Public Two-Year Colleges
Programs in these schools last from 6 to 24 months and can lead to
diplomas, certifi cates, and associate degrees. Some programs are
designed for transfer for credit at four-year colleges and universi-
ties. Others are technical programs that teach students specifi c
occupational skills or improve their present job skills.
Financial aid programs administered by two-year public colleges
are listed on the following pages in alphabetical order.
Some schools chose not to participate or did not return information
in time to be included in this edition of Affording Higher Educa-
tion.
State Government
Federal Government
Public Universities
Private Colleges and Universities
Public Two-Year Colleges
Trade Schools
Companies and Organizations
Index
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Bevill State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Fayette Campus, Beth Roberts, 2631 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555; phone (205) 932-3221, ext. 5113; e-mail ; Hamilton Campus,Hamilton Campus,Hamilton Campus Shelia Murray, Financial Assistance Offi cer, P.O. Drawer 9, Hamilton, AL 35570; phone (205) 921-3177, ext. 5324; e-mail [email protected]; Jasper CampusBecky Graves, Financial Aid Offi cer, 1411 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501; phone (205) 387-0511, ext. 5725; e-mail [email protected]; Sumiton CampusJoan Wadsworth, Financial Aid Offi ce, P.O. Box 800, Sumiton, AL 35148; phone (205) 648-3271, ext. 5415, or (800) 648-3271
GrantsAlabama StudentAssistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.Deadline: May 1
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsDeadline: Unless otherwise noted, March 1
Ambassadors ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a high school graduate. Based on academic merit, participation in clubs or organizations and leadership ability.Award: $3,000 per yearNumber: 40; 10 per campus
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must have athletic ability. Available at the Sumiton campus for
men’s baseball and women’s softball. Available at the Fayette campus for women’s basketball and volleyball and men’s basketball and baseball. Available at the Hamilton campus for women’s cross-country. Available at the Jasper campus for men’s basketball.Award: Tuition, fees and booksContact: Russell Howton, Bevill State Community College, 1411 Indiana Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501; phone (205) 648-3271, ext. 5770; e-mail [email protected]
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Honors ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Award: $1,000 per year; renewableNumber: Varies
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must have academic merit. Based on performance. Not available at the Sumiton campus.Award: Varies
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Presidential/Academic ScholarshipEligibility:Must be a high school gradu-ate, have at least a 23 ACT score and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Based on academic merit, club or organization participation and extracurricular activity.Award: $2,000 per year; renewable
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Presidential/Technical ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a high school graduate. Based on academic merit and vocational and technical experience.Award: $2,000 per year; renewableNumber: Varies
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Scholars Bowl Scholarship Eligibility:Must be a high school gradu-ate and a member of the high school Scholars Bowl team.Award: $1,500 per year; renewableNumber: 15
Fayette Campus Scholarships
Deadline: March 1
Jonathan Kimbrell Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduating senior at Northside High School. Based on aca-demics, leadership and fi nancial need.Award: Tuition and fees; 1 yearNumber: 1
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Earl McDonald ScholarshipEligibility: Must plan to attend the Fayette campus. Based on academic achievement, leadership ability and fi nancial need.Award: Tuition, fees, books and sup-plies; 2 yearsNumber: 10
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Moore Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduating senior at Winfi eld High School. Based on aca-demics and leadership.Award: $1,000Number: 1Contact: Carol Mills, Counselor, Win-fi eld High School, Winfi eld, AL 35594; phone (205) 487-6900
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Paula Thompson Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduating senior at Fayette County High School. Based on academics, leadership and citizenship.Award: $1,000Number: 1
Hamilton Campus Scholarships
Steve Boyett Memorial Scholarship___________________________________
Rankin Fite Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a resident of Marion County attending the Hamilton campus.Award: $690 per yearNumber: 1Deadline: March 3
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Hankins Memorial Scholarship
Two-Year Public CollegesBevill State Community College
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Logan/Green Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of Bril-liant High School, have at least a 2.0 GPA and attend the Hamilton campus.Award: $600Number: 1Deadline: March 3
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Clyde Nix Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of Hamilton High School and attend the Hamilton campus.Award: $1,000 per yearNumber: 1Deadline: March 3
Sumiton Campus Scholarships
Deadline: Unless otherwise noted, March 1
Dennis and Nancy Campbell ScholarshipEligibility: Must have a record of aca-demic merit, extracurricular activities and club or organization participation.Award: Tuition; 2 yearsNumber: 1
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Cold Springs Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of Cold Springs High School. Based on academic merit, extracurricular activities and leadership ability. Award: Tuition, fees, and booksNumber: 1
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Tracy Howard Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of Oak Grove High School. Based on academic merit, extracurricular activities and leadership ability.Award: Tuition; 2 yearsNumber: 1
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Diane Weaver McCullar Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must graduate from Bevill State/Sumiton Campus LPN program, pass the LPN challenge exam, possess a current LPN license, fi le an applica-
tion to the ADN program, have at least a 3.0 GPA and establish need by fi ling the FAFSA.Award: VariesNumber: 1Deadline: July 1
Walker College Foundation Scholarships
Award: VariesNumber: Unless otherwise noted, 1Deadline: March 1
Guy Able Scholarship___________________________________
William Amundson Scholarship___________________________________
George Averrit Scholarship___________________________________
George and Willie Averrit Scholarship
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Betty Songer Beech Scholarship___________________________________
Jeffrey Harwell Bennett Scholarship
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Lou Betts Bevill Scholarship___________________________________
D. J. Brasfi eld Scholarship___________________________________
Willodene Brumbach Scholarship___________________________________
Cecil Burkett Scholarship___________________________________
City of Jasper/Jump Start Scholarship
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R. D. “Dean” Collins Scholarship___________________________________
Elza S. Drummond Scholarship___________________________________
Herman E. Drummond Scholarship___________________________________
Charlotte Flagg Scholarship___________________________________
Marion “Sis” Grant Scholarship___________________________________
Pauline Lacy Guy Scholarship___________________________________
Alta Burton Humphries Scholarship___________________________________
Son Humphries Scholarship
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Dr. Carl Jesse Scholarship___________________________________
Florence Johnson Scholarship___________________________________
Kiwanis Scholarship___________________________________
Herman and Maude Maddox Scholarship
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M. L. Mathews Scholarship___________________________________
Earnest McKeever Scholarship___________________________________
Monteith Hulsey, Ferguson & Edgil Scholarship
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Earnest Moss Scholarship___________________________________
Catherine W. Murphy Scholarship___________________________________
Sam Murphy Scholarship___________________________________
Sam W. and Lawson W. Murphy Scholarship
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Myers Scholarship___________________________________
Perry Newcomb Scholarship___________________________________
Dr. Frances Nicholson Scholarship___________________________________
Jean Nicholson Scholarship___________________________________
Tom Nicholson Scholarship___________________________________
John D. Panter Scholarship___________________________________
Esther L. Russell Scholarship___________________________________
Geddes Self Scholarship___________________________________
Harry Sherer Scholarship___________________________________
Pauline Newmark Steinman Scholarship
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Iva Fern Stinson Scholarship___________________________________
William S. Thornton ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Carbon Hill High School graduate.Number: 20
Two-Year Public CollegesBevill State Community College Bevill State Community College
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ing the academic year; books provided on a loan basis.Contact: J.D. Shelwood, 351 North Broad Street, phone (251) 690-6436, e-mail [email protected]
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Institutional ScholarshipEligibility: Must be student chosen from areas of art, band, choir, college bowl, creative writing, drama, elementary school tutoring or leadership. Requires audition, interview or portfolio evalu-ation.Award: Tuition and fees for up to 15 hours during spring and fall semesters only; approval of the activity sponsor is required for renewal of awardContact: [email protected]
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Presidential ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.5 GPA for initial award and a student at a public high school in Mobile or Washington County. Award: Tuition and fees for up to 36 semester hours during academic year; renewable with completion of 30 semes-ter hours with at least a 3.0 GPA.Number: 1 per every public high school in Mobile and Washington CountiesContact: [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship Type IEligibility: Must be a high school stu-dent with at least a 2.5 GPA who will pursue a degree or certifi cate in any of the Technical School divisions on the Carver or Southwest campus.Award: Tuition and fees for up to 15 hours during spring and fall semesters only.Contact: [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship Type IIEligibility: Must have completed at least 24 semester hours at Bishop State Community College with at least a 3.0 GPA. Award: Tuition and fees for up to 15 hours in a Technical School programContact: [email protected]
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Charles Tweedy Scholarship___________________________________
Charles Tweedy Jr. Scholarship___________________________________
Eliza Tweedy Scholarship___________________________________
Julia Tweedy Scholarship___________________________________
Visual Arts Scholarship___________________________________
Walker College Alumni Association Scholarship
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L. M. Walker Scholarship___________________________________
Reba Walker Scholarship___________________________________
Addie Whittimore Scholarship___________________________________
Peyton Wiggins Scholarship
OtherFederal Work-Study See page 18 for details.
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Trade Readjustment ActSee your local employment offi ce for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
Bishop State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Charles Holloway, Manager, Stu-dent Financial Aid Services, Bishop State Community College, 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL 36603-5898; phone (251) 690-6458; e-mail [email protected]; website www.bishop.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsAcademic Scholarship Type IEligibility: Must be a high school student with at least a 3.3 GPA or a GPA between 3.0 and 3.29 and at least a composite score of 20 on the ACT or 1000 combined score on the SAT. Award: Tuition and fees for up to 15 hours during spring and fall semesters only.
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Academic Scholarship Type IIEligibility: Must be a full-time college student who has completed 30 semester hours at Bishop State Community Col-lege with at least a 3.5 GPA. Award: Tuition and fees for up to 15 hours during spring and fall semesters only.
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must participate in base-ball, men’s or women’s basketball, or softball.Award: Tuition and fees for 36 hours dur-
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must play baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis or golf.Award: Tuition, fees and books
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Recruiter ScholarshipAward: Tuition and fees
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Technical ScholarshipAward: Tuition and fees
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Trade Readjustment ActSee your local employment offi ce for
details.___________________________________
VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) See page 9 for details.
Calhoun
Community
College
Contact:Unless otherwise noted, Debo-rah W. Byrd, Financial Aid Offi ce, P.O. Box 2216, Decatur, AL 35609-2216; phone (256) 306-2626; fax (256) 306-2948; e-mail [email protected]; web-site www.calhoun.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
Deadline: April 1___________________________________
Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.Deadline: April 1
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.Deadline: April 1
LoansFederal Stafford LoanSee page 7 for details.Deadline: April 1 (priority)Contact: Lewis Jones ; phone (256) 306-2890; e-mail [email protected]
ScholarshipsEligibility: Must have at least 3.0 GPA and at least 6 semester hours. Some may have additional requirements.Award: $1,500 per yearNumber: 235Deadline: March 1
Business Scholarship___________________________________
Fine Arts Scholarship___________________________________
Foundation ScholarshipEligibility: Must meet requirements set by the individual donor.Award: $500 annuallyNumber: Varies
Contact: Mary Asherbranner; phone (256) 306-2624; e-mail [email protected]
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General Academic Scholarship___________________________________
Nursing Scholarship___________________________________
Student Activities Scholarship___________________________________
Technology Scholarship
OtherFederal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
Deadline: April 1 (priority)Contact: Donna Ramsey; phone (256) 306-2633; e-mail [email protected]
Central Alabama
Community
College
Contact:Lynn Spraggins, Financial Aid Offi ce, P.O. Box 699, Alexander City, AL 35011; phone (256) 215-4251; e-mail [email protected]; fax (256) 234-0384, website www.cacc.edu
GrantsFederal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)See page 17 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsDeadline: March 1
Academic ScholarshipAward: Tuition and fees
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Ambassador ScholarshipAward: Tuition, fees and books
Two-Year Public CollegesCalhoun Community College Calhoun Community College –Chattahoochee Valley Community College –Chattahoochee Valley Community College
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in school, community, church, etc.Award: Tuition and fees; 6 semesters or completion of degreeNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Based on talent.Award: Tuition and fees; 6 semesters or completion of degreeNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Thomas and Elizabeth Perkins ScholarshipEligibility: Based on GPA.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: 1Deadline: March 1
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Phenix City Rotary Club ScholarshipEligibility: Contact Financial Aid Of-fi ce.Award: VariesNumber: 1Deadline: Open
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Presidential/Academic ScholarshipEligibility: Based on GPA.Award: Tuition and fees; 6 semesters or completion of degreeNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Clyde Randall Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Based on GPA.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: 1Deadline: March 1
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
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Robert Ware ScholarshipEligibility: Contact Financial Aid Of-fi ce.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: 1Deadline: Open
Chattahoochee Valley
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Joan Waters, Chattahoochee Valley Com-munity College, 2602 College Drive, Phenix City, AL 36769; phone (334) 291-4915; e-mail [email protected]; website www.cv.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.Deadline: July 1 (priority)
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details. Deadline: July 1 (priority)
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.Deadline: July 1 (priority)
LoansFederal PLUS Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
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Federal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
ScholarshipsAmerican Legion Auxiliary ScholarshipSee page 181 for details.
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American Legion ScholarshipSee page 181 for details.
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Based on tryout.Award: Tuition, fees and booksNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Leadership ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate leadership ability. Based on GPA and involvement
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational Assistance ProgramSee page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-Study See page 18 for details.Deadline: July 1 (priority)
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
Jefferson Davis
Community
College
Contact: Vanessa Kyles, Financial Aid Offi ce, P.O. Box 958, Brewton, AL 36427; phone (251) 809-1516; fax (251) 809-1513; e-mail [email protected]; website www.jdcc.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce, phone (251) 809-1511
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant See page 18 for details.
LoansNellie Mae Excel LoanEligibility: Must apply directly to Nellie Mae; select Excel Loan.Contact: Phone (800) 634-9308; website www.nelliemae.com
Two-Year Public CollegesChattahoochee Valley Community College–Jefferson Davis Community College
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Plato Student Loan Corporation–Wells Fargo Bank LoanEligibility: Must apply directly to Plato; select Higher Education Loan.Contact: Phone (800) 467-5286; website www.plato.org
ScholarshipsEligibility: For all school-sponsored scholarships, applicant must submit admission and scholarship applications; complete the FAFSA; provide a high school, college or GED transcript; and submit 2 letters of recommendation.
Dennis Adams ScholarshipContact: Dennis D. Adams, P.O. Box 1440, Brewton, AL 36427; phone (251) 867-8085
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American Legion ScholarshipSee page 181 for details.Contact:American Legion of Andalusia, P.O. Box 805, Andalusia, AL 36420
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must be baseball, basket-ball, softball or volleyball player or manager.Award: Tuition, fees and books for 15 hours; books must be returned each termNumber: VariesDeadline: Contact coachContact: David Jones, Athletic Director; phone (251) 809-1592; e-mail [email protected]
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Charles Ballard/McInnis Scholarship (Baptist Foundation of Alabama)Eligibility: Must be a full-time stu-dent.Award: $1,000Number: VariesContact: George B. King, Baptist Foundation of Alabama, P.O. Box 4773, Montgomery, AL 36103-4773; phone (334) 834-9586; website www.tbfa.org
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GED Scholarship Eligibility: Must have exceptionally high GED scores.Award: $1,704; half in fall, half in springNumber: 2Deadline: April 1Contact: Sherry Martin; phone (251) 809-1532; e-mail [email protected]
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Darrel Huber Memorial Honors ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 25 ACT score, be in upper 10% of graduating class and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Award: $1,350 tuition, $300 books (fall and spring)Number: 1Deadline: April 1Contact: Dr. Lyn Gill; phone (251) 809-1614
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Rosemary C. Jernigan Honors Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a freshman or sophomore in the top 10% of high school graduating class or have at least a 25 ACT score.Award: Up to $1,350 per semester; up to $300 for booksNumber: 30Deadline: April 1Contact: Dr. Lyn Gill; phone (251) 809-1614
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Kiwanis Club Scholarship Award: $1,500Number: VariesContact: Brewton Area Kiwanis, Verna Herdman or Butch Vigliante, P.O. Box 622, Brewton, AL 36427; phone (251) 809-2054
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James L. and Mary L. Lay ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a W. S. Neal High School graduate selected by the high school administration.Contact: High School Counselor, W. S. Neal High School, 801 Andrew Jackson Street, East Brewton, AL 36426; phone (251) 867-4645
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Leadership Scholarship Eligibility: Must have been student body president, senior class president or yearbook editor.Award: $1,704; half in fall, half in springNumber: VariesDeadline: April 1Contact: Sherry Martin; phone (251) 908-1532; e-mail [email protected]
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Lions Club ScholarshipEligibility: Must enroll in the fall semes-ter after high school graduation.Award: $1,000Number: VariesContact: Hugh Miller, Greater Brewton Area Lions Club, P.O. Box 551, Brewton, AL 36427
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Sara Neal Outstanding Student ScholarshipEligibility: Must be valedictorian or salutatorian from Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, Floma-ton High School, Hillcrest High School, Sparta Academy, T. R. Miller High School or W. S. Neal High School. Award: $1,350 for tuition and fees plus $300 for books (fall and spring)Number: Maximum 20Deadline: April 1Contact: Sherry Martin; phone (251) 908-1532; e-mail [email protected]
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Nursing Scholarship Eligibility: Must major in nursing.Award: $1,704; half in fall, half in springNumber: 5Deadline: April 1Contact: Ann Mantel; phone (251) 809-1618; e-mail [email protected]
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Offi ce Administration ScholarshipEligibility: Must major in offi ce ad-ministration. Award: $1,704; half in fall, half in springNumber: 4Deadline: April 1
Two-Year Public CollegesJefferson Davis Community College Jefferson Davis Community College
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Contact:Linda Miller; phone (251) 809-1631; e-mail [email protected]
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Performing Arts Scholarship (Art)Eligibility:Must submit 6 original works for art. Award: $1,704; half in fall, half in springNumber: Art, 4Deadline: April 1Contact: Sue Laing, e-mail [email protected]
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Pilot Book ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an out-of-region resident who lives in campus housing.Award: $300 for books, fall and spring Number: 10Deadline: Last day of drop/addContact: David Jones, Athletic Director; phone (251) 809-1592; e-mail [email protected]
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Presidential Scholarship Eligibility: Must have at least a 27 ACT score and at least a 3.0 GPA and submit an essay.Award: Tuition, fees and books for 12–16 hours (fall and spring)Number: 1Deadline: April 1Contact: Sherry Martin; phone (251) 809-1532; e-mail [email protected]
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Second Career ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an Escambia County, Alabama, or Escambia County, Florida, resident and participate in an interview. Award: VariesNumber: VariesContact: Sherry Martin; phone (251) 809-1532; e-mail [email protected]
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Senior Adult Scholarship See page 8 for details.Contact: Business Offi ce; phone (251) 867-4832
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South Alabama Trust Scholarship Eligibility: Must be an Escambia County resident and submit application form, writing sample and proof of income.Number: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Elaine Catoe, South Alabama Trust Company, P.O. Box 469, Brewton, AL 36427; phone (251) 867-3231
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Technical Scholarship–Full-timeEligibility: Must be a full-time student. Any student qualifi ed for a Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $1,065; 1 semester Number: Drafting and design, 20; welding, 20 Deadline: NoneContact: Drafting, Bob Welling (251) 809-1629, e-mail [email protected]; welding, James Smith (251) 368-7625, e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Merit–Air Conditioner/RefrigerationAward: Up to $1,065; fall semester onlyNumber: 2Deadline: NoneContact: Lee Shaughnessy; phone (251) 368-7618; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Merit–Auto Body RepairAward: Up to $1,065; fall semester onlyNumber: 2Deadline: NoneContact: Jimmy Lee; phone (251) 368-7659; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Merit–Design and DraftingEligibility: Any student qualifi ed for a Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $1,065; fall semester onlyNumber: 2Deadline: NoneContact: Bob Welling; phone (251) 809-1629; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Merit–MasonryAward: Up to $1,065; fall semester onlyNumber: 2Deadline: NoneContact: David Quarker; phone (251) 368-7664; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Merit–WeldingAward: Up to $1,065; fall semester onlyNumber: 2Deadline: NoneContact: James Smith; phone (251) 368-7625; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Sara Neal Career TechnicalEligibility: Must be a top student at an area vocational school in Evergreen, Brewton or Atmore. Award: $1,080; fall and spring Number: 10Contact: Sherry Martin; phone (251) 908-1532; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Part-time–Air ConditioningEligibility: Any student qualifi ed for a Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $852; 1 semesterNumber: 10Deadline: NoneContact: Lee Shaughnessy; phone (251) 368-7618; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Part-time–Auto Body RepairEligibility: Must be a part-time student. Any student qualifi ed for the Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $852; 1 semester Number: 10Deadline: NoneContact: Jimmy Lee; phone (251) 368-7659; e-mail [email protected]
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Enterprise-Ozark
Community
College
Contact: Henry L. “Chip” Quisenberry Jr., EdD, Director, Student Financial Aid, Enterprise-Ozark Community College, P.O. Box 1300, 600 Plaza Drive, Enter-prise, AL 36331; phone (334) 347-2623, ext. 2214; fax (334) 347-5569; e-mail [email protected]; website www.eocc.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
LoansFederal PLUS Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
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Federal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
ScholarshipsAUSA Scholarship
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Alabama Indian AffairsCommission ScholarshipSee page 9 for details.
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Alpha Delta Kappa ScholarshipSee page 180 for details.
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate ability in men’s or women’s basketball, men’s baseball or women’s softball.Award: 1 year; renewable
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Aviation/Technical Scholarship
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Enterprise Junior Women’s Club Scholarship
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Enterprise-Ozark Community College Education Association Scholarship
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NCO Wives Club, Fort Rucker, Scholarship
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Offi cers Wives Club, Fort Rucker, Scholarship
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must audition for partici-pation in the Concert Band, Chamber Ensemble, Singers, Vocal Ensemble or Entertainers.
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Presidential/Academic ScholarshipEligibility: Must rank in top 25% of high school class (if entering directly from high school) or must complete 12 hours at EOCC with at least a 3.0 GPA (if a returning student without current ACT/SAT scores or class ranking or a student with a GED ). Based on class rank, GPA, SAT and/or ACT score, participation in extracurricular activities, community service and other awards and honors.Award: Waiver of tuition and fees for up to 12 semester hours per termDeadline: March 1
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
Foundation Scholarships
Eligibility: Unless otherwise noted, based on the same general criteria as the Presidential/Academic Scholarship. Award: Not automatically renewable
Delano Anderson Scholarship___________________________________
Jeffery Avery Scholarship___________________________________
Dr. Mary D. Bauer ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a re-entry woman and submit 2 letters of recommendation
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Technical Scholarship–Part-time–Design and DraftingEligibility: Must be a part-time student. Any student qualifi ed for the Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $852; 1 semester Number: 16Deadline: NoneContact: Bob Welling; phone (251) 809-1629; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Part-time– MasonryEligibility: Must be a part-time student. Any student qualifi ed for the Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $852; 1 semester Number: 10Deadline: NoneC o n t a c t : D a v i d Q u a r k e r ; phone (251) 368-7664; e-mail [email protected]
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Technical Scholarship–Part-time–WeldingEligibility: Must be a part-time student. Any student qualifi ed for a Federal Pell Grant must use it fi rst.Award: Up to $852; 1 semester Number: 16Deadline: NoneContact: James Smith; phone (251) 368-7625; e-mail [email protected]
OtherFederal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.Contac t : Kimber ly F leming ;phone (251) 809-1511; e-mail kimberly.fl [email protected]
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
Two-Year Public CollegesEnterprise-Ozark Community College Enterprise-Ozark Community College
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Cleve Donaldson Art ScholarshipEligibility: Must submit at least three artistic works and a letter of recommen-dation from an instructor, preferably an art instructor.
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Mark T. Donnell Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a deserving stu-dent.
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Amy Dowling Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduating senior at Enterprise High School.Award: Nonrenewable
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Elizabeth C. Dowling Scholarship___________________________________
Edwards–Pridgen Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a deserving honor student.
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Onna Mae Ellis Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Preference given to a gradu-ate of Enterprise High School who is a member of the Anchor Club.
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Elizabeth Henderson Engram Scholarship
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Enterprise Banking Company ScholarshipEligibility:Preference given to a resident of Enterprise.Number: 2
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Enterprise Electronics Corporation Scholarship
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Enterprise Lions Club ScholarshipEligibility: Must be from Enterprise High School.
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Enterprise Rotary Club ScholarshipEligibility: Preference given to a student from Enterprise High School.
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Shavonna Fiems Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an area female student.
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Ned Folmar Scholarship___________________________________
Thomas Gregory Fortune ScholarshipEligibility: Must have a physical dis-ability or impairment, fi nancial need and academic promise.
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Mamie Lois Fountain Memorial Scholarship
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Fuller–Pittman Scholarship___________________________________
B. F. and Gwendolyn Garth ScholarshipEligibility: Must have fi nancial need and demonstrate academic promise.
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Geneva High School Class of 1957 ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Geneva High School student, have a 2.5 to 3.5 GPA and have fi nancial need but be ineligible for government assistance.
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Geneva County Retired Teachers Association ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of a Geneva County school.
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Charlie Gibson Memorial Scholarship
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Dr. E. L. Gibson ScholarshipEligibility: Preference is given to a qualifi ed student who demonstrates fi nancial need.Number: 2
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E. L. Gibson Foundation ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a resident of Coffee, Dale, Pike or Geneva County pursuing courses in a health-related area.
and a brief narrative listing short- and long-term goals.
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W. T. Benson Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be from Geneva County and demonstrate fi nancial need and academic promise.
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Jimmy and David Boyle Memorial Scholarship
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Edna and Robert Brown Scholarship
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Brunson Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of Elba High School.
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Dr. Emmett Thomas Brunson ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of En-terprise High School.
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Dr. and Mrs. Emmett Treadwell Brunson ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of Sam-son High School.
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Brantley Eugene and Ethel Erin Chapman Bush Scholarship
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Gladys Clark ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of a Cof-fee County high school.Number: 2
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Conner ScholarshipNumber: 6
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Ross Cotter Sr. Memorial Scholarship
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R. A. Culpepper ScholarshipEligibility: Must be from the Enterprise, Alabama, or Columbus, Georgia, area.
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Charlie Davis Scholarship___________________________________
Dr. J. W. “Jim” DobbsMemorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a deserving stu-dent.
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Dr. Herbert Gibson ScholarshipEligibility: Preference given to a quali-fi ed student with fi nancial need.Number: 2
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Ronald W. Ginn Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Based on fi nancial need rather than academic performance.
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Dr. Faye Loftin Grimmer ScholarshipEligibility: Must show superior aca-demic promise.
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Randy and Darlene Halcomb Scholarship
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Ben Byrd Henderson Sr. ScholarshipNumber: 6
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Adam Herbert Holland Scholarship___________________________________
Neva W. Hughes ScholarshipEligibility:Preference given to a re-entry woman over age 25.
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Ray Hughes ScholarshipEligibility:Must be the graduating busi-ness major with the highest GPA and plan to transfer to the school of business at a 4-year school.
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Roy Martin Memorial Scholarship___________________________________
Selena Martin Memorial Scholarship
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Steve H. McGregor Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a business major.
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Shirley Merritt Memorial Scholarship
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Military ScholarshipEligibility: Must be the dependent of someone in the military.
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Foy Whigham Mixson ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate of George W. Long High School and show
academic promise and fi nancial need. If there is no qualifi ed applicant from Long High School, awarded to a student from the Enterprise area.
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R. O. Nichols Scholarship___________________________________
V. W. Paschal Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a graduate of En-terprise High School.
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Regions Bank ScholarshipEligibility: Must plan to enter the fi eld of business and fi nance.
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Colonel Jerry Sage Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Preference given to a student planning to major in education and demonstrating fi nancial need.
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L. H. Sessions Scholarship___________________________________
Robbie Sessions ScholarshipEligibility: Must plan to enter the fi eld of business.
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Phillip Stewart ScholarshipEligibility:Must be a graduate of Carroll High School or Long High School.
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Lisa Mae Sutterfi eldMemorial Scholarship
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Fred and Nina Taylor ScholarshipEligibility: Must show fi nancial need. Preference given to a student from En-terprise, Samson or Daleville.
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Mae Turner ScholarshipEligibility: Must be from the Coffee Springs area.
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Virgil O. Warren/Enterprise Virgil O. Warren/Enterprise Virgil O. Warren/Oil Company Scholarship
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Wayne Farms Inc. ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an employee or a dependent of an employee of Wayne Farms Inc. or a contract grower.Number: 2
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational Assistance See page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.Award: $7 per hour for up to 20 hours per weekNumber: 75Contact: Susan Steck, EOCC, P.O. Box 1300, Enterprise, AL 36331-1300, phone (334) 347-2623, e-mail [email protected]
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VA Benefi tsSee page 20-21 for details.
James H. Faulkner State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Dr. Samuel Chuks, James H. Faulkner State Community College, 1900 Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, AL 36507; phone (251) 580-2151; website www.faulknerstate.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
LoansFederal PLUS Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
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Federal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
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Chapter 30–Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty)See pages 20–21 for details.Contact: Veterans Affairs Offi ce, phone (251) 580-2220
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Chapter 31–Vocational Rehabilitation for Service Disabled VeteransSee pages 20–21 for details.Contact: Veterans Affairs Offi ce, phone (251) 580-2220
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Chapter 1606–Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve)See pages 20–21 for details.Contact: Veterans Affairs Offi ce, phone (251) 580-2220
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
Gadsden State
Community
College
Contact:Kim Carter, Financial Aid, P.O. Box 227, Gadsden, AL 35902-0227; phone (256) 549-8266; fax (256) 549-8450; e-mail [email protected]; website www.gadsdenstate.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsAAMA Manufacturing ScholarshipEligible: Must be a full-time student, planning to work in the automotive manufacturing industry, take at least 1
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Based on GPA, ACT score, rank, involvement and activities.Award: Tuition and fees Number: 250Deadline: February 7Contact: Scholarship Committee
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an outstanding ath-lete in men’s or women’s basketball or tennis, men’s baseball, women’s softball, or volleyball.Award: Tuition, fees and booksNumber: 125Contact: Athletic Department, phone (251) 580-2135
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Cheerleading and Mascot ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate outstand-ing cheerleading skills.Award: Tuition, fees and booksContact: Student Activities Assistant, phone (251) 580-2167
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Civic/Business ScholarshipCivic/Business ScholarshipCivic/Eligibility: Based on fi nancial need, skills and other factors.
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Fine and Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate potential in art, commercial art/computer graph-ics, music, theatre or photography.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: 50Contact: Chairperson, Fine Arts Divi-sion, phone (251) 580-2164
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Dogwood Trail Pageant ScholarshipEligibility: Must be the queen or a member of the court.Award: Tuition and fees
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Vinson Hammond Endowment Fund for Music ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a piano student.Award: TuitionContact: Chairperson, Fine Arts Divi-sion, phone (251) 580-2164
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Milton Jackson Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate outstand-ing musicianship and have at least a 3.0 GPA.Contact: Chairperson, Fine Arts Divi-sion, phone (251) 580-2164
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Leadership ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate leader-ship ability.Award: Tuition and feesDeadline: February 7Contact: Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, phone (251) 580-2142
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E. Gaylon McCullough, MD, Surgeon’s Assistant ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a deserving stu-dent pursuing a career as a surgical assistant.Contact: Faulkner Foundation Schol-arship Committee, phone (251) 580-2205
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Ernest I. (Boots) Thomas Jr. Marine Corps Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate leader-ship ability.Award: Tuition and feesContact: Director of Fairhope Campus, Faulkner State Community College, 440 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36532-2129; phone (251) 990-0425
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
OtherAlabama G.I. Dependents’ Educational Benefi t See page 9 for details.
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Alabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.Contact: Veterans Affairs Offi ce, phone (251) 580-2220
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Award: TuitionNumber: 2
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Minority ScholarshipEligible: Must be eligible for major indicated and maintain specifi ed GPA as determined by Minority Affair Scholar-ship Committee.Award: Full tuitionNumber: 10Deadline: March 1
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Performing Arts ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
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Sanders–Burgard ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate fi nancial need.Award: TuitionNumber: 2
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Scholarship for Disadvantaged Nursing Students (SDS)Eligible: Must be admitted to the LPN or RN Program and qualify for a Federal Pell Grant.Award: VariesNumber: VariesContact:Pam Johnson; phone (256) 835-5456; e-mail [email protected]
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SGA President ScholarshipEligible: Must be elected president of the Student Government Association.Award: Full tuitionNumber: 1
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Nell M. Thomas Memorial Nursing ScholarshipEligible: Must be a second-year regis-tered nursing student with demonstrated fi nancial need.Award: Partial tuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: March 30Contact: Luane Jones; phone (256) 549-8467; e-mail [email protected]
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Transfer ScholarshipEligible: Must have at least a 3.5 GPA and be transferring to Jacksonville State University, the University of Monte-vallo, or the University of Alabama at
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Gadsden State Community CollegeAlumni Association ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a beginning sopho-more with at least a 2.5 GPA.Award: $1,000Number: 5
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GED Free Class ScholarshipEligible: Must pass the GED.Award: Tuition for 1 course
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Godfrey Family Foundation ScholarshipEligible: Must be a second-year regis-tered nursing student with a 3.0 GPA.Award: Full tuition and books for 3 semestersNumber: 2Deadline: March 30Contact: Luane Jones; phone (256) 549-8467; e-mail [email protected]
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GSCC State Academic ScholarshipEligible: Based on previous academic performance.Award: Full or partial tuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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GSCC State Technical ScholarshipEligibility: Must major in a technical fi eld. Based on technical ability and achievement.Award: Full or partial tuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Mary F. Lambert Realtime Reporting ScholarshipEligible: Must be a realtime reporting student. Based on achievement, commu-nity service, letters of recommendation and fi nancial need.Award: Tuition, books and supplies for 4 semesters.Number: VariesDeadline: March 2
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Cam Menzies ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a second-year real time reporting student. Based on need and/or academic achievement.
course under the eligible CIP code foreach semester covered by the scholarship and maintain a 2.25 GPA.Award: $1,500 ($750 per semester) for tuition and booksNumber: At least 20 statewideDeadline: June 30Contact: Bernard Schroer, phone (256) 824-6855, website www.aama.org or www.acs.cc.al.us
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Ambassador ScholarshipEligible: Must work in admissions, ori-entation and at special events on behalf of the college.Award: Full tuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must excel in sports.
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Ayers State Technical College Foundation ScholarshipAward: Partial tuition
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Calhoun County Community Foundation ScholarshipEligible: Must be a deserving nursing student.Award: VariesNumber: Varies
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Early Childhood Program ScholarshipEligible: Must be a child care center director, teacher or home provider.Award: TuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: July 1 for fall semester; Oc-tober 1 for spring semesterContact: Annie Dinkins, DPE Instruc-tional and Student Services; phone (334) 242-2965; e-mail [email protected]
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Faculty/Staff ScholarshipEligible: Must be a student in the aca-demic or technical division.Award: VariesNumber: Varies
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Birmingham. Application available on the GSCC web page under “Prospective Students.”Award: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 3Contact: Judy Hill; phone (256) 549-8329; e-mail [email protected]; website www.gadsdenstate.edu
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Visual Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an entering freshman with exhibited art ability.
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Rubye and R. M. Walker ScholarshipEligibility: Based on fi nancial need and/or academic achievement.Award: Full or partial tuitionNumber: Varies
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Jason W. Watts Memorial ScholarshipEligible: Must be an art major.Award: $1,000Number: 1
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Peggy Yurk Memorial Nursing ScholarshipEligible: Must be a second-year regis-tered nursing student.Award: VariesNumber: Varies
OtherAlabama G.I. Dependents’ Educational Benefi t See page 9 for details.
Jefferson State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Tracy Adams, Jefferson State Community Col-lege, 2601 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL 35215; phone (205) 856-7709; e-mail [email protected]; website www.jeffstateonline.com
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.Deadline: May 1 (priority)
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for detailsDeadline: May 1 (priority)
LoansFederal Direct Stafford LoanSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Current student must have at least a 3.0 GPA and complete 12 hours in Jefferson State Community College courses prior to applying. High school student must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a graduating Alabama high school senior and have at least a 20 ACT score.Deadline: March 1Contact: Pat McLean, phone (205) 856-6062
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Ambassadors ScholarshipContact: Amy Sipper, phone (205) 856-7923, e-mail [email protected]
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American Legion ScholarshipSee page 181 for additional details. Contact: Sherry Pettry, phone (205) 856-7778
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Athletic Manager ScholarshipContact: HPR Department, phone (205) 856-7872
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Baseball ScholarshipContact: HPR Department, phone (205) 856-7872
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Connie Beddingfi eld Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Contact Financial Aid Of-fi ce.Deadline: March 1
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College Bowl ScholarshipContact: Pat Armstrong, phone (205) 856-6035
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Credit Professional International ScholarshipDeadline: March 1
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Drama ScholarshipContact: Drama Department, phone (205) 856-6037
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Eastern Women’sCommittee of 50 ScholarshipDeadline: March 1Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Walter Harris Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 1Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Jeff State Singers ScholarshipContact: Choral Director, phone (205) 856-6037
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Ned and Goldie Paine Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 1Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Phi Theta Kappa ScholarshipContact: Phi Theta Kappa sponsor, phone (205) 856-7703
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Pioneer Newspaper ScholarshipContact: Program Coordinator, phone (205) 856-6096
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Presidential Opportunity ScholarshipEligibility: Contact Financial Aid Of-fi ce.
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Char Prior Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 1Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Roebuck Springs Garden Club ScholarshipDeadline: March 1Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Student Government Association Offi cers ScholarshipContact: Director of Recruiting, phone (205) 856-8506
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Senior Adult ScholarshipContact: Financial aid offi ce, phone (205) 856-7709
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Elton Stephens (EBSCO) ScholarshipDeadline: March 1Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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WJSR Radio ScholarshipContact: Program Coordinator, phone (205) 856-6037
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Women’s Softball ScholarshipContact: HPR Department, phone (205) 856-7872
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.Contact: Sherry Pettry, phone (205) 856-7778
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce, phone (205) 856-7951
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.Contact: Sherry Pettry, phone (205) 856-7778
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational RehabilitationSee page 9 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details
Northeast Alabama
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Harold Brookshire, Director of Fi-nancial Aid, P.O. Box 159, Rainsville, AL 35986; phone (256) 228-6001; fax (256 ) 228 -6861 ; e -ma i l [email protected]; website www.nacc.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
LoansFederal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.Contact: Nicky Willmon, Student Loan Offi cer, Northeast Alabama Community College, P.O. Box 159, Rainsville, AL 35986; phone (256) 228-6001 or (256) 638-4418; e-mail [email protected]; website www.nacc.edu
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce, phone (205) 856-7951
Lawson State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Cas-sandra Matthews-Byrd, Lawson State Community College, Birmingham Campus, 3060 Wilson Road Southwest, Administration Building Suite 104,B i r m i n g h a m , A L 3 5 2 2 1 ; phone (205) 929-6380, e-mail [email protected] or Sha-ron Williams, Lawson State Community College, Bessemer Campus, 1100 Ninth Avenue Southwest, Building A Suite 193, Bessemer, AL 35022,phone (205) 426-7336; website www.lawsonstate.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsLawson State Community College of-fers a variety of scholarships to assist students in meeting the cost of their education. Contact Student Financial Services for more information.
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.
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ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.4 GPA, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA and register for 15 or more hours each semester. Based on class standing, GPA and ACT score. Award: Full tuition; 4 semesters Number: 50Deadline: February 21
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Alabama Commission on Indian Affairs ScholarshipSee page 9 for details.
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Altrusa Club ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 2Deadline: Contact sponsorContact: Angie Hammon, Altrusa, P.O. Box 681536, Fort Payne, AL 35968
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 30 ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Deadline: Contact sponsorContact: Martha Arnold, 810 Veterans Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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American Legion Post 30 ScholarshipEligibility: Must be enrolled at an ac-credited college. Can use for tuition or books.Award: $1,000Number: 2Deadline: Contact sponsorContact: American Legion Post 30, P.O. Box 593, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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Bryant–Jordan Scholar Athlete ScholarshipAward: $1,500Number: 2Contact: Dr. Kenneth S. Blankenship, Executive Director, Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program, 9831 Wyncrest Circle, Montgomery, AL 36117-7407; phone (334) 260-9721 or (334) 242-5654
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Harry Campbell Business ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a full-time busi-ness major.Award: $2,000 per yearNumber: 1Deadline: February 10Contact: Susan Barron; phone (256) 228-6001, ext. 248; e-mail [email protected]
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Civitan Club of Scottsboro ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact: Scottsboro Civitan Club, P.O. Box 222, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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DAR Scholarship (Kate Duncan Smith School Clubs/Organizations)Eligibility: Must be a Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School graduate and maintain a certain GPA.Award:$375 to $1,000; $25 per semester hour up to 15 hoursNumber: 4Contact: Stan Mannon, Administrator, 6077 Main Street, Grant, AL 35747; phone (256) 728-4236
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Ronald Davis Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must have academic excel-lence and athletic ability.Award: $500Number: 1Contact: Skyline High School Booster Club, Scholarship Committee, 250 Man-ning Drive, Woodville, AL 35776
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First National Bank of Scottsboro ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact: First National Bank of Scottsboro, 402 South Broad Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768; phone (256) 259-6000
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Flat Rock Ruritan Club ScholarshipAward: $600Number: 1Contact: Flat Rock Ruritan Club, 1573
County Road 326, Flat Rock, AL 35966; phone (256) 632-3636
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Gorham’s Bluff Women’s Club ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 2Contact: Gorham’s Bluff Women’s Club, 101 Gorham Drive, Pisgah, AL 35765; phone (256) 451-3435
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Jackson County Education Association ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 2Contact: Jack Allen, Jackson County Education Association, P.O. Box 471,Hollywood, AL 35762; phone (256) 574-6446
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Jackson County Life UnderwritersAssociation ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 1Contact: Jackson County LUA, P.O. Box 635, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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Dwight Jones Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Section High School graduate.Award: $1,000Number: 1Contact: Counselor, Section High School, Section, AL 35771; phone (256) 228-6718
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Keller Logging ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 2Contact: Counselor, Section High School, Section, AL 35771; phone (256) 228-6718
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Ladies Auxiliary VFW 6073 ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact: Ladies Auxiliary VFW 6073, Josephine Smith, Treasurer, 1802 Lakev-iew Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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Leadership/Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Leadership criteria include high school, community/civic, and/or church activi-ties. Performing arts criteria include an audition for drama, jazz band, show choir, voice or piano.Award: Full tuitionNumber: 115Deadline: February 21
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Dr. Jewell T. Matthews Nursing Fund ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact: Susan Barron, Chair, Scholar-ship Committee, P.O. Box 159, Rains-ville, AL 35986; phone (256) 228-6001, ext. 248; e-mail [email protected]
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Mead Containerboard ScholarshipEligibility:Must have academic achieve-ment.Award: $2,000Number: 4Contact: Patsy Brown, Mead Container-board, Stevenson Mill, P.O. Box H, Stevenson, AL 35772-0908
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National Hosiery Week Committee ScholarshipAward: $1,200Number: 8Contact: Julie Morgan, Celebrate Ho-siery Week Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 680089, Fort Payne, AL 35968
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North Alabama EMS ScholarshipContact: Steve Hall, North Alabama EMS, P.O. Box 2104, Decatur, AL 35602; phone (800) 416-6168
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North Jackson High School ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 5Contact: Betty McCraw, North Jackson High School, P.O. Box 848, Stevenson, AL 35772; phone (256) 437-2136
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North Sand Mountain High School ScholarshipAward: $600Number: 1Contact: North Sand Mountain PTO, P.O. Box 129, Higdon, AL 35979; phone (256) 597-2111
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Northeast Alabama Craftsmen’s Association ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 3Contact: Northeast Alabama Crafts-men’s Association, P.O. Box 1113, West Station, Huntsville, AL 35807
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NuCor and Vulcraft Corporations ScholarshipEligibility: Parent must be an active employee of NuCor. Student must participate in Vulcraft-Alabama’s com-munity service activities and be enrolled full-time.Award: $2,500 per yearNumber: 10Contact: Liz Wells, NuCor, 2100 Rexford Road, Charlotte, NC 28211; phone (704) 366-7000; website www.NuCor.com
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Optimist Club of Fort Payne ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 1Contact: Optimist Club of Fort Payne, P.O. Box 681345, Fort Payne, AL 35968-1345
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Peoples Bank of Grant ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact:Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School, 6077 Main Street, Grant, AL 35747; phone (256) 728-4236
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Pisgah Athletic Club ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Pisgah High School graduate and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.Award: $2,000Number: 2Contact: Phyllis Whitton, P.O. Box 308, Pisgah, AL 35765
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Pisgah Civitan ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact: Counselor, Pisgah High School, Pisgah, AL 35765; phone (256) 451-3241
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Pisgah High School ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Pisgah High School graduate.Award: $500 to $750Number: 6Contact: Counselor, Pisgah High School, Pisgah, AL 35765; phone (256) 451-3241
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Plainview High School ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Plainview High School senior.Award: Tuition; 1 semesterNumber: 1Contact: Principal, Plainview High School, P.O. Box 469, Rainsville, AL 35986; phone (256) 638-3510
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Presidential ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.8 GPA in high school, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA in college and register for 15 hours each semester. Based on class standing, GPA and ACT score. Award: Full tuition plus $100 per se-mester for books; 4 semestersNumber: 50Deadline: February 21
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Scottsboro High School ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Scottsboro High School senior.Award: $500Number: 5Contact: Counselor, Scottsboro High School, 25053 John T. Reid Parkway, Scottsboro, AL 35769; phone (256) 218-2000
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Scottsboro KiwanisClub ScholarshipEligibility: Based on academics, com-munity and extracurricular activities, need and other scholarships awarded.Award: $1,000Number: 7
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Contact: Scottsboro Kiwanis Club, 905 Harbor Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769
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Scottsboro Rotary Club ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 2Deadline: Scottsboro Rotary Club, P.O. Box 81, Scottsboro, AL 35768-0081
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Scottsboro VFW 6073 ScholarshipAward: $2,500Number: 1Contact: James St. John, Quartermaster, VFW Post 6073, 108 Colonial Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35768-2226
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Secretarial Organization Concerning Key Services (SOCKS) ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 1Contact: Wilma Leath, SOCKS, P.O. Box 680089, Fort Payne, AL 35968; phone (256) 845-1560
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.Contact: Sheila Hairston; phone (256) 228-6001, ext. 227; e-mail [email protected]
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Sequatchie Valley Medical Auxiliary ScholarshipAward: $1,000Number: 2Contact: Cindy Matthews, Sequatchie Valley Medical Auxiliary, 1006 Elm Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN 37380
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Sola Electric ScholarshipEligibility: Must be the child of a Sola Electric employee.Award: $500 per year; renewable Number: 2Contact: Sola/Hevi-Duty, 1369 Main Street East, Rainsville, AL 35986; phone (256) 638-9640
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Stevenson Civic Club ScholarshipAward: $500Number: 1Contact: Newton Guess, 718 County Road 285, Stevenson, AL 35772
Two-Year Public CollegesNortheast Alabama Community College–Northwest Shoals Community College
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Thomas Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Section High School graduate.Award: $500Number: 2Contact: Counselor, Section High School, Section, AL 35771; phone (256) 228-6718
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Three Arts Club of Fort Payne ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Fort Payne High School graduate.Award: $1,000Number: 3Contact: Fort Payne Three Arts Club, P.O. Box 1014, Fort Payne, AL 35967
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Town of Section ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a Section High School graduate.Award: Tuition; renewable 2 yearsNumber: 1Contact: Town of Section, Section, AL 35771
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Valley Head Woman’s Club ScholarshipEligibility: Must enroll in college by the fall term following high school graduation.Award: $300; $150 per semesterNumber: 1Contact: Jan Wilkinson, P.O. Box 393, Mentone, AL 35984
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Ovid and Vera Whitaker ScholarshipEligibility:Must be a Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School graduate.Award: $750; $25 per semester hour up to 15 hoursNumber: 1Contact: Harold Whitaker, 337 Sandy Glen Lane, Grant, AL 35747
OtherAlabama G.I. Dependents’ Educational Benefi t See page 9 for details.
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Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance See page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational RehabilitationSee page 9 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
Northwest-Shoals
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Brandi Walton, Financial Aid, Northwest-Shoals Community College, P.O. Box 2545, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662; phone (256) 331-5262; e-mail [email protected]; website www.nwscc.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.Deadline: As early as possible but at least 30 days prior to enrollment
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
LoansFederal PLUS Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.
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Federal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.Deadline: As early as possible but at least 30 days prior to enrollment
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ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.25 GPA and be recommended by high school counselor.Award: $650 per semesterDeadline: March 1
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Applied Technology ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in an occupational or technical program. Must be recommend-ed by the Area Vocational Center.Award: $650 per semesterNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must be signed by the coach and recommended by the athletics director. Award: Full tuition, fees and booksNumber: Varies by sport
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Choices for Success ScholarshipAward: $300 per semesterNumber: 2Deadline: Each semester
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College Bowl Team ScholarshipEligibility: Must be recommended by sponsor after tryout. Award: Full tuition, fees and booksNumber: 8
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College Foundation ScholarshipAward: $1,000 annuallyNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Disadvantaged Nursing ProgramEligibility: Must have full-time status (12 credit hours) in the Registered Nursing Program and meet income requirements.Award: VariesNumber: About 16Deadline: SeptemberContact: Sandra Davis, Financial Aid Offi ce, Northwest-Shoals Community College, 2080 College Road, Phil Camp-bell, AL 35581; phone (256) 331-6222; e-mail [email protected]
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Franklin County ScholarshipEligibility: Must have been a resident of Franklin County for at least 2 years and be a full-time student.Contact: Franklin County Commission Offi ce
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GED Graduate ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a top-ranked GED graduate.Award: $650 per semesterNumber: 2Deadline: March 1
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National ScienceFoundation ScholarshipEligibility: Must major in math, science, computer information systems or pre-engineering; have at least a 2.5 GPA; and be enrolled full-time. Requires 1 semester of internship.Deadline: To be announcedContact: Dr. Ann Walker; phone (256) 331-5358; e-mail [email protected]
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Vocalists or instrumentalists must audition for the Music Depart-ment.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: 44Deadline: March 1
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
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Student Leadership ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a college club or organization offi cer selected by a sponsor.Award: $650 per semesterNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
OtherAlabama G. I. Dependents’ Educational Benefi t See page 9 for details.
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Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance See page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Survivor’s Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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Trade Readjustment Act (TRA)See your local employment offi ce for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.Contact: County VA Offi ce and Finan-cial Aid Offi ce
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Vocational RehabilitationSee page 9 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
Reid State
Technical
College
Contact:Christy Bulger, Financial Aid, Reid State Technical College, P.O. Box 588, Evergreen, AL 36401; phone (251) 578-1313, ext. 107; fax (251) 578-1335; e-mail [email protected]; website www.rstc.cc.al.us
ScholarshipsEligibility:Must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, service, and/or need.Award: Partial or full in-state tuition; renewableContact: Offi ce of Student Services, Building 400
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President’s Leadership Scholarship___________________________________
President’s Service Scholarship
Two-Year Public CollegesNorthwest Shoals Community College Northwest Shoals Community College –Reid State Technical College –Reid State Technical College
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
OtherFederal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Survivor’s Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational RehabilitationSee page 9 for details.
Shelton State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Joe Ann Cousette, Financial Aid, Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Box 206, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405; phone (205) 391-2218; fax(205) 391-2372; website www.shelton-state.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a 3.0 GPA in academic courses and at least a 526 math and a 480 verbal SAT score or a 20 overall ACT score, including 20 in math and 20 in English. Must take at least 30 hours during the academic year.
Award: VariesNumber: 30Deadline: March 1Contact: Debbie Barton; phone (205) 391-2901; e-mail [email protected]
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Alumni-Louise Pruett Memorial ScholarshipContact: Rhonda Shirley, phone (205) 391-2252, e-mail [email protected]
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American LegionSee page 181 for details.
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American Legion AuxiliarySee page 181 for details.
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Art ScholarshipEligibility: Must submit a portfolio of 7 to 10 examples of original work, ac-companied by a high school transcript, a letter of application and a recommenda-tion from the art instructor. Must major in art, art education or an art-related area and maintain a “B” average in art.Award: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Carol Johnson; e-mail [email protected]
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate athleticability through tryouts, have a record of athletic achievement and have a “C” average. Awarded in men’s baseball, bas-ketball and golf and women’s softball, basketball and soccer. Award: VariesNumber: Men’s basketball, 16; men’s baseball, 24; women’s softball, 24; women’s soccer, 18; women’s basket-ball, 16Contact: The appropriate coach in each sport or Susan Mohun, Assistant Dean of Students; phone (205) 391-2223; e-mail [email protected]
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Cheerleader ScholarshipContact:Kristina Lee, phone (205) 391-2262, e-mail [email protected] or Christa Grizzle, phone (606) 923-9275, e-mail [email protected]
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Dance ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate ability through audition and interview. Consid-eration given to academic performance and recommendations from high school teachers. Award: VariesDeadline: March 1, but auditions and in-terviews are held several times a yearContact: Louise Crofton; phone (205) 391-2317; e-mail [email protected]
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Music ScholarshipEligibility: Must audition. Instrumental-ists should prepare 2 pieces in contrasting tempo and style. Pianists should play from memory; other instrumentalists will be asked to sight-read. Singers should perform by memory 2 songs in contrasting tempo and style. Singers may bring an accompanist, use a CD or cassette or use the college accompanist. Achievement during high school consid-ered. Must complete a Performing Arts Scholarship application. Available for voice, piano, Shelton Singers and Brass Ensemble. Award: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Syble Coats; phone (205) 391-2270; e-mail [email protected]
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.Contact: David Cochrane; phone (205) 391-2484; e-mail [email protected]
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Shelton State Foundation ScholarshipContact: Maxine Perry, phone (205) 391-2298, e-mail [email protected]
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Speech ScholarshipContact:Angela G. Wible, phone (205) 391-2937, e-mail [email protected]
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Technical ScholarshipEligibility: Must have at least a “C” average in high school, enroll for 12
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to 16 credit hours per semester, and maintain a “B” average. Must complete a Technical Scholarship form, including an essay, accompanied by high school and/or college transcript. Students may apply for Technical Scholarships based on outstanding achievement in education and/or Leadership Scholarships based on leadership skills.Award: Tuition; renewableDeadline: March 1 for summer or fall semester; July 15 for fall semester; No-vember 15 for spring semesterContact: Donna Ussery; phone (205) 391-2415; e-mail [email protected]
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Theatre ScholarshipEligibility: Must audition, with consid-eration given to academic performance and recommendations from high school teachers. Actors should bring a prepared 60- to 90-second monologue; designers and technical theatre applicants should bring a design portfolio. Must major in theatre and maintain a “B” average. Award: VariesDeadline: March 1, but auditions held several times during the yearContact: Michael Carr; e-mail [email protected]
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational Assistance ProgramSee page 10 for details.Contact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Survivor’s Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational RehabilitationSee page 9 for details.Deadline: No later than 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester of planned enrollmentContact: Karen Clayton; phone (205) 391-2907
Snead State
Community
College
Contact: Kelly D’Eath, Director of Financial Aid/Institutional Research, Snead State Community College, 220 North Walnut Street, P.O. Box 734, Boaz, AL 35957; phone (256) 593-5120, ext. 4127; fax (256) 593-7180; e-mail [email protected]; website www.snead.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplementary Education Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsContact: Judy Williamson; phone(256) 593-5120, ext. 4123; e-mail [email protected]
Academic Grant-in-Aid ScholarshipEligibility:Must be an entering freshman in the top 10% of high school graduating class. Based on academic merit. Award: Full tuition and fees; 2 years; renewable with full-time enrollment and a 3.0 cumulative GPANumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Art ScholarshipEligibility: Must present a portfolio of at least 5 works (charcoal, pencil, watercolor, chalk, pastel, etc.).Award: Full tuition and fees; 1 year Number: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must have athletic ability in women’s basketball, men’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s fast pitch softball, women’s tennis or cheerlead-ing (men and women). Also available to managers.Award: Full tuition, fees and book loan; 1 yearNumber: 108
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General Tuition Endowment ScholarshipEligibility: Based on academic merit and/or fi nancial need.Award: Partial to full tuition and feesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Leadership ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an incoming fresh-man and have outstanding leadership ability as demonstrated by high school and community activities. Recipient must perform 40 hours of service for the college for fall and spring semesters.Award: Full tuition and fees; 2 years; renewable with full-time enrollment and a 2.0 cumulative GPANumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must audition and inter-view for music scholarship in College Street Singers, piano, jazz band, voice or guitar. Award: Full tuition and fees; 1 yearNumber: VariesDeadline: Audition date (usually end of March)
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Scholars Bowl ScholarshipEligibility: Must demonstrate outstand-ing competitive academic talent and performance.Award: Full tuition and fees; 1 yearNumber: 4Deadline: April 7
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
Two-Year Public CollegesShelton State Community College–Snead State Community College Shelton State Community College–Snead State Community College
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Technology ScholarshipEligibility: Must plan to earn an associate degree in applied science or a certifi cate in some fi eld of technology. One year of high school algebra is desirable for electronic engineering and computer science technology programs. Award: Full tuition and fees; 1 to 2 yearsNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Survivor’s Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
Southern Union State
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Pam Jones, Southern Union State Community College, P.O. Box 1000, Wadley, AL 36276; phone (256) 395-2211; e-mail [email protected]; website www.suscc.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.Deadline: April 1
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details. Deadline: April 1 (priority)
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.Deadline: April 1 (priority)
LoansFederal PLUS Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.Deadline: April 1 (priority)
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Federal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.Deadline: April 1 (priority)
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Based on GPA, ACT scores and leadership ability.Award: Tuition and fees Number: 100Deadline: March 1
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American Legion Auxiliary ScholarshipSee page 181 for details.Deadline: January 1
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American Legion ScholarshipSee page 181 for detailsDeadline: January 1
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Athletic/Cheerleading ScholarshipEligibility: Based on athletic ability.Award: Tuition, fees and booksNumber: 118Deadline: Athletic tryout (April - May)
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Based on ability to perform music, dance or drama.Award: Tuition and fees Number: 50Deadline: Performing arts audition (March)
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.Deadline: March 1
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Technical ScholarshipEligibility: Based on GPA and recom-mendations.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: 75Deadline: March 1
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.Deadline: Each term
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College Work ProgramEligibility: Contact Financial Aid Of-fi ce.Award: $1,600Number: 120Deadline: April 1 (priority)
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.Deadline: April 1 (priority)
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
Two-Year Public CollegesSnead State Community College–Southern Union State Community College
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H. Councill Trenholm
State Technical
College
Contact:Unless otherwise noted, Finan-cial Aid Director, H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College, 1225 Air Base Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36108, phone (334) 420-4321, website www.trenholmtech.cc.al.us
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsAchievement ScholarshipEligibility: Must be currently enrolled with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and have earned at least 12 credit hours at H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College.Award: VariesNumber: Varies
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Institutional ScholarshipEligibility:Must be a high school gradu-ate or GED recipient.Award: VariesNumber: Varies
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Senior Adult Scholarship See page 8 for details.
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational Assistance ProgramSee page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational RehabilitationSee page 9 for details.
Wallace
Community
College
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Erma Perry, Financial Aid, 1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL 36303-9234; phone (334) 687-3543; fax (334) 687-0255; e-mail [email protected]; website www.wallace.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Based on academic achieve-ment.Award: In-state tuition; renewable up to 2 years
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Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind ParentsSee page 9 for details.
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American Legion Auxiliary ScholarshipSee page 181 for details.
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American Legion ScholarshipSee page 181 for details.
Two-Year Public CollegesH. Councill Trenholm State Technical Co H. Councill Trenholm State Technical Co llege llege –Wallace Community College –Wallace Community College
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must participate in men’s baseball or women’s softball.Award: Tuition and fees; 2 yearsContact: Athletic director
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Diplomats ScholarshipAward: In-state tuition
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E. L. Gibson Foundation ScholarshipEligibility: Must reside in Coffee, Cov-ington, Dale or Geneva County and be in a health-related program at Wallace Community College.
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Memorial Scholarship___________________________________
Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Must participate in Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, drama or art.Award: In-state tuitionContact: Fine Arts Department
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
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Technical ScholarshipEligibility: Based on academic achieve-ment in technical and general education courses.Award: In-state tuition; 6 terms or the length of the program if less than 2 years
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Wallace College Singers ScholarshipEligibility: Must be selected through spring semester auditions to participate in the Wallace College Singers. Award: In-state tuition
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Wallace Community College Foundation Scholarship
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Glenn F. Wise Emergency Assistance Scholarship
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.
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LBW Community College Sponsored ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a qualifi ed stu-dent. Based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership in school and civic organizations and achievement in performing arts and athletics.Award: TuitionNumber: VariesContact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Institutional Scholarship ProgramA variety of scholarships, including the Ambassador, Presidential Honors, Presi-dential Merit and Presidential Scholastic scholarship.Number: VariesContact: Offi ce of Student Services
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Available in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and softball.Number: VariesContact: Appropriate coach
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Martha and Solon Dixon Forestry ScholarshipNumber: VariesContact: Forest Technology Director
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Available in drama, music and art.Number: VariesContact: Financial Aid Offi ce
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Senior Adult ScholarshipSee page 8 for details.
OtherAlabama G.I. Dependents’ Educational Benefi t See page 9 for details.
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Alabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-Study See page 18 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Survivor’s Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
Lurleen B. Wallace
Community
College
Contact: Donna Bass, Financial Aid Offi ce, Andalusia and Greenville Cam-puses, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, P. O. Box 1418, Andalusia, AL 36420; phone (334) 881-2272; fax (334) 488-2201; e-mail [email protected]; or Wanda Bass, Financial Aid Offi ce, MacArthur Campus, P.O. Box 910, Opp, AL 36467; phone (334) 493-5338; fax (334) 493-7003; e-mail [email protected]; website www.lbwcc.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant See page 18 for details.
ScholarshipsLBW Community College Foundation Scholarship andMacArthur State Technical College FoundationNumber: VariesContact: Financial Aid Offi ce
Two-Year Public CollegesWallace Community College–Wallace State Community College at Hanceville
Wallace State
Community College
at Hanceville
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Becky Graves, Wallace State College at Hanceville, Box 2000, Hanceville, AL 35077-2000; phone (256) 352-8182; e-mail [email protected]; website www.wallacestate.edu
GrantsAlabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
LoansFederal Stafford Loan (FFELP)See page 7 for details.Deadline: April 1 (priority)
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Must submit an essay, let-ters of recommendation and ACT and GPA scores.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Renee Quick, phone (256) 352-8240
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Allied Health and Nursing ScholarshipEligibility: Based on ACT and GPA scores.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Brandon Brooks, phone (256) 352-8000
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Based on tryout.Award: Tuition, fees and booksNumber: 125Deadline: Per NJCAA deadlinesContact: Deborah Spann, phone (256) 352-8121, e-mail [email protected]
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Leadership ScholarshipEligibility: Must submit an essay, let-ters of recommendation and ACT and GPA scores.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Renee Quick, phone (256) 352-8240
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Performing Arts ScholarshipEligibility: Based on music audition.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Jo Ann Castles, phone (256) 352-8277
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Technical Occupational Achievement ScholarshipEligibility: Contact Financial Aid Of-fi ce.Award: Tuition and feesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1Contact: Martha Netherton, phone (256) 352-8234
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational AssistanceSee page 10 for details.
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’s Police Offi cer’s/Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
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Trade Readjustment ActSee your local employment offi ce for details.
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VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational Rehabilitation See page 9 for details.____________________________________________
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
George C.
Wallace State
Community College
at Selma
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Sheryl Dumas, Financial Aid Offi ce, P.O. Box 2530, Selma, AL 36702-2530; phone (334) 876-9303; fax (334) 876-9366; website www.wccs.edu
Grants
Alabama Student Assistance Program GrantSee page 8 for details.
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Federal Pell GrantSee page 17 for details.
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Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity GrantSee page 18 for details.
LoansPlato LoanEligibility: Must have at least $15,000 annual income. Based on creditworthi-ness of applicant.
ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a fi rst-time freshman and have a composite ACT score of at least 22. Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives required.Award: Tuition and fees; renewable if enrolled in at least 15 hours and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
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American Legion Post 20 ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an Alabama resident. Preference given to a son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran of World War I, World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War.Award: $850Number: 2Deadline: May 1
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Athletic ScholarshipEligibility: Must play men’s basketball, women’s basketball or men’s baseball. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.Award: May cover tuition and fees; re-newable if enrolled in at least 15 hours and maintain a 2.75 GPA.Contact: WCCS Athletic Director
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W.A.” Bing” LeCroy Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must attend the Clanton Extension of WCCS.Award: $900Number: 1Deadline: May 1
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Melson ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a resident of Dallas County and study math or science.
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Presidential ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a fi rst-time freshman and have a composite ACT score of at least 26. Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives required.Award: Tuition, fees and books; renew-able if enrolled in at least 15 hours and maintain a 3.25 GPA.
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Charles Putzel, MD,Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must begin in the fall semes-ter and study a medical fi eld.Award: $1,000
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Senior Citizens ScholarshipEligibility: Must be at least 60 years old, be accepted into the academic or tech-nical division of WCCS and nical division of WCCS and nical division of be taking credit courses toward a program of study. Award: Tuition
Two-Year Public CollegesWal Wal lace lace State Community Co State Community Co llege at Hanceville llege at Hanceville –George C. Wallace State Community College at –George C. Wallace State Community College at Selma Selma
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Simpson Foundation ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a resident of Wilcox County.Award: $1,000Number: 1Deadline: May 1
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Technical ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a fi rst-time freshman and have a composite ACT score of at least 18. Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives required.Award: Tuition and fees; renewable if enrolled in at least 15 hours and maintain a 2.50 GPA.
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Valedictorian ScholarshipEligibility: Must be valedictorian at a high school in the college’s service area.Award: Tuition, fees and booksNumber: 19
OtherAlabama National Guard Educational Assistance See page 10 for details.
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Employee Dependent Tuition Waiver ProgramEligibility: Must be a full-time employee of any public 2-year college in Alabama or of the Alabama Department of Post-secondary Education or the spouse, unmarried child or stepchild residing in the household of said employee. Must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.Award: Tuition
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Federal Work-StudySee page 18 for details.
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Police Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Firefi ghter’sPolice Offi cer’s/Survivor’s Educational AssistanceSee page 8 for details.
VA Benefi tsSee pages 20–21 for details.
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Vocational Rehabilitation See page 9 for details.
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)See page 9 for details.
Two-Year Public CollegesGeorge C. Wallace State Community College at Selma
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