Local Scholarships

Eligibility Information - parent/guardian must receive electric service from an Energy Southeast Member utility (Alexander City Light & Power)

To apply online:

1. Go to https://www.energysoutheast.com/scholarship/ and click "Apply Online."  

2. Follow all instructions in the application and upload any required documentation.  The list of required documentation is on the application. (For the transcript, make a request via Parchment.  For the ACT scores, you can email me at jhayes@acsk12.net, and I'll print and sign them for you.

To apply with a paper application:

1. Either print an application at https://www.energysoutheast.com/scholarship/ or pick up an application from Mrs. Hayes.  Fill out the application.

2. Follow all instructions in the application and include any required documentation.  The list of required documentation is on the application. (For the transcript, make a request via Parchment.  For the ACT scores, you can email me at jhayes@acsk12.net, and I'll print and sign them for you.

3. Submission instructions:

• If submitting via email, compile all documents into one PDF file.  You can use the "Notes" app on an iPhone for this.  Email the PDF file to scholarships@energysoutheast.com.  

• If submitting via mail, compile all documents.  Mail everything to the following address.  If you would like me to mail your application packet, you must submit everything to me by 2/2/27.

Energy Southeast

80 Technacenter Drive, Suite 200

Montgomery, AL 36117

Eligibility Information - minimum GPA 2.5, at least 25 hours of community service documented in the last year, no office referrals during 11th or 12th grade, involvement in extracurricular activities and/or school/community-based civic or service organizations (BETA, FFA, 4H, Band, Athletics, Church)

To apply:

1. Either print an application or pick one up from Mrs. Hayes.  Fill out the application.  Link to application - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sVJH--MQp8R9VGs-3zF3QY6Nzn4hgLQZ/view?usp=sharing 

2. Follow all instructions in the application and include any required documentation.  While there is not a specified list of requirement documents other than the application, it helps your chances if you include other documentation such as letters of recommendation, community service evidence, resume, and transcript.  For the transcript, request it via Parchment.  

Submission instructions:

• Compile all documents into one PDF file.  You can use the "Notes" app on an iPhone for this.  Email the PDF file to burleychris86@gmail.com  

1. Reach out to Sgt. Whitfield to receive a checklist.  payne.whitfield@marines.usmc.mil 

2. Follow the instructions on this Google Doc. (Click the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HYs_VBSZXy_kLcm4OaWNYGcQH3w5jR-Y/view?usp=sharing)

3. All NROTC applications must be submitted electronically by the applicant.

Eligibility Information - must be an Alabama resident; C+ average or higher; planning to attend an in-state Alabama college/university

To apply:

1. Go to https://smithscholarships.com/. 

2. Follow all instructions on the website for your application. There is no paper application. You are responsible for submitting your own application according to the directions on the website.

To apply:

1. Follow the directions in the application packet. (Packets outside Mrs. Hayes' office and linked here) Link to the application packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAhpDVmgbMjUQPBXSN674to1Sl7sSolM/view?usp=sharing 

2. Submit all application documents to Mr. Anthony Hart.

Eligibility:

• must reside in a county in Alabama within the Alabama Power Company service territory, must have minimum GPA of 3.0

To apply:

1. Go to the website: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/apfcommunity/ 

2. Click on "Apply."

3. Follow the directions to complete your application online. Transcripts can be obtained via Parchment. All application materials are submitted electronically by the student.