Alabama Scholarships for High School and College Students

We have more than 45 scholarship funds with awards ranging from $500.00 annually to four-year awards totaling up to $32,000.Where can I find scholarship information?Visit the Scholarship section at cfnea.org. Each Foundation Scholarship Fund has guidelines and an application which are available on our website, along with national, state, and local links to universities and other helpful links. Applications are due on March 1 of each year, with reviews and awards finalized in April.How does the Community Foundation select scholarship recipients?The Foundation uses trustees, area residents with special expertise, and staff to review grant applications online. All grants and scholarships...

The AGA College Scholarships are valued at $24,000 over four years ($3,000 per semester).Scholarship InformationScholarship recipients must attend an accredited college or universityScholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students carrying a class load of no fewer than twelve (12) hours per academic semester or quarter unless written permission is obtained from the AGA Committee prior to the commencement of the semester or quarter.Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum of a C+ (2.4 out of 4 point) their freshman year and a B- (2.8 out of 4) thereafter. Scholarship recipients must submit a copy of their grades to the Alabama...

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...

Please select the foundation closest to you to see scholarships offered in your area.Central Alabama provides scholarships for students in these counties: Butler, Cullman, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery and Pike counties, and also includes several statewide and national scholarships.Autauga Area serves Autauga County students.Elmore County serves Elmore County students.Southeast Alabama provides scholarships for students in Coffee, Geneva, and Houston counties.East Alabama currently provides scholarships for students in Lee County and Tallapoosa counties.Select the Apply button below, which will take you to the Foundation’s online scholarship application portal. You will be asked to register and then may take an eligibility quiz to...

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.EligibilityTo 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.PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:Official High School TranscriptOfficial ACT or SAT Score...

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 objective of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Scholarship opportunity is to encourage students pursue degrees leading to become teachers of the sciences and mathematics.OverviewA major goal of the Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) is to develop programs that will help improve the science and mathematics education of all students, and thereby provide a more scientifically literate population. To this end the nation needs an increased supply of students, well-prepared individuals who are fully qualified to teach mathematics and science in our elementary and secondary schools. It is important for college students to understand that teachers are central to any effort...

The Reverend Dr. A. W. Watkins Scholarship Foundation is a recognized 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization with the mission of supporting education. We provide scholarships to inspiring and deserving students from the Central Alabama area.REV. DR. A.W. WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONThe foundation is named after Reverend Dr. A.W. Watkins, Jr., who was a pastor in Montgomery, Alabama. He earned his honorary Doctoral Degree from Selma University. The Reverend Dr. A. W. Watkins Scholarship Foundation was incorporated in the State of Alabama on December 30, 2003, and obtained its federal tax exemption status on May 19, 2004. 100% of our...

The Mary Edith Jones Scholarship This is a one-time, $500 scholarship awarded to a high school graduating senior who plans to pursue higher education at any accredited institute of higher learning.  This includes vocation and trade schools as well as two-year and four-year colleges and universities.  The applicant or his/her parents and/or guardians must be current members of a local PTA unit in good standing with Alabama PTA.  The deadline is March 1, 2025.​Alabama PTA awards one Mary Edith Jones General Scholarship per year.ELIZABETH BALDWIN HILL ScholarshipDeadline to Apply: March 1, 2025The Elizabeth Baldwin Hill Scholarship is awarded annually to a...