Ten Things to Check Out About Any
Scholarship Program
1. Does the scholarship application clearly state the number of awards, the amount or range of each stipend, and the duration of the stipend? (For example, is it a one-time offer, renewable, etc.?)
2. Does the scholarship application clearly define who evaluates your application, including their qualifications, and the criteria for selection of scholarship recipients? (Criteria such as the significance of GPA, class rank, class year, test scores, merit, need, and citizenship/residency requirements?)
3. Does the scholarship application state how awards can be used? (For example: Will funds be presented to you and your family, paid directly to your college to be credited to your account, or used to reduce existing or future student loans?)
4. Does it list the deadlines for application requests and submissions as well as the time and method for notifying winners?
5. If there are any costs or fees to compete for the scholarship, are they nominal and waivable if financial hardship can be demonstrated?
6. If there are fees included in the scholarship application process, is there also a brief, yet verifiable, description of what the fees are used for?
7. Does the scholarship program supply relevant background information? (Such as the for-profit or not-for-profit structure of the organization, how long the organization has been awarding scholarships, and where you can find additional information about those in charge?)
8. Upon your request, does the scholarship program supply a list of winners from the previous five years? (If the program is new, does it clearly state when and where the list of winners will be posted?)
9. Do you have access to the financial statements from organizations that sponsor the scholarship?
10. Is a privacy policy prominent? (You should have the opportunity to approve the receipt of additional information from other organizations or to request that your name not be released to other organizations.)
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 Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid application & information
- Finaid.org - Loans, scholarships, and military aid
- College Aid Calculator - Estimate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for college, according to federal financial aid guidelines
- Boy & Girl Scouts - Scholarships for Boy and Girl Scouts and Explorers
- Welcome to the College Board's Scholarship Search! We created this online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Complete the brief questionnaire and Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from our database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 BILLION in available aid! College Board
College Specific Scholarships
Did you know that most colleges offer scholarship programs for those that attend their schools? Here is a list of Alabama Colleges for you to check out for scholarships.
- DeVry University - Online degree or certificate programs in business, health, education, computers and more; also campuses in several states. www.devry.edu
- Herzing College - Birmingham, Alabama; also other states. Private career college offers business courses, office administration, medical / health care, legal / paralegal, computers / information technology, web design, more
- Remington College - Mobile, Alabama; also other states. Business administration, operations management, computers, networks, culinary, medical/dental assisting, pharmacy technician, medical coding/billing, massage therapy, criminal justice, more. www.remingtoncollege.edu
- Virginia College - Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Alabama. Accounting, finance, art / design, business, computer, criminal justice, drafting, general studies, interior design, paralegal, massage therapy, medical, MBA, office professional.
General Scholarships
In addition to college campus specific scholarships, there are also scholarship opportunities open to students regardless to what university you choose to attend. Here are just a few opportunities that are open right now.
- Books-A-Million Creative Writing Scholarship Program: The Books-A-Million Creative Writing Scholarship Program is open to high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Books-A-Million employees are eligible to apply if they fit the aforementioned criteria. One $5,000.00 scholarship will be awarded annually. If the winning work has been co-authored, both students will receive $2,500.00. Please log on to Books A Million Scholarship for more information and application requirements.
- UAB Army ROTC: Army ROTC awards two, three and four-year scholarships to many students each year based on merit. The first step is to register for an Army ROTC class. For registration details and more information, please contact the UAB Army ROTC Department at 934-8749/7215. Open to Jrs. and Srs.
- PASQUA Scholarship (University of Tennessee Nuclear Engineering): Are you taking Physics and interested in attending college? UT’s Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Program offers the Pasqua scholarship ($2,000 distributed over four consecutive years at UT-Knoxville). For more information, please log on to www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear . The Academic Common Market permits students to attend UT-K and pay only in-state fees (i.e. no out-of-state fees!!!!)
- Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM): Each year, FIDM awards over $300,000 in scholarships. Through the National Scholarship competition, six students who demonstrate an exceptional talent and interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, or Graphic Design will each win a one-year scholarship to attend FIDM. For more info, log onto www.windsor53.fidm.edu .
- Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Scholarship Program: Are you a graduating senior, living in Jefferson County, and planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two-or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school by fall 2008? If so, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship. Additional information and an application may be obtained at www.mbusi.com located under corporate/media button. Application deadline is March 15, 2008.
- National Society of Black Engineers: The Birmingham Alumni Extension of the NSBE is awarding scholarships to qualified applicants entering the field of engineering. Qualified scholars must demonstrate professionalism, motivation, leadership, initiative, and personal achievement. Scholars are expected to support program objectives by choosing a study in the field of engineering or related science that will help address the technical needs of the community. Deadline for complete application is March 31, 2008.
- Women’s Alabama Golf Association Scholarship: The Women’s Alabama Golf Association offers a scholarship of $2,500 to young women committing to three succeeding years of undergraduate school, not to exceed a total of four years. To be eligible for this scholarship, the young woman must graduate from an accredited secondary school showing evidence of academic excellence, leadership, good citizenship, sportsmanship and community involvement; need financial assistance; have an interest in the game of golf; be a resident of Alabama; and score a minimum of 22 on the ACT. Deadline for completed application is April 1, 2008.
- American Society of Civil Engineers: The Birmingham Branch of the ASCE is offering scholarships to high school or college in Alabama that has been accredited by the ABET-EAC. If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please pick up an application in the guidance department or visit the Birmingham Branch’s website at http://branches.asce.org/birmingham and download or fill out electronically. Deadline for complete application is April 2, 2008.
- 2008 Student-View Scholarship Program: The 2008 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering several scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. To apply, visit www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. Deadline for participation is April 22, 2008.
- City Stages Sixteenth Annual Music Scholarship Program: Birmingham Cultural & Heritage Foundation is offering three $1,000 scholarships, and the Thomas P. Williams Memorial Foundation has established two $1,000 scholarships. These five scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue music studies at an accredited college or university. An informational pamphlet and application are available in the guidance department. Deadline for complete application along with recommendation letters is April 23, 2008.
- Kid’s Chance Scholarship Fund: The Kids’ Chance Scholarship Fund was established by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bare in 1992 to provide scholarships for college and technical school to children who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. The scholarship fund is administered by the Alabama Law Foundation, Inc. and has awarded scholarships totaling over $375,000. The deadline for submitting applications each year is May 1st. Students meeting criteria can complete an application online at www.alfinc.org .
- Savannah College of Art and Design: SCAD offers summer programs in art and design for high school students. Rising Star is a five-week residential program beginning June 21st. SCAD Summer Seminars are educational workshops designed for students who have completed their freshmen, sophomore or junior years. For more information on both of these programs, please log on to www.scad.edu/summer .
- Johnson & Wales University Scholarships: JWU offers high academic achievers an opportunity to earn renewable scholarships, valued from $7500 to full tuition. If you would like more information, please log on to www.jwu.edu or call 800-342-5598.
- Winning Characteristics Scholarship $5,000 national award (2007 winner was from Ala), $1,000 regional scholarships. High schools seniors who view a Making College & Career Count presentation are eligible to win. You must contact Making It Count to reserve a date for presentation. For more information and complete guidelines visit www.makingitcount.com/scholarship .
- MG James Ursano Scholarship Program Applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of Army soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of Gray Area Retirees are also eligible. Applicants must be unmarried for the entire 2008-09 academic year and under the age of 22 on May 1, 2008. Specific information concerning guidelines, documentation, and deadlines, please check the web site www.aerhq.org . You may complete the online application at this site, or you may download the application and follow the instructions. Deadline to Army Emergency Relief: March 1, 2008
- Scholarshipexperts.com Scholarship One $2,500 scholarship to a high school student who responds online to the following question: “Explain what one characteristic you have that will make you successful in college.” Apply at Scholarship Experts. Applying for the CollegeWeekLive.com Scholarship also registers you for participation in the free two-day virtual college fair being hosted online by CollegeWeekLive.com on March 25 and 26. Participants will be connected with colleges in a live, interactive environment and can explore hundreds of major US colleges while interacting with college-planning professionals.
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