College Scholarship Opportunities
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SCHOLARSHIPS THAT MAY BE USED AT VARIOUS COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the
furthering of their education. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of
character, as determined by the essays that are submitted. Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for
more information. Deadline is October 7, 2015.
Alabama Association of School Office Personnel District Scholarship will award up to four $1,000 scholarships
to students pursuing a degree from the college of business or K-12 education. Read carefully the rules and
regulations as well as the tasks to be completed by clicking here. Click here to access the application. Each
applicant should furnish all requested information, and it must be received by March 1, 2016.
Alabama CollegeCounts Scholarships One time awards of $4000 to qualified Alabama students who plan to enroll
in four-year Alabama schools and $2000 to those enrolling in two-year Alabama schools. Eligible students may apply
online beginning January 4, 2016 at http://collegecountsalabama.com/ . Applicants must be a US citizen, an
Alabama resident, have demonstrated financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.75, an ACT score of 26 or below
(applicants planning to attend a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores.)
Alabama Home Builders Foundation (AHBF) Scholarship – The AHBF awards scholarships to students who want
to pursue careers in the home building industry. For more information see http://hbaa.org/wp/foundation2/scholarships Deadline March 15.
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in partnership with Classic Pearls, Inc. awards scholarships to both male and
female students for Academic Merit and Community Service. An additional $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an
applicant planning to attend a historically black college or university. Applications are available at
www.classicpearls.org . Applicants for the community service scholarship must include two letters of
recommendation from organizations where they have volunteered. Questions may be emailed to pioaka@aol.com
Application package must be received by postmark deadline of March 16.
American Fire Sprinkler Association scholarship’s deadline is April 6, 2016. Go here for more info.
American Association of Blacks in Energy Birmingham Chapter (AABE) is an organization of energy
professionals dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussion and
development of energy policies, regulations, R & D technologies, and environmental issues. One of the purposes of
AABE is to encourage minority students to pursue careers in energy related fields and to provide scholarships for
them. There are two scholarships: 1. The Premier Award of $5,000 is awarded to a high school senior with a GPA of
B or better who demonstrates superior achievement and community involvement. 2. The Principals Choice Award of
$750 is awarded to a striving C student who exhibits potential for success in college. Applicants for this award must
be recommended by their principal or assistant principal in the form of a letter to be submitted to AABE. Application
packets are available in the Student Center – see Mrs. Kennedy. Application packets must be received by AABE
Birmingham Chapter by March 4, 2016.
American Society of Civil Engineers – Birmingham Branch Open to seniors planning to major in civil engineering
at a college or university accredited by the ABET-EAC in Alabama. Applications are in the Student Center with Mrs.
Kennedy. Questions may be emailed to Susan Goertz at sgoertz@mindspring.com or call 991-5519. Deadline is
March 31, 2016.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors or college undergraduates who plan to major
in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering, Technology, or select Design and Business-related
programs of study. Scholarships will be awarded based on participation and leadership in community and school
activities, interest in the automotive industry, academic achievement, and financial need. Special consideration will be
given to those who are a first-generation college student, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military
personnel. Visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. Deadline February 29, 2016.
Burger King Foundation Open to seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA. Apply online at:
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php Deadline Dec. 15, 2015
Charles Henry Crim Memorial Scholarship Given each year to five deserving incoming college freshmen.
Scholarships are in the amount of $500 per semester for two semesters to incoming freshmen who have both
significant economic need and a sound academic record. Seniors with a minimum score of 18 on the ACT and a
minimum GPA of a 2.5 may apply. For more information see: https://www.jeffersoncreditunion.org/contact-us/applyfor-scholarship Must also be a member of the Jefferson Credit Union (learn how to join here:
https://www.jeffersoncreditunion.org/about/become-a-member
Deadline is January 31, 2016
Church's Scholarships will be awarded to eligible high school seniors in the amount of $1,000. Eligibility criteria
include: be graduating high school; plan to enroll for the entire 2016-17 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year
college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S.; have a minimum 2.7 GPA; be a resident of the U.S.
(note that financial aid is NOT a criteria). The application process is outlined at
www.scholarsapply.org/churchsscholars. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2016.
Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship for students attending two-year colleges. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1,
2015. For more info, go here.
Coca Cola Pay It Forward offers $5,000 scholarships and mentorship opportunities to 15 African-American students
in grades 9-12 and between ages 13-17 and the moms/guardians who love and support their academic and
community endeavors. Students can be nominated or nominate themselves by answering 3 short essay questions:
Your answer to each question is limited to 50 words and the answers together must not exceed 150 words in length.
1. Why does your nominee deserve to be selected as a Pay It Forward Scholar and win a $5,000 scholarship and a
3-day trip to the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Academy?
2. If selected, how would your nominee Pay It Forward in the future?
3. What change would your nominee most like to see in the world and why? How does he/she plan to lead that
change?
Nomination form and details online at www.coke.com/payitforward. Deadline March 31, 2016
College Counts up to $4,000 to Alabama high school seniors planning to attend an Alabama college in Fall 2016;
must demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of 2.75, and have an ACT Score of 26 or below. Apply online at
http://collegecountsalabama.com/. Deadline: April 22, 2016
Colleges that Change Lives Scholarship for students who choose to attend a CTCL-member college or university.
Up to $1,000 per year for 4 years. Apply online at http://ctcl.org/ctcl-scholarship/. Deadline March 1, 2016.
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Scholarships: The Community Foundation administers a variety
http://www.cfbham.org/for-nonprofits/other-opportunities/scholarships/
Congressional Black Caucus District General Mills Health Scholarship Program - Open to students living in a
Congressional Black Caucus district who plan to continue their education in the fields of medicine, engineering,
technology, nutrition or another health-related field and have financial need. Applicants must be high school seniors
or graduates or be current postsecondary undergraduates or graduate level students, who plan to enroll in full-time
undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical
school for the entire upcoming academic year. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or its
equivalent) and live in a Congressional Black Caucus district. Review the guidelines and apply at
sms.scholarsapply.org/cbcfgeneralmillshealth/. Opens December annually
Cromwell Trust Scholarship open to those pursuing a future in the arts, no matter their age. There is a preference
given for performing arts and those who were involved in Red Mountain Theater Company, but all art forms are
considered. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Information and application at https://cfgb.awardspring.com/
Applications open December 15, 2015. Deadline: March 31, 2016.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) - Richard & Elizabeth Dean Scholarship
This scholarship awards two scholarships in the preferred amount of $5,000 each year for up to four consecutive
years to graduating high school students. The selection process is based on academic merit with an initial minimum
GPA of 4.0. This scholarship is renewable based on a student's maintained college GPA each year (minimum
3.25). Access the application at http://members.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/SCH1001.pdf?ver=071714_38843. All applicants must be citizens of the U.S. and must plan to attend an accredited
college or university in the U.S. No affiliation with DAR is necessary unless specified. Only applications completed
correctly and submitted in one package will be considered. No records are returned. Do not submit a personal
photo. Only winners are notified by the National DAR Scholarship Chairman. Awards are based on academic merit,
commitment to the field of study, and financial need. Mail completed scholarship application form to: National Vice
Chair Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship, 4015 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christie, TX 78411. The packaged
application, including all supporting documents, must be postmarked by February 10, 2016
Denny's "Hungry for Education'' scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, 2015. Go here for more info.
Distinguished Young Women Program
Distinguished Young Women is the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school girls. Last year, more than
$820 million in cash tuition and college-granted scholarships were available nationally. Scholarships are available in
two ways: cash tuition scholarships (which can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning)
and college-granted scholarships (almost 100 colleges and universities offer scholarships to program participants –
several scholarships are available just for taking part in a local or state program!) More information can be found at
http://distinguishedyw.org/scholarships/ or call 907-0210. Also visit: www.jefferson.al.distinguishedyw.org Deadline
March 1, 2016
eCO Credit Union will present two high school seniors a $2,000 scholarship for upcoming undergraduate school
expenses. Applicants must be/or become a member of eCO Credit Union, with their account in good standing.
Scholarship finalists may be asked to meet with a scholarship committee for an informal interview. Click here for
more information: http://ig.cavionplus.com/ImageGallery/Custom/cu1190/PDFs/2015ALBratcher.pdf
Elks Foundation: has three different types of scholarships: 1. Most Valuable Student Scholarships are four-year
scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial
need, leadership and scholarship. Deadline is Dec 4, 2015. 2. Legacy Awards scholarships are $4,000 ($1,000 year
for four years) merit-based scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing.
Deadline is January 29, 2016. 3. Emergency Educational grants One-year educational grants available to children of
deceased or totally disabled Elks. Deadline is Oct. 31, 2015. For more information go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
Gates Millennium Scholarship is Jan. 13, 2016. Go here for details.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship for college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive,
integrity and citizenship to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to
$40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and may be used for education-related
expenses including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a
special awards program. For more info: Scholarship Management Services at ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org
or http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx Deadline: January 7, 2016.
Google 4 Doodle contest for grades K-12. One national winner will receive $30,000. Go here for more info. The
deadline is Dec. 7, 2015.
Gorgas Scholarship Competition Award: Up to $10,000 Applicant must be an Alabama high school senior who will
attend an Alabama college and must submit a scientific paper detailing a personal research project. Learn more at
http://alabamajunioracademyofscience.org/home/gorgas-scholarship-competition/. Deadline: Dec 21, 2015.
HICA Scholarship Fund: Open to Latino youth who are immigrants or children of immigrants, interested in
pursing a post-secondary education at a two-year, four-year or technical school. Applicants must demonstrate
financial need and show a commitment to community involvement. Applicants must also live in one of the following
counties: Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Walker or St. Clair. Requires a detailed application packet that includes an
essay, resume and a letter of recommendation. Apply at www.hispanicinterest.org/scholarship Deadline January
25, 2016.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: For Latino students http://www.mycokerewards.com/content/ForTheDream.html
Deadline March 30.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program for high achieving high school seniors with financial
need who seek to attend the nation’s best 4 year colleges. For more information and to apply go to
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships are available to minority high school seniors planning to attend a four
year institution within the United States and who demonstrate dedication to community service, display leadership
potential, present evidence of financial need, and have a 21 ACT score or a combined SAT score of 1,000 in Math
and Critical Reading. Application at: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/ Deadline is February 15, 2016.
Jewish Children’s Regional Service College Scholarship: For Jewish students, usually with very low family
incomes, living in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas and who plan to
attend college in the U.S. Awards are based on financial need. Students who work and have income which can be
applied toward their college expenses are viewed more favorably than those who ae not involved in helping to meet
their expenses. The committee expects or views more favorably those students who make cost effective decisions
and have a sustainable financial plan when choosing schools for their career path. Details at
http://www.jcrs.org/services/college-aid/ Deadline: May 31 annually
2016 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Essays must describe an act of political courage. For
more information see http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest/Contest-Information-andTopic-Guidelines.aspx Deadline Deadline January 6, 2016
Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarships: Offered to undergraduate students enrolled at an Historically
Black College/University between the ages of 17-25 with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Go
to http://www.joshgardnerendowment.org/pages/scholarship-application.php
Kids’ Chance Scholarship For graduating seniors who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled
in an on-the-job accident. Awards range from $500 to $1,500 and are renewable. Applications are available online at
http://www.kidschance.org/planning-for-college/
Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship – presented each year to one selected candidate in each
of the four Ladies Auxiliary VFW Conferences. Must be a child of a member to apply. Qualifying members must
have been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW for one year prior to application. Applications must be mailed. See
Mrs. Kennedy in Student Support Services for an application. Deadline Feb. 15, 2016.
Linly Heflin Scholarships grants four-year scholarships to a limited number of Alabama women who will attend a 4year accredited college in the state of Alabama and who have significant economic need and sound academic
records. Minimum ACT score requirement is 23. Applications can be downloaded at www.linlyheflin.org . Deadline
for application, supporting documents, and transcript is January 9, 2016.
Lisa Martz Hope Scholarship is available to assist students whose families have been impacted by colorectal
cancer. Application and additional information may be found at:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8OyxiomDb54MDFKQmFtQzFZakk/view?pli=1 Postmark Deadline Dec. 31,
2015.
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors in Tuscaloosa
and Jefferson County who are planning to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocationaltechnical school. More information can be found at: www.mbusi.com located under “About MBUSI, Corporate Info,
Scholarships”. Deadline is March 15, 2016.
MKS “Taylor Made” scholarships for graduating seniors who have applied to a college or vocational school and
current college students to help with expenses not covered by financial aid or family, i.e. bus passes, books,
transportation to your college, books, etc. Apply at http://www.mks.foundation/scholarship.html. Deadline March 1,
2016.
Moody’s Mega Math Challenge A team of 3 to 5 students with one teacher-coach must submit a solution to a
realistic modeling problem. More information can be found at: http://m3challenge.siam.org/
National Career Development Association Poetry and Poster Contest has a deadline of Nov. 14, 2015. Go here
for the application.
Central Alabama Chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women Scholarship is sponsoring a scholarship for
female high school seniors. All requested information must be sent in one envelope. There is an application form to
complete as well as two letters of recommendation and transcript (with test scores). More information and application
here. Deadline April 4, 2016.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their
freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two or four year university, college or vocational/technical institute.
Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. For more information
http://www.nfib.com/assets/2016INSTR-2.pdf) Applications are due by December 18, 2015.
The Optimist Club of Birmingham sponsors an annual essay for students under age 18 who have not yet
graduated from high school on the topic “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction”. (See official rules for the essay).
College scholarships available for local students. Details are available at www.optimist.org Contact person is
Kenneth Hayes at (205) 879=0377. Completed applications and essays should be mailed to Kenneth Hayes, 1600
Woodmere Drive, Birmingham, AL 35226. Deadline is January 15, 2016.
Raise.Me Micro-scholarships. High school students should sign up for www.raise.me and find out how they can get
college scholarships for their achievements and doing well in class.
Rotary Club of Shades Valley offers a one-time $5,000 scholarship to a resident of Jefferson County, AL who is a
graduating senior entering college in Fall 2016. Click here for complete application information and
instructions. Note #6: completed applications should be presented to the high school counselor for attachment of an
official transcript. Although the postmarked deadline for a completed application to be sent is Friday, February
26th, applicants should seek a copy of their official transcript a couple of days prior to ensure the request can be
fulfilled. Contact Mrs Kennedy kkennedy@asfa.k12.al.us for an official transcript. Additionally, students must include
a recently completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which takes time to process and
complete. To access the Rotary scholarship application form, click here.
The Smith Scholarship Foundation is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to high school
seniors who have “given back” to their communities and plan to attend college in Alabama. More information at
www.smithscholarships.com Note! Two-Part Application Deadlines: Part I due December 5, 2015; Part II due
January 15, 2016
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship - financial assistance to high school seniors who plan to attend college,
technical, or vocational school, but who may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without such aid
and often do not qualify for other scholarships. The scholarship doesn’t require a high GPA, but rather focuses on
students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be
graduating high school seniors in 2016, and have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. You must also plan to
enroll full-time for the 2016-17 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year school. Opening January 2016
Learn more at the application site.
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Thirty $500 scholarships will be awarded for education
expenses at a college or university. Open to high school seniors, free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or
financial need. Two winners randomly chosen every two weeks from Sept 14, 2015 to May 13, 2016. For more
information see: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/Scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
Taco Bell Foundation Scholarships for "creators, innovators, and dreamers." Must be a legal resident of the 50
United States and the District of Columbia, between 16 and 24 years of age. Applicants must be on track to apply
for accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs (including accredited two-and four-year
colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools). Must create and submit a video (2 min or less) that
tells us the story of your life's passion (could be an animation). Deadline for phase 1 is Jan 31.
https://www.livemasscholarship.com/#home
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund – Merit and need-based available through a highly competitive process.
Most awards are limited to students attending public historically black colleges and universities. http://tmcf.org/ourscholarships/about-scholarships
Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship is awarded to one student planning to attend a historically black
college or university. Go here for more info. Deadline: Jan. 15, 2016
WACE National Co-op Scholars Program awarding merit scholarships. For more information see
www.waceinc.org Deadline Feb 15, 2016
Wal-Mart Scholarships
1. Wal-Mart Community Scholarship - Available to non-employees of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club
2. Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship - Available to employees of Wal-Mart
3. WALTON Family Foundation Scholarship-Available to employees of Wal-Mart.
For complete details and eligibility go to http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/educationwww.walmartstores.com.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship in the amount of $800 will be awarded to a senior residing in Jefferson County,
Alabama who plans to attend a four-year or two-year college or university. To be eligible to compete, an applicant
must have completed 50 clock hours of community service during the 2015 calendar year; have a cumulative
minimum 3.00 grade point average; and complete the application. You may be invited to participate in a brief
interview. Click here to read complete details and to access the application form. The application packet and
documentation must be postmarked by Monday, February 29, 2016.
SCHOLARSHIPS THAT MUST BE USED AT A SPECIFIC COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
University of Alabama Scholarships. More information may be found at: www.scholarships.ua.edu/
Scholarship priority deadline is December 15, 2015.
University of Alabama Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship: Must be first in their immediate family to
attend a four-year institution. Must be Alabama resident. Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. FAFSA must
be submitted before you apply. More information as well as the application is available
at http://scholarships.ua.edu/.
Auburn University Scholarships. More information may be found at: www.auburn.edu/scholarship/
Scholarship application deadline is Feb. 10, 2016. Admission application materials must be received by Jan. 15, 2016.
Berea College is accepting nominations for the Pinnacle Scholar Awards of Excellence. Candidates must be seniors
and demonstrate significant accomplishments in science, music, or service and have limited financial means. If you
wish to be considered for nomination send your request by email to Mrs. Rutsky by September 25, 2015.
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition Earn a highly competitive, renewable, four-year, full-tuition
scholarship to BU. For more information: http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aidscholarships/scholarships/trustee/
Clemson University Lyceum Scholars Program is an academic program dedicated to exploring the moral, political,
and economic foundations of a free society. If selected, each scholar will receive up to a $10,000 scholarship, at
$2,500 per year. For more information, visit www.Clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Columbus State University Music Scholarships: see
https://finaid.columbusstate.edu/scholarships/list.php?type=14&ST=Music
Columbus State University Friends of Art Scholarship: A competitive scholarship that covers tuition and fees.
Awarded to Art majors with demonstrated high aptitude in the visual arts. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA. More
information may be found at: https://finaid.columbusstate.edu/scholarships/scholarship.php?scholarship=33
Duke and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Robertson Scholars – www.robertsonscholars.org
(Deadline in early November)
Emory University Scholars and Emory Goizueta (Business) Scholars:
Emory College and the Emory Goizueta Business School offer partial to full merit-based scholarships and
membership in Scholars Programs to incoming first-year students. The purpose of these highly selective Scholars
Programs is to provide financial awards, dedicated programming, and distinct opportunities to exceptional students
with a history of academic excellence and outstanding extracurricular engagement.
For more information see http://apply.emory.edu/apply/scholars.php and
http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/admissions/scholars.html
(Deadline in early November)
Georgia Tech/Birmingham Alumni Network Scholarship is awarded annually to an entering freshman. For more
information: www.gtalumni.org/scholarships Please note, this application includes an essay. Prepare to answer the
following question in 500 words or less: "What do you think you will contribute to Georgia Tech once you arrive?"
Deadline January 25, 2016.
Gettysburg College STEM Scholarships: Must be a US citizen, national, immigrant admitted as a refugee, or
an immigrant admitted to the US for permanent residence and demonstrate financial need through submission of
the FAFSA. Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student and intend to major in one of the following fields:
Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/provost/s-stem/stem-scholarship-application.dot
Ithaca College’s Martin Luther King Scholar Program is open to academically talented US citizens and permanent
residents from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in US higher education.
See Ithaca.edu/mlk for detailed information and how to apply. Awards range from $25,000 to full tuition.
Jacksonville State University Art Scholarships For additional information, see
http://www.jsu.edu/art/scholarships.html
Jefferson State Community College – For more information, see http://www.jeffersonstate.edu/2016-2017academic-scholarships-available-online/ Thirty-five full tuition scholarships to outstanding high school students wlll
be awarded. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and an ACT score of 22 are required. Students must go online to register at
www.jefferstonstate.edu to apply for admission and to fill out the new 2016-17 scholarship application. One
recommendation and a typed, two page essay stating why the student wants to attend Jefferson State should be
attached to the application when it is submitted. Deadline is March 1, 2016.
Jefferson State Ambassadors Scholarship – Students that are selected as Ambassadors receive a tuition
scholarship. Visit http://www.jeffersonstate.edu/student-activities-clubs-organizations/ambassadors/
Deadline March 4, 2016.
Marlboro College Beautiful Minds Challenge Winners are eligible for cash prizes and/or Marlboro College
Scholarships. Students ages 14-19 are invited to respond to the prompt: “Human being. Being human. Capture
truth.” More details at: http://minds.marlboro.edu
Montevallo Jim Harrell Poetry Scholarship Open to any high school senior in Alabama who intends to enroll at the
University of Montevallo. Each contestant should submit one poem only. Awards are $2000 for first place and $1000
for second place, and may be applied to tuition, fees, and books at Montevallo. See Mrs. Kennedy in Student
Services for specific information about the requirements. Deadline (postmark date) is February 1, 2016.
New College of Florida: All freshman students completing their application before the class is closed are
guaranteed scholarships if they are admitted. Deadline to accept an offer of admission is May 1, 2016. A competitive
$15,000 a year scholarship is offered to all admitted out-of-state students. Another scholarship for out-of-state
students is the Isermann Medal Math and Science Research Program, which provides research experiences in
mathematics and the natural sciences for academically talented first-year students. For more information about all
scholarships at New College, visit http://www.ncf.edu/scholarships
Samford University Scholarships - Samford offers scholarships to student leaders who excel academically and
think creatively about how to make the world a better place. Many of the academic departments and programs offer
scholarships as well, based on specific talents and interests. For more information see
https://www.samford.edu/admission/scholarships
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Challenge Scholarship Competition. Seniors must register for the
competition at www.scadchallenge.com by 5pm Dec. 15, 2015. Students must submit an application to SCAD ($40
fee) and submit their artwork by 5 pm Feb. 1, 2016, using SlideRoom, which includes a $10 submission fee. Winners
will be notified by March 1, 2016. Students can view last year’s winning work at www.scadchallenge.com
For questions, contact Jarrett Williams at jbwillia@scad.edu
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Distinguished Scholars Award is for $20,000.00 annually to be
applied to tuition at any SCAD location. Students must be recommended by a teacher or counselor. A minimum SAT
of 1350, an ACT of at least a 30, and a GPA of 3.75 on 4.0 scale is required for eligibility. To be considered, a student
must complete all SCAD admission requirements, including transcript and portfolio submissions. For more
information about this award, email admission@scad.edu
Deadline is March 1, 2016
Southern Methodist University (SMU) Hunt Scholarship – a highly competitive scholarship for academically
superior, high achieving leaders in high school. For more information, see
http://www.smu.edu/Academics/Hunt/Application Additional scholarship information for other scholarships can be
found at: https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/FinancialAid/TypesOfAid/Scholarships
The Sunflower Initiative (Randolph-Macon Woman’s College) is offering The Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship, which
is a $10,000 scholarship for a young woman attending a woman’s college. The Scholarship Committee welcomes
applications from highly motivated women who are passionate about learning and desire to attend a woman’s college
in either the United States or Canada. The successful candidate must possess a stellar high school record, provide
outstanding references, and have a sincere desire to make a contribution to society, show evidence of strong
character, leadership qualities, as well as breadth and depth of interests. For best consideration, candidates should
have an unweighted GPA of at least a 3.5, a minimum ACT of 25, and a minimum SAT of 1800.
http://www.thesunflowerinitiative.com/scholarship/
University of Mississippi METP Scholarship (Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program Scholarship), which
is a full scholarship for up to four years for top performing students who want to become secondary math or English
teachers in Mississippi. Recipients commit to teach five years in a Mississippi public school after graduation. More
information may be found at http://metp.olemiss.edu/ Application deadline is January 5, 2016.
University of North Alabama Excellence Scholarships For more information, go to www.una.edu/financialaid/scholarships. Deadline: February 1, 2016.
University of the Sciences’ Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy is sponsoring a business
competition open to all sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. Scholarships are available to winning
teams who develop the best Healthy Lifestyles campaign using social media. For details and to enter the
competition, visit http://www.usciences.edu/businesscompetition/ Deadline Feb 22, 2016.
University of South Alabama: USA has one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in Alabama, and
offers excellent opportunities to entering freshmen. All high school graduates who have been admitted as a first time
freshman and meet the Presidential Scholarship requirements, funded by the Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative,
by December 1st will be guaranteed a scholarship award. Students that are fully admitted by this deadline date are
automatically considered– no separate application required. There are also hundreds of other opportunities available
to USA students. Once admitted to the University, be sure to fill out the General Scholarship Application within
your JagSPOT profile to be considered. For scholarship information visit www.southalabama.edu/scholarships
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University of Texas at Dallas Eugene McDermott Scholars Program is one of the nation’s most generous fouryear undergraduate merit awards. Applicants must have a 33 or better on the ACT as well as a class rank in the
top five percent of their graduating class, long records of leadership in school and community volunteerism, broad
and eclectic interests in science, literature, and the arts, and social skills to interact easily with adults as well as
peers. For more information see http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/
SCHOLARSHIPS THAT REQUIRE NOMINATION BY THE ASFA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (TBA)
The North Carolina State Park Scholars and the University of Indiana Wells Scholars Programs are two programs
that have very early nomination deadlines. If you are *SERIOUSLY* planning to apply to these two universities and
interested in being nominated, please let me know by email before 8am this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015.
If you are interested, be sure to read the program descriptions below carefully to see if your credentials match what
the programs are seeking.
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Wells Scholars - "Candidates selected for the Wells Scholarship show exceptional qualities of character and
leadership. In addition, they have been significantly involved in extracurricular activities, have demonstrated
a concern for their community, and have excelled in terms of class rank, grade point average, and
performance on standardized tests. In the past, successful nominees have typically ranked in the top 5
percent of their class, compiled an unweighted GPA of 3.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale, scored 1400 or higher
on the combined SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics tests or 32 (Composite) or higher on the ACT, and
shown a pattern of serious commitment to one or more activities outside of class."
ASFA can only nominate two seniors for each program, so do not reply if you are not seriously interested and willing
to follow through on these labor-intensive applications.
The following scholarships in the bulleted list require ASFA to nominate candidates and may limit the number of
nominees per school. If you are planning to apply to any of these colleges and wish to be considered for nomination
by the Scholarship Committee, send your request in writing or email to Mrs. Rutsky at least six weeks ahead of
the scholarship deadline. Be aware that these are “top tier” scholarships, meaning that they usually require very
high test scores, strong grades, and eye-popping résumés.
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University of Texas at Dallas Eugene McDermott Scholars receive one of the nation's most
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generous four-year undergraduate merit awards. Qualifications and deadlines are online. For
more, contact the McDermott Scholars Program at 972-883-4610 or mcdermott@utdallas.edu.
Davidson Belk Scholarship - ASFA may only nominate 1 or 2 students.
http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars Program – ASFA may only nominate 1 student
(nomination deadline Dec 1, 2015). www.jeffersonscholars.org
Stetson University J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship – ASFA may nominate up to two
students. For more information see http://www.stetson.edu/administration/financialplanning/scholarships/j-ollie-edmunds/
(Note that if nominated, you are responsible for applying to the college by the appropriate deadlines.)
MILITARY-RELATED
Alabama GI Dependents’ Educational Benefit Program: Must be the child, stepchild, spouse or remarried widow
of an eligible disabled Alabama veteran and be an undergraduate or graduate student at an Alabama public
college. Five standard academic years or part-time equivalent at any Alabama state-supported institution of higher
learning or a prescribed course of study at any Alabama state-supported technical school without payment of any
tuition, required textbooks or instructional fees for eligible dependents Contact: County veterans service officer or
Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, AL 36102-1509 or call 334-242-5077
www.va.state.al.us
Freedom Alliance Scholarship: Must be dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman,
Guardsman, or marine who has become permanently disabled, has been killed in action, or who has been
classified as Missing in Action or Prisoner of War. Currently in their senior year of high school, a high school
graduate, or a full time undergraduate student. Must be under the age of 26 at the time of the
application. https://apply.fascholarship.com
Army Emergency Relief offers scholarships to children of soldiers who desire to attend college. More information is
available at www.aerhq.org
Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund: The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association sponsors
up to 15, $5,000 scholarships for dependent children of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired members of
the United States military who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of
application. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time
undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the fall. Applicants must
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Scholarship recipients are selected on the
basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work
experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal.
Financial need will also be considered. More information is available at sms.scholarsapply.org/militarycommanders.
Postmark deadline: February 17, 2016
Navy Reserve Office Training Corps (NROTC) Open to all US citizens ages 17-23, high school juniors or above.
See https://www.nrotc.navy.mil for more information.
Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association Children and grandchildren of Seabees qualify for an SMSA
scholarship. Seabees can be active, retired, deceased, or honorably discharged. Applicants must be a senior in high
school or already in college. Scholarships are awarded for two or four-year college degree programs only.
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, scholastic record, citizenship, and leadership. For more
information: http://www.seabee.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.html Completed applications and supporting documents
must be submitted no later than April 15 each year.
GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER & ALLIED YOUTH
Point Foundation - The Point Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer
(LGBTQ) students to reach their full leadership and academic potential. Each scholarship recipient will be paired with
a mentor and be able to participate in leadership development programs and community service training. To be
eligible, one must:
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Be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States in the fall
of 2016
Be enrolled full-time for the full academic year
Be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate/doctoral program
o Community college students must be transferring to a four-year college or university. Students
continuing their studies at community colleges, online programs, trade schools, as well as
postdoctoral research students are NOT eligible
Be at least a senior in high school
Be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community
DEADLINES: January 19: Part I of Point’s Scholarship Application closes at 11:59 p.m. PST. February 1: Part II of
Point’s Scholarship Application closes at 11:59 p.m. PST. To learn more about the Point Foundation, this scholarship
opportunity, and to apply, visit https://www.pointfoundation.org/the-point/scholarship/
Davis Putter Scholarship Fund http://www.davisputter.org
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Some scholarships listed below are from the 200 Free Scholarship List at http://www.blackexcel.org/200Scholarships.html created by Black Excel. For a complete list visit the website.
1) Ron Brown Scholarships
http://www.RonBrown.org
2) FastWEB Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com/
3) United Negro College Fund Scholarships
http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp
4) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
6) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/
7) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to
Financial Aid (scholarships)
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
8) United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org/
9) Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual)
http://www.gmsp.org/(hmrfvje1fdxdi0nwbrpmbd45)/default.aspx
12) National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
http://www.nsbe.org/programs/
13) National Merit Scholarships
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
14) College Board Scholarship Search
http://appscollegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
15) Black Excel Scholarship Gateways
http://www.BlackExcel.org
16) FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
19) NAACP Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html
21) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
23) Siemens Foundation Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
24) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
25) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
28) Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
30) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
32) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
33) Decca Scholarships
http://www.deca.org/scholarships/
34) Black Student Fund
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/FinAid/financial_aid.ht
39) Princeton Review Scholarships & Aid
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance
40) American Legion Scholarships
http://www.legion.org
44) Ayn Rand Institute
http://www.aynrand.org/contests
45) The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund
http://www.wilsonfund.org 20.00 FEE
49) AFROTC High School Scholarships
http://www.afrotc.com/
50) Minority Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm
52) The Elks National Foundation Scholarships
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm
56) Marine Corps Scholarships
http://www.marine-scholars.org/
58) Tylenol Scholarships
http://scholarship.tylenol.com/
60) State Farm Insurance Hispanic Scholarships
http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
62) Burger King Scholars (Annual
Awards)http://www.bk.com/CompanyInfo/community/BKscholars/index.aspx
63) Ambassadorial Scholarships
http://wwwrotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
64) Baptist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm
65) Methodist Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm
68) United States National Peace Essay Contest
http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml
71) Americorps
http://www.cns.gov/
72) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
75) American Chemical Society Scholarships
http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm
76) Sallie Mae Grants and Scholarships
http://www.salliemae.com/parent_answer/decide/explore_alternatives/grants.html
78) New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence
http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/7E4A6245D908330685256DB0006B3A30
79) Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/
85) Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/
86) Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
http://www.astronautscholarship.org/
89) Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program
http://www.naspa.org/resources/mufp/
90) Third Wave Foundation Scholarships
http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html
91) College Connection Scholarships
http://www.collegescholarships.com/
92) Super College Scholarships
http://www.supercollege.com
95) Scholarship Database (Alphabetical Listing)
http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp
97) Navy Scholarship Lists
http://www.odu.edu/ao/hrnrotc/scholarship/scholarships.htm
98) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html
100) The Roothbert Fund Scholarships
http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
104) NACME Scholarship Program
http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/
106) Peterson's Aid and Scholarships Help
http://www.petersons.com/finaid/
112) Art and Writing Awards
http://www.artandwriting.org
113) Wells Fargo Scholarships
http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
115) Chicana/Latina Foundation
http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html
116) NCAA Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
117) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
http://www.chci.org/
120) Asian American Journalist Association
http://www.aaja.org/
121) American Assoc. of University Women
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
126) Scholarships and Fellowships List (Graduate Level)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm
130) American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Contest
http://www.afsascholarship.org/
135) Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general
136) Fridell Memorial Scholarship (Dale E.)
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/
138) Collegiate Inventors Competition
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
139) Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Aid
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html
141) Institutes of Health Scholarship Programs
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm
142) Adventures in Education
http://adventuresineducation.org/
144) Verizon Scholarship Program
http://foundation.verizon.com/06011.shtml
145) Michigan Community Scholarships (over 100)
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privcomm.htm
146) College View's Scholarship Search
http://www.collegeview.com/financial_aid/schol_directory/
147) College Xpress Scholarship Search
http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
148) Scholarships on the Net (1500 Links)
http://whatsonthe.net/scholarmks.htm
149) Scholarships, Prizes, and Honors (Cal based)
http://students.berkeley.edu/fao/Scholarships/default.htm
155) Microsoft Scholarships
http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx
157) Fellowship Database (Graduate)
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/
158) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
http://www.agbell.org
159) APS Minorities Scholarship Program (Physics)
http://www.aps.org/educ/com/index.html
160) The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program (architecture)
http://www.archfoundation.org
161) Music For The Blind
http://www.NFMC-music.org
162) War Memorial Fund
http://www.usjaycees.org
164) Undergraduate Awards for Women
http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/resfunds/undergrad.women.pdf
165) Civil Air Patrol Scholarships
http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5589
168) AXA Achievement Scholarship
http://www.axa-achievement.com
170) Prudential Spirit of Community Award
http://www.prudential.com/spirit
171) Undesignated Scholarships (Engineering)
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/
172) Wal Mart Community Scholarship
http://www.walmartfoundation.org
176) Findaid: Minority Scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/minority.phtml
177) Library Scholarships
http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaresources/litascholarships/litascholarships.htm
181) Scholarship Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
184) Fellowships and Scholarships
http://www.sacnas.org
187) Minority Journalism Internships
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_min_internships.asp
190) Jewish Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/jewish.htm
192) Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities
http://national-academies.org/fellowships
196) Alpha Kappa Alpha Awards
http://www.akaeaf.org/
197) National Black Police Assoc. Scholarships
http://www.blackpolice.org/
198) National Back Nurses Ass'n. Scholarships
http://www.nbna.org
200) American Indians Inter-Tribal Council of Alabama helps Native Americans with educational expenses. To be
considered for assistance, student must have a Tribal Roll Card, reside in Alabama, be accepted to a college, have
applied for a Pell Grant, and be considered low income by Health and Human Services. Applicants call 1-888-4003533 or 334-262-4105 for more information and to apply.
201) Scholarship Opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students www.apiasf.org/scholarships
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
Q. Where can I find scholarships?
A. In most cases, the majority of scholarship and other financial aid comes from the college or school that the student
attends. So the number one most important thing is for you to research and carefully follow the financial
aid/scholarship application process at ALL of the colleges or schools to which you are applying. Keep in mind that
these processes have some similarities, but can vary greatly from place to place, so do your research at each one
and use whatever organizational system works best for you to make sure you stay on top of the deadlines and
requirements.
Q. Can you tell me how to get scholarships?
A. Although ASFA students have an incredible history of winning scholarships well above the national average, there
is no magic formula. Although I wish I had a hotline to the financial aid offices at colleges that I could ring up to simply
get all of my students scholarships, I don’t. Each student and family has to do the research and paperwork
yourselves. However, I can offer you the following advice to help guide your search for financial aid:
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The most important thing to do is to find out from the colleges where you are applying how to apply for
scholarships and be sure to follow their instructions completely and not miss any deadlines. For most
students, the majority of financial aid comes from the college that you attend. Research this on the college
website, but be sure to also talk with an admission and/or financial aid officer to be sure you understand the
process at their school because application processes vary from college to college. One place to start is
Meritaid.org or look for the Financial Aid or Scholarships section on the website of individual colleges that
you interest you.
For need-based aid, you will need to complete either the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid
www.fafsa.gov) and at some colleges the CSS Profile (https://profileonline.collegeboard.com) and/or other
forms that the college may require. This is usually done in January of the senior year, unless you apply Early
Decision or Early Action, in which case the deadline will likely be in the fall. (Ask your college when their
deadline is for the decision plan under which you are applying.) Remember that the FAFSA is FREE. If you
find yourself on a website that charges a fee to complete the FAFSA, do NOT use it.
To search for other merit scholarships, register with http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/app, which will send
you scholarships that match the criteria that you enter your profile. There are other sites like this, such as
Fastweb.com, that you may also wish to try, but many of those sell your personal information to marketers.
You might also try searching Google or your preferred web search for keywords such as “scholarship” and
whatever is important to you, i.e. writing, music, math, women in engineering, etc.
Check the ASFA Scholarship Opportunities List (this document you are currently reading) on Naviance and
Sharepoint on a regular basis throughout the year. If anyone sends information to ASFA about a
scholarship, we post it here. At the end of that document, I give more suggestions on additional places
where you should search for scholarship opportunities.
ASFA hosts an annual financial aid workshop each year during the winter. Stay tuned to the Daily Show &
Tell and Naviance to find out when and where it will take place.
Two good FREE ebooks:
● Scholarship Search Secrets offers excellent suggestions for seeking out and winning aid for college. It will
take you some time to read it, but I have personally used many of these strategies and seen them be
effective.
● 20 Insider Strategies to Save Money on College Now
The website FinAid.org is also highly recommended.
Q. Should we pay for a service that offers to fill out financial aid forms or that guarantees financial aid?
A. NO!! These so-called services are examples of the many types of financial aid scams of which students and
families need to steer clear. Although they may start with a “free seminar,” guaranteed results,” or similar incentive,
they are scams nonetheless. The main thing to know is that the federal government provides the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and as its name suggests, it is FREE!! You should never, ever pay anyone to fill out
financial aid forms for you. If you need assistance, the FAFSA offers toll-free customer service by phone, and any
college financial aid office can assist you. Be especially careful of the website www.fafsa.com, which looks just like
the real FAFSA, but charges a hefty fee; it is a scam! Find out more about financial aid and scholarship scams.
Q. Should we pay for a prediction service to learn for certain whether or not my child will be
admitted to a certain college?
A. NO! Because the nature of selective college admissions is subjective, it is impossible to predict with certainty the
outcome of your application at any college. Most college admissions experts, including Mrs.Rutsky, consider
prediction services to be one of the many scams that students and families should avoid.
*** OTHER PLACES TO LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ****
CollegeNet -Excellent resource for financial aid questions, calculators, and scholarship information of all types.
www.collegenet.com/mach25/app
Alabama Mentor – Regional scholarship search www.alabamamentor.org/FinAid/Scholarship_Search
Hint: Check the website or contact the Guidance or Counseling Office of the high school where you are zoned to
attend if you were not at ASFA to search for scholarships for students in your local community and which are not
normally sent to ASFA. For example, Shelby County Schools maintains an extensive list of local and other
scholarship opportunities at www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/studentresources/pdf_doc/Scholarships.pdf .
Other places to look for scholarships include:
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Employers (of parents, guardians, and students)
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Church, temple, or mosque to which you belong
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Civic clubs such as Kiwanis, Lions, etc.
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Unions, credit unions, professional organizations, and other groups to which you or family members belong