Previous Scholarship Listing
* This list notes scholarships that have been posted on our website in the past. This list might be useful for underclassmen seeking to understand the types of
scholarships that are available each year.
Organization or
School
Family of Jim
Black
Princeton
University
Name of
Scholarship or
Opportunity
Jim Black
Memorial
Scholarship
Creative Arts &
Humanities
Symposium
Amt
Information/Application
Deadline
$150
Students who attended Lincoln
Elementary for at least 3 years
All expenses
Talented students in the creative
arts (painting, poetry, reflecting
and interpreting as a literary
critic or historian)
Rising seniors who are
underrepresented minorities or
young women. Weekend
activities will include leadership
activities, academic experience,
and undergraduate research
overview.
Academic and personal
excellence, strong promise of
significant impact in their classes
and in their lives on campus,
potential for significant success
in Davidson’s NCAA Division I
athletic program
Grissom may nominate students
with strong academic potential
coupled with a flair for problemsolving, teamwork, and
creativity.
Submit an original video
answering the question, “Why
Take the ACT?”
Grissom may nominate one candidate.
September
Apply online
September
Grissom may nominate up to three candidates.
September
Nominee must have strong
character, scholarship, physical
vigor, and leadership.
Students must rank in the top
Grissom may nominate one student for this prestigious
scholarship
September
Grissom can nominate a limited number of students to attend
September
Rensselaer
STAR (Science,
Technology, Arts
at Rensselaer)
Davidson
Bryan Scholarship
$30,000
annually to
two scholarathletes (one
woman and
one man)
Mercer University
College of
Engineering
Scholarship
Challenge
Various
ACT
ACT Video Contest
Univ of North
Carolina at Chapel
Hill
Wofford College
Morehead-Cain
10 videos will
be recognized
with
scholarships
from $1000 to
$5000
Amount not
listed
Wofford Scholars
Criteria
From $2000
August
September
www.actstudent.org
September
Program
per year to
full
scholarship
Better Business
Bureau of North
Alabama
Torch Awards
Scholarship
Multiple $1000
scholarships
Wendy’s
Wendy’s High
School Heisman
program
Recognition
(not really a
scholarship)
Megan Meier
Foundation
Megan Meier
Foundation
Scholarship
Five
scholarships
for $1000
NC State
University
Park Scholarship
15
scholarships
worth
$141,000
Washington
University in St.
Louis
Danforth Scholars
Program
Full or partial
tuition
AES Engineers
AES Engineers
Scholarship
$500
10% of the class, have a 28
composite on the ACT,
demonstrate qualities of
scholarship, leadership, and
potential for success.
Juniors and Seniors are eligible.
Commitment to leadership,
community service, and
academic achievement.
Seniors will be judged on their
academic achievements, athletic
accomplishments, community
leadership, and involvement in
extracurricular activities. Will
select school winners and one
male and one female national
winner.
Seniors who have shown a
commitment to bettering their
communities regarding all forms
of bullying. Purpose is to
recognize students who have
succeeded both inside and
outside of the classroom and
who may not be able to attend
college without financial
assistance.
Grissom may endorse two
seniors to be considered for the
Park Scholarships based on
potential in leadership,
scholarship, service, and
character.
Candidates who exhibit a
capacity for service and
leadership, as well as academic
excellence, and who will embrace
the challenges of a rigorous
academic curriculum.
"Achieving a high GPA should not
be the only criteria for
determining who deserves to
receive financial assistance."
Based on character determined
Wofford Scholars Program to compete for scholarships
Info and application at www.northalabama.bbb.org
September
Apply online at:
www.wendysheisman.com
October
www.meganmeierfoundation.org/events_MMFScholarship.php
www.ncsu.edu/park_scholarships
September
Must be nominated by school counselor.
October
http://www.aesengineers.com/
scholarships.htm
October
ISC2
Information
Security
Scholarship
Not listed
Trisha’s Creations
Twins Essay
Contest
Foundation for
Individual Rights
in Education
(FIRE)
Freedom in
Academia essay
contest
1st, 2nd, and
3rd place
winners will
receive
monetary
prizes and
certificates of
appreciation
Seven
scholarships
ranging from
$1000 to
$5000
Horatio Alger
Association of
Distinguished
Americans, Inc.
Rotary Youth
Leadership
Awards (RYLA)
Horatio Alger
Association
Scholarship
Program
Rotary Youth
Leadership
Awards (RYLA)
Program
Scholarships
range from
$2,500 to
$20,000
Davidson
Belk Scholarship
Room, board,
tuition, and
fees (currently
by evaluating essays on the
application.
Women’s Scholarship or
Undergraduate Scholarship for
students seeking a career in
information security
Open to all high school senior
twins. Topic for the essay is My
Life as a Twin.
College-bound high school
seniors are eligible. Essay about
how American universities betray
the purpose of a university and
violate the constitutional
guarantees of free expression as
depicted in two documentaries
found at thefire.org/multimedia.
For students with significant
financial need ($50,000 income
or less for household). Student
must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
An intensive leadership training
program for high school
students. Three day program
(Jan 26-28, 2012 at the Space
and Rocket Center) that consists
of lectures and discussions with
skilled and prominent leaders,
group and team building
activities, leadership training,
fellowship, good food, and a
MINI-SPACE CAMP. Participants
are selected on the basis of their
academic achievements, school
and community service activities,
hobbies, and interests.
Outstanding intellectual ability
and success, leadership
experience, commitment to
https://www.isc2.org/scholarship
October
October
thefire.org/contests
November
Online application at:
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships
October
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAnd
Youth/YouthPrograms/RotaryYouth
LeadershipAwards(RYLA)/Pages/
ridefault.aspx
October
Grissom may nominate one candidate.
October
Univ of North
Carolina at Chapel
Hill
Sewanee: The
University of the
South
Emory University
University of Notre
Dame
Thomas Wolfe
Scholarship
Multicultural
Experience
Weekend (MEW)
Emory Scholars
and Goizueta
Scholars
The HesburghYusko Scholars
Program
Comcast Leaders
and Achievers
Scholarship
Comcast Leaders
and Achievers
Prudential Spirit of
Community Award
Spirit of
Community Award
Hendrix College
Hays Memorial
Scholarship
Samford
University
Beeson
Exceptional
Scholars Program
University of
George W. Jenkins
valued at
$49,000)
Full undergrad
scholarship
All expenses
No info
available
$25,000 per
year plus 4
paid summer
enrichment
experiences
Scholarship
amount not
listed
(previously
$1000+)
Winner at the
school level
will receive a
certificate and
will move
forward to the
state and
national levels
Tuition, room,
board, and
fees
Full tuition,
room, board,
books, and
fees
Annual costs
service and overall personal
vigor.
Scholarship is for student writers
– essay is the primary
requirement
MEW is a program designed for
students with an interest in
promoting diversity. Students will
attend classes, interview with
admissions counselors, gain a
feel for staying on a college
campus.
Academic, cultural, and
extracurricular interests and
achievements.
A merit-based scholarship and
leadership development
program. Students should apply
via Early Action to the university
by Nov. 1.
Grissom can nominate ONE
student to compete for this
scholarship. Students will be
considered on academics and
demonstrated
leadership/character/participation
in school and community.
Any student in grades 9-12 who
has been involved in community
service should apply. A
committee of Grissom faculty
members will select one nominee
to move forward in the
competition.
Minimum 3.6 GPA, ACT
superscore of 32 or SAT
superscore 1410. Must apply
Early Action by Nov 15 deadline.
Must have 29+ ACT score and
4.0+ GPA, leadership, and
involvement in extracurricular
activities
High school graduates from
http://englishcomplit.unc.edu/ creative/scholarships/tws
October
Invitation-only event. Complete the MEW application online;
submit a high school transcript; submit the Common
Application.
October
For questions, contact:
Michael C. Clayton at:
mcclayto@sewanee.edu or at 931-598-1436
GHS can nominate 4 students.
October
GHS can nominate one student.
October
Interested students should see Mrs. Crigger to submit their
name and resume for consideration.
October
Application is online at http://spirit.prudential.com or
www.nassp.org/spirit
November
* Students should designate Mrs. Crigger as counselor to
certify their application. sheri.crigger@hsv-k12.org
See Mrs. Crigger if interested.
November
Grissom may nominate 2 seniors.
November
GHS can nominate one student.
November
Miami
Scholarship
Boston University
Boston University
Trustee
Scholarship
Competition
Johnson
Scholarship
Program
2012 Most
Valuable Student
Scholarship
Contest
Washington and
Lee University
Elks National
Foundation
(National
Competition)
for tuition,
fees, oncampus room
and board,
books, and
personal
expenses approximately
$50,000 per
year
Full
undergraduate
tuition plus
fees
Amount varies
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South
Carolina, and Tennessee who
have successfully overcome
significant adversity as well as
achieved academic excellence in
spite of this adversity. Nominated
students should also
demonstrate high financial need
through the FAFSA.
500 four-year
scholarships
of varying
amounts
High school senior demonstrating
scholarship, leadership, and
financial need.
What is it in To Kill a Mockingbird
that still speaks powerfully to us
today? The essay should be
typed, double-spaced, and three
pages (600-750) words in length.
Open to students in grades 9-12
throughout Alabama.
Awarded to a young woman age
14-17 as of Dec. 1, 2011 who
has demonstrated leadership
through her volunteer efforts in
our community.
Recognize the entrepreneurial
spirit of graduation high school
seniors. Student must have an
officially established business.
University Honors
Program of the
University of
Alabama
To Kill a
Mockingbird Essay
contest
$500 to
winner at the
state level
Soroptimist
International,
Huntsville Club
Violet Richardson
Award
$500 cash
award
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur
Foundation
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur
Award program
North Alabama
Chapter of the
National Society of
Black Engineers
High School Essay
Contest
100
scholarships
ranging from
$1000 to
$10,000
$150 award
Trustee Scholars are typically in
the top ten percent of their class
and are also very active leaders
in their school and communities.
ALL 9th-12th grade students,
regardless of race. Written paper
to address the topic: “What
impact (positive or negative)
Application available online at:
bu.edu/admissions/trustee
November
For information see:
Go.wlu.edu/Johnson
November
Download application at:
www.elks.org.enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Mail application to:
Huntsville Lodge No. 1648
PO Box 352
Huntsville, AL 35804
GHS can submit one essay.
December
December
December
Application at:
www.NFIB.com/YEA
December
January
Alumni Extension
North Alabama
Chapter of the
National Society of
Black Engineers
Alumni Extension
Alabama Public
Television
Timothy Briggs
Scholarship
$1000 award
Alabama Public
Television’s 2011
Young Heroes
9-12
Olive Garden
Pasta Tales essay
contest
Gates Millenium
Scholarship
Linly Heflin
Scholarship
1-12
Mensa Foundation
Mensa Scholarship
Variety of
scholarships
All-in-One
Applications
All-in-One
Applications
Scholarship
The Ronald
Reagan
Presidential
Foundation
GE-Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
Two $1000
scholarships
will be
awarded
About 20
$10,000
renewable
scholarships
will be
awarded.
Huntsville Chapter
Executive Women
Gates Millenium
Scholars Program
Linly Heflin
$3000 per
year
does social media play in society
and relationships with your
peers. Comment on this issue
and support your decision.”
Minority high school senior
student in the North Alabama
area; cumulative GPA or 2.75 or
higher; evidence of community
service and leadership ability.
Student in grades 9-12 who has
excelled in academics, given of
himself/herself through public
service, overcome adversity, or
inspired others through deeds
and strength of character. Five
Alabama students will be
honored this year.
50-250 word essay. Prizes range
from $500 to $2500.
Renewable, need-based, merit
scholarship for minority students
Alabama women who have both
significant economic need and a
sound academic record. Must
have minimum ACT score of 23,
be a Alabama resident and US
citizen.
High school senior who will be
attending a postsecondary school
in 2012. Student does not need
to be a Mensa member; awards
are based solely on the judged
quality of student essays.
Merit-based scholarship, but will
also consider all the
achievements and commitments,
as well as essay submission.
Students who demonstrate
exemplary leadership, drive,
integrity, and citizenship.
Area high school seniors who are
January
December
Entry forms and complete rules are available at
Olive-garden.com/about-us/community/pasta-tales/
www.gmsp.org
January
Application can be downloaded at:
www.linlyheflin.org
January
Application link is:
http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/
Template.cfm?Section=Application2&
Template=/customsource/scholarship_
Zipfinder.cfm
January
http://allin1applications.com/scholarship
January
GHS can nominate one student, but students can get
nomination from others in community.
January
GHS can nominate one student.
January
January
of Executive
Women
International
International
Scholarship
Program
Stetson University
J. Ollie Edmunds
Distinguished
Scholarship
Auburn University
Freshman
Scholarship in
Chemical
Engineering
Full
undergraduate
tuition, fees,
on-campus
housing,
meals and
books for four
years
Up to $1000
nominated by their school, based
on scholastic achievement,
leadership qualities, good
citizenship, and extra curricular
activities.
GPA of at least 3.5; ranking in
the top 5% of the senior class;
ACT composite score of at least
30.
Must specify Pre-Chemical
Engineering as major on the
Auburn application to be eligible
for departmental scholarships.
University of
Michigan College
of Engineering
Geisinger
Scholarship
$20,000 per
year
Awarded to non-Michigan
resident students from selected
geographic areas.
University of
Dayton
Leadership in
Service
Scholarship
Huntsville
Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority
$2500 per
year for four
years
Academic
Tuition
Scholarships
Art Institute of
Atlanta
Poster Design
competition
Huntsville
Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority
Academic Tuition
Scholarships
Scholarships
range from
$1000 to full
tuition
Tuition
Graduating senior committed to
service within his or her school,
church, or community
African American high school
seniors attending any public or
private school within Madison
County who plan to attend
Alabama A&M, UAHuntsville,
Calhoun Community College, or
Drake State Technical College as
a full-time student. Based on
outstanding academic
achievement and are for tuition
only.
Open to seniors. Poster design
competition on the theme “You
Can Create Tomorrow”
Alabama A&M;
UAHuntsville;
Calhoun
Community
College; or Drake
State Technical
College
Available to African American
high school seniors attending any
public or private high school
within Madison County who plan
GHS can nominate 2 students.
January
For application see:
www.auburn.edu
January
For questions, contact Jennifer Harris at harrijm@auburn.edu
or call 334-844-2030.
For application see:
www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/
newstudents/index.html
January
GHS can nominate one student.
February
January
For entry requirements, see:
Artinstitutes.edu/poster-competition -orMultivu.com/players/English/
51393-art-institutes-poster-design-competition
February
January
Eta Phi Beta
Sorority, Alpha
Omega Chapter
Eta Phi Beta
Sorority Financial
Need Scholarship
Auburn University
Huntsville/
Madison County
Auburn Club
Scholarship
Judson College
Music and athletic
scholarships
University of North
Alabama
Department of
Chemistry and
Industrial Hygiene
– Endowed
Scholarships
University of North
Alabama
Department of
Chemistry and
Industrial Hygiene
– NIOSH
Scholarships
28th Chancellor’s
Leadership Class
(CLC)
University of
Mississippi
Will award
one or two
full-tuition
freshman year
scholarships
to students
from Madison
County
One $54,400
full-tuition
scholarship;
two $10,000
partial-tuition
scholarships;
three $8,000
partial-tuition
scholarships
From $400 to
$2000 per
year for up to
four years
Participate in
seminar plus
receive $1000
scholarship
to attend Alabama A&M
University, UAHuntsville, Calhoun
Community College, or Drake
State Technical College as a fulltime student.
Scholarship assistance to a
minority female prospective
college student with financial
need.
Based on academics, community
leadership, financial need, and
the desire to attend Auburn
University.
Highly valued music or athletic
scholarships.
January
For application see:
www.huntsvilleauburnclub.com
February
For information, call:
1-800-447-9472 or email
admissions@judson.edu
February
Incoming freshmen majoring in
chemistry or industrial hygiene.
Awards made on basis of
academic achievement and
potential for future excellence as
indicated by letters of
recommendation
Training grant by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) for students
majoring in industrial hygiene.
February
Approximately 60 student leaders
will be chosen from the class of
2012 to participate in seminar.
Student must be admitted to the
University of Mississippi for Fall
2012 and have completed the
February
February
Auburn University
Auburn Pulp and
Paper Foundation
(APPF)
Engineering
Scholarship
Freshman
year
scholarship of
one-half instate tuition
KFC Foundation
KFC Colonel’s
Scholars Program
Pro-Air Services,
Inc.
Pro-Air, Pro-Earth
Scholarship
Up to $20,000
for tuition,
fees,
textbooks,
room and
board
$2000
Auburn University
Huntsville/
Madison County
Auburn Club
Scholarship
Best Buy
Best Buy
Scholarship
Program
Junior
Achievement of
North Alabama
Carmen Gum
Memorial
Scholarship
Will award
one or two
full-tuition
freshman year
scholarships
to students
from Madison
County
1200
scholarships
of $1000 each
will be
awarded
nation-wide
Entering Freshman Scholarship
Application.
For highly qualified student
pursuing undergraduate degree
in field of engineering at Auburn.
Based on GPA, ACT, leadership
potential, critical thinking skills,
career goals. Available to
permanent resident of Colbert,
Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence,
Limestone, Morgan, and Madison
counties, and all students of
Courtland Mill employees
entering Auburn University as a
freshman in chemical, electrical,
or mechanical engineering in
August 2012.
For seniors with financial need
and an entrepreneurial spirit;
also must have minimum GPA of
2.75
Area high school student with a
GPA of 3.0 or higher and an ACT
of 24 or higher. Provide a written
essay.
Award based on academics,
community leadership, financial
need, and the desire to attend
Auburn University.
Students in grades 9-12 who
have solid grades plus
community service or work
experience. Note: Grissom has
had a local Best Buy club winner
in the past.
High School senior in the JA of
North Alabama service area,
have participated in at least one
Student applicants with a desire to pursue a degree in an
engineering field crucial to the future success of the
International Paper Courtland Mill will be given priority
consideration.
February
www.kfcscholars.org.
February
February
For application see:
www.huntsvilleauburnclub.com
February
Apply online at:
www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
or at www.at15.com
February
Application is online at:
Jaonline.org
February
JA program during high school,
plan to attend high education in
Alabama, plan to live and work in
the Tennessee Valley Region.
University of West
Alabama
UWA Alumni
Relations
For information and application packet see:
www.uwaalumni.com
Army Medical
Research and
Materiel Command
Federal
Laboratories
Science and
Engineering
Apprentice
Program (SEAP)
9-12
Delta Sigma Theta
Empowering Males
to Build
Opportunities for
Developing
Independence
Summit:
Transforming Boys
II Men
Appleton $5000
Hometown
Scholarship
9-12
Rocket City Tall
Club
Daniel Lundgren
Scholarship
University of
Alabama
Accounting Career
Awareness
Program
Furman Summer
Scholars 2012
At least $500
for local
winner; local
winner will
compete for
additional
$1000
nationally
9-11
Appleton Learning
Furman University
$5000
Eligible for at
least $5000 in
scholarships
An 8-week program (from June 4
to July 27). The student is
assigned to a laboratory and
participates with a scientist or
engineer who serves as a mentor
in participating federal
laboratories. Student will receive
a $2000 stipend and will be
assigned to Redstone Arsenal.
Mentorship program designed for
African American young men.
Open to students from Madison
City, Madison County, Huntsville
City schools, whether or not they
have used or will use Appleton.
Women must be at least 5’10”
tall and men at least 6’2” tall to
enter scholarship competition.
Summer program for minority
students interested in
accounting.
Current juniors with GPA of 3.5,
involvement in extracurricular
activities and community service,
For questions, contact the Office or UWA Alumni Relations at
205-652-3852.
To apply online and for information, see:
http://www.usaeop.com
February
February
March
View and print scholarship application at:
http://appletonlearning.com/Madison
March
Info available on website:
www.rocketcitytallclub.org
March
March
March
upon
acceptance
into Furman.
Range from
$3000 per
year to full
scholarship
Wofford
Wofford Scholars
Program
The Links,
Incorporated
Grissom High
School PTSA
Poster Art
Competition
Sid Ingram
Leadership Award
9-12
Madison County
Education Retirees
Association
E.H. Wilbourn
Scholarship
$750 per year
for four years
GenCorp
Foundation2012
Aerojet
Scholarship
$1000
Mended Hearts,
Inc.
Mended Hearts
Scholarship
2 $1000
awards
Southern
University and
A&M College in
Southern
University Alumni
Foundation;
$700 for
tuition, fees,
or books, as
2 $500
scholarships
awarded to
one male and
one female
leadership, PSAT of 120 or SAT
of 1200 or ACT of 26.
Juniors in top 10% of class;
minimum 1250 on SAT or 28 on
ACT; demonstrate scholarship,
leadership, and potential for
success.
Theme is “Healthy, Active and
Wise – Make Health a Habit!”
Awarded to those who have
exhibited leadership abilities
during their time at GHS and
who plan to pursue higher
education at any institute of
higher learning.
For graduating senior in public
high schools within Madison
County who desires to enter the
field of education. Selection
criteria include academic
performance, evidence of
leadership, and need.
Awarded to a student who plans
to pursue a career in Science,
Technology, Engineering, or
Mathematics. Must have GPA of
3.0, be involved in school extracurricular and community service
activities, have economic need
and/or outstanding academic
ability and performance, and be
recommended by counselor or
teacher.
Need based scholarships for US
citizens going into the medical
field, including premed, nursing,
and medical technicians. Must be
student in the Huntsville/Madison
County area. Must have 2.5 GPA
and 18 ACT.
Must have 2.5 GPA
March
For information: www.linksinc.org
March
April
March
April
April
April
Baton Rouge, LA
Mississippi
University for
Women
Foster-Morgan
Memorial
Scholarship
Scholar’s Day
needed
various
Huntsville-Madison
County American
Legion Post 237
and American
Legion Auxiliary
Unit 237
Scholastic
Scholarship
Program
Visine
Visine Students
with Vision
Fraternal Order of
Eagles Aerie 3263
Fraternal Order of
Eagles Aerie 3263
Scholarship
Ten $1000
Scholarships
Restone Arsenal
Chapter, IAAP
International
Association of
Administrative
Professionals
(IAAP) Scholarship
2012 StudentView Scholarship
Program
$500
Student Insights,
a marketing
research firm
Xi Omicron
Chapter of Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity
John L. Cashin, Sr.
Scholarship
Fantasy Playhouse
Children’s Theater
Morris Technical
Theater
Academic
scholarships
of $2000 per
year and
vocational
scholarships
of $750 per
year.
Multiple $5000
scholarships
Range from
$500-$4000
$1500
Minimum ACT of 24 or SAT of
1090; minimum 3.0 GPA; must
attend Scholar’s Day
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 and Friday, March 2, 2012
March
For more information call the Office of Admissions at 877462-8439.
Judging is based on scholastic
performance, basis of need,
character, and Americanism.
April
2.8 GPA – based on academic
achievement, school and
community involvement, financial
need, and demonstrated vision
or goal
Huntsville/Madison County senior
with financial need, 2.5 GPA, 18
ACT, and leadership and
community service
For a graduating senior majoring
in business.
Apply online at aim.applyists.net/Vision
Scholarships will be awarded via
a random drawing of all
completed applications; no
minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA.
Must be a senior.
Must be US citizen; have 15 ACT;
have 3.0 GPA; have limited or
no financial support from family,
limited or no educational
scholarship commitments, limited
or no educational grant
commitments, limited or no work
study commitments.
To reward a high school senior
who has significantly contributed
To apply, log on to:
www.student-view.com
and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about
colleges in your area.
April
April
April
April
April
April
Scholarship
Fantasy Playhouse
Children’s Theater
Herriott Scholastic
Scholarship
$1500
University of North
Alabama
Department of
Chemistry and
Industrial Hygiene
– One-semester
Scholarships
From $200 to
$500.
Leadership
Huntsville/Madison
County
Huntsville/Madison
County Challenge
Youth Leadership
Program
Joseph F. Beams,
Sr/Jr Education
Scholarship
9-12
Southeastern
States Pupil
Transportation
Conference
(SESPTC)
SESPTC Student
Scholarship
Two $1000
scholarships
will be
awarded
University of
Southern
California and
USC/Chevron
Frontiers of
Energy Resources
All fees
Alabama School
Transportation
Association
Conference
$1000
to Fantasy Playhouse Children’s
Theater and the
community/school through
technical theater. Must have a
Fantasy Playhouse Technical Pin.
For high school senior who has
significantly contributed to
Fantasy Playhouse Children’s
Theater either in a technical or
acting capacity, or both.
All chemistry majors and
industrial hygiene majors are
eligible to apply for a onesemester scholarship. Both
financial need and scholastic
achievement are considered.
Summer program, July 23-27.
Must have 3.0 GPA. Tuition fee
of $175.
Will be awarded to a student of a
school bus transportation
mechanic actively employed in
public school transportation for
the past three years. Must have
3.0 GPA and are selected based
on leadership, citizenship, and
service.
To qualify, a parent/guardian
family must have a gross taxable
income less than $75,000 for
each of the past five tax years
and a parent/guardian of the
student must have been actively
employed in public school
transportation for the past five
years. Scholarship funds must be
used to cover education
expenses at a postsecondary
educational institution and will be
paid to the institution.
For high school juniors; offers
training program focusing on
energy resources and
April
February
April
April
April
To apply online:
http://cisoft.usc.edu/uscchevron-frontiers-of-energyresources-summer-camp/
April
Chevron
Summer Camp
Academy for
Academics and Art
Wilbert L. Brown
Rising Star
Scholarship
enGenius, Inc
enGenius, Inc
Scholarship
Y.O.U.T.H.
Friendship
Foundation, Inc.
Youth Friendship
Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship
Madison County
Democratic
Women’s Division
JFK Scholarship
$800
Huntsville Elks
Elks National Most
Valuable Student
Scholarship
Contest
Five hundred
4-year
scholarships
will be
awarded at
the national
level
Foot Locker
Foot Locker
Scholar Athletes
20
scholarships
of $20,000
Four $1250
awards
information technologies for
energy efficient operations.
Must have graduated the 8th
grade from AAA; must have
continued the pursuit of the arts
in high school, must plan to
major in a field of the arts, must
have a 3.0 GPA.
For seniors in Huntsville City or
Madison County schools who
plan to continue their education
in a science or information
systems related field,
demonstrate a financial need,
and have at least a C GPA.
Must be US citizen; have limited
or no financial support from
family, limited or no educational
scholarship commitments, limited
or no educational grant
commitments.
Graduating senior with Madison
County who plans to study law or
political science. Open to males
and females.
Applications will be submitted to
Huntsville Elks Lodge No. 1648.
They will select 3 males and 3
females to move forward to
judging at the state level.
Application includes sections on
employment, community service,
honors/awards, leadership,
activities, essay, and parent
financial information (to indicate
financial need).
Foot Locker and
DoSomething.org will be
rewarding student – not because
they scored the most
touchdowns, but because of their
character and commitment to
volunteerism. This is the award
for flexing heart, not muscle.
May
April
April
April
www.elks.org.enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
December
http://www.dosomething.org/FootLocker
December
National School
Counseling
2012 National
School Counseling
Week Art and
Essay Contest
Edison
International
Various prizes
from $10 to
$30
$40,000
($10,000 for
four years)
National Society of
Black Engineers
Timothy Biggs
Scholarships
$1000
National Society of
Black Engineers
High School Essay
Contest
2 winners of
$150 each
Burger King
McLamore
Foundation
Scholars
Ranges from
$1000 to
$50,000
Smith
Smith Scholarship
Program
Redstone Arsenal
Community
Women’s Club
Redstone Arsenal
Community
Women’s Club
Merit Scholarship
Any student in grades K-12
(Artwork for K-5 and essay for 612). Artwork should describe
how your counselor has had an
impact on you; essay should
provide detailed information on
the impact your school counselor
has had on you.
High school seniors planning to
major in math, physics,
chemistry, engineering, materials
science, or computer
science/information systems at a
four year college. Preference will
be given to students who will be
first-generation college students
or students who have overcome
a significant obstacle or
challenge.
Must be a minority high school
senior from the North Alabama
area, have a 2.75 min GPA,
evidence of community service
and leadership ability.
Essay must address the topic of:
“What impact (positive or
negative) does social media play
in society and relationships with
your peers. Comment on this
issue and support your decision.”
Open to high school seniors.
Recipients are selected based on
their GPA, work experience,
extracurricular activities, and/or
community service.
Special consideration is given to
applicants who would be the first
in either their father’s or
mother’s families to attend
college.
Must be a graduating high school
senior of active duty, retired or
deceased service member, with
“active duty” defined as active
January
www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars
January
January
January
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram
January
www.smithscholarship.com
January
January
Playing with
Purpose Award
American Legion
AUM School of
Business
University of
Montevallo
Savannah College
of Art and Design
(SCAD)
University of
Alabama
WACE National
$16,000 in
scholarships
available
American Legion
Oratorical Contest
Scholarship Bowl
Various
Scholarships
Jim Harrell Poetry
Scholarship
Awards
SCAD
Distinguished
Scholars Award
First place
$2000; second
place $1000
$20,000 per
year
Department of Art
and Art History
academic
scholarships
One-year nonrenewable
full-tuition
scholarship
duty regular service (Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines, and
Coast Guard) and or Reserve or
National Guardsmen activated
during the time frame that
applications are made available
until the award ceremony. Or
DoD Civilian assigned to
Redstone Arsenal. Primary
residence within 50- mile radius
of Redstone Arsenal. Not in
receipt of a full scholarship (pays
tuition, room, board, books, lab
fees, etc).
Must be sophomore, junior, or
senior with a “C” grade average
or higher, currently a varsity
level athlete, and a committed
follower of Jesus Christ.
Must be in grades 9-12 to
participate
Seniors with minimum 23 ACT
and 3.2 GPA will be eligible for
the top scholarship. Must apply
to AUM and complete scholarship
bowl application
Open to any senior in Alabama
who intends to enroll at
University of Montevallo
Must have: min 1220 SAT or 27
ACT; 3.75 GPA; outstanding
visual arts, performing arts,
writing or riding capabilities;
honors or awards from
competitions or other
recognition; leadership skills
demonstrated through cocurricular or extra-curricular
involvement.
Incoming freshman majoring in
Studio Art or Art History; min 3.0
GPA; min 20 ACT
WACE will award 195 merit co-op
www.playingwithpurpse.org
February
Americanlegionalabama.org/Dept/index.php?option=
com_content&view=article&id=124&Itemid=7
http://www.aum.edu – click on Admissions
February
January
February
January
For application see: http://art.ua.edu/site
February
www.waceinc.org
February
Co-op Scholarship
Program
Mediacom
Scholarship
Program
$1000
scholarship
Jimmy Rane
Foundation
Scholarship
Range from
$500 to $5000
Eta Phi Beta
Sorority
Scholarship
Amount not
listed
Marion Military
Institute
Alabama
Homemakers and
Community
Leaders
Scholarship
Knight-Fox
Challenge
Min $2000
Corps of
Cadets
scholarship
award
$1000
scholarships. Awarded to
students who plan to participate
in college coop education at one
of the partner institutions.
Students must have GPA of 3.5.
Will award 60 scholarships of
$1000 each to students planning
to attend accredited postsecondary institution; applicant
must live in area serviced by
Mediacom (includes Huntsville)
but need not be Mediacom
customer. Must provide essay on
leadership, school transcript, and
two recommendations.
Student must have min 3.0 GPA,
be a high school senior, exhibit
academic excellence, leadership
skills, and community
involvement as well as activities,
awards, and honors, and have a
demonstrated financial need in
order to attend college.
Must be female high school
senior. Emphasis on but not
limited to minority students.
GPA of 3.0 or above and active
participation in school,
community, and/or civic groups.
Applicant must demonstrate
financial need.
Juniors must have min 17 ACT
and 2.00 GPA; Seniors must have
min 18 ACT and 2.25 GPA.
Open to a senior in Alabama
planning to pursue a degree in
Family and Consumer Science or
one of the areas of Human
Science. Applications will be
judged on character, leadership
and service, financial need, and
scholastic ability.
www.mediacomworldclass.com
February
www.jimmyranefoundation.org
February
See Mrs. Crigger for application
February
www.marionmilitary.edu
February
March
Keep the Drive
High School
Journalism Awards
Program
$2000
Huntsville Council
of PTAs
Scholarship
Two $500 per
high school in
Huntsville City
Buick Scholarships
100
scholarships
up to
$25,000;
1,000
scholarships
at $2,000
each
One-time
$1000
scholarship
Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Delta
Omega Zeta
Chapter
Scholarship
Crestwood Medical
Center Teen
Volunteer Award
from the Madison
County Medical
Alliance
Huntsville Madison
County Builders
Foundation
Scholarship
100 Black Men of
America
$1500
technology
allowance to
be used
towards a
computer of
the students
choosing
High School students can either
write an article or create a
broadcast piece about teen safe
driving and submit it for a
chance to win up to $2000.
Any senior planning to attend an
accredited institute of higher
learning including vocational and
trade schools as well as 2-year
and 4-year universities.
Students who plan to enroll at a
4-year university and study
engineering, technology, design
or business with an interest in
the automotive industry
http://www.allstatefoundation.org/keep-the-drive?CID=OTCDNSR-GR-120523&att=uknKeeptheDrive
March
www.buickachievers.com
Must be female, US citizen.
Recipients will be selected on
their academic record,
involvement in civic activities,
leadership qualities, and
community service.
Senior who has volunteered at
least 40 hours since age 14 at
Crestwood Medical Center.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Student must be pursuing study
in architecture, drafting, building
science, civil engineering, or
other housing industry vocations
such as heating and air
conditioning, electrical, masonry,
carpentry, etc. Must be resident
of Madison County or contiguous
county.
Scholarships open to ANY
student with GPA of 2.5 or
higher. Application requires
March
March
March
March
www.builderassn.org
March
March
Young Writers
Contest
Prizes of
$500, $250,
and $100
College Counts
Scholarship
One-time
$4000 award
for 4-year
college
enrollees;
one-time
$2000 award
for community
and technical
college
enrollees.
$500
Angel Dolphin
Scholarship
Janice M. Scott
Memorial
Scholarship
One-time
$2500
scholarship
Pilot Club of
Huntsville
Memorial
Scholarship (Pilot
Tuition,
renewable for
four years
transcript, ACT score, Counselor
report and 3 recommendation
letters.
Contest open Feb 1 – March 22.
Award designed to promote and
reward the literary creativity of
high school students. Categories
for Poetry and Short Stories.
Winners will be published in an
anthology by Ardent Writer Press
and will be available on
Amazon.com. Artists are
encouraged to submit artwork
for the front cover of the
anthology. Prizes of $500, $250,
and $100 for top 3.
Must be an Alabama resident,
demonstrate financial need,
planning to enroll in an Alabama
eligible educational institution,
have a min GPA of 2.75, have an
ACT score of 26 OR BELOW
For full-time students who plan
to attend a four-year college or
university, majoring in any area.
The scholarship is available only
to students who have lost one or
both parents. Must have min 2.7
GPA, min 15 ACT, and be US
resident.
Must be US citizen, have 3.0
GPA, have demonstrated
leadership abilities, and parents’
combined adjusted income
cannot exceed $100,000.
Must be resident of Madison
County, be planning to attend
and Alabama college or
university. Factors for selection
www.hlahsv.org
March
www.CollegeCountsAlabama.com
March
www.angeldolphinscholarship.org
March
March
April
Club is the
sponsor of Anchor
Club)
Nell Skidmore
Music Scholarship
from Alpha Delta
Kappa
North Alabama
Educator’s Credit
Union (NAECU)
$1000
GFWC Legacy
Scholarship
$500
Student-View
Scholarship
One $4000;
Two $1000;
Nine $500
Youth Volunteer
Scholarship Award
$500
Alabama
Broadcasters
Association
Scholarship
Program
Ten $3000
awards
Miranda Bouldin
First place
$1500
Second place
$750
LogiCore
$1500 plus
include financial need, academic
excellence, community service,
good moral character, and
leadership qualities. Must include
recommendation letters from Mr.
Drake, student’s minister, and
another adult with knowledge of
applicant.
For seniors planning to major in
the field of Music or Music
Education. Must have a B
average.
Seniors who are members of the
North Alabama Educator’s Credit
Union (NAECU). All students of
public and private schools in
Madison, Morgan, or Limestone
Counties are eligible to join
NAECU.
Awarded to young woman
residing in Huntsville/Madison
County who plans to pursue
higher education. Civic and
volunteer activities are the two
primary criteria on which
application is judged.
Must complete a 15-20 minute
application survey about colleges
in your area. The scholarship
will be awarded via a random
drawing of all completed
applications.
Must have completed minimum
of 50 hours of volunteer work;
must have GPA of 3.5
Student must be legal resident of
Alabama; must be pursuing
major or minor in
broadcasting/communications;
must maintain 3.0 GPA; must
demonstrate intention of
entering broadcast
communication as life work.
Student must be high school
April
April
April
www.student-view.com
April
www.bbgcommunicationsinc.com
April
April
www.LogiCorehsv.com
April
General
Scholarship
Corporation
laptop
computer
John F. Kennedy
Memorial
Scholarship Award
Madison County
Democratic
Women
$1000
senior in Madison County,
Madison City, Huntsville City, or
Lawrence County school system;
must plan to attend a four-year
Alabama College or University;
must be US citizen; must have
3.0 GPA and 21 ACT or 990 SAT.
Must be graduating senior within
Madison County planning to
pursue career in political science
or law.
April