Scholarship Opportunities Class of 2022

Tips:  Save your information so you can just plug it in for each scholarship.  Some of the writing prompts will be the same and you will be to “recycle” information on them.  If you have not started a student profile with courses, clubs, and awards, you need to do so ASAP!  These are used to give to teachers for recommendation letters.  Don’t forget the Brag Sheet that goes to Mrs. Alms when you need a rec letter from her!

Pay attention to deadlines!  Some of these scholarships start as early as September!  If you need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Goodwin at cgoodwin@bcbe.org or Mrs. Alms at lalms@bcbe.org 

FAFSA (this is critical for the scholarship process-and is now a requirement for graduation. -There will be ALOT of support available for completing the FAFSA.  This website will be active on October 1- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Common APP:  This website is an application that is used by many college and universities in the United States.  You will need to get a recommendation letter for this application, so keep this in mind.  This is a free application.

http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/technical-school.htm

https://sbef.awardspring.com/

• FastWeb (September Deadlines):  https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-college-students
• No Essay Scholarship (September 30 Deadline):  https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/
• AMEA (Alabama Municipal Electric Authority):  https://www.amea.com/scholarship/

If you have Riviera Utilities for your provider, you could qualify for one of 44 $2,500 scholarships!  Use the link above to access the application.

• USA Grant Applications:  https://usagrantapplications.org/free-college-grants/index-v3.php
• Biggest Scholarships for Women:  https://www.collegeconsensus.com/scholarships/largest-scholarships-women/#:~:text=Biggest%20Scholarships%20for%20Women%20Top%2025%20Scholarships%202020,Financial%20Women%E2%80%99s%20Alliance.%203%2022%20Gertrude%20M.%20
• Female Scholarships:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/gender/female/

• Discover Scholarship List (fairly extensive):  https://www.discover.com/student-loans/college-planning/scholarships/directory/general#:~:text=Scholarship%20details%20%20%20%20Scholarship%20Name%20,Eligibility%3A%20Applicants%20must%20be%20U.S.%20cit%20...%20
• Student Scholarship List:  https://studentscholarships.org/
• 50 Weird Scholarships:  https://lendedu.com/blog/weird-scholarships/
• Scholarships for Community Service:  https://studentloanhero.com/featured/13-community-service-scholarships/
• Oral Hygiene Scholarship:  http://www.adha.org/scholarships-and-grants
• 15 Best Alabama Scholarships:  https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/scholarships/state/alabama/#:~:text=%2015%20Best%20Alabama%20Scholarships%20%201%20CollegeCounts,Junior%20Auxiliaries%20%28NAJA%29%20has%20awarded%20over...%20More%20
• National Cattlemen’s Foundation: https://www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org/
• Alabama Farmers Federation:  http://alfafarmers.org/scholarships/#:~:text=Alabama%20Farmers%20Agriculture%20Foundation%20Scholarship%20The%20Alabama%20Farmers,forestry%20at%20Auburn%20University%20and%20Alabama%20A%26M%20University.
• Agricultural Scholarships:  http://alfafarmers.org/scholarships/#:~:text=Alabama%20Farmers%20Agriculture%20Foundation%20Scholarship%20The%20Alabama%20Farmers,forestry%20at%20Auburn%20University%20and%20Alabama%20A%26M%20University.
• Agricultural Scholarship List:  https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/agriculture-agribusiness
• Auburn University Scholarship Page:  http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/index.php
• The University of Alabama Scholarship Page:  https://scholarships.ua.edu/apply/
• University of West Alabama Scholarship Page:  https://www.uwa.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships
• University of South Alabama Scholarship Page:  https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/scholarships/
• Coastal Alabama Community College Scholarship Page: http://www.coastalalabama.edu/scholarships/
• University of West Florida Scholarships:  https://uwf.edu/offices/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/
• Auburn University in Montgomery Scholarship Page:  http://www.aum.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/scholarships
• UAB Scholarships Page: https://worldscholarshipforum.com/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham-scholarships/
• Art Scholarships:  https://blog.prepscholar.com/art-scholarships#:~:text=Performing%20Arts%20Scholarships.%201%20Aiko%20Susanna%20Tashiro%20Hiratsuka,Lucille%20King%20Family%20Foundation%20Undergraduate%20Scholarships.%20More%20items
• Dance Scholarships:  https://www.pixpa.com/blog/art-scholarships
• Wal-Mart Scholarships:  https://worldscholarshipforum.com/walmart-scholarships-program/
• Coke Scholars: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/ 
• The nation’s largest, multi-billion dollar scholarship database: https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
• Search over 3.7 Million College Scholarships and Grants: https://www.scholarships.com/
• Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment.  Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic, and extracurricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed.  They have expanded the offers to help those going to community college as well.  Apply online http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs  
• The Smith Foundation Scholarship provides up to $15000 per year to qualified Alabama seniors.  You must have a C+ GPA, plan to attend a public college in the state of Alabama and show a significant contribution to your family or community.  Essay required.  For more info, visit www.smithscholarships.com.  There is a wealth of information about all sorts of financial aid on this side including info about the FAFSA.
• If you’ve made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.  Visit http://spirit.prudential.com, click on the “Apply Now” link, and follow the onscreen instructions.  Deadline to apply is Novement 10.
• The Horatio Alger Association for Distinguished Americans is currently accepting scholarship applications from students with a critical financial need ($55,00 or lower adjusted gross family income, US citizenship, and a 2.0 or higher GPA).  The value of scholarships awarded in years past vary from $6,000 to $25,000 per recipient.  Go to https://scholarsh.horatioalger.org to apply.  Deadline is October 26.  There are also scholarships for TECHNICAL SCHOOLS/TRADE PROGRAMS on this site as well.
• The mission of College Green Light is to help first generation college students and underrepresented students find the help they need, financial and otherwise, to get to college and achieve their dreams. Check them out at Description: The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating senior with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall
• J.L. Bedsole Foundation - https://www.jlbedsolescholars.org/default.asp?ID=59 
• The J.L. Bedsole Scholars Program selection process takes place in three phases PHASE 1 DUE NOVEMBER 30TH!!!
• Selection Criteria: Selection of J.L. Bedsole Scholars is based on several factors, with special emphasis on character and leadership potential. These qualities are demonstrated in a variety of ways including: Leadership, Academic Achievement, Motivation to Serve the Community, Civic and Extracurricular Activities, Motivation to Succeed in all Endeavors, and Work Experience
• The VFW offers a number of scholarship opportunities found on their website at http://www.vfw.org/Youth/.  One is called the Voice of Democracy, which requires and essay on “Is this the Country the Founders Envisioned?”  Deadline is October 31. 
• The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is a chance to win $10,000.  You must describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born.  The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, nation, or international level.  Visit https://tinyurl.com/ydhqyh4d for more information. Deadline is in January.
• SoC Outstanding Student Scholarship is for students enrolling as first time freshmen at USA in the School of Computing.  Applications are available at http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/soc/scholarships.html. You must first be accepted as a student at USA.  
• The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship is open to all high school seniors and is based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.  Applications are available online at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm and are due by November 15.
• The University of Alabama’s Alumni Scholar Award is a four-year scholarship worth $4000 for students whose parents or grandparents hold a degree from UA and are members of the National Alumni Association.  Deadline is in December. To qualify you must complete an application for admission online at www.apply.us.edu as well as the Scholarship Application via www.myBama.ua.edu. This is the process for all scholarships offered at UA, so go online and get started!
• The AXA Achievement Scholarship is for students who demonstrate qualities of ambition, drive, and determination to set and reach goals. Awards are valued at $2500, $10,000, and $25,000.  For more information and to download an application, go to https://tinurl.com/yam28jya. 
• Mediacom Communications is offering $1000 to a senior living in areas where it provides services for cable, Internet, or telephone.  It is not required that the student be a Mediacom customer.  Applications are due by February and will be available soon at www.mediacomworldclass.com. 
• The National Co-Op Scholarship Program will award scholarships to seniors who plan to participate in college co-op education at one of the Partner Institutions listed at www.waceinc.org.  If any of these schools interest you, then fill out the application ad have it submitted by the deadline.
•  University of Mississippi who wish to be considered for scholarships must file a University of Mississippi Admissions Application and submit an online Special Programs & Scholarships Application found at http://finaid.olemiss.edu/scholarships/. This application should be completed by February 15.
• The Linly Heflin Foundation Scholarship provides $5000 per year for four years to a limited number of Alabama women who have both significant economic need and a sound academic record.  Minimum ACT requirement is 23. Applications are available online at https://linlyheflin.org/apply/ on October 1. Deadline is December 31, 2021.