Alabama Scholarships for High School and College Students

Linly Heflin funds scholarships for Alabama women attending Alabama colleges and universities.Since 1919 our supporters have helped Alabama women realize their dreams. We have given thousands of women a shot at a brighter future, and we are not slowing down. Join us in our mission to help Alabama women move upward and ahead.Application ProcessOct 1, 2024: Open for applicationsJanuary 10, 2025: Deadline for 2025 applicationFebruary 2025: Applicants informed if they are selected for interviewEarly March 2025: Selected applicants interviewedEnd of March 2025: Scholarship recipients are notifiedWho is eligible to apply?Women who are U.S. citizens and residents of the state of...

To be considered for the Academic Elite Scholarships, a student must be accepted as a member of the Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program (formerly known as the University Fellows Experience). The student must maintain membership in the UFE to continue holding an Academic Elite Scholarship. Complete information on UFE can be found on the Witt University Fellows website. There are a total of eight academic elite scholars named each year. The pool of eligible applicants typically exceeds 1,000 students. These scholarships are awarded for four years.Seven Academic Elite Scholarship recipients will receive:Tuition for four yearsOne year of on-campus...

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the state for qualifying Alabama students. Complete the steps below to maximize your scholarship and aid opportunities.STEP 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPSAs a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission:Application for admissionOfficial high school transcriptOptional submission of official ACT or SAT test score**The University of Alabama will not require standardized ACT or SAT scores from students applying through the Fall 2025 Semester. For more information, see UA’s Freshman Requirements page.STEP 2: MAXIMIZE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESTo maximize scholarship opportunities, students who...

The Alumni Scholarship Program’s competitive scholarships require no previous affiliation with UA or the National Alumni Association. Scholarships are selected according to the strength of the “awards and experiences” section of their admission application; therefore, to be considered for any scholarship managed by the Alumni Scholarship Program, students must be admitted to UA and complete the Supplemental Scholarship Application via the myBama.ua.edu portal by January 15.In no circumstance will an award be made based on illegal criteria including, but not limited to, race, gender, or national origin.The following is a brief description of competitive scholarships currently awarded through the National...

Scholarships are available to high school seniors currently attending Foley High School, Elberta High School, Robertsdale High School, Gulf Shores High School, Orange Beach High School, or Gulf Coast Christian Academy in Baldwin County, Alabama.All applicants must apply through the AwardSpring portal.Acceptance of the application does not mean that a scholarship will be awarded to the applicant or that the applicant will even be considered for a scholarship.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen are checks mailed to my college or university?The first round of checks are mailed by the second week of July each year, pending your completion of all follow-up requests in...

The Smith Foundation provides financial scholarships annually to deserving Alabama students.  Applications open each Fall, typically in September or October, and close the first week in January.  Applications are announced on the website and every high school in the state receives written and/or phone contact to alert counselors, English teachers, or other school staff.  Follow the instructions located on the Smith Foundation website to obtain the link to the application.The Smith Foundation awards scholarships that range from $500 to $20,000 for undergraduate studies.  These scholarships are supplemental last-dollar awards in which Smith provides funding after the payment of all other...

Each spring, an incoming freshman is selected as a Coca-Cola First Generation Scholar at The University of Alabama. The student is selected through a competitive interview process during their senior year of high school. This scholarship program is available only to incoming first-year, in-state students.The scholarship is renewable for four years, if recipients maintain a 3.0 GPA.Students who apply for the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship must:Be a first-generation student, defined as a student whose parents have neither more than two years of post-secondary (after high school) education nor a post-secondary degreeBe an Alabama residentHave a high school GPA of 3.0...

College can be the best time of your life. But paying for college isn’t easy. The CollegeCounts Scholarship can provide funding assistance to Alabama high school students who demonstrate a financial need and are planning to attend an Alabama college.Eligibility to ApplyApplicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2025Be a U.S. citizenBe an Alabama residentPlanning to enroll in an Alabama-eligible educational institution in fall 2025Demonstrate financial needHave a minimum GPA of 2.75Have an ACT score of 29 or below (applicants attending a...

To be eligible for an AMEA scholarship, a student’s parent and/or legal guardian must receive electric service from an AMEA Member utility, and the student must attend a four-year college/university, community college, and/or vocational/trade school within the state of Alabama.Application deadline for the 2025 program is Monday, Feb. 10, 2025To be eligible for an AMEA scholarship, a student’s parent and/or legal guardian must receive electric service from an AMEA Member utility. Granted only to graduating high school seniors, the student must attend a four-year college/university, community college, and/ or vocational/trade school within the state of Alabama.AMEA and its Member cities...

Each year the Alabama Thespian Festival invites college representatives to audition high school Junior and Senior Thespians as prospective future students in their programs.  Any high school junior or senior thespian, who is a registered festival participant, can participate in college auditions.In addition, ALEdTA provides scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors who plan on pursuing the arts in college.  Any high school graduating senior thespian with a registered troupe, who is a registered festival participant, can participate in scholarship auditions.  Participation in the Thespian Scholarship Auditions program is required for the following scholarships:The Theatre Performance Scholarship is a one-time $1000 scholarship...

The Associated General Contractors of Alabama, Inc. is Alabama’s largest construction trade association.  Our members include more than 800 of the top general contractors, construction managers, specialty contractors, and service and supplier companies.  These members support Alabama’s commercial construction industry and are dedicated to our principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility.  We are one of 95 chapters affiliated with AGC of America representing over 30,000 members nationwide.AlabamaAGC wants to present worthy undergraduate students pursuing a degree/career in construction with a $1,000 scholarship. The recipient shall be a well-rounded student who excels academically and participates in extracurricular activities – on and...

The process for awarding student scholarships has changed, effective Spring, 2009. SSA awards nine (9) $1,000 student scholarships to high school seniors in Alabama. The student scholarship recipients will be solicited and selected by the nine Superintendents who were named district finalists of the SSA/Schneider Electric Superintendent of the Year Award. Each of these nine Superintendents will have the honor of not only selecting, but also presenting $1,000 to the student chosen in his or her school system. Because SSA recognizes the importance of attracting quality young people into the teaching profession and desires to do all possible to achieve this...