BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS

These scholarships for Birmingham City Schools graduates cover tuition and mandatory fees at any two- or four-year Alabama public college or university after Pell grants and other financial aid. Some students may still need loans to cover expenses for things like housing and books, but Birmingham Promise can significantly reduce the costs of college and reduce barriers to a higher education.

Do you know a student in grades 9-12 who has excelled in academics, given of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, or inspired others through deeds and strength of character? If you know someone who you think should be recognized for these accomplishments,  as well as win a laptop computer, prizes, and a scholarship award of $5000, Alabama Public Television would like you to consider nominating them for the 2023 Young Heroes Awards.

Nominees must be Alabama residents who are not more than 18 years old and are still attending school. The children’s parent or guardian must give permission for the nomination, along with permission for Alabama Public Television to use the child’s name or likeness on the air. All entry forms and supporting material must be received by February 10, 2023.

For more information, please visit https://aptv.org/education/young-heroes/.

The Smith Scholarship Foundation will begin accepting online applications on October 1, 2022 for the Smith Scholarship Program. The Smith Scholarship Foundation Program is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to high school seniors who have “given back” to their community through volunteer activities or by caring for family while overcoming financial and personal challenges.

The SSF Programs provide financial assistance plus opportunities for study abroad, professional training through its Internship Program, as well as valuable assistance from mentors who counsel and assist students with academic, personal and professional obstacles.

All assistance is subject to strict compliance with SSF Guidelines. SSF is a last dollar supplemental scholarship. Please visit the website today at www.smithscholarships.com for additional information. For questions or additional information, please visit Frequently Asked Questions section of the webpage.

APPLICATIONS WITH LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: January 13, 2023. Proof of Filing FASFA must be submitted with SSF Scholarship Application.

The Jefferson State Student Ambassador Organization is a prestigious group of individuals that serve as official hosts and hostesses for our college and community. Acceptance into this organization is based on an interview process, completed application, and evaluation from by the selection committee. Each candidate that submits a completed application will be notified of the status of his or her application, and if he or she is selected for an interview. Students who are chosen as Ambassadors may receive a scholarship (includes tuition and fees) for up to TWO academic years (SIX semesters).

Books are not included. To maintain this scholarship, Ambassadors must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, abide by the Ambassador Code of Conduct, the Demerit System, and remain in good standing with the college and community at all times. Scholarship recipients must enroll full-time at Jefferson State each semester and complete a total of 24 semester hours for the fall and spring semesters.

All current Ambassadors must reapply each year and be selected again before the scholarship will be awarded for the second year.

Certain qualified applicants who are willing may serve as volunteer Ambassadors without a scholarship.

To apply or to learn more, please visit https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/student-activities-clubs-organizations/ambassadors/.

The application will open in January 2023. DEADLINE for Application is April 1, 2023.

The Linly Heflin Unit grants scholarships for up to four years in the amount of $10,000 per year to a limited number of applicants who have both economic needs and proven academic records.  An ACT score of 23 (superscored) is required. Scholarships are restricted to Alabama women who are United States citizens attending four-year Alabama colleges or universities. The application form with supporting documentation must be completed by January 5, 2023. Necessary documents include academic transcripts, ACT score verification, and verification of income. To apply and/or to learn more, please visit Apply | Linly Heflin.

They award Humanity Rising Service Scholarships and other rewards to students who are making a difference in the world through volunteerism or creating their own service project.
To apply, share your service story in writing or create and upload a 60 second video using the hashtag #whatcauseinspiresyou? This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service.
Scholarships are awarded on an ongoing basis, and you may submit your service story at any time.  You will be notified if you are a finalist.

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a program providing scholarships and professional development opportunities directed at furthering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in students from underrepresented communities. If selected, the student will receive a $40,000 scholarship award. This award will be disbursed in the amount of $10,000 per year, for four (4) years, and will go directly to the institution in which the student is enrolled. Selected students will also receive internship preparation and placement, leadership training, and mentoring.

CRITERIA

• Applicant must be a high school senior (graduating class of 2023)
• Applicants must complete or have completed high school successfully with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a college or university for the upcoming academic semester.
• Applicants must plan to pursue studies at a historically black college or university (HBCU) with the intent of staying for the duration of their tenure as a student.
• Applicants must plan to pursue studies in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields.
• Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicants must complete and submit a scholarship application by January 31, 2023.

To learn more, please visit https://futureofstemscholars.org/FOSSI/apply.

The Executive Women International Scholarship Program is an annual, competition-based program which awards college scholarship money each year to qualifying high school seniors.

EWI was founded in 1938 by Lucille J. Perkins to change the roles of women in business and the diverse careers held by our members. The international organization includes 38 chapters across the United States and Canada. EWI has been awarding scholarships for over 30 years and awards over $300,000 in scholarships each year through the chapters and the corporate office.

The EWI Scholarship Program is open to:

• High school seniors enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school located within the boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter, or students who are homeschooled, who:
  • Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution
  • Have a demonstrated financial need
  • Have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extracurricular activities, work, religious, civic or volunteer activities
• Students should have the following documents/information available in electronic format to complete the application as all documents/information requested must be uploaded for applications to be considered complete:
  • Student Transcripts  - most current schooling documents are required
  • FAFSA/TAFSA documentation
  • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Electronic Copy of Parent or Legal Guardian Prior Year Tax Return
• Students applying must also be legally residing within the country in which they are applying. 
• Applicants must reside within the boundaries of a participating chapter. Chapters are listed here - Our Chapters - Executive Women International (ewiconnect.com).

The 2023 program will open at the beginning of January 2023. To learn more about this scholarship, please visit Scholarships - Executive Women International (ewiconnect.com).

The Junior League of Birmingham, Alabama, Inc. is an organization of more than 2,000 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

The JLB Academic Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship, distributed annually. The number of recipients varies each year based on available funding. Awards are given in the amount of $5,000. If the JLB identifies additional funding, an additional award of $2,500 may be awarded in that year.

To be eligible for the scholarship, women in Birmingham’s Metropolitan area must fall into one of the following categories and applicants must enroll as a full or part-time student in any private or public accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school for the 2022-2023 school year.

 Graduating Seniors – High School

• • Must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4 point scale;
  • Must enroll as a full-time student in any private or public accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school for the upcoming school year;
  • Demonstrate active participation and leadership in community activities
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and potential for leadership success
  • Exhibit financial need

Application packets are due February 1, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.jlbonline.com/jlb-scholarship/.

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients 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 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 and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

Candidates must:

• demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces; 
• display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
• be citizens of the United States of America;
• be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2022 or spring 2023. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible; and
• plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2023-2024 academic school year.

Application period is from October 17, 2022 - January 5, 2023, 3 p.m. CST. To learn more, please visit GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program | The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute.

YoungArts provides emerging artists (ages 15 - 18 or grades 10 - 12) with life-changing experiences with renowned mentors, access to significant scholarships, national recognition, and other opportunities throughout their careers to help ensure that the nation's most outstanding young artists are encouraged to pursue careers in the arts. Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: classical music, dance, design arts, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.

The 2023 YoungArts competition application deadline is October 14, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET (Eastern Time)/8:59 PM PT (Pacific Time). The 2024 competition application opens in June 2023.

To learn more, visit https://youngarts.org/apply/.

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. 

All USDA/ 1890 National Scholars are required to commit to at least one year of service with the USDA for each year of financial assistance required.

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor's degree at the following universities:

• Alabama A&M University
• Alcorn State University, Mississippi
• Central State University, Ohio
• Delaware State University
• Florida A&M University
• Fort Valley State University, Georgia
• Kentucky State University
• Langston University, Oklahoma
• Lincoln University, Missouri
• North Carolina A&T State University
• Prairie View A&M University, Texas
• South Carolina State University
• Southern University, Louisiana
• Tennessee State University
• Tuskegee University, Alabama
• University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Virginia State University
• West Virginia State University

Goal

The goal of the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is to increase the number of minorities studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, and the related disciplines. National Scholars are required to study in the following or related disciplines.

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Business/Management
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Engineering/Mechanics
• Agricultural Production and Technology
• Agronomy or Crop Science
• Animal Sciences
• Botany
• Food Sciences/Technology
• Forestry and Related Sciences
• Home Economics/Nutrition
• Horticulture
• Natural Resources Management
• Soil Conservation/Soil Science
• Farm and Range Management
• Other related disciplines, (e.g. non-medical biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicine, computer science)

The Award
Scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at one of the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Each award provides full tuition, as well as room and board, for the term of the scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.

General Eligibility
To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• Have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
• Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines
• Demonstrate leadership and community service
• Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature
• Submit a signed application (original signature only)
• Earn a 21 on ACT or 1080 on SAT

Who Should Apply
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is available to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college and rising college sophomores and juniors.

Deadline: January 31

To learn more, please visit USDA 1890 National Scholars Program | USDA.

The EEqual Scholarship Awards Program is designed to highlight the incredible potential of young people in the United States who are struggling with homelessness, housing instability, or extreme poverty. At EEqual, they believe that every student, no matter their economic background should have an equal opportunity in education.

This scholarship covers tuition costs, up to $8,000, for students experiencing homelessness or housing instability (as defined under the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (MV), students in extreme poverty; or students whose family is currently going through a transition) to attain post-secondary education. Selected scholars will also be paired with a mentor who will guide them throughout their years in higher education.

The application period will open in November 2022. To learn more about eligibility requirements or other information, please visit Scholarship – EEqual.

Purpose of Scholarships

AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.

Scholarship Criteria

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility.

Students are not required to take engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 8, 2023

Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume.

Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.