Financial need due to parent/ guardian’s illness or injury (particularly those that were active in high school or college basketball programs in the state of AL)
Deadline April
Must attend school in Alabama
Contact: Robert Scott Scholarship Foundations 100 Grandview Place, Suite 110 Birmingham, AL 35243
Rotary Club of Mobile
$4,000
Academic Test
Senior in public or private Mobile County School
Accredited college
Contact: Rotary Club of Mobile PO Box 94
Mobile, AL 36601-0094
Roy Wilkie Scholarship Instructions
Two appraisal forms
Transcript
One page essay
Deadline May
Study English at University of Alabama
Contact: The Community Foundation of South Alabama
PO Box 990 Mobile, AL 36601 (251)438-5591
African-American $1,000
Attended Rosa A Lott or Belsaw-Mt Vernon Schools
3 character references, transcript, 300 wd. Essay w/ career goals
Resume’ with community / church involvement
Copy of Acceptance letter to college
December Deadline
Contact: Rosa A Lott Royalette
Scholarship Committee PO Box 72206 Newnan, GA 30271
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Scholar-Chessplayer Outstanding Achievement Award www.uschess.org
High school juniors and seniors in the Americas who excel in academics, play chess and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Deadline: March 1. Amount: $2,500.
SCHOLASTIC, Inc.
Sponsors contests in art, photography, writing and other subjects, for students in grades 7-12.
Contact: Scholastic, Inc.
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
Shell Oil Companies Foundation/Shell Incentive Funds
Annual awards for minority students working towards a bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology, at participating universities. Student must be a U.S. citizen. Due date, award amount (which is paid directly to the school), and number of awards may vary. Contact the Foundation for a list of participating schools; a stamped self-addressed envelope must be included. The universities must be contacted for specific information and/or applications.
Contact: Education Grants Officer
Shell Oil Companies Foundation
PO Box 2463
Houston, TX 77252
Intended degree area in engineering or related field
December
Type I : Must be enrolled in accredited ABET Engineering Program
$1,000 to $10,000 Contact: www.abet.org BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship 3.75GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1500 /4yrs.
E.D. Hendrickson/SAE 3.75 GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1,000 /4yrs.
SAE Women Engineers Committee 3.0 GPA $1500
Tau Beta PI/SAE 3.75GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1,000
TMC/SAE D.D. Dawson Technical 3.25GPA ACT 27+ $1,500 / 4 yrs. w/3.0 GPA
Fred W. Young Sr./SAE 3.75GPA 90%ACT Math & Verbal $1,000/4yrs. w/3/0 GPA
Detroit Section SAE Technical 3.0 GPA 28 ACT child/grandchild of Detroit SAE member
Type II Sponsored by participating college
$400 to full tuition Contact: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
University of AL/J.C. Lewis/SAE GPA 3.5 ACT 27 $1,000/4yrs w/3.0 GPA
University of Arkansas/SAE GPA & ACT $500/4yr
Arkansas Tech Uni./SAE GPA & ACT (mech. & elect. eng.) $1,000 to $4,000/4yr w/3.25 GPA
Bradley University/John Deere/SAE GPA & ACT $1,250/4yr. w/3.0 GPA
University of Bridgeport/SAE (computer sci., comp. Eng., or Mathematics) 3.0GPA 24 ACT $9,000/4yrs w/3.0GPA
Calvin College/J. Bosscher/SAE +GPA & ACT $2,000/2yrs.
Catholic University of America/SAE financial need $1,000/4yrs w/3.0 GPA
Cedarville University/SAE academic achievement financial need $1,000
Central Missouri State University/Auto. Technology/SAE 3.2 GPA 25 Act $500/2yr. w/3.5 GPA
Central State University/SAE 3.0 GPA +ACT; $1,000/2yr w/3.0 GPA
Sallie Mae Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae®, achieves its mission—to increase access to higher education for America's students—by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their college investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can.
www.thesalliemaefund.org/
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_911.html
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_unmetneeds.html
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_firstinfamily.html
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/scholarships/smf_americandream.html
http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/cctransfer.php
Samford University
Visit web site www.samford.edu
Nomination Letters
Service Merchandise Scholarship
$500
contact: 1-800-251-1212
attend accredited 4 yr. College full time
fall
Sigma Phi Epsilon / Balanced Man Scholarship
$1,000 for each University (Alabama, Auburn, Jacksonville State, Auburn Montgomery, Samford and Huntington)
Contact: thmercer@samford.edu or www.sigep.org
Male / female Citronelle High School Student Deadline March
3-4 page essay on goals and reason of scholarship
Short biography typed bind with paperclip
J. Craig & Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation
Graduating Alabama high school senior entering accredited Alabama Colleges for fall term
Applicant must be first of family to attend college.
Essay on future plans or goals
Essay documenting community and civic-oriented activities or assistance to family members.
3 signed personal recommendation letters
Recipient must maintain full-time status with a minimum ‘C+’ average
J. Craig & Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation
505 20th Street North
Suite No. 1800
Birmingham, AL. 35203 (205) 250-6669 www.jcraigsmithfoundation.org
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission
Research paper 3-5 pages double spaced MLA format
September Limited to Mobile & Baldwin County $500 to $200
Contact: South Alabama Regional Planning Commission
PO Box 1665 Mobile, AL 36633
South Region Minority Business Council
Must be a minority pursuing a career in business Monetary assist with tuition
Two letters of recommendation Essay typed approximately 500 word
2.0 GPA 15+ ACT December
Contact: South Regions Business Council 251-471-6380
3100 Cottage Hill Road, Suite 218
Mobile, AL 36606 Atten: Scholarship Committee
Carol Simpson Scholarship
For any minority college student whose career objective is electronic journalism.
Contact: Radio and Television News Directors Foundation
1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to $5,000, and at least 90 are granted. Deadline: February 1.
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Annual awards for minority freshman who are pursuing a career in journalism, advertising, business, accounting, or related field. In addition to the application, student must submit, to the newspaper, a black and white photo, 500-word essay, 3 letters of recommendation (one each from the publisher, student’s high school principal, and guidance counselor), letter of acceptance from any 4-year college, a copy of the student’s ACT/SAT scores, and the student’s CGPA. Students must be nominated by members of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. APPLICATION NOT ACCEPTED DIRECTLY FROM STUDENTS OR COLLEGES. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship from the local newspaper that made the nomination and a $2,000 scholarship from the SNPA Foundation for four consecutive years. Number of awards may vary.
Contact the Southern Newspaper Publisher Association for more information and/or application.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
Southern Newspaper Publisher Assn
PO Box 28875
Atlanta, GA 30358
(404) 256-0444
Stonewall Jackson Repayable Scholarship/ Ala. Dept. of Archives & History
$1,000
1500 word essay on life of Stonewall Jackson
repayment after graduation from college
Contact: Stonewall Jackson Scholarship Ala. Dept of Archives & History
PO Box 300100 Montgomery, AL 36130-0100
Student Advantage Scholarship
Applicant must be either a resident of Arkansas who can attend an in-state or out-of-state post-secondary education institution in Arkansas. Applicant must plan to be enrolled for the upcoming academic year and must enroll on at least a half-time basis. Deadline: April 15. Amount: $250.
Student Incentive Grant
For Texas residents or nonresident. For undergraduates or graduates enrolled at least half time. For students attending public colleges in Texas. Cannot be in default on a student loan. Cannot owe a refund on a student grant. If male, must meet draft registration requirements. Amount: Up to $1,250.
SunTrust Bank
$1,000 scholarship plus $250 Sun Trust Gift Card
Registration is every month October to May with winner each month
BEWARE: Site is a school loan site. Take care not to sign-up for HIGH INTEREST Loans on the Application.
Apply on line: offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com
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Take Me Away to College Calgon Bath and Body Scholarship Contest
Open to high school seniors starting college full-time in the fall at an accredited 2 or 4-year school. Deadline: August 15. Amount: $500-$2,500.
Target Stores (Target All-Around Scholarship)
Contact: http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/scholarships.jhtml
For well-rounded students who are dedicated to improving their communities and themselves. You must be committed to your community through volunteer service, education and family involvement.
Contact: Target Stores (All-Around Scholarship)
Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation
1505 Riverview Road
St. Peter, MN 56082-0480
Telamon Corporation
Students that have participated in farming work over a two year period and wish to attend a junior college in the state of Alabama may receive money for tuition, books, fees, etc.
Contact: Sandra Willingham
AL05, Mobile
515 Springhill Plaza Ct.
Mobile, AL 36608 phone#: (251) 302-0392 fax: (251) 461-4443
ThinkQuest Internet Challenge
International program for students ages 12 through 19 that encourages them to use the Internet to create Web-based educational tools and materials. Awards are handed out in five categories. To participate you must be an elementary or secondary school student who is not enrolled full time in an institution of higher education. The competition is done as a team with one or two other students and one to three coaches who are teachers or mentors.
Deadline: May 1. Amount: $100-$25,000.
Thunderbird Foundation Art Scholarship/Art Scholarship
Annually awarded Art scholarships for Native Americans (Indian, Eskimo, Aleut) who are enrolled in a college/university and are majoring in art or art education. Applicants must be enrolled Tribal Members. To be considered, students must have artistic works entered in the Red Cloud Indian Art Show. Scholarships are awarded on basis of excellence of art entered in the Red Cloud Art Show. Financial need is also considered.
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator
Red Cloud Indian Art Show
The Heritage Center - Box 100
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Tylenol Scholarship Program
$1,000 (150)
Health-related College scholarships
Demonstrate leadership in community/school activities
2 or 4 year accredited college
April Contact: http://tylenolscholarship.com/
Toyota Community Scholars
Deadline December 5 GPA 3.0 or higher
$10,000-$20,000 renewable Academic US citizen
Contact: (609) 771-7878 or www.toyota.com/communityscholars
Tuskegee University
Transcript Male / Female GPA 3.0 or higher
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Male attending University of South AL $300
Resume
Deadline July 1
Contact: Klayton Barrows email tonk3572yahoo.com
Troy State University (Students must meet specific criteria)
Elbert Botts Scholarship 2.0GPA Geomatics or Business Major
Floyd-Braswell Scholars Award financial need & academic achievement
Dacre Green Davis Environmental Science good citizenship
Environmental Science Field – work in Center for Environmental Service
Allan B. Fountain Art Scholarship majoring in art
Martha Reddoch Harlin Memorial majoring in education 2.0 GPA
Dr. Emmett Kilpatrick Perpetual Memorial Fund 3.0GPA & 25 ACT ( Maintain 3.0)
Roy E. and Mable Jeffcoat Scholarship 2.5 GPA Education Major
Alice D Moseley Endowment Scholarship 3.0GPA (maintain 2.5 GPA)
Bryon Lee Perpetual Memorial Fund 24 ACT & 3.0 GPA
Hugh G. Rose Scholarship Essay/ Free Enterprise System 3.0 GPA
Blanche Reynolds Solomon Scholarship 3.0 GPA & 18 ACT (maintain 2.5GPA)
Patricia Stark Nursing Scholarship Nursing major
Cathy Lynn Stewart Scholarship 2.0 GPA & 23 ACT Political Science Field
(history, criminal justice, government) maintain 2.0GPA
• Academic Scholars Award 3.0 GPA unweighted
• Bertie Clark Cain and Veta Ross Tootle Scholarship 2.5 GPA unweighted
Nursing Major
• Dempsey Boyd Scholarship Business major 2.7 GPA unweighted & must maintain
Tuskegee University Presidential Scholarship Award
Have 3.0-4.0 GPA Submit FAFSA
top 10 in class (full tuition, room & board, book voucher) renewable w/ 3.0 GPA
Contact: www.tusk.edu
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A “nomination” package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. Deadline: February 1.
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Morris K. Udall Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to outstanding Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have at least a “B” average, are in the upper ¼ of their class, and intend to pursue careers in health care of tribal public policy. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university.
http://www.udall.gov/p_scholarship.asp
Contact: Morris K. Udall Scholarship Program
2201 North Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
(319) 337-1707
UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest
Open to students in grades 9-12. You must submit an essay on a theme selected by the sponsor. Deadline: April 14. Amount: $500-$1,000.
United Methodist Church HANA Scholars Program
Active member of the United Methodist Church and a minority citizen or permanent resident. Deadline: April 1. Amount: $3,000 maximum.
Contact: Board of Higher Education and Ministry
PO Box 871
Nashville TN 37202-0871
United Negro College Fund
U.S. Senate Youth Program
Sept. (2) state scholarships for $2000
Examination and essay of approx. 300 words written in 45 min.
Contact: Susan Dubose, Educational Spec. State Dept. of Ed.
3339 Gordon Persons Building PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 (334) 242-8082
sdubose@alsde.edu
U.S Air Force Academy
U.S citizen
Pass a commissioning physical / AFROTC physical fitness test
2.0 GPA
Under 31
Deadline December 3
U.S. Army Reserve
Usarec.army.mil
University of Tenessee /Pasqua Scholarship for
Nuclear & Radiological Engineering
Male / Female $2,000 (distributed of 4 Semesters w/ 2.75GPA GPA 2.75 extra $1,000 if 3.0 GPA)
The University of Mississippi
Register on line at https://secure.olemiss.edu/admissions/ug.html
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