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Alabama College Scholarships
For many students in Alabama, the thought of paying for college leads to a lack of drive to continue schooling beyond high school graduation. Because there is not enough federal funding to cover the cost of tuition and loans can be expensive, many students see few options available to them. However, Alabama scholarships are configured to assist students in alleviating some of the financial burden so that obtaining a higher education seems more realistic.
If you are a graduate of a high school in Montgomery, Elmore, or Lowndes county, you should start with the Central Alabama Community Foundation, which offers over $50,000 in scholarships each year. Because there are a number of different options through this program, eligibility and qualification vary depending on scholarship. For minority students, Alabama scholarships such as the Earl P Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship offer assistance. The criteria for qualification include financial need, a minimum score of 23 on the ACT, and a GPA of at least 3.5. Students submit transcripts and an essay on career goals and may receive between $500 and $1000.
For those looking toward a career in teaching, the Jay Murphy Scholarship award may be the best option. Maintenance of a GPA of at least 2.5 is required, as well as an essay outlining career goals. Awards range monetarily from $200 to $1000. Alabama scholarships also include several options through the United Daughters of the Confederacy, each requiring different criteria be met. The Montala chapter of the American Business Women's Association in Montgomery also offers exciting scholarship options for women to the tune of $1000.
List of Alabama Scholarships
- Alabama Broadcasters Association Scholarship — $2500 awarded each year to two undergraduate Alabama students majoring in broadcasting.
- Alabama Funeral Directors Association Scholarship — $1000 awarded each year to two undergraduate Alabama students majoring in Meteorology.
- Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship Program — Varied amount awarded each year to varied number of undergraduate or graduate Alabama students who are veteran dependents.
- Dana Campbell Memorial Scholarship — $2000 awarded each year to one undergraduate student majoring in Nutrition and from Alabama or other selected states.
- First in Family Scholarship — $12500 to $15000 awarded to 10 freshmen Alabama students.
- Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship — $2000 to $6000 awarded each year to up to three undergraduate Alabama students majoring in engineering.
- Kroger Scholarship — $5000 awarded each year to Black undergraduate student from Alabama and other select states.
- Lola B. Curry Scholarship — $800 to $1000 awarded each year to up to two undergraduate Alabama students who are descendents of Confederate.
- Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Education Assistance Program-Alabama — $2000 to $5000 awarded each year to 15-30 undergraduate Alabama students who are dependents of deceased police officers and firefighters.
- Swayze Woodruff Scholarship — $2000 per year for four years awarded to one undergraduate student from Alabama and other select states.
Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.