Scholarships

My Projector Lamp Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2018 Award: $500 Eligibility: Applicant must be a student 14 or older; min. 3.0 GPA Administered by: My Projector Lamps Apply here! ​

"There's No Place Like Home" Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2018 ​ Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior Administered by: Invitation Homes Apply here! ​

Tommy Smith Scholarship Deadline:  May 31, 2019 Tommy Smith started the Tommy Smith Scholarship because he remembers how hard it was to go to college, balance a part-time job, and have a social life during his college years. This scholarship is to show students that there are people who understand all that they have to do to get an education. The scholarship is worth $1000 and only requires a 500-word essay on a specific topic to apply. Please find all details below. Eligibility To be eligible for the Tommy Smith Scholarship you must meet the following: Be a high school senior that has been accepted into a college or university Be a current college or university student. Guidelines To enter for a chance to receive the $1000 Tommy Smith Scholarship you will need to write an essay answering, “If you could start any business while in college or afterward what would it be and why”? Winner Selection Write your 500-word essay and submit the form by May 31, 2019. The Tommy Smith Scholarship committee will review all responses. A winner will be selected and contacted in June. Once the winner responds (within 2 weeks) the $1000 will be sent to the winner’s financial aid department. http://tommysmithscholarship.com/

Buy-Rite Beauty Scholarship Deadline:  November 15, 2018 ​This is an essay scholarship for any student interested in pursuing a career in the field of cosmetology or hair stylist. https://www.buyritebeauty.com/scholarships/ ​

AES Engineering Scholarship Deadline:  October 6, 2018 $500 scholarship awarded on character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.   ​http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

Horatio Alger Scholarship ​Deadline: October 25, 2018 ​This scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society. Min 2.0 GPA.  ​ https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/ ​

Elks Most Valuable Students Scholarship Deadline:  November 15, 2018 ​The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2019 competition. To be eligible, you do not need to be related to an Elks member.  ​www.enf.elks.org/mvs

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Deadline:  October 19, 2018 ​Athletes, who are school leaders, with a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to apply. Application and details on website.  ​ https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/

The Linly Heflin Scholarship Deadline:  January 10, 2019 Alabama women attending four-year Alabama colleges and universities. Scholarships are $6,000 per year for up to four years. Applicants must demonstrate both significant economic need and sound academic records.   www.linlyheflin.org