American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
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High School senior who will be attending College in the US. Essay
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$2000
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August 28, 2007 until May 9, 2008.
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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.
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American General Scholarship
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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.
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$500-$1,500
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Feb 1
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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.
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American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
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Alabama resident descendant of war veteran
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$850
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April 1
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American Legion Auxiliary
334-262-1176
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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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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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http://www.aqha.com/ 806-376-4888
888-209-8322 for application
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AMVETS National Four-year Scholarship
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Child or grandchild of veteran who is member of AMVETs
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$1000
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Apr 15
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AMVETS National Hdq., 4647 Forbes Bldv. , Lanham, MD 20706
301-459-9600 ext.3043
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Amy Writing Awards
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Essay relating God's word to current issues and author's skill in presenting a biblical answer to questions about meaning of life.
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Not Specified
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www.amyfound.org
amyfoundtn@aol.com
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Ann Ford
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High school senior with an identified learning disability
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$10,000
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Dec. 31
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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
www.AFScholarship@ncld.org
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Award of Excellence Asthma/Allergy Scholarship Program
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Senior with asthma who has high academics, application, essay, transcript, references
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$100-$1000
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Jan 2
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www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship/default.stm
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AXA Achievement Scholarship Program
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Outstanding achievements in school, community, or workplace
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$1,000 - $25,000
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Dec 15
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www.axa-achievement.com
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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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ACT 28 + / GPA 4.1 info : bewillet@samford.edu
Exceptional Scholars Program
Samford University 800 Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham, AL 35229
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Best Buy Scholarship
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Scholarship recipients are selected based on volunteerism efforts along with academic achievements.
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$1,500 - $10,000
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January 1 and February 15
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www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships
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Blue Bell Foundation
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Applicant or parent employed by Blue Bell, need
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$1000-$2000
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March 1
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Contact Blue Bell Foundation directly
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Blue Circle of America Scholarship Program
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Applicant or parent employed by Blue Circle
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$1000- $2000
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Mach 1
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Contact Blue Circle America, Inc. directly
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Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete and Student Athlete Achievement Award
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Nominated by school principal
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$2,500 - full tuition
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Jan 20
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School principal or counselor
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BURGER KING® Scholars Program
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Students who work part-time and excel academically
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$1,000 each
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Feb. 1
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http://www.bk.com/companyinfo/community/BKS.aspx
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CIA Undergrad. Scholar Prog.
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Meet CIA employment standards
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Up to $18,000
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July – Nov. 15
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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
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