Scholarships for Alabama students

59 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Alabama: local foundations found in IRS filings, Alabama state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

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• Alabama Affordable Housing Association Scholarship Fund~$1,378Scholarships for students living in Alabama affordable-housing communities whose owners are members of the Alabama Affordable Housing Association scholarship fund; about 60 awards a year.
• Alabama Center for Architecture ScholarshipsDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for selected students in the field of architecture, from the Alabama Center for Architecture (Birmingham).
• Alabama G.I. Dependent ScholarshipDeadline RollingTuition and fee benefit at Alabama public colleges for children, stepchildren, spouses and surviving spouses of Alabama veterans who are 40%+ service-connected disabled, POW/MIA, or died in service.
• Alabama Grocers Association Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,000Scholarships for students connected to Alabama's food industry through a parent's employment, or their own part-time job, with an Alabama Grocers Association member company; about 50 awards a year.
• Alabama REALTORS Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for children of Alabama REALTOR members.
• Alabama STEM Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students pursuing an information technology degree at Auburn University at Montgomery or Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama.
• Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)$300–5,000 · Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based state grant for Alabama undergraduates, awarded by participating colleges using the FAFSA.
• Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)Up to $3,000 · Deadline Varies · GrantNon-need grant for Alabama residents attending one of the participating independent (private) Alabama colleges.
• Allyrae Wallace Educational Trust~$8,342 · Deadline February 1Sizeable educational scholarships for Wilcox County, Alabama residents making progress toward a college degree; about two dozen awards a year. Submit the application and grade transcripts by February 1.
• Andalusia High School Scholarship FoundationAcademic and study-abroad scholarships for graduates of Andalusia High School in Andalusia, Alabama.
• Baldwin County Academic & Sports Scholarship~$2,181 · Deadline VariesScholarships from a Robertsdale, Alabama foundation serving Baldwin County; apply with the foundation's application and a one-page letter describing your needs.
• Bessie Miller Daughtry ScholarshipDeadline February 15A scholarship for students graduating from Geneva High School in Geneva, Alabama. Apply in writing through the high school by February 15. No grants were made in the latest year.
• Birmingham Promise Scholarship~$2,277 · Deadline VariesLast-dollar tuition scholarships for Birmingham City Schools graduates attending Alabama colleges, plus work-experience programs.
• Carl and Jessie Summers ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for Auburn University students; contact the Auburn University Scholarship Office to apply.
• David Warren Hamner ScholarshipScholarship awards for qualifying students of Meek High School in Arley, Alabama (Winston County public schools).
• Deshler Quarterback Club ScholarshipsScholarships, tutoring and financial aid for students and student athletes in the Tuscumbia, Alabama city school system.
• Dr Charles O King ScholarshipDeadline May 15A four-year scholarship for a meritorious freshman with financial need, applied for through the school's general application (the committee is based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham). Deadline May 15.
• Electric Cooperative Foundation Scholarship~$1,242 · Deadline February 23Post-secondary scholarships for dependents of members of Alabama electric cooperatives that fund the foundation; over 100 awards a year. Applications list your cooperative relationship, high school, GPA, SAT/ACT score and intended college; the 2024 deadline was February 23.
• Gardendale Magnolia Festival ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for local high school students in Gardendale, Alabama, funded by the Magnolia Festival; $12,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• Hanna-Spivey Scholarship FundDeadline April 1Scholarships for graduating seniors of Central High School of Coosa County (Rockford, Alabama). The application asks for student and family information, college preference and a handwritten paragraph on why you deserve the award, signed by a counselor or teacher; due April 1.
• Hartselle Scholarship FoundationDeadline April 1College tuition scholarships restricted to graduates of Hartselle High School in Hartselle, Alabama. Applications are provided by the foundation (Regions Bank) and due April 1.
• Hoover Service Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for graduating high school seniors from a service club in Hoover, Alabama.
• J A Ophelia Killgore ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students from five high schools in Lee County, Alabama who earned an overall average of 85% or higher through high school. Request the standard form from Regions Bank; no deadline.
• J C Hoffman Scholarship TrustDeadline March 1A scholarship for high school seniors in Calhoun County, Alabama, administered by the Center for Scholarship Administration. Apply online by March 1.
• J. Craig and Page T. Smith ScholarshipDeadline January 15Large college scholarships applied for online at smithscholarships.com with ACT scores, FAFSA, recommendation letters, essays and short-answer questions; applications due January 10. Eligibility rules are on the website.
• Jessica Howard Memorial Scholarship$2,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $2,500 for Etowah High School (Attalla, AL) graduating seniors.
• Joanna F Reed Medical Scholarship~$2,022 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for medical students from Alabama or northwest Florida (counties west of the Apalachicola River) who attend private, non-state-supported universities. Submit the trustee's form, all transcripts, MCAT scores and two academic recommendation letters by May 15.
• John Allen Thresh Memorial Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline VariesTwo scholarships a year, one for a male and one for a female senior at Alma Bryant High School (Irvington, Alabama) with the highest GPA who cannot afford college. There is no form; contact the senior counselor.
• John M Will Journalism ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship for students preparing for a journalism career full time at a regionally accredited college, open to residents of specified counties in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi (Mobile area). Applicants submit samples of their journalism work; the deadline varies each year. No grants were made in the latest year.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Guide Right Foundation of Montgomery Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesFour $1,000 scholarships a year for local graduating high school seniors in the Montgomery, Alabama area.
• Kenny Morgan Memorial ScholarshipUp to $4,000 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarship of up to $4,000 for a student entering Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, chosen on leadership, character, academics and financial need; students with a background in athletics, band, cheerleading or dance are encouraged to apply.
• Linly Heflin Scholarship~$9,869Substantial scholarships for young women in Alabama attending Alabama universities, from the Linly Heflin Unit in Birmingham; about 80 awards a year. Applicants submit an application and finalists are interviewed; GPA and ACT score are considered.
• Lloyd Batre Scholarship Trust FundDeadline VariesFinancial assistance for young male students entering Spring Hill College or other recognized educational institutions in Alabama. No forms are required; contact the trustee in Mobile. No grants were made in the latest year.
• Love Big Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for graduates of local area high schools around Vinemont, Alabama, from a memorial foundation.
• McClendon-Hill ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for individuals pursuing education at Christian seminaries, from a Huntsville, Alabama foundation. Application details are not in the filing.
• Memorial Fund for Four Children Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline February 1Scholarships for full-time students from the greater Birmingham, Alabama area who keep at least a C average; the application is in the UAB financial aid office and due February 1.
• Merrill I & Grace Hanks ScholarshipDeadline December 15Scholarships for full-time University of Mobile students majoring or minoring in religion who intend to become pastors, with priority for students from Escambia and Monroe counties, Alabama. Apply through the university financial aid office by December 15.
• Mobile County Sheriff Deputy and Correction Officer Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,089 · Deadline VariesGrants and scholarships for eligible students studying law enforcement and crime prevention at accredited colleges, from the Mobile County (Alabama) Sheriff's Office educational foundation; 50 awards averaging about $2,100 last year.
• Muscle Shoals Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships from the foundation supporting Muscle Shoals City Schools (AL).
• Naomi H. Truman ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for education and training for residents of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency participants in Birmingham and Jefferson County, Alabama.
• Nickolaou Constandinos Sarris Scholarship~$3,875 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for members of Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Birmingham, Alabama who attend the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa; eight were awarded in the latest year.
• Oakman High School Alumni Association Scholarship$500Scholarships of $500 for students of Oakman High School (Alabama) from the school's alumni association.
• Pell City Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships~$1,389College scholarships for Pell City High School (Pell City, Alabama) students; selection is handled by the high school, and about nine awards are made a year. Relatives of Rotary Club members are not eligible.
• Red Bay Housing Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship with priority for tenants of Red Bay Housing Authority (Red Bay, Alabama) housing, then other students. No particular form or deadline; contact the foundation.
• (Re)Engage Alabama Grant ProgramDeadline Varies · GrantGrant for Alabama adults who stopped out of college for at least two years and return to finish an associate or bachelor degree in a high-demand field.
• Renaissance Scholarships~$8,751 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for low-income students to attend academically rigorous private K5-12 schools in Alabama; 137 were awarded in the latest year.
• Reverend Charlie E. and Cinderella S. Taylor Sr. Foundation STEM ScholarshipMerit-based undergraduate STEM scholarships for students from underserved communities attending universities in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana or Mississippi.
• Robert R Meyer Jr Memorial ScholarshipDeadline November 30A scholarship for current Princeton University students from Alabama. Inquire with the Princeton director of financial aid; deadline November 30.
• Rocket City Scholarship~$5,447 · Deadline VariesK-12 school-choice scholarships for economically disadvantaged families in North Alabama under the state scholarship granting organization program; 154 were awarded in the latest year.
• Scholarships for KidsDeadline VariesScholarships for children from lower-income families to attend private K-12 schools of their parents' choice, from a Birmingham, Alabama organization.
• Shades Valley Rotary Club Education Foundation Scholarship~$4,357Post-secondary scholarships for qualified students from the Shades Valley Rotary Club in Birmingham, Alabama; about 14 awards a year. Recipients attend an orientation on fund disbursement.
• Sigma Chi Gamma Sigma Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesTuition scholarships for undergraduate members of the Gamma Sigma chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity at Auburn University; four $2,500 awards last year.
• SM & JD Reynolds Scholarship TrustDeadline June 15A small scholarship for students in the Montgomery, Alabama metropolitan area. Apply by letter with a transcript and list of activities by June 15.
• South Baldwin Education Foundation ScholarshipsEducation scholarships for graduates of Foley, Robertsdale, Gulf Shores, Elberta and Orange Beach high schools and Snook Christian Academy in south Baldwin County, Alabama; roughly 133 awards a year.
• Temple Legacy Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students at Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy.
• Troy Delta Chi Education Foundation ScholarshipAcademic scholarships for Troy University (Alabama) students who meet academic standards and show financial need, from the Troy Delta Chi alumni education foundation, which was still building its endowment.
• Turner Medical Trust ScholarshipDeadline May 1Scholarships for premedical and medical students, with first preference for those from Dothan and Houston County, Alabama and second preference for surrounding counties. Written applications come from the Houston County Medical Society; due May 1.
• Upsilon Eta Omega Service Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships and grants for the Fairfield, Alabama community from an Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter foundation.
• Vulcan Scholarships~$1,309 · Deadline FebruaryAcademic scholarships from Vulcan, Inc. for students of Foley, Gulf Shores and Robertsdale high schools in Baldwin County, Alabama who plan to major in chemistry, physics or engineering. Applications come from faculty at those schools and are normally due mid-February.