You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Central Alabama Community Foundation Scholarships

Central Alabama Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in select Alabama counties. Apply online now!

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

What is a letter of recommendation?

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

AHB Foundation Scholarship

The AHB Foundation Scholarship supports Alabama residents pursuing education in residential building trades. Apply now for $250+!

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Essay

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Driver Safety Scholarship

The Driver Safety Scholarship awards $2,000 to Alabama high school seniors and college freshmen in select counties. Apply with an essay or video.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Linly Heflin Scholarship

The Linly Heflin Scholarship provides $5,000 for Alabama women attending accredited four-year colleges with a minimum ACT of 23.

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Smith Scholarship

The Smith Scholarship provides $500 to $20,000 for Alabama students in need, emphasizing community service involvement.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great person you are.

Recommendation - Contact info

Montgomery Area Chapter MOAA Scholarship

The Montgomery Area Chapter MOAA Scholarship provides $250 to high school seniors in Alabama with military ties and strong academic records.

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

What if my college GPA is too low for this program?

The Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship

The Charles Clark Cordle Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Georgia or Alabama college students with an Amateur Radio License.

What is a scholarship portal?

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama offers over 45 scholarships, with awards up to $32,000 for local students.

Chairman's Scholarship 

The Chairman's Scholarship offers $2,500 to eligible high school students in NC, SC, or AL for college. Apply with transcripts and essays.

Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship

NEWH Atlanta Chapter offers up to $60,000 in scholarships for hospitality students in the Southeast. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

The SAWF Scholarship

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

How do I know if I've won an eligible matching scholarship?

NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship

The NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship awards up to $6,000 for students in broadcast or digital media from select Southeastern states.

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

How do I create a resume? 

Community Foundation of South Alabama Scholarships

The Community Foundation of South Alabama offers $6,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.

Kirk Kirkland Memorial Scholarship

The Kirk Kirkland Memorial Scholarship offers $250 for Alabama students in hospitality or culinary fields with a 2.5 GPA and leadership skills.

CollegeCounts Scholarship

The CollegeCounts Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Alabama high school students with financial need and a 2.75 GPA.

David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships

David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships offer $1,000 to gay/lesbian undergraduates in Alabama or West Virginia. Apply now!

NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

The NAJA Graduate Scholarship supports students working with children in various fields. Applicants need a personal statement and recommendations.

American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.

Airgas - Jerry Baker Scholarship

The Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship offers $2,500 for undergraduate welding engineering students with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.

Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship

The Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to undergraduate welding engineering students with a 2.8 GPA. Apply now!

AB HBCU Scholars Program

The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!

Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship

The Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship offers $1,500 to female STEM students with military ties in select Southern states.

Art Project

Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award

The Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship offers $1,500 for graduate students in costume design from select Southern states.

Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.

Southern Section A&WMA Scholarships

Southern Section A&WMA offers $1,000 scholarships for graduate students in environmental fields in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Goldie Bateson Scholarship

The Goldie Bateson Scholarship is awarded to junior golfers between the ages of 7 and 17 who have an interest in learning and playing the game of golf.

Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship

The Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in horticulture with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

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What are the participating institutions in TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship?

TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship

The TMCF | NIKE HBCU Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Apply now!

The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (ASIST)

The ASIST Scholarship offers $2,000 to $10,000 for adults overcoming challenges through education. Apply locally for a chance to win.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Which schools participate to the TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship?

TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship

The TMCF | Ford Fund HBCU Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for STEM majors at TMCF schools. Apply now if you meet the criteria!

Teacher Education Scholarship 

The Teacher Education Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for full-time students pursuing teaching in pre-college settings with a 3.0 GPA.

Doctoral Scholars Program

The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program provides a $20,000 stipend for Ph.D. students aiming to become professors in select states.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

CMAA- SAC Scholarship Program

The CMAA- SAC Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for full-time A/E/C degree students in the South Atlantic Chapter region.

Fashion Scholarship Fund’s Case Study Scholarship

The Fashion Scholarship Fund offers $250+ scholarships for fashion students with a 3.20 GPA at FSF member schools.

Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship

Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for undergraduates in FL, AL, MS, LA, or TX pursuing plastics careers.

Family District 1 Scholarships

AHEPA Family District 1 offers scholarships up to $2,500 for eligible students in the Southeast U.S. Apply now for financial aid!

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Southern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

US Foods Scholars Program

The US Foods Scholars Program offers up to $20,000 for culinary arts students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at eligible schools.

Ronald C. and Joyce Pierce - Mobile Section Named Scholarships

Scholarship for Mobile, AL students in welding-engineering. Requires transcripts, FAFSA, references, and personal statement. Award: $250+.

NIADA Regional Scholarships

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

The Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.

FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship

The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.