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Scholarship Links
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program rewards excellence by supporting high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Gates Millinneum Scholars Program
Deadline in January: Check Website for date
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice.
http://www.gmsp.org/
AES Scholarships
Amount $500.00, Entry Deadline October. Check Website for date.
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
JEFFERSON STATE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
SPECIFIC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS:
Jefferson State Academic Scholarship: Full tuition renewable for students with a minimum 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA. Get details and apply online. Deadline March. Check Website for date.
http://www.jeffstateonline.com
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA FIRST SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$5,000 renewable award is for first-generation college students. Parents can have no more than two years of college and no post-secondary degree. Requirements: ACT 20-27 and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadline February - Check Website for date.
firstscholars.ua.edu
ALABAMA HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR ANY SCHOOL: Students entering the field of home building in the state of Alabama. Degrees include artisan trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, drafting, etc. Requires attendance at a state university or technical school. Award amount is not given. Deadline March. Check Website for date.
http://ahbfoundation.org/index.php/scholarships/
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ART AND ART HISTORY
Students declaring a major in Art or Art History can try for full tuition scholarships for freshman year. Must meet UA admission requirements and submit samples of your work. Deadline February. Check Website for date.
http://art.ua.edu/site/
ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP
Students are required to write an essay for a possible $1,000 awrd. Go Web site for details. Deadline June - Check Website for date.
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
COLLEGE COUNTS
The State Treasury Department awards $2,000-$4,000 scholarships to be used at an Alabama college to students with financial need. Requirements: 2.7 GPA and an ACT score of 26 or BELOW. ACT requirement waived if attending a 2-year college. Click on Web link to view details. Deadline Not Given.
collegecountsalabama.com
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN
Annual pageant offers multiple scholarship opportunities in various categories for females completing their junior year. Deadline March - Check Website for date.
http://http://www.ajm.org/
AUBURN UNIVERSITY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Students majoring in Pre-Chemical Engineering who have excelled academically can apply for $1,000 renewable scholarships through the Auburn Scholarship Opportunity Manager on the AU website. Deadline March - Check Website for date.
www.auburn.edu/scholarship/ausom
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Receive up to $100,000 over four years. This year 100 renewable $25,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and college undergraduates. Scholarships are geared toward fields related to the automotive industry. For a list of fields and guidelines, go to Buick's Website. Deadline February - Check Website for date.
http://www.buickachievers.com/
Regions Riding Forward
- Eligible High School seniors may apply to win a $5,000 scholarship by writing an essay about an African-American (past or present) who has inspired them.
www.regions.com/ridingforward
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships (BAM)
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years. Deadline March - Check Website for date.
https://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft University Careers - Scholarships - Microsoft.com - Careers
A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue undergraduate studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join a community of scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada and Mexico
Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.
2014 Scholarships for students
This Web site has a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities Alabama students are encouraged to apply for the 10 scholarships listed below. Each scholarship awards $500.
1. Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship - Deadline April - Check Website for date.
2. Your Favorite Car Scholarship - Deadline April - Check Website for date.
3. MCO Scholarship - Deadline May - Check Website for date.
4. Find a Law Scholarship - Deadline May - Check Website for date.
5. Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship - Deadline May - Website for date.
6. LM Scholarship Program - Deadline May - Check Website for date.
7. Odenza Vacations College Scholarship - Deadline June - Check Website for date.
8. Got a Spine Scholarship - Deadline June - Check Website for date.
9. Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - Deadline June - Check Website for date.
10. Lift Parts Express Scholarship - Deadline June - Check Website for date.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/2014scholarships.php
B. Davis Scholarship
Scholarship Award: $1,000
No requirements
Deadline: May - Check Website for date.
Write an essay of less than 1000 words on one of the topics below
Pick a controversial problem on high school or college/university campuses and suggest a solution
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
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