“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”
“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”
– Chris Grosser
– Chris Grosser
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Whether you're curious about what’s out there or already have a dream job in mind, we've got the tools, tips, and encouragement to help you every step of the way. Let's turn your passions into a purpose and your skills into success.
Whether you're curious about what’s out there or already have a dream job in mind, we've got the tools, tips, and encouragement to help you every step of the way. Let's turn your passions into a purpose and your skills into success.
GROUP JOB SHADOWS, INDUSTRY TOURS & COLLEGE VISITS
4.22 | Industry Tour: IFDC - Science, Technology & Sustainability
4.22 | Industry Tour: IFDC - Science, Technology & Sustainability
CLICK HERE to sign up!
WHO?
This is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in science and technology, as it relates to agriculture and sustainability.
WHEN?
Wednesday, April 22nd, @ 9 am
WHERE?
IFDC, 46 David Lilienthal Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
WHAT TO WEAR?
Wear closed toe shoes, NO shorts, Long pants required, jeans with NO holes and a shirt with sleeves -- NO hats please -- NO Sweatpants -- NO Holes in pants.
TRANSPORTATION: Provide your own transportation to and from the tour.
PAPERWORK: Remember you will need to fill out a Job Shadow Permission form from your school at least 2 DAYS PRIOR to the shadow to receive an excused absence from school.
RESOURCES
Scholarships
Scholarships
Please note: Some scholarships applications for the 2025-2026 school year may not be open or updated yet. Keep checking back for the latest updates.
DUE DATE:
9/15 - The Gates Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 3.3
9/20 - Better Business Bureau of North Alabama
9/30 - Regions Riding Forward - Qtr 3 Contest
9/30 - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Minimum GPA: 3.0
9/30 - Ford Motors Auto Tech Scholarship - Auto Careers
9/30 - Home Depot Path to Pro - Qtr 3 Trade Related
10/15 - Stantec Future Leaders Scholarship - Must be pursuing a STEAM Career
10/16 - BEA Scholarship - Broadcasting & Electronic Media Careers
10/20 - Chronic Boss Scholarship - Must be a woman living with a chronic condition and have already started a business, advocacy project, creative initiative, nonprofit, or club.
10/28 - Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars - NOT open to employees - Based on community service and leadership.
10/28 - Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures - Must be an employee at Chick-fil-A
11/3 - Toyota Scholarship Program
11/3 - Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarships
11/10 - Alabama Football Coaches Association - 9 different scholarship opportunities
11/12 - Elks National Foundation - Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
11/12 - Jack Kent Cooke - GPA of 3.75 or above
11/15 - Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5
11/15 - ACES Scholarships - Journalism or Writing - Application opens August 15th
11/21 - Trash Pandas Scholarship - 500 Word Essay
11/21 - AFC Future Leaders Scholarship - Agriculture
11/21 - John H. & Willodene Mathews Scholarship - Agriculture @ Auburn
11/24 - National Honor Society - Application will open September 8th
11/30 - Brent Willis - Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
11/30 - David Malcolm Scholarship - Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
12/5 - University of Alabama In-State Competitive Admissions Scholarship
12/6 - Debbie Rice Memorial Scholarship
12/6 - ALET Member Scholarship
12/15 - Burger King Foundation
12/16 - Wellroot Family Services Scholarship
12/31 - Home Depot Path to Pro - Qtr 4 Trade Related
12/31 - Regions Riding Forward - Qtr 4 Contest
1/7 - Jackie Robinson Foundation - Must demonstrate financial need
1/8 - Live Más Taco Bell Scholarship
1/11 - Linley Heflin Scholarship - Women with a minimum ACT of 23, may be superscored
1/12 - Smith Scholarship Program - Recommended to complete the FAFSA before applying
1/12 - JFK Scholarship Contest - Courage Essay
1/15 - Dolly Parton Songwriters Award
1/15 - National FFA Scholarship - Must be a paid member
1/15 - Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship - Computer Science & Engineering Careers - Minimum GPA: 2.3
1/15 - FBLA Scholarships - Must be a paid member
1/15 - UAB Scholarships
1/20 - R. Gene Richter Scholarship - Supply Chain Management
1/31 - LPGA Scholarships - Female Golfers
1/31 - Daughter of American Revolution - Must be eligible for membership
1/31 - MHEFI - Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
1/31 - Beauty Changes Lives - Cosmetology Scholarships
2/1 - Jacksonville State University Scholarships
2/2 - ALFA Scholarship - Minimum 2.5 GPA
2/6 - Young Roots - Agriculture, Accounting, Forestry, Finance, or Business (community colleges)
2/6 - Jimmy Rane Foundation - Minimum GPA: 3.0
2/6 - American Meteorological Society - Must pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences - Minimum GPA: 3.0
2/12 - Alabama Banker's Association - Minimum ACT of 20/GPA: 3.0 - Must have a parent employed at an ABA bank
2/15 - Alabama Grocers Foundation
2/15 - Connex Foundation Scholarship - Must be pursuing a career in the skilled trades - Minimum GPA: 2.5
2/15 - HSF Scholar Program - Hispanic Heritage - Minimum GPA: 3:0
2/17 - HBCU Week x AstraZeneca - Accepted/Attending to HBCU - Minimum GPA: 3.0
2/17 - McDonald's HACER National Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.8 - Must have a parent of Hispanic/Latino Heritage
2/21 - NWSCC Foundation Scholarships
2/23 - LCEA/ESPO Scholarship - Parent or Guardian must be a member.
2/27 - NAIFA Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5
2/28 - CollegeCounts Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.75
2/28 - Redstone Federal Credit Union
2/28 - Alabama Masonic Scholarship
2/28 - DEWALT Trades Scholarship - Must be pursuing a career in skilled trades.
3/1 - Alabama Affordable Housing Association - Must live in income restricted housing with min GPA: 3.0
3/1 - Marine Corps Foundation Scholarships - Must be a child or step-child of Marine Corps Veteran, Active Duty or Reserve. Minimum GPA: 2.00
3/1 - American Welding Society Foundation
3/1 - Calhoun Scholarships
3/1 - Journalism Institute Scholarship - Must be pursuing a career in journalism - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/2 - UNA Scholarships
3/2 - FCCLA Scholarships - Must be a paid member
3/2 - National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Scholarship - Communications, Broadcasting, Visual & Interactive Media, Film, Television & Interactive Media
3/12 - ACDEA Scholarship - Open to all seniors in Lauderdale County.
3/12 - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
3/13 - The Quell Foundation Survivor Scholarship - Must be a student who has experienced the devastating loss of a parent, caregiver, or sibling to suicide - Minimum GPA: 3.5
3/13 - Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program - Minimum 3.5 GPA - Must show financial need.
3/13 - NPCA Foundation Scholarship - Must study academic field related to the building, construction, engineering or precast concrete industry.
3/13 - Kayleigh Pennington Memorial Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5 - ACT Score between 18 and 25.
3/15 - The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation - Minimum ACT score: 25 - GPA: 3.5 - 4.0
3/15 - Sofia's Hope Scholarship - Must be a cancer survivor or sibling of a cancer survivor
3/15 - Alabama Home Builders Association - Construction Related Trades
3/15 - UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship - Must be diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician
3/15 - TREE Fund Scholarship - Must be pursuing a career in arboriculture, urban forestry, and related fields - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/15 - Catching the Dream - Must be ¼ or more degree American Indian, and an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe.
3/16 - Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship - Must be a woman pursuing technology, engineering, math, or computer science - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/16 - Black at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship - Must be of African descent pursuing business administration, finance, or marketing - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/16 - HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship - Must be Hispanic and Latinx descent pursuing engineering, computer science, computer information systems - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/16 - HITEC Foundation - Must be a Hispanic student pursuing a degree in technology - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/19 - IRONWORKERS Dennison Bretherick Memorial Scholarship
3/21 - Make Noise Today Scholarship - Must be Asian American - Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Literary Arts
3/20 - Florence-Lauderdale Education Retirees Association (FLERA)
3/20 - Les Dames d’Escoffier International - Culinary & Hospitality for Alabama Women
3/23 - Southern Automotive Womens Forum Scholarship - Women in STEM-related field
3/25 - American Brother Foundation Scholarship Program - dependents of current or past members of the US military - Minimum GPA: 3.0
3/26 - Balkhi Foundation Higher Education Scholarship - 3.5 weighted or unweighted GPA with financial need
3/30 - EFWA Scholarships - Women in Accounting
3/30 - LMC Scholarship Program - Journalism or Public Relations - Minimum: 3.0
3/30 - Alabama Center for Architecture - Must be pursuing a career in architecture.
3/31 - The FMA Foundation - Engineering & Manufacturing Careers
3/31 - Regions Riding Forward
3/31 - Nufarm Grassmanship - Agriculture - Minimum GPA 2.5
3/31 - Drew Ferguson Memorial - Must be accepted/enrolled in Athletic Training Education Program in Alabama
3/31 - Garage Gurus Scholarship - Automotive Technician degree
3/31 - National Metric Awards - Engineering, Mathematics, or Electronics
3/31 - Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) Scholarship
3/31 - TriGreen John Deere Tech Program - career as a Diesel Technician
3/31 - Delta Sigma Theta- May Week Scholarship - Must be African American - Minimum 3.0 GPA
3/31 - Alabama Indian Affairs Commission Scholarship - Must be an official member of a state or federally recognized Indian tribe for three (3) years
4/1 - American Legion Scholarship
4/1 - Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship - Must have Cystic Fibrosis
4/1 - Bucket of Smiles - Childhood Cancer Survivor in Alabama
4/1 - American Nuclear Society - Engineering
4/1 - Build Your Future - Construction Related Trades
4/9 - International Motors Scholarship Program - Must be going to school in Huntsville, AL
4/10 - NAL Scholarships - Business, Engineering or Technology
4/13 - Guild Giving Foundation Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5
4/13 - 4H Youth in Action Scholarship - Must be a 4-H member
4/15 - Lauderdale County Farmers Federation - You or Parent/Guardian MUST be a member
4/15 - Alabama Student Grant Program
4/15 - Lauderdale County Cattlewomen Association Scholarship
4/17 - Driver Safety Scholarship - Video Essay
4/25 - Trevor Smith Scholarship - Modern Academy of Cosmetology
4/30 - LifeSouth - MUST coordinate and promote at least one successful LifeSouth blood drive before April 30th.
4/30 - ¡HICA! Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 3.0
4/30 - Fiesta Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5
4/30 - NGA Foundation Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5
4/30 - Veterinary Technology Scholarship
4/30 - Veterans United Foundation Scholarship - Must be a child of a deceased service member from a service-related death
4/30 - oxyGEN with AT&T National Scholarship
4/30 - SWR Scholarship - Must pursue a degree relevant to the sealant, waterproofing or restoration industry
4/30 - IWSH Scholarship Essay Contest
4/30 - Essay & Label Design Scholarship by Sttark - aspiring designer, manufacturer, engineer, artist, architect, or any other type of innovator
4/30 - Norman Brown Scholarship - Minority student with family's income at or below the national poverty level
4/30 - Red Egg Marketing - Marketing, Web Development, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a similar field.
4/30 - Regional Airline Association Scholarship - pursuing a career in the airline industry
5/1 - Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation - Minimum GPA: 3.0 - Must be pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communication, or packaging.
5/1 - Farm & Ranch Depot Scholarship Program - Must pursue agricultural, equine, or livestock related studies
5/1 - Humans of Dementia Storytelling Scholarship - Must feature someone currently living with or who has passed away from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
5/1 - All-Star College Scholarship - Must have been adopted at or after the age of 13
5/1 @ Noon - Cameron Impact Scholarship - Minimum GPA 3.7 - Open to Class of 2027
5/1 - Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship - pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species
5/1 - Jon H. Poteat - Exclusively for active National Technical Honor Society members
5/1 - Bank of Hope - Must demonstrate financial need - Minimum GPA: 3.0
5/4 - 5/5 - Faulkner University Business Exam Scholarship - Open to juniors and seniors.
5/8 - NESS NextGen Scholarship - Statistics and Data science
5/8 - GMiS STEM Scholarship - science, technology, engineering or math - Minimum GPA: 3.0
5/15 - The Great Khalid Foundation - Performing Arts; Minimum GPA: 3.5
5/15 - Milton Fisher Scholarship - Student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way
5/15 - The Takeoff Scholarship - Building Science, Construction Management/Engineering, or Entrepreneurship at Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University or Middle Tennessee State University
5/15 - Trotter Project 2026 Scholarship - Minimum GPA: 2.5
5/31 - ExtraSpace Storage Scholarship
5/31 - John Galt Solutions Scholarship - students pursuing degrees in supply chain management, business forecasting, or related programs
6/2 - SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program - Open to Class of 2027 students who have experienced homelessness within the last six years.
6/2 - Kids' Chance of Alabama - Must be a student whose parent or parents have been permanently and totally disabled or killed on the job
6/5 - You First Foundation - students whose lives have been adversely affected by traumatic medical events.
6/15 - Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships - must show household income of $65,000 or less
6/30 - WITS Scholarship - Women must be planning a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or another related field. Minimum GPA: 3.0
6/30 - Beacon Scholarship - Must demonstrate financial need.
6/30 - Irby Luquette Endowment Scholarship - must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of 4-18
UNA Bank Independent Customer Scholarship
Northwest Shoals Community College Scholarship Information
University of North Alabama Scholarship Information
University of North Alabama Scholarships
Auburn University Freshman Scholarships
University of Alabama Scholarship Information
Self Discovery Tools
Self Discovery Tools
Apprenticeship Programs & Organized Labor Info
Apprenticeship Programs & Organized Labor Info
Local Union 760 Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program
Application Week: (Tentative) June 8 - 12, 2026 Click HERE for more details.
North Alabama Electrical Training Alliance Apprenticeship Program (IBEW)
Application Due: May 31, 2026 Click HERE for more details.
Nucor Technical Academy: Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance
Accepting applications for the 2026 class: September 1st, 2025 - December 31st, 2025
Click HERE for more details.
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship
Grayson Carter & Son Contracting, Inc. Get in the Dirt - Applications for Summer 2027 internships open January 2027.
Lockheed Martin AMTAP - Applications open May 11, 2026.
FAME @ NWSCC
FAME Program (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education)
Applications are now open and will close on March 20, 2026.
Machinist Apprenticeship Program - IAMAW - Great route to TVA!
Alabama Talent Triad is a great resource for researching apprenticeship programs across the state!
Thinkbig Program - Thompson Tractor - Electric Power Generation (EPG) and Heavy Equipment
Full-Time Career Opportunities: 18+ Years Old - No Experience Required.
Full-Time Career Opportunities: 18+ Years Old - No Experience Required.
NAL (Muscle Shoals) - North American Lighting
Constellium (Muscle Shoals) - Production Operator
AWBC (Florence) - American Wholesale Book Company
Alabama Dept of Corrections (Harvest)- Correctional Officer Trainee (Must be 19)
Laud Co Detention Center (Florence) - Corrections Deputy
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (Huntsville) - Production Team Member
Polaris (Huntsville) - Production Operator
Steelcase (Athens) - Operations
Tenneco (Athens) - Operator
GE Appliances (Decatur) - Production Operator
NUCOR (Decatur) - Entry Level Production
Daikin (Decatur) - Entry Level Operator
Wayne Sanderson (Decatur) - Associate
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
NAMC (North Alabama Medical Center) Must be 14 years old - Sheila McCord (Manager of Volunteer Services) Sheila.McCord@namccares.com or 256-629-1089
Helen Keller Hospital - Must be 15 years old. Karran Sasser at hkhfoundation@helenkeller.com
SouthernCare New Beacon - Hospice Services - Contact Larry Lewey: larry.lewey@southerncareinc.com
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Home - Click the link to fill out the application. (256) 740-5400
Alabama Hospice of the Shoals- Susan Coke - Volunteer Manager - susan.coke@lhcgroup.com
Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter - Opportunities for ages: 5 - 18 years old - Phone Number: (256) 760-6676
P.A.W.S - Pets Are Worth Saving - Email shoalspaws@gmail.com
HASRA - Killen, AL - Pet Rescue - Steps on how to become a volunteer: Please go to our Facebook Page, Press the Like button and send us a detailed Message.
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library - Must be 16 years old
Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama - Reach out to Eva Graham at 256-766-4330
United Way - Various Opportunities - Click the link to complete the application. May have to be 18 years old.
Safeplace - Must be 18 years old
Habitat for Humanity - Opportunities for 14+ years old and up! lucas.berry@shoalshabitat.org
The Healing Place (grief education) - May have to be 18 years old.
College Information
College Information
2026 Summer Camps
2026 Summer Camps
The RNT+ Experience – June 2-6 – FREE – Huntsville, AL
All lodging & food provided... FREE
Deadline to register: March 23
Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment
Assist with a Concert at The Orion Amphitheater
Open to rising 9th - 12th grade
Communication and Media Preview (CAMP) - June 22 - 27 - Tuscaloosa, AL
For students interested in advertising, communication studies, creative media, news media and public relations.
10th - Incoming College Freshmen
Cost: $1,045
Camp Erin Northwest Alabama – July 24th - FREE
Ages 6 – 17
Grief Education & Traditional Camp Activities
University of Alabama Computer Science Camp: FREE - 9 - 12 grade
A computer science camp available this summer- this camp aims to provide students with a solid foundation in AP Computer Science Principles
Fink’s Music Camps - $100 per camp - Ages 6 - 17
Beginning Guitar: June 8 - 24
DJ & Beat Making Camp: June 8-24
Instrument Explorer Camp: June 8 - 24
Create Your Band + Recording Camp: July 6 - 22
Pop Star Camp: July 6 - 22
Songwriting Camp: July 6 -22
Hope Springs Ranch Horse Camp - $300 -Ages: 6 - 16
Riding, Learning & Crafts
June 11 - 13
July 9 - 11
University of Alabama Youth Camps - Registration costs vary depending on the camp. Opportunities include:
Cybersecurity
Art
Leadership
Writing
Reading
STEAM
Calhoun Cybersecurity Camp - $30
Decatur, AL
Grades 6 -12
STEM Leadership Academy - Mobile, AL
Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders
$425 - $588
3D Printing, Engineering, Mini-Medical, Rocketry, Marine Biology, Phun Physics, Underwater Robotics and more!
Alabama State University ASPIRE Camp
Grade 5 – 12
June 8-25, 2026
Academic Prep, Community Service & Field Trips
University of Alabama – Huntsville (UAH) - Registration fees vary depending on the camp. Camp opportunities include:
Business Explorations
Young Women in Business
Engineering
Nursing
Tennessee Valley Museum of Arts - $150 - Opportunities for students up to 17 years old.
Ceramics
Mixed Media
Puppetry
Muscle Shoals Music Camp @ UNA - June 8 - June 12, 2026
Deadline to register: June 5
Songwriting and live performances
Cost: $250 – includes meals, transportation and admission to FAME, Muscle Shoals Music Camp, and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Dream Camp - Huntsville, AL - Maitland Conservatory: $375
Ages: 13 - 18
Film & Video
Audio Production & Recording
Digital Art & Animation
Fantasy Playhouse Theatre Camp - Huntsville, AL
Ages 8 - 18
Cost varies: $180 - $315
Belmont Science Camps - Nashville, TN
Registration Costs varies ($475 - $1700) depending on the camp
Opportunities for Middle & High School
TN State University Summer Programs - Nashville, AL - Cost varies by programs. Programs include:
Aviation
Engineering
Accounting
STEAM
Math Institute
Auburn Youth Summer Camps -9th - 12th grade - Registration costs vary depending on the camp. They have camps for all of the following & more:
Coastal Fisheries
ACT Bootcamp
Engineering
Architecture
EMT
Industrial Design
Pharmacy
Construction
Aquaculture
College & Career Exploration
Veterinary
Poultry
Creative Writing
Video Production
Aviation
Musical Theater
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