University of South AL

A representative from the University of South AL will be here to visit with interested students on Monday, August 28th at 1:00 in the Lecture Hall.

Scholarship Opportunities

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Winning the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one school-sponsored sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community.   Go to:  wendysheisman.com to apply

The Rhodes Scholarship Award: Full tuition Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 or older Deadline: October 4, 2017 Administered by: The Rhodes Trust Click here to apply!

We the Future Scholarship Contest Award: varies Eligibility: Applicant must be a student in grades 9-12 Deadline: September 17, 2017 Administered by: Constituting America Click here to apply!

Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities

Digital Privacy Scholarship Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school student Deadline: June 30, 2017 Administered by: Digital Responsibility Click here to apply! 10 Words or Less Scholarship Award: $500 Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school student  Deadline: June 30, 2017 Administered by: Student Scholarships Click here to apply!

Miss Alabama Teen Scholarship Opportunity

Miss Alabama Teen Scholarship Opportunity

For more information on entering the Miss Alabama Teen Contest, go to the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nQXNNTXNtNjZOckU/view?usp=sharing

Scholarship Opportunities

Guardian Scholarship Program Award: 10 awards of $2,500 Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior; must be a member of Guardian Credit Union Deadline: April 28, 2017 Administered by: Guardian Credit Union Click here to apply!

Fifth Month Scholarship Award: $1,500 Eligibility: Applicant must be a student 13 or older Deadline: May 31, 2017 Administered by: Unigo Click here to apply!

College is Power Scholarship Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior Deadline: May 31, 2017 Administered by: College is Power Click here to apply!

Microsoft Disability Scholarship Deadline April 15 $5,000 renewable This scholarship is for high school students with disabilities to go to college for a career in the technology industry. It is awarded to promising seniors who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have a financial need. Requirements: Be a current high school senior with living with a disAbility (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability. Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions (contact Seattle Foundation to verify non-USA school’s eligibility). Declare a major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field  (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing). Demonstrate a passion for technology. Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community. Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Require financial assistance to attend college. Enrollment status must be full-time or half time. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program Deadline:  June 15, 2017 This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a postsecondary education at a community college or technical school in the fall of 2017. Link with further information below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nRE1SckJONS1HRlU/view?usp=sharing

2017 Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation Essay Contest Deadline:  May 26, 2017 This essay contest is for current Alabama union members, their spouses, dependents, and their grandchildren.  There are various scholarships that will be given.   Link for application and further information is below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nRXh0ajdLdE5fQ2M/view?usp=sharing

Wallace State Community College Summer Honors Scholarship Deadline:  May 4, 2017 Link for application is below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nQmloLVFrRWtfVEk/view?usp=sharing

Herb Hanes - Bill Sparks Scholarship

Herb Hanes - Bill Sparks Scholarship

Deadline:  April 18th 

Requirements:

1. Participated in varsity athletics or in an athletic related activity (cheerleader, trainer, dance team, etc.) at a Jefferson or Shelby County High School.
2. Been accepted into a four-year Alabama college or university.
3. Completed all required forms.
   

Application link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nSXdBZEdyOS12dWc/view?usp=sharing

West Jefferson High School Alumni Scholarship

West Jefferson High School
Alumni Scholarship
Deadline:  April 15, 2017
Return completed application to Mrs. Roy.


Eligibility Requirements:

• be a 2017 graduating high school senior
• have a parent, grandparent or great grandparent, etc. (other such direct parental lineage) who was a graduate from West Jefferson High School

Application link is below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nREg5RENybkxZdVU/view?usp=sharing

Scholarships

Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship Program Deadline:  May 31st

Award: several awards of up to $5,000 Eligibility:Applicant must be a high school senior entering an academic program in nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, or other curriculum that focuses on treating mental health and substance use disorders. Deadline: May 31, 2017 Administered by: American Addiction Centers  Click here to apply!

Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Deadline:  April 15th ​

Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship Award: several awards of up to $5,000 Eligibility:Applicant must be a high school senior with Type 1 diabetes Deadline: April 15, 2017 Administered by: Diabetes Scholars Foundation Click here to apply!

Corner High School Alumni Scholarship

CHS Alumni Scholarship Meeting
Friday, March 10th at 10:00

Representatives from the Corner High School Alumni Association will be here this Friday morning at 10:00 to meet with the senior class and discuss the Corner Alumni Scholarship and application process.  This is an awesome scholarship to apply for because students are only competing against other Corner High School students!

Aviation Council of Alabama Scholarship

Aviation Council of Alabama
Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline:  April 28th

This is for students who are interested in the field of aviation.  The application and requirements are linked below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4ndzBHbTREbjQ3Z2M/view?usp=sharing

Buster Bynum Education Scholarship

This scholarship is for seniors whose parents are employed in school transportation.  The application and other requirements are linked below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nYTZCRzJlaXJmWjQ/view?usp=sharing

Scholarship Opportunity

Charles “Chuck” Poland Education Scholarship
Deadline:  April 28th

This scholarship is for seniors whose parents are school bus drivers and have been bus drivers for at least the past 3 years.  The application and requirements are linked below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nRVR5WnNfejFhXzA/view?usp=sharing

Scholarship Opportunity

Greg Ray Memorial Education Scholarship
Deadline:  April 28th

This scholarship is for seniors whose parents are school bus drivers.  The application and requirements are linked below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nNlFpeEJQN1NZVEU/view?usp=sharing

Leavitt Machinery Scholarship

Leavitt Machinery Scholarship Program

Award: $500
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior; min. 3.0 GPA
Deadline: May 31, 2017
Administered by:  Leavitt Machinery

Description

Write an Essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.

Click here to learn more and apply!

YNOT Scholarship Opportunity

YNOT Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline:  March 24th

The phrase YNOT means:

“Using your distinctive potential to the best of your abilities and not letting anyone tell you that you cannot.  Believe in yourself; strive to make the impossible possible.”

Requirements:

• High School Senior
• Attend High School in the state of Alabama
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• High School Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation
• Must be accepted and attending a college or University in the Fall of 2017
• 250 - 500 word essay (typed; 12 pt font; Arial or Times New Roman font; double spaced)
• All applications must be emailed directly to Mr. Antonio Minifield at ynotfoundation2014@gmail.com
• Deadline:  Friday, March 24, 2017
• Winners will be notified by March 31st
• Scholarship presentation will be made at the 3rd Annual YNOT Scholarship Foundation Fashion Show fundraiser on Friday, April 7, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in Birmingham, Al at the Boutwell Auditorium Exhibition Hall.

Essay Topic:

Using the phrase “YNOT,” provide a brief, personal introduction about your future aspirations; and explain the importance of overcoming adversity.

Application Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4nVEJEdUZrakswSTA/view?usp=sharing

Hooper City Alumni Association Scholarship

Hooper City Alumni Association Scholarship
Deadline:  April 8th

Application Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6HHSOfHUb4neTRXY1pLZTZ3R3c/view?usp=sharing

 

 

Lawson State Community College 

Mechatronics Program

Lawson is beginning a new program this Fall that is mirrored after the Mercedes program with Shelton State Community College.  Lawson has partnered with Adah International and Brose to offer a 3-year Associate’s degree in Mechatronics. 

How it works – Students will be in a theory/work rotation: 1 semester of theory/classroom time at the Bessemer campus of Lawson State Community College and the next semester on-the-job work at Brose Tuscaloosa.  Brose will pay a weekly stipend of $300, and hourly pay for working is $13.25/hour for the 1^st year, $14/hour the 2^nd year, & $15/hour for the 3^rd year of apprenticeship.  Once a student graduates, he/she can expect to earn around $45-50k per year.   

Who should apply?  Students who are unsure of what they may want to do when they graduate high school, like to work with their hands, and are interested Auto Mechanics, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering.  Brose has a tuition reimbursement program for their employees who want an advanced degree in Engineering.

Requirements – 2017 graduates who have been admitted to Lawson State for Fall 2017, have a high school GPA of 3.0, must be able to pass a background check & drug screening, and will be required to bring their transcript and WorkKeys scores to the interview.  

Contact Mrs. Roy/Mrs. McGill if you are interested!

Driver Safety Essay Scholarship

Deadline:  April 21st

Please answer the following question in your essay:

“How can we educate our community about the dangers of distracted driving and what are some practical ways we can drastically reduce distracted driving related accidents?

Helpful Ideas

• Interview someone who was involved in a distracted driving accident.
• Are there any technological solutions to this problem that haven’t been explored?
• Be creative in your description of the problem and your proposed solution.

APPLY ONLINE AT:  http://www.mkhlawyers.com/scholarship/#apply

Scholarship Opportunities

FEATURED: VIP Voice

Award: $5,000

Deadline: 3/14/2017

Eligibility: Residents of U.S. or Canada ages 13 or older.

How to apply: Complete two surveys and redeem your points for a scholarship or other awards. The more surveys you do, the better your chances to win.

Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship

Award: $2,500

Deadline: 3/15/2017

Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors or college students with a 3.3 or higher GPA who intend to study computer science.

How to apply: Submit required documentation and an essay describing your work ethic and what you hope to accomplish after you graduate college.

Youth Free Expression Film Contest

Award: $5,000 scholarship to the New York Film Academy (one award), $1,000 (one award), $500 (one award), $250 (one award)

Deadline: 3/15/2017

Eligibility: U.S. students who are 19 or younger on the day of submission.

How to apply: Submit an original video of four minutes or less about the limits of free expression on social media.

National Peace Essay Contest

Award: $10,000 (one award), $5,000 (one award), $2,500 (one award), $1,000 (50 awards)

Deadline: 3/15/2017

Eligibility: U.S. high school students in grades 9-12.

How to apply: Write an imaginary 1,000- to 1,250-word memo to a foreign ambassador about how the U.S. could help their country, which is experiencing a humanitarian crisis.

Seniors Helping Seniors Scholarship

Award: $2,500 (three awards), $2,000 (one award), $1,000 (one award)

Deadline: 3/31/2017

Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors and undergrads.

How to apply: Write an essay of 500 to 1,000 words about your volunteer work with the elderly and how you'd encourage others to spend time with seniors.

Small Business Success Student Scholarship

Award: $1,500 (three awards)

Deadline: 3/31/2017

Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors and full-time college students.

How to apply: Write an essay of 500 to 1,000 words about how your or a relative's small business has shaped you.

L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrators of the Future Contest

Award: $5,000 (one award), $500 (three awards)

Deadline: 3/31/2017

Eligibility: New and amateur artists who haven't been professionally published or paid.

How to apply: Submit three unique illustrations.

Unigo Superpower Scholarship

Award: $2,500

Deadline: 3/31/2017

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or residents who are 13 or older.

How to apply: In 250 words or less, tell us which superhero or villain you'd want to change places with for a day, and why.