Auburn Freshman Scholarships
$32,000
This page summarizes the scholarships available to first‑year students. Note that total grants and scholarships cannot exceed the published cost of attendance. Several scholarship categories have separate pages with additional details — please review those pages and our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
General enrollment requirement (applies to several scholarships)
- First‑year students must enroll in the summer or fall term immediately following high school graduation to be considered for these awards.*
Competitive Merit Scholarships
- Renewal: These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
- Automatic consideration: First‑year applicants who have a complete admission file (application, application...
This page summarizes the scholarships available to first‑year students. Note that total grants and scholarships cannot exceed the published cost of attendance. Several scholarship categories have separate pages with additional details — please review those pages and our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
General enrollment requirement (applies to several scholarships)
- First‑year students must enroll in the summer or fall term immediately following high school graduation to be considered for these awards.*
Competitive Merit Scholarships
- Renewal: These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
- Automatic consideration: First‑year applicants who have a complete admission file (application, application...
South Baldwin Scholarships
$20,000
Eligibility and overview - Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who currently attend one of the following Baldwin County, Alabama schools: Foley High School, Elberta High School, Robertsdale High School, Gulf Shores High School, Orange Beach High School, or Gulf Coast Christian Academy. - All submissions must be completed through the AwardSpring application portal. - Submission of an application does not guarantee a scholarship award or even consideration for one. Application follow-up and payment timing - Scholarship checks are issued starting the second week of July each year, provided you have satisfied any required follow-up items in the...
Eligibility and overview - Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who currently attend one of the following Baldwin County, Alabama schools: Foley High School, Elberta High School, Robertsdale High School, Gulf Shores High School, Orange Beach High School, or Gulf Coast Christian Academy. - All submissions must be completed through the AwardSpring application portal. - Submission of an application does not guarantee a scholarship award or even consideration for one. Application follow-up and payment timing - Scholarship checks are issued starting the second week of July each year, provided you have satisfied any required follow-up items in the...
Baptist Foundation of Alabama Scholarships
$5,000
The Baptist Foundation of Alabama is responsible for the administration of over 100 scholarship funds, designed to support students at various stages of their academic journey, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Students who fulfill the eligibility criteria for these funds can be considered for scholarship awards.Understanding the Process:To be considered for a scholarship from The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, applicants must satisfy the following conditions and prerequisites:The applicant must be a legitimate resident of Alabama.The applicant must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Church that is in cooperation with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. (For seminary applicants,...
The Baptist Foundation of Alabama is responsible for the administration of over 100 scholarship funds, designed to support students at various stages of their academic journey, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Students who fulfill the eligibility criteria for these funds can be considered for scholarship awards.Understanding the Process:To be considered for a scholarship from The Baptist Foundation of Alabama, applicants must satisfy the following conditions and prerequisites:The applicant must be a legitimate resident of Alabama.The applicant must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Church that is in cooperation with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. (For seminary applicants,...
CollegeCounts Scholarship
$4,000
Overview
College can be an incredibly rewarding time, but financing it can be a challenge. The CollegeCounts Scholarship offers financial support to Alabama high school students who show financial need and intend to attend college in Alabama.
Who can apply
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must satisfy every item below:
- Be a high school senior or a first-time college freshman starting in fall 2026
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be an Alabama resident
- Plan to enroll at an Alabama-eligible educational institution in fall 2026
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75...
Overview
College can be an incredibly rewarding time, but financing it can be a challenge. The CollegeCounts Scholarship offers financial support to Alabama high school students who show financial need and intend to attend college in Alabama.
Who can apply
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must satisfy every item below:
- Be a high school senior or a first-time college freshman starting in fall 2026
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be an Alabama resident
- Plan to enroll at an Alabama-eligible educational institution in fall 2026
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75...
Reverend Dr. A.W. Watkins High School Scholarship
$500
REV. DR. A.W. WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP — APPLICATION DETAILS
Introduction
This scholarship is awarded through the Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and is intended for eligible high school seniors from the Central Alabama area. Below are the qualifications and the required application materials.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior.
- Must live in Central Alabama — defined as any county or city within a 50-mile radius of Montgomery, Alabama.
- Minimum SAT score: 830, or minimum ACT score: 17.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.5.
- Applicants 18 years of age or older...
REV. DR. A.W. WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP — APPLICATION DETAILS
Introduction
This scholarship is awarded through the Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and is intended for eligible high school seniors from the Central Alabama area. Below are the qualifications and the required application materials.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior.
- Must live in Central Alabama — defined as any county or city within a 50-mile radius of Montgomery, Alabama.
- Minimum SAT score: 830, or minimum ACT score: 17.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.5.
- Applicants 18 years of age or older...
Central Alabama Location-Based Scholarships
$10,000
Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship — overview
This scholarship was created to help exceptional, deserving graduates meet their post-secondary education expenses. It is intended for students preparing to continue into community college, trade or vocational programs, or short-term career-technical training within Alabama.
Who may apply
Open to graduating seniors from any high school located in one of the following 13 counties: Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell, or Tallapoosa.
Applicant requirements
- Must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent GED.
- Must live in one of the 13 counties listed above.
- Must have...
Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship — overview
This scholarship was created to help exceptional, deserving graduates meet their post-secondary education expenses. It is intended for students preparing to continue into community college, trade or vocational programs, or short-term career-technical training within Alabama.
Who may apply
Open to graduating seniors from any high school located in one of the following 13 counties: Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell, or Tallapoosa.
Applicant requirements
- Must hold a high school diploma or an equivalent GED.
- Must live in one of the 13 counties listed above.
- Must have...
Alabama PTA Scholarships
$500
Alabama PTA provides a range of scholarships and grants to advance its work supporting students, families, and educators throughout the state. These awards aim to:
- Promote academic achievement and help students reach postsecondary and career goals.
- Supply teachers and schools with funding for classroom resources, programs, and innovative initiatives.
- Increase access by offering financial assistance so opportunities are available regardless of a family’s financial situation.
- Strengthen family–school–community partnerships that support student success.
Eligibility overview
- Local unit PTAs in good standing may apply where noted.
- Individual applicants must meet the specific award criteria (see each...
Alabama PTA provides a range of scholarships and grants to advance its work supporting students, families, and educators throughout the state. These awards aim to:
- Promote academic achievement and help students reach postsecondary and career goals.
- Supply teachers and schools with funding for classroom resources, programs, and innovative initiatives.
- Increase access by offering financial assistance so opportunities are available regardless of a family’s financial situation.
- Strengthen family–school–community partnerships that support student success.
Eligibility overview
- Local unit PTAs in good standing may apply where noted.
- Individual applicants must meet the specific award criteria (see each...
ASGC Fellowships and Scholarships
$1,500
Purpose
The Undergraduate Scholarship program aims to motivate students to prepare for careers in professional aerospace-related fields and to involve the next generation of the STEM workforce in basic and/or applied research tied to NASA activities.
Program Summary
The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a member of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, funds competitive undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees that align with NASA’s Mission Directorates. The program supports hands-on, NASA-relevant research (including projects with commercial space partners or work related to the ISS U.S. National Lab) that is supervised by a faculty mentor.
Research Commitment...
Purpose
The Undergraduate Scholarship program aims to motivate students to prepare for careers in professional aerospace-related fields and to involve the next generation of the STEM workforce in basic and/or applied research tied to NASA activities.
Program Summary
The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC), a member of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, funds competitive undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees that align with NASA’s Mission Directorates. The program supports hands-on, NASA-relevant research (including projects with commercial space partners or work related to the ISS U.S. National Lab) that is supervised by a faculty mentor.
Research Commitment...
Alabama Golf Association College Scholarships
$24,000
Introduction
The AGA College Scholarship provides financial assistance totaling $24,000 over four years, paid at $3,000 per semester. Below are the program details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions.
Scholarship terms and recipient responsibilities
- Award amount: $24,000 distributed as $3,000 each semester for up to four years.
- Institution: Recipients must enroll at and attend an accredited college or university.
- Enrollment status: Recipients are required to register as full‑time students carrying at least twelve (12) credit hours per semester or quarter unless they receive prior written approval from the AGA Scholarship Committee before the term begins.
- Academic standards:...
Introduction
The AGA College Scholarship provides financial assistance totaling $24,000 over four years, paid at $3,000 per semester. Below are the program details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions.
Scholarship terms and recipient responsibilities
- Award amount: $24,000 distributed as $3,000 each semester for up to four years.
- Institution: Recipients must enroll at and attend an accredited college or university.
- Enrollment status: Recipients are required to register as full‑time students carrying at least twelve (12) credit hours per semester or quarter unless they receive prior written approval from the AGA Scholarship Committee before the term begins.
- Academic standards:...
Morris King & Hodge Driver Safety Scholarship
$2,000
Texting while driving is a major safety threat on roads across the United States. To raise awareness about the risks and to encourage practical solutions, Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is proud to sponsor the 12th Annual Driver Safety Scholarship. The firm will award three scholarships to 2026 high school graduates from the following Alabama counties — Dekalb, Franklin, Lawrence, Colbert, Cullman, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan — as well as to rising freshmen at Alabama colleges and universities who live in those counties. Applicants must submit an original written or video essay that explains the dangers of...
Texting while driving is a major safety threat on roads across the United States. To raise awareness about the risks and to encourage practical solutions, Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is proud to sponsor the 12th Annual Driver Safety Scholarship. The firm will award three scholarships to 2026 high school graduates from the following Alabama counties — Dekalb, Franklin, Lawrence, Colbert, Cullman, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan — as well as to rising freshmen at Alabama colleges and universities who live in those counties. Applicants must submit an original written or video essay that explains the dangers of...
Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship
$8,000
Purpose The AIST Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarships exist to recognize and support local high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate students who are preparing for careers in engineering. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students attending any accredited college or university full time. Award Details - One one-year scholarship of $2,000 will be offered annually. - The award may be renewed for up to three additional years (maximum total of four years) subject to review of the recipient’s academic record. - The Scholarship Award Committee will select the recipient from students in the AIST Birmingham Chapter service area using criteria...
Purpose The AIST Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarships exist to recognize and support local high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate students who are preparing for careers in engineering. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students attending any accredited college or university full time. Award Details - One one-year scholarship of $2,000 will be offered annually. - The award may be renewed for up to three additional years (maximum total of four years) subject to review of the recipient’s academic record. - The Scholarship Award Committee will select the recipient from students in the AIST Birmingham Chapter service area using criteria...
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
$8,000
Overview
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each.
How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals.
Eligibility
For the purposes of this contest:
- Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...
Overview
The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each.
How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals.
Eligibility
For the purposes of this contest:
- Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...
