Tuscaloosa County High School

Scholarship

Descriptions/

Qualifications

Funds Available

Contact Information

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program

Write an essay on topic on website

$1000

www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

AES Engineering Scholarship

Submit an essay on the topic listed on the website

$500

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Air Force Sergeants Association

Academic scholarship for dependent children of Air Force personnel, min. 3.5 GPA, min. 24 on ACT

$1000 - $3000

www.hqafsa.org

Alabama American Legion Scholarship

Alabama resident, descendant of war veteran

$850

Request from the American Legion Department Headquarters, American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.

334-262-6638

Alabama Center for Architecture Scholarship Program

Senior students who are interested in architecture

Varies

www.alcfa.org/scholarships

Alabama Bankers Association Scholarship

Parent must work full-time for a qualifying bank, attending college in Fall 2014 

$1000

www.alabamabankers.com

Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship

Parents must have had Military experience

$7000/Full Tuition

http://www.va.state.al.us/gi_dep_scholarship.aspx

Alabama Home Builders Association

Must be enrolled in a construction-related field

Varies

http://www.ahbfoundation.org/scholarship.html

Alabama Society DAR

Extracurricular activities, leadership, community service

www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

Alfa Foundation Scholarship

Min. 2.5 GPA, member of Alabama Farmers Federation

Varies

https://www.scholarsapply.org/alfa/

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Female senior, “B” average, demonstrate financial need, complete application/essay

$1500

Eta Xi Omega Chapter 

Scholarship Committee 

P.O. Box 1668 

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 

American College Foundation: Visionary Scholarship Program

See website for essay requirements

$1000-$5000

www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

High School Senior who will be attending College in the US

$20,000

www.afsascholarship.org

American Nuclear Society 

Seniors pursuing a nuclear engineering degree

$1000

http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/eligibility.php

Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM)

Freshman and general scholarships for Auburn University

Varies

http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/ausom/

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities

$10,000 - $25,000

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html

BBG Communications Scholarship

Minimum 2.5 GPA, answer essay questions on website

$1000

http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php

B. Davis Scholarship

Any High School Junior or Senior

$1000

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Big Sun Scholarship

Student athletes attending college

$500

http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Burger King Scholars Program

Min. 2.5 GPA, attend a 2 or 4 year college full time in Fall after graduation

$1000 - $50,000

http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

High academics, leadership, character service, US citizen

$10,000-$20,000

www.coca-colascholars.org

College Counts Scholarship

Min. 2.75 GPA, ACT score of 26 or below, demonstrate financial need

$2000 - $4000

http://collegecountsalabama.com/

CVS Caremark Scholarship

Parent must be a CVS employee

Varies

http://www.tpi.org/resources/scholarship_forms_information/cvs_caremark.aspx

Discover Card Scholarship

2.75 GPA, leadership, overcome obstacles

$2,500 to $25,000

www.free-4u.com/discover_card_tribute_award_scholarship_program.htm

Elks National Foundation “Most Valuable Student”

Community service, leadership, essay, financial need

$4,000 - $50,000

www.elks.org/enf

Gates Millennium Scholars

Minority students

Varies

http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

Parent must have served in Air Force, minimum 2.0 GPA

Varies

http://www.afas.org/education-grants

George W. Jenkins Scholarship – University of Miami

Form in Guidance Counselor’s Office

$50,000

www.miami.edu/jenkins

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity

$1000-$10,000

https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm

Imagine America Scholarship

Virginia College – Senior, 2.5 minimum GPA, demonstrated financial need

$1000

www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program

Merit-based scholarship to spend an academic year in a variety of countries

Varies

www.yes-abroad.org

Lawson State Community College Scholarship

See website for qualifications

Varies

http://www.lawsonstate.edu/FinancialAid/scholarship.html

Lift Parts Express Scholarship

See website for details

$500

www.studentscholarships.org/letter.php

Linly Heflin Scholarship

Female, min. ACT 23, financial need

$3,000/year

www.linlyheflin.org

Marine Corps Scholarship

See website for various scholarships

Varies

http://www.mcsf.org/eligibility

Marist Technology Scholarship

See website for details

4-year Tuition, Room and Board

www.marist.edu/admission/technologyscholarships

Mensa Education Foundation Scholarship

Answer essay question online

Varies

http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Mercedes Benz Scholarship Program

High school seniors or dependents of Mercedes workers

$2000

http://www.mbusi.com/about-us/info-aboutus/corporate/scholarships

Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen

See website for details

Varies

www.outstandingteen.homestead.com

Mississippi State University

Variety of scholarships

Varies

http://admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/

National Co-Op Scholarship Program

Complete application and essay (in counselor’s office), 3.5 GPA, attend one of the WACE Partner Institutions

Varies

www.waceinc.org

National FFA Scholarship

See website

Varies

https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

National Young Arts Foundation

Actors, dancers, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, singers, visual artists, writers

Up to $10,000

www.youngarts.org/applytoday

No Sweat Scholarship

Anybody can apply

up to 2500.00

No_Sweat_scholarship.pdf

Phi Delta Kappa International

Academic standing, essay

$1,000 – 

$5, 000

http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships

Playing with Purpose Award

High school sophomore, junior, senior, minimum “C” grade average, varsity level athlete, committed follower of Jesus Christ

Up to $14,000

www.playingwithpurpose.org

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

See website for details

$1000 and a trip to Washington, D.C.

http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14779

Regions Bank Scholarship

Senior students

Varies

regions.com/ridingforward

Ron Brown Scholar Program

African American students, excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need

$10,000/year – up to 4 years

http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply.aspx

Shelton State Community College Scholarships

See website for details

Varies

http://www.sheltonstate.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/sscc_scholarships.aspx

Shelton State Summer Studies Scholarship (S3)

Graduating seniors who attend Shelton during the summer following graduation

Up to 3 college classes

http://www.sheltonstate.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/sscc_scholarships.aspx

Shelton State Foundation Scholarship

Graduating senior, application form, essay, transcript

Varies

www.sheltonstate.edu

Smith Scholarship

2.5 GPA, made significant contribution to family or community, attending 4 year college in AL

www.smithscholarships.com

The American Legion

Variety of scholarship programs – academic, baseball, eagle scout, oratorical

Varies

http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

The Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Participated in a volunteer activity in the past year

$1000

http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc

University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholarship

See website for details

Varies

https://www.uab.edu/students/scholarships

University of Alabama Scholarships

Variety of academic scholarships, see website for details

Varies

http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/

George W. Jenkins Scholarship-Univ. of Miami

Minimum GPA 3.75, demonstrate financial need, participate in school or community activities, overcome significant adversity

$50,000

www.miami.edu/jenkins

University of North Alabama Scholarships

See website for details

Varies

http://www.una.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

University of West Alabama Scholarships

See website for details

Varies

http://www.uwa.edu/Scholarships_-_Academic_and_Leadership.aspx

VFW Voice of Democracy-Patriotic Audio Essay Competition

Theme “My Commitment to America’s Future”

www.vfw.org

Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship

Self or parent must work at Wal-Mart

http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships

Wendy’s High School Heisman

Min. 3.0 GPA, leader in community, play a qualifying sport

Varies

http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/applicants/how-to-apply/

Women’s Missionary Union Scholarship

Female Baptist active in WMU/Acteens

$500-$700

www.wmufoundation.com

Young ARTS Scholarship

See website

Up to $10,000

http://www.youngarts.org/apply