Smith Scholarship

The Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Application

The DEADLINE TO APPLY is JANUARY 13, 2024.

The Smith Foundation has awarded over 350 partial and full scholarships investing over $15 million in funding and support programs since 2005.  When SSF was founded, it received Governmental Recognition as the largest private scholarship program exclusively for Alabama students.  Our Founder, Mignon C. Smith, believed the young people of our state were the greatest resource in Alabama.  Her vision of supporting students to obtain a college degree has continued to grow as successful Smith Scholars now have support available at the graduate and professional level if they complete the undergraduate Smith programs. 

Graduating Alabama seniors, including home schooled students, are encouraged to apply for the Smith Scholarship early.  Deadline for completed applications will be January 13, 2024.  Each application requires personal background information, transcripts, description of school and community involvement.  Three 300-500-word essays and a 500-word minimum personal statement.  Letters of recommendation answering specific questions about the applicant are required.  Students may also add optional submissions of written works, art, and upload vocal, music or dramatic pieces if they desire at their sole discretion.  Such additional submissions are completely voluntary.

Applications are reviewed multiple times to ascertain the applicant’s financial need, academic merit, commitment to volunteer, community service, and/or assistance to family members.  Key factors include the student’s success in overcoming financial, physical, or other obstacles demonstrating both their commitment to pursue an education and their dedication to helping others with true compassion and empathy.