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Senior Info
Feb. 12, 2010
Limestone Area Community Foundation Scholarship - Eight (8) $1,500.00 scholarships will be awarded to deserving Athens-Limestone County graduating seniors. The intent of the Foundation is to make these scholarships available to those students who may not have a GPA of 3 or 4, but who have the ability to perform college work, and who also have a need for financial assistance. Deadline is March 31, 2010. Go to guidance for applications. Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame - two (2) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded in 2010. The intent of the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame is to make this scholarship available to those students who may not have a GPA of 3 or 4, but who have the ability to perform college work, and who also have a need for financial assistance.
Deadline is March 31, 2010. Go to guidance for applications.
Auburn's E-Day is February 26, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. in the Student Center. Auburn Engineering's annual open house is to learn about the campus, the programs and the incredible opportunities the college offers, including this year's featured program - Electrical and Computer Engineering. Go to their website for more info -
www.eng.auburn.edu/eday
National FFA offers Scholarship Opportunities for members and non-members. More than 1,000 scholarships available with just one application to complete. Deadline Feb. 15, 2010. The 100 Black Men of America, Greater Huntsville Chapter Inc. is accepting applications for its 2010 Scholarship Program. The Deadline is March 10, 2010. Individual applicants applying for the 100 BMOA-GHC Scholarship must have maintained a 2.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 point system, and attend a high school within a 50-mile radius of 200 Pratt Avenue, Huntsville, Al. Go to guidance for application forms. The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Alabama is offering three full-tuition academic scholarships to incoming freshmen students who plan on majoring in studio art or art history. More information on their website:
http://web.as.ua.edu/art/site/
or go to guidance for forms and information.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 511, Athens, Al. offers several scholarships each year. Applicants residing in Limestone County must be a direct descendant of a Vietnam Era Veteran. Applicants residing outside Limestone County must be a direct descendant of a Chapter 511 member. Applications must be postmarked by March 31st, 2010. Applications in guidance.The Rural Minority Health Scholars Program(RMHSP) is offered by the Alabama Family Practice Rural Health Board, The Delta Regional Institute and the University of Alabama. Applications must be postmarked by March 15. Go to guidance for applications.
Scholarship Info
December 15, 2009
The Smith Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is designed to help deserving students who have exhibited a dedication and sense of integrity through their volunteer, community service work or assistance to their family. These students have struggled against the odds whether it be financial, home life, or disabilities and proven they are willing to help those around them. Only a C+ average is required, as the focus is on the service and commitment of the student to better themselves and their families instead of grades or test scores. All qualifying seniors need to apply. Deadline is January 15, 2010. Go by guidance for applications or to their website: www.smithscholarships.com.
The Calhoun Community College Scholarship application is now available on their website at:
www.calhoun.edu
Deadline for applying is March 1 st, 2010.
Calhoun also offers the TEAMS Scholarship Program. This scholarship is for Technology, Engineering, Aerospace, Math & Science. Deadline for this also is March 1, 2010 - also go to their website
www.calhoun.edu
. This scholarship is for $7,500.
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is available to deserving high school and college students. Students must go to the website:
www.jimmyranefoundation.org
to apply online. The application is easy - just time consuming. There are 3 essays, 2 short and 1 long. Deadline is February 17, 2010.
John Wade Keyes DAR Scholarship - This $200 scholarship is limited to any high school senior, having a 3.0 GPA or higher, within the Athens/Limestone area accredited school systems. The money will be sent to any accredited Alabama college or university.
Application in guidance, deadline must be postmarked by Feb. 15, 2010.
ALCARN is a non-profit organization in Alabama that serves as an advocate for development, management, financing, and ownership of affordable housing. For inquires about ALCARH' s scholarship program call 205-792-0005.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship has up to $750,000 in Scholarships available. Go to
www.axa-achievement.com
and download an application for a $2,000 college scholarship. Apply by February 15, 2010.
Auburn Montgomery School of Business invites you to participate in the Third Annual Standard of Excellence Tournament. Students can receive partial to full scholarships to Auburn Montgomery School of Business. All participants with a minimum 23 ACT and 3.4 GPA are guaranteed a $1,000 scholarship. Students who do not meet these requirements may still compete, but are not guaranteed scholarships. For more info go to guidance, or go to http://businessstudent.aum.edu/
North Alabama Educators Credit Union is now accepting applications for a $1,500 Scholarship which will be awarded in the spring of 2010. The student may choose any accredited college/university of their choice to apply. If you are a 2010 graduating high school senior and a NAECU member you may enter to win this scholarship. (If you are not a member you can open a savings account with $25). Deadline is April 1, 2010. Go
www.naecu.org
or to guidance for application and info.
Senior info
Oct. 22, 2009
Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation offers scholarship opportunities and will be awarding one student the fifth Courtland Mill Auburn Pulp and Paper Foundation Engineering Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on merit and cover one half of tuition costs for the first year and could be increased for subsequent years depending on academic performance. To qualify, students need to have high scores in math, chemistry, and physics and have an ACT score of 26 or higher. To learn more about these scholarship opportunities, juniors and seniors are invited to the Courtland Mill on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Please go to guidance today to reserve a place for you.
Beginning October 1, 2009, a new UA Huntsville scholarship application will be available as an online process. Complete and submit the new application all online.
The College of Agriculture Scholarship Application is available online starting today for Auburn. To apply for a scholarship go to www.ag.Auburn.edu/goplaces/events
If you are interested in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama go to www.engineersalary.com for more info. Also, email ljones@eng.ua.edu
KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. Online scholarship application will be available from Dec. 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010 at www.kfcscholars.org. or call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240. Go to guidance for more details.
With support from the National Science Foundation, Marist College is offering 12 full tuition, room and board scholarships to students who choose to major in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems. For more info go to www.marist.edu/nsfgrant. Go to guidance for more details.
Pro-Air Services, Inc. has created a scholarship opportunity for area high school seniors. The scholarship is named the "Pro-Earth Scholarship". The scholarship will be a $2,000.00 scholarship. It will be awarded to an area high school senior who meets the following criteria:
- Plans to attend a technical, two year or four year college upon graduation from high school.
- Maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and/or a score equal to or greater than 24/1650 on the ACT/SAT
- Provides a written essay that defines a Pro-Earth person.
- Provides our organization with Pro-Earth recommendations that can be implemented following being named the award recipient.
Deadline Dec. 7th , Go to guidance for more details.
The Kid's Chance Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for college and technical school to children who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Deadline is May 1, go to www.alfinc.org
Senior Info
Oct. 15, 2009
UAB has a priority deadline of Dec. 1st for scholarships.
Presidential Scholarship -
- Full tuition, fees and on-campus housing (up to 15 credit hours per semester) per year
- Based on academic achievement (ACT 33-36 and minimum GPA of 3.0)
Golden Excellence Scholarship:
- $6,000 per year
- Based on academic achievement (ACT 28-32 and minimum GPA of 3.3)
Collegiate Honors Scholarship:
- $3,000 per year
- Based on academic achievement (Act 25-27 and minimum GPA of 3.5)
UAB Breakthrough Scholarship:
- $2,000 per year
- Based on Academic Achievement (ACT 24 and minimum GPA of 3.5)
Students are automatically considered for these scholarships upon admission to UAB. Because these scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, It's important to be admitted by December 1. Students admitted after the Dec. 1 priority deadline date will be considered on a funds available basis.
Auburn University announces it's Engineering Day (E-Day) - February 26, 8:00 a.m. to noon. More details on their website: www.eng.auburn.edu
Burger King Scholars Program - Applications are available online Sept. 14, 2009 - Feb. 1, 2010. Go to www. BurgerKing Scholars Program.com
The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance invites all high school seniors or college transfer students interested in pursuing a degree in Theatre to attend auditions for departmental scholarships and admission to the musical theatre track, as well as a portfolio review for design/tech students, Sat., Nov. 14, 2009. Go to guidance for applications. Registration forms must be received by Nov. 9, 2009.
Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen Pageant - the current Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen is from Smiths, Alabama. She has won $104,100 in scholarships from the pageant and another $3,750 in cash and scholarships from the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant. Go to the website: www.outstandingteen.homestead.com or come by guidance for more information. Deadline to apply is 12/10/09.
