Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship
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minority, leadership potential, financial need, letter of recommendation, official high school transcript, SAT 1,000/ACT 21
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$7500
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Feb 15 5:00 pm
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www.jackierobinson.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 21
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http://allstars.usatoday.com 703-854-5890
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CVCC
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academic avg of 85 or better for Academic School; have 80 or better for Leadership/Ambassador School; agree to doing 5 hrs of service per week for the college
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Varies
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Feb 20
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contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
Applications available! They want to give 30-40 full scholarships every year to CHS seniors!!! Please APPLY!!!
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United to Save Ourselves Youth of the Year Book Scholarship
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essay; must attend Youth of the Year Hometown Achievers Banquet at Columbus Convention & Trade Center on Saturday, March 18 if chosen winner
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Varies
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Feb 24
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contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
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Alabama PTA Scholarship
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Participation in reflections program; submission of two works of art; letter of recommendation
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$500
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Feb 1
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http://www.alabamapta.org/community/scholarships-apply.html
Alabama PTA
470 South Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36104 334-834-2501
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Church’s Chicken Scholars Program
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2.7 GPA; online application
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$1,000
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Feb 15
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www.scholarsapply.org/churchsscholars
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Electric Cooperative Foundation, Inc.
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dependent child of a member of a participating Alabama Electric Coop;
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$1,500
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Feb 27
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contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
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Jaycee War Memorial Fund Scholarship
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Leadership and Academic, $10 application fee
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$1,000
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Feb 1
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918-584-2481 ext. 434
www.usjaycees.org/
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Arthur & Jessie Rhoads Educational Trust Fund
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High school seniors from CHS; 2.0 GPA; financial need; application with essay; 1 letter of recommendation; resume; copy of parent/guardian’s 1040 tax form
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$500 per semester (minimum)
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March 1
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applications available from Mrs. Kite
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Alabama Student Assistance Program
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Need-based for undergraduate Alabama residents. Priority to students who are Pell eligible. Must submit SAR.
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$2,000 - $200
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March 1
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www.ache.state.al.us
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Auburn University at Montgomery
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ACT 20 or higher/ SAT 950 or higher/ GPA 3.0 or higher
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Varies
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March 1
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www.aum.edu/indexm_ektid2286.aspx
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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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$500-$3000
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March 1
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www.nmcrs.org/travers.html
Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society Education Division
875 North Randolph Street
Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203-1977
703-696-4960
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Phi Delta Kappa International: Scholarships and Grants for Prospective Educators
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Must be a member, in good academic standing, essay, letters of recommendation, school and community activities
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$1,000 to $5,000
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March 1
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http://www.pdkintl.org
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Jacksonville State University
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at least 22 ACT score or 1080 SAT; at least 3.0 GPA
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Varies
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Oct 1 –
March 1
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http://www.jsu.edu/finaid
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Southern Union State Community College
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submit one letter of recommendation, your high school transcript, list of honors, awards and activities, statement concerning educational and career goals
scholarships available: technical, music, dance, drama, presidential
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Varies
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March 1
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http://www.suscc.cc.al.us
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Wallace Community College
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Audition for Theatre and Music; accepted to the college prior to audition;3 letters of recommendation; resume; maintain 2.5 GPA for renewable; Also offers academic, career technical, and allied health and nursing scholarships.
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Not Stated
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March 1
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Wallace Community College Admissions Office
Enrollment Services
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303-0943
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Ft. Valley State University Alumni
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3 letters of recommendation, official transcript, SAT/ACT scores, GPA; essay
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Not stated
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March 1
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Ms. Betty Sullivan
464 N. Oakley Drive 107C
Columbus, GA 31906
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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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March 3
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www.cancer.org
(800) ACS-2345
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AKA: S.I.S.T.E.R.S; Gamma Tau Omega, Gwendolyn Wilkes;Columbus State University; Laverna Johnson Book Scholarship
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must be female; recommendation letters; academic achievement, character, citizenship, extracurricular activities, community service, personal interview
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Varies
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March 4
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contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
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Alabama State University Columbus, GA/Phenix City/Russell County Alumni Chapter Scholarship
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2.5 GPA or higher; 17 ACT/1150 SAT; graduating senior in May or June; letter of recommendation ; 350 word essay
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Varies
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March 10
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contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
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Alabama State University Columbus, GA/Phenix City/Russell County Alumni Chapter Scholarship
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2.5 GPA or higher; 17 ACT/1150 SAT; graduating senior in May or June; letter of recommendation ; 350 word essay
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Varies
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March 10
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contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
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Retired Educators' Scholarship for Future Teachers
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2 letters of recommendation, 7 semester transcript, resume with cover letter, must be majoring in education, completed application
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$500
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March 15
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see Mrs. Kite for application
www.hbaa.org
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RHO RHO Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Scholarship
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awarded based on scholarship, character, citizenship, school & community involvement; interview if selected based on application
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Varies
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March 15
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Packet from counselor
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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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March 15
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800-746-4222
www.hbaa.org
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Beyond Expectation S&M Scholarship
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Application; biography; essay; 2.0 GPA; 2 letters of recommendation; must reside in Russell County; financial need
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$500
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March 21
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applications available from Mrs. Kite
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Teens Who Care
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Essay questions only; 2 letters of recommendation
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$1000
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March 26
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applications available from Mrs. Kite
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Future Business Leaders of America Scholarships
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FBLA member, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation telling of volunteer/fundraising activities.
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Varies
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Mar 28 12:00 am
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Future Business Leaders of America,
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator,
1912 Association Drive,
Reston, VA 22091
http://www.fbla-pbl.org/fbla.asp?sectionid=587&page=597
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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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$250-$2500
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Last Friday in March
Available Jan 2017
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FEEA Fund
Attn: Educational Programs,
8441 West Bowles Avenue,
Ste 200,
Littleton, CO 80123-9501
www.feea.org
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Gamma Psi Foundation of Sigma Pi Phi
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Top 10% of class; SAT score of 1100
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Up to $4,000
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March 30
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Gamma Psi Foundation
P.O. Box 9516
Columbus, GA 31908
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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
Available Jan
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http://www.tbfa.org/scholarship_info.htm
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Troy University
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Varies
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Varies
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March 31
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http://www.troy.edu/financialaid/availscholar.htm
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OFA National Scholarship/Cary Family Scholarship
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Have been in foster care for at least one year by 18th birthday
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$1,500 - $6,000
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March 31
Available Jan 1
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http://www.orphan.org/
571-203-0270
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Ebonite Civic and Social Club
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Short 100 word essay
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Not stated
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March 31
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The Ebonite Civic and Social Club
P.O. Box 8141
Columbus, GA 31908
Contact: Gracie Stills 706 687-5877 or Shirley Shavers 706-569-0950
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JUGS (Columbus, GA chapter)
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3 letters of recommendation, short essay, application, enrolled/will be enrolling in 4 year program
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$500
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March 31
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Application to: Justice, Generosity, Service International, INC.
P.O. Box 17413
Memphis, TN 38187-0413
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards
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Original patriotic work of art. Grades 9-12
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$500 - $3,000
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March 31
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Local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW.
www.ladiesauxvfx.org/html/scholarships.html
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Greater Columbus Business & Professional Women’s Club Book Scholarship
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2.7 GPA; scholarship application with essay; 2 letters of recommendation;
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$500
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March 31
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applications available from Mrs. Kite
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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 Oct
April 1
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American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. 334-262-6638
http://www.americanlegionalabama.org/
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
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2.5 GPA; school & community involvement; financial need; SAT: 440/410; ACT: 18 E / 17 M; essay; interview; 3 letters of recommendation; males only
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varies
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April 1
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applications available from Mrs. Kite
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Lambda Lota Chapter
Scholarship Award
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Leadership, scholastic achievement, good citizenship, extracurricular activities, essay not to exceed 500 words "My road to get where I hope to be ten years from now" essay typed & double spaced, 3 letters of recommendation, recent photo
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not stated
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April 11
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applications available from Mrs. Kite
contact a guidance counselor
Central High School
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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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Sept 7 until April 7
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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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CSU Business Scholarship
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Idea/plans for how you would start a small business-maximum of 10 pages; more details on website.
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$500-$6,000
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April 1
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http://cob.colstate.edu/businessplan
Dr. Kirk Heriot at: heriot_kirk@colstate.edu
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