This essay contest coincides with the dedication of a historical marker at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. The marker will memorialize Jake McKenzie, Tom Redmond, and the practices of convict leasing in Jefferson County.

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) offers this essay contest to help students engage with both this local and national history. Mr. Redmond and Mr. McKenzie are two of over 4,400 African American victims of racial terror lynchings killed between the end of Reconstruction in 1877 and World War II.

This essay contest is a chance to learn about this history, form your opinions on it, and connect our history to contemporary issues of racial injustice our communities still face today.

Eligibility:

Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

 Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.

 High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

 Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

TMCF awards nearly 500 scholarships a year to high-achieving students. The link below will take you to the list of all scholarships they offer, with programs that are currently open for applications listed on top.

Alabama Scholarships

In a world where the scariest part about going to college can sometimes be paying for it, it’s great to know that help is available for students who ask. In fact you can get scholarships just by being from Alabama. As a resident of the Yellowhammer State, you have access to a lot of Alabama scholarships and grants offered by Alabama-based organizations. 

The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges.

College Match Scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, are loan-free, and require no parental contribution.  

If you are a student who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to apply. QuestBridge's college partners are committed to making college affordable for all students — regardless of financial background — and offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100% of demonstrated financial need.

Learn about more opportunities offered through the National College Match >>

Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Starting this December, complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.

Students who register forScholarship Search can enter Sallie Mae’s monthly $5,000 Sweepstakes.*  Registering for Sallie Mae’s Scholarship search tool, with over 5 million scholarships, is fast, easy, and free – and there’s no essay required!

The Smith Scholarship Foundation will begin accepting on-line Applications on October 1, 2019 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 up to $15,000 a year in 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 our website today at www.smithscholarships.com for additional information. Look in the shaded box to the left and click on “Most Frequently Asked Questions” for more information.

NEW DEADLINES: APPLY EARLY! EARLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVE MORE REVIEWS AND MOST PAST WINNERS APPLIED EARLY. APPLICATIONS WITH LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: January 10, 2020. Proof of Filing FASFA must be submitted with SSF Scholarship Application. Notice: Applications for Pell Grant and State SEOG Grants will be accepted October 1, 2018 for aid in the 2019-20 school year. Remind your students to apply as soon as possible for their governmental aid. Early applications can qualify for additional funding up to $2,000.

Find a clearer path to college, earlier

Earn micro‑scholarships from colleges for your achievements as early as 9^th grade.

This site is designed to connect students throughout the State of Alabama with the school that best fits their needs and with scholarship opportunities that will enable them to pursue their goals and dreams

Get Fastweb's free tools and resources to help you on your college path. Create you free profile and gain access to:

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About the Program This nationally renowned program was created by Act 633 and approved October 1947 by the Alabama Legislature. It is administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and is governed by the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-6-1. The veteran must meet the following qualifications to establish eligibility of his/her dependents.

A dependent is defined as a child, stepchild, spouse or the un-remarried widow (er) of the veteran.

Military Service: The veteran must have honorably served at least 90 days of continuous active federal military service or honorably discharged by reason of service-connected disability after serving less than 90 days of continuous active federal military service.

Disability Requirements: The veteran must be rated 20% or more due to service-connected disabilities or have held the qualifying rating at the time of death, a former prisoner of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), died as the result of a service-connected disability, or died while on active military service in the line of duty.

See Website for more information. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. Created in 1995 by Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the program honors middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level. Thus far, it has recognized more than 115,000 young people who've made a difference - and inspired countless others to consider how they might contribute to their communities.

Are you a middle level or high school student making a difference through volunteering? Apply today for national recognition, a scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.!

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. 

Applications are now open for 2020 awards. Here's how it works: 

• By November 5, 2019, students must submit their completed applications, and signed student/parent agreements, to a certifier. (Certifiers can be school principals or the head of a county 4-H organization, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or a Points of Light Global Network member.)
• By November 15, 2019, certifiers select and certify top applicants for state level judging. 
• On February 4, 2020, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards announces state-level winners for 2020. 

The Heisman High School Scholarship continues the legacy of the Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship, a program created in 1994 by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas in partnership with The Heisman Trophy Trust. From its inception, the program has leveraged the reputation of the Heisman Memorial Trophy as a symbol of great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.

Eligibility begins with maintaining a weighted GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. And applicants must perform in at least one of the 47 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.