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 SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITESAchieve Alabama – This is a search engine that was created by the State of Alabama Department of Education to ensure that the local scholarships are in one place. It is relatively new and updated regularly – This free scholarship search is one of the most established and robust, tracking a reported $19 billion in scholarships. You can search by your employer to see if they offer any scholarships - businesses such as Wal Mart and Cracker Barrel are on the list. HYPERLINK "; – This is an app that matches students with scholarships based on the criteria that you enter about yourself. Cost is $2.99 a month, one of the more expensive ones, but well worth in. HYPERLINK "; – You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) if you want to apply for federal and state financial aid. Many colleges and universities, especially public institutions, also require the FAFSA. You must submit the FAFSA every year that you want aid.The FASFA is available in several formats, including online, PDF and paper versions. The best option is to complete the web-based version of the FAFSA at fafsa., known as FAFSA on the Web.You can start completing the FAFSA in OCTOBER using your parents 2018 taxes. This is a significant change for the better. The sooner you get this done the more money you can potentially get. FASFA OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2019ALABAMA POWER RESUME CONTEST – $100 to $500 scholarship – Requirements: senior; prepare your own resume; one page, front only. Email resume to holland.tonya@hcboe.us – DEADLINE: SEPTERMER 15, 2019 BY 3:00 pm **Wendy’s High School Heisman – $500 to $5,000 scholarship – Requirements: 3.0 GPA, senior in the Class of 2019; participate in at least 1 of 47 sports (list on website); be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman – apply at – further questions about scholarships, eligibility and athletic compliance can be addressed by contacting Wendy’s at wendys@ or 800-205-6367 – DEADLINE typically: OCTOBER 17, 2019**DR PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY - $100,000 – 20 AWARDS; Visit DEADLINE typically: OCTOBER 17, 2019Horatio Alger Scholarship – $6,000 to $25,000 scholarship – 2.0 GPA; financial need-$55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income – For more information and application visit Be sure to click on the state, career and technical, targeted and national scholarship tabs to see requirements– DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2019 by 5:00 pm ESTAUBURN UNIVERSITY THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS – Substantial one-year scholarship awards will be made to outstanding students who participate in the competitive on-site auditions and presentations. Requirements: High school seniors who plan to major in Theatre; 3.0 GPA; Telfair Peet Theatre – 350 W. Samford Avenue, Auburn, Alabama; for more information visit and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM - $20,000 – 150 awards; Requirements: high school senior; planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; for more information and application visit DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2019 (5 PM EASTERN)THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – award 500 four-year scholarships; ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 per year; high school senior; US citizen; pursuing a 4 year degree; full time student; for application visit more information visit or email scholarship@ or call 773-755-4732 DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 2019 **ALABAMA LEADERS OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEBBIE RICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 scholarship; 2.75 GPA; 17 ACT; plan to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited college/university or technical school in Alabama pursuing a degree in IT or related field; essay required; one-page resume; two letters of recommendation; email questions to ALETscholarship@go-; Application link is on Rehobeth High School website. Look under counselors and then scholarships. DEADLINE typically: NOVEMBER 16, 2019**JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION – ACT 26; GPA 3.5; intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university beginning fall 2019; Demonstrate financial need (will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000). Application inquiries: 800-941-3300 or email scholarships@ Applications can be found at scholarships DEADLINE typically: NOVEMBER 20, 2019DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIPSAUBURN UNIVERSITY – University Scholarships - apply using AUSOM DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2019TROY UNIVERSITY – see Troy “Online Scholarships” and the Troy website for deadlines as they may vary by campus and scholarship type; Several have DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2019SOUTH ALABAMA – requires admissions application to be completed by December 1, 2018. Some scholarships are automatic for freshman; others require a separate scholarship packet – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2019UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM – requires students to submit admissions application and all required documentation; See “BSMART”, The Blazer scholarship management – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2019WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - $2,500/year renewable; 3.0 GPA; have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more major life activity) Apply at DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2019**COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $2,500 scholarship; Requirements: Community Service; outstanding character, integrity and leadership; senior; reside in a community served by Comcast; plan to enroll as a full time student during 2019-2020 academic year; 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need; to apply visit Direct all inquiries to leadersnadachievers@ or call 1-800-537-4180; DEADLINE typically: DECEMBER 7, 2019THE LEAD ROSTER B2B SALES & MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 scholarship for emerging business geniuses; must submit the URL of a video you’ve uploaded to YouTube where you explain, present, convince, inspire, entertain, market and/or sell your reason why you deserve to win this scholarship DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2019THE PUBLICITY.AI SEO # CONTENT MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000; must submit a brief essay explaining the best use of content marketing; please visit for more information and application. DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2019JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS**SMITH SCHOLARSHIPS – an Accountability Scholarship Program for high school seniors who have “given back” to their community through volunteer activities or care of family while overcoming financial and personal challenges. – up to $15,000 per year, renewable for 4 years – recommendation; completed FASFA; must have taken the ACT – application is available at Your chances increase the earlier you apply – DEADLINE typically: JANUARY 7, 2020**APIASF/WELLSFARGO SCHOLARSHIP - $2500; be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; be a US citizen; 2.7 GPA; apply at DEADLINE typically: JANUARY 10, 2020**ALFA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Award 100 $1,000 scholarships for students attending Alabama colleges, universities and technical schools; 2.5 GPA; Have a current Alabama Farmers Federation Membership; For more information and to apply visit DEADLINE typically: JANUARY 31, 2020 ALABAMA FARMERS AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – awards up to 67 $1,750 scholarships for students majoring in agriculture or forestry at Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Please visit for more information. DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2020FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIPS THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS LEGACY AWARDS – child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined before April 1, 2016; high school senior; must apply online; must have an ACT or SAT score; for more information visit or email scholarship@ application available at DEADLINE: January 31, 2020UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO – admission application must be submitted before students qualify for college scholarships. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2020**ALABAMA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AUTHORITY - $2,500 – parent or legal guardian must receive electric service from Dothan Utilities and plan the student must attend a four-year college/university, community college, and/or vocational/trade school within the state of Alabama; limited applications are in the guidance office (see Mrs. Tucker) and can be found at Scholarship Program. Applications can be completed online but must be printed, signed and mailed to the address on the applications. For additional information, contact pam@ or 334-387-5404 or 800-239-2632, ext. 110. DEADLINE typically: FEBRUARY 11, 2020**ALABAMA AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship - essentially pays for all tuition, fees and books for students interested in the automotive manufacturing industry. minimum 2.5 GPA will be awarded an annual $3,600 scholarship (split per semester) to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree to prepare for the field. Visit to apply. DEADLINE typically: FEBRUARY 25, 2020MARCH DEADLINESSOUTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Qualifying criteria varies depending on scholarship. One application form can be completed to apply for multiple programs. Apply at . Be sure to click the Southeast Alabama on the far right. DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2020 The Wayne Hawkins Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE is March 15, 2020DOTHAN PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – senior; current patient of Dothan Pediatric; resume; high school transcript; essay; 2 references – visit for more information. DEADLINE: MARCH 4, 2020 BY 5:00 PM**ZONTA INTERNATIONAL - $1,500 scholarship; females; active commitment to volunteerism; leadership; for an application please click ZontaApplication or visit: foundation.YWPAAward DEADLINE: typically MARCH 11, 2020**MCCLIMANS ORTHODONTICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – One $1,000 and Two $500 scholarships; currently be in orthodontic treatment, or have completed orthodontic treatment by Dr. Tee McClimans, D.M.D.; full-time student in an accredited college or university; minimum GPA of 3.0; academic achievement, participation in school and community activities, and an essay. Click McClimansApplication for application or see Mrs. Tucker in the guidance office. DEADLINE: typically (postmarked) MARCH 11, 2020 (hand delivered) MARCH 13, 2020ALABAMA HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – resident of Alabama; must be enrolling in, or attending an accredited post-secondary school in Alabama in a construction related curriculum; in the core trades of the homebuilding industry; download application at or contact Louise Brown at 1-800-745-4222 DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2020CHRISTIAN BROTHERS NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP: from $1,000-$2,500; focus on 1st generation college students; essay required; must be graduating seniors from the Wiregrass area with intentions to attend a junior college or a 4-year university. Apply at or click For more information you can email or call Darius McKay – darius@ or 334-714-7096 DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2020ARMY AVIATION CENTER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION – offering 10 $1000 scholarships in the AACFCU service area to seniors attending a 4-year college. Eligibility requirements: APPLICANT must be a member of AACFCU; must be a US citizen; essay – click for an application or visit . DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2020**ALABAMA AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000; students enrolling in a four-year institution located in AL to major in a career in agriculture or agribusiness; GPA 3.0 Visit DEADLINE typically: MARCH 31, 2020APRIL DEADLINESMARTIN LUTHER KING/REV. ROCHESTER JOHNSON, SR SCHOLARSHIP – application; transcript; essay – see guidance office for application. DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2020**MATTIE KOLB SCHOLARSHIP – $500 awarded by the Dothan District United Methodist Women; based on financial need, academic record and service to church and community. Applications can be found at awf- under Dothan District. Please contact Jolinda Strickland at jolinda928@ for further questionsDEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2020**FORT RUCKER-WIREGRASS CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP – Applicant must be a dependent child or spouse of active-duty, retired or deceased military personnel of all ranks; plan to attend college or vocational school during the 2020 academic year; two recommendations; transcript; essay. Applications can be found at DEADLINE typically : APRIL 15, 2020**TJ NORTHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $500-$2,000 non-renewable; 2.75 GPA; 2 recommendations; 350 word essay “How have you brought joy to others”; transcript; click for application TJNortheyApplication; for further questions you may email hwnorthey@ or via FaceBook at @TJNortheyMemorial; must be postmarked by April 22. DEADLINE typically: APRIL 22, 2020MAY DEADLINESKIDS’ CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP – scholarships for college and technical school to children who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Scholarship application can be found at . Scholarships are awarded in late June. For more information you can contact tdaniel@. DEADLINE MAY 1, 2020TOMMY SMITH SCHOLARSHIP- $1,000; High school senior that has been accepted into a college or university; 500 work essay, “If you could start any business while in college or afterward what would it be and why”? DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2020 THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATIONS EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL GRANTS - Emergency Educational Grants provide undergraduate college financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks in the form of renewable, one-year grants of up to $4,000. The grant is for educational assistance only and is not intended to cover the entire cost of a college education. Applications are available upon request between May 1 and October 31 of the academic year for which assistance is desired. To request an EEG application for you or someone you know, please email scholarship@ or call 773-755-4732. ................
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