step 2-- December 1st

**Complete the FAFSA Application

FAFSA 2025-2026 Application Link

Deadline is April 30, 2025

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Applicants to the Guild Giving scholarship program must:

• Be a United States citizen or national

• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Be high school seniors or graduates, postsecondary undergraduates, or graduate students

• Plan to be enrolled full-time in a collegiate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year

Application Link

Deadline is :  April 10, 2025 at 3 pm CT.

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Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Guidelines:

1. Amount of scholarship may be up to $500.

 2. Applicant must have admission on file at an accredited college. 

3. ACT score – 18 or better. 

4. Include a copy of high school transcript with application. 

5. Include a one-page doubled spaced typed essay entitled “My Future Plans”. 

6. Submit 2 letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and one from a member of your community. (minister, doctor, friend of family) 

Application Link

Application must be postmarked no later than April 11, 2025

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Scholarship Link

Deadline is April 20th

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Post 6073 and Auxiliary

This college scholarship is open to all senior high school students who attend high school in Jackson County, AL, who are “descendants of a military veteran” (parent, grandparent or legal guardian).

All entry forms must be accompanied by appropriate documentation (Copies of):

1. School transcript of grades,

2. Documentation Scout achievement award if applicable

3. Letter documenting community service hours

4. Veteran’s military discharge papers DD2

New DEADLINE

Send Application and Documentation to the address below before April 23rd

Bring all paperwork to Mrs. Paradise

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Eligibility: Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, or great-granddaughters or great-grandsons of veterans who served at least one day of federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion i.e., anytime since December 7, 1941, and was honorably discharged or still serving honorably.

Application and documentation must be sent by April 23rd.

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Please follow all directions

• Please do not download application as a google doc. The formatting will not work. 

• You may complete the application using the Kami app or you may print the application and handwrite the information.

• If you handwrite the application, please do not use pencil. Handwriting must be legible. 

• You may complete the 2nd side of the application or you may turn in a ONE page resume instead of completing the 2nd  side.  All resumes more than one page will be returned. 

• You can get your gpa and class rank from your transcript.  You can order a "self-view" of your transcript for free from Parchment.com.   If you haven't set up your Parchment account, now would be a good time.  Directions to setting up your account:  Transcript directions

Please complete one SHS Local Scholarship Application to be considered for the listed scholarships. 

• Rotary Club

• Lions Club

• Scottsboro Three Arts Club

• Scottsboro Junior Progress Scholarship

• Shelia Amos Memorial Scholarship

• Sara Grace Green Memorial Scholarship

• Jason Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship

• Isaac Brandon Memorial Scholarship

• Coke Rewards Scholarship

• Paul Lee Memorial Scholarship

• Michelle Thompson Clark Memorial Scholarship

• Jean Utter Memorial Scholarship

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Please return to Mrs. Paradise's office

You may use the digital copy and the Kami app to complete or pick up a paper copy in Mrs. Paradise's office.

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Please complete application and return to Mrs. Paradise by Closed

Application Link

Eligibility

 1. Students must be legal residents of Alabama.

 2. Person applying for scholarship must be a son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a veteran that served their country during times of war.

 3. You must be attending a University where there is a scholarship available. Please see application for list. 

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To apply, the recipient must have a 3.0 grade point average and a completed application on file in the above named office. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN APPLICANT’S OWN HANDWRITING, stating qualifications, age, need, etc., must be accompanied with a complete transcript of grades of High School and/or College Record, three (3) letters of recommendation from school, church, and a friend/neighbor (must be non-related to applicant), a small photograph, and proof of relationship (birth certificate) must accompany application with a copy of Service Record of Veteran (parent/grandparent) attached. (Please do not send the original Discharge). The applicant (boy or girl) must be a resident of Alabama, as must the veteran through whom they are applying 

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The major emphasis of the ThinkBig program is on heavy equipment engines, with a minor focus on marine propulsion systems and power generator repair theory and practical application. Upon completion of the program you will receive The Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Associate Degree.

The ThinkBIG scholarship program is a two-year program and is outlined fully on our website, and includes:

• Rotating eight-week blocks of on-the-job paid internships

• Rotating eight-week blocks of classwork and lab work

• Caterpillar-specific training

• Tools and tool box

• Uniforms

• Tuition and book expenses

After you are enrolled into the program, Thompson covers the cost of tuition, books, lab fees and graduation fees for the full two years of the course of study. The cost of room and board, deposits, as well as personal transportation will be yours to pay. However, during your paid internships you should earn enough money to cover these expenses. 

To apply contact Technical Recruiter, Sonya Sherer at (205) 244-7843 or sonyasherer@thompsontractor.com 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

 The following are eligibility requirements for qualifying an applicant for the Scholarship:

1. Applicant must be resident of the State of Alabama.

2. Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in Alabama.

3. Applicant must be accepted into an accredited college or university.

4. Grade Point Average must be 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

5. Recipient will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee, Confirmed by the Board of Directors.

6. Application package must be received no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 to be considered.

 Checks will be made payable to the University in your name.

Application Link

Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors from the counties served by the Family Savings Credit Union (current Alabama counties served: Calhoun, Etowah, Jackson, and Marshall.

Applications will be ranked using the following priorities: (1) Displays attributes of a positive role model, mentor, advocate, or leader; (2) Strong community service; and (3) students with grade point averages (GPA) between 2.5 – 3.5, yet motivated to succeed academically at an institution of higher learning.

Application Link 

 ( Please make sure to apply specifically for the above listed scholarship)  

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• Must be a resident of Alabama.

• Must be enrolling in, or attending, an accredited community
  college, technical school, university or approved vocational school in Alabama.

• Must be enrolled in a residential construction-related trade curriculum:

  •   Carpentry

  •   Electrical

  •   HVAC

  •   Plumbing

  •   Masonry

  •   Construction Management/Technology

Application Link

Deadline is March 15th

These are some general requirements to keep in mind when applying for National Scholarships:

• Two letters of recommendations are required.

• Applicant must have an official transcript set my email or mail directly from the school 

• Some National Scholarships require demonstrated financial need, which means the cost of attendance exceeds the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as found on the FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR must be submitted in addition to cost of attendance documentation to be eligible for these scholarships.

 Application Link

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 The 2025 Distinguished Leader Scholarship of $10,000 per year for a period of 4 years (totaling $40,000) is provided to one graduating senior from our LEAD educational partner districts. The student must enroll at UNA during the fall semester following their high school graduation.

The student must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 and enroll in a minimum of 27 credit hours per academic year to remain eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship is not stackable with any other university scholarship. 

All students who plan on attending UNA need to apply.  Preference will be given to a student who plans on majoring in education. Once applied at the below link, supplemental directions will be given by Scottsboro High School.

Please apply by February 24th

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An apprenticeship is a training program that combines paid work experience with classroom instruction to prepare individuals for a skilled career:

• Benefits for workers: Apprentices receive a skills-based education, paid work experience, and a nationally-recognized credential. They also learn from experienced workers and receive mentorship.

• Benefits for employers: Apprenticeships help employers build and retain a skilled workforce.

• Program structure: Apprenticeships are industry-driven and can include on-the-job learning, related instruction, and mentorship. Apprentices work like regular employees and earn a certificate when they finish the program

Registered Apprenticeships in Alabama Website

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2025

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be an Alabama resident

• Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2025

• Demonstrate financial need

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75

• Have an ACT score of 29 or below
  (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)

Deadline is February 28, 2025

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Students interested in Manufacturing and Engineering

The SME Education Foundation scholarship application for the 2025/2026 academic is now live.

 Applications are accepted annually from November 1st - February 1st. 

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This is the application for all Academic, Performance, Technical, Summer, Presidential Host, Private, and Endowment Scholarships.

• Students will create a username and password, which allows students to save their work and login again later to finish their application. ( This is not your NACC account information.  You must creat a scholarship application account)

• Once the application is complete, the student is given a listing of scholarships they qualify for and can apply for. 

There is no limit on how many scholarships each student can apply. 

Tips and directions for applying

Application Link

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• Women who are U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Alabama.

•  Women who attend or plan to attend a four-year Alabama college or

university that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges

and Schools.

•  Documented financial need

•  Academic proficiency

•  Linly Heflin scholarships are to be used for undergraduate studies by

Alabama women attending Alabama four-year colleges or

universities. 

•  The scholarship is currently $10,000 per year.

Scholarship Application Link

Application opens October 1st

● The applicant must have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, using a 4.0 scale unweighted.

 ● The applicant must have an ACT score of 17 or higher.

 ● Applicants must have the endorsement/signature of their Guidance Counselor/Principal on their application, attesting they are qualified to apply for this scholarship.

 ● The student must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school physically located in the state of Alabama. Full-time online colleges do not qualify.

 ● The student should be interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a technology-related field. 

● The student should be able to demonstrate a history of volunteering and be active in school or non-school extracurricular activities.

Deadline is December 6th

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The Trash Pandas Foundation is proud to launch our first scholarship opportunity for the 2024-25 school year! We will be awarding three (3) $2,000 scholarships to local high school seniors (Greater Tennessee Valley Region) who will be attending a Trade School, Junior College, and 4-Year University in 2025!

Interested students can fill out the application and submit below, and the requirements include:

• Must be a High School Senior for the 2024-2025 School Year

• One letter of recommendation

• One essay (500 words minimum) explaining why you should be a recipient of the scholarship

• Copy of High School Transcripts

• Application materials are due by Friday, November 15th at 5 P.M.

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The AAMA and the Alabama Community College System are teaming up to help Alabamians interested in pursuing a technical education certificate or associate degree in preparation for a career related to the automotive manufacturing industry.

• Must be a resident of Alabama
• High School Senior or College Freshman
• Must have a 2.5 overall GPA
• Plans to pursue an automotive manufacturing related career in Alabama
• Applicants must have a declared major in one of the approved scholarship related programs:

• Mechatronics

• Automated Manufacturing Technology

• Industrial Electronics Technology

• Industrial Maintenance Technology

• Manufacturing Technology

• Machine Shop/Tool Technology/CNC

• Automotive Service Technician

• Engineering Technology

• Other Automotive Technology Related Programs May be Considered

• Applicant must submit required application documentation packet by stated deadline (includes headshot photo)
• Applicant is required to communicate with AAMA and ACCS to provide pertinent information
• Recipients may be eligible for scholarship renewal by reapplication
• In order for the application to be complete, the student must complete the online AAMA Scholarship Orientation Course (estimate 2 hours for completion)

Application Link

November 4th deadline

To be considered for a scholarship you MUST meet ALL of the following qualifications

• Must be a primary account holder (Tax Reported Owner), not solely a joint on an account

• Must be pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university

• Can Not be an RFCU® employee, elected member of the Board of Directors or, any member of a Redstone volunteer committee

Application Link

Deadline is February 28th