Alabama Scholarships

So, you are looking for Alabama Scholarships, are you? You’ve received a college acceptance letter, said farewell to your friends and packed up all your stuff. There’s just one problem - you don’t have the money to pay for a postsecondary education and you aren't sure where you are going to get it. This is a common problem for students across the nation. Even students with jobs may have a hard time paying for college. But students who reside in Alabama and/or are attending an Alabama college or university do have one thing going for them. That’s right, just living or attending school in Alabama makes students eligible for certain scholarships. By using the state of residence as a search criterion, Scholarships.com can help students find money for college. Below are a few Alabama scholarships that may be found at our site. For additional information about scholarships and grants that that may be found based on state and other criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

Aileen Lee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: August 27, Annually
Aileen Lee Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon each academic year in recognition of students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their high school career in leadership, service and academic excellence. Criteria: Applicants must be out-of-state students beginning their first year at the UO Selection: Three men and three [...] More

Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program - A state program designed to provide financial assistance to Alabama National Guard members who are residents of the state of Alabama for undergraduate and graduate education at accredited post secondary institutions of higher learning located within the state of Alabama. The student may receive an award equal to tuition, fees, books, and [...] More

Alabama Commission on Higher Education/Student Grant Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
Alabama residents enrolled in independent, nonprofit Alabama colleges and universities receive financial assistanct through the Alabama Student Grant Program. This program helps bridge the differential between public and private institutions, and helps provide Alabama students an opportunity to take programs and courses at private institutions. Individual grant payments to student are [...] More

Alabama Scholarships for Dependents of Blind Parents
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents is an award to cover instructional fees and tuition at an Alabama state institution of higher learning for children of families in which the head of the family is blind and whose family income is insufficient to provide educational benefits. Students must apply within two years of high school graduation. Applications are available from the [...] More

ACHE Junior & Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
An award not to exceed in-state tuition only for attendance at public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Awards are based on demonstrated talent determined through competitive auditions. Awards are not based on financial needs. This award is for full-time students attending public junior and community colleges in Alabama. Contact the financial aid office at any public junior or [...] More

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
Annually, at the Tall Clubs International Convention, TCI awards student scholarships of up to $1,000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men. If you are interested in applying for a TCI Scholarship Award, please read [...] More

U of A Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
Due to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships will be awarded to twelve incoming freshmen that are first generation college students. Any student whose parents or siblings are not attending nor hold a degree from a college is considered a first generation college student. In addition to this requirement, applicants must be Alabama residents, have a [...] More

Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
From the very beginning, the leaders of Dixie Youth Baseball knew they wanted to develop a college scholarship program that would help former players obtain a college education. There wasn't much money in the beginning. The first eligible players graduated in 1961, one $500 scholarship and one $250 scholarship were awarded. And from its modest beginning, the scholarship program has grown to an [...] More

The Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant
Application Deadlines: Varies
In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, the applicant must be resident of a state other than Ohio and attend Heidelberg College. This grant is renewable for four years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, please visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/financialaid/futurestudent/scholarships [...] More

Legacy Environmental Scholarship
Application Deadlines: May 06, Annually
Legacy, Inc., Partners in Environmental Education, is a not-for-profit organization working to create environmentally responsible citizens through balanced, fact-based education that considers diverse environmental views. The organization operates through a grassroots partnership network to develop and disseminate balanced environmental information. Legacy's Scholarship Program provides [...] More

Dixie Boys Baseball Bernie Varnadore Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
Outstanding high school seniors who have participated in a franchised Dixie Boys Baseball, Incorporated program and plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university may apply for the Bernie Varnadore Scholarship Program. Dixie Boys Baseball, Incorporated programs include Dixie Boys Baseball for boys 13 and 14 years old; Dixie Pre-Majors Baseball for boys 15 and 16 years old; and [...] More

AQHF Swayze Woodruff Memorial Mid-South Scholarship
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
Scholarship assistance will be awarded to a member of the American Quarter Horse Association or American Quarter Horse Youth Association competing in AQHA or AQHYA-approved shows. Applicants must be a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee to qualify. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic merit and American Quarter Horse involvement. Recipient [...] More

ACHE Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Assistance Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The ACHE Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Assistance Program is a grant covering tuition, fees, books and supplies for dependents and eligible spouses of Alabama police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. There is no limit on the amount awarded to recipients. Awards are available for undergraduate study in public institutions in Alabama. Students who are [...] More

AWS Airgas Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
The Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET); however, priority will be given to welding engineering (WE) students interested in pursuing a career with an industrial gas or welding equipment distributor. All applicants must meet the [...] More

AWS Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 15, Annually
The Airgas ­ Jerry Baker Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET); however, priority will be given to welding engineering (WE) students interested in pursuing a career with an industrial gas or welding equipment distributor. All applicants must meet the following [...] More

Alabama Student Assistance Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Alabama Student Assistance Program is a state-supported and federally-funded grant program which is designed to assist financially-needy students. It is the state's only need-based student aid program for Alabama residents attending post-secondary educational institutions in Alabama. Who may apply? Undergraduate students who are Alabama residents attending eligible Alabama institutions. [...] More

Alabama Student Grant Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Alabama Student Grant Program is an award of grant assistance at an eligible independent Alabama college or university and is not based on need. Up to $1200 per academic year with maximum amount available only when sufficient funds are available. Who may apply? Undergraduate students--both half-time and full-time--who are Alabama residents attending Birmingham-Southern College, Concordia [...] More

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
The American Legion Auxiliary believes that the more knowledge our young people gain, the better citizens they will become. That is why the organization is so committed to education. Investing in the education of our young people is investing in the future of our country. Time and again, we hear about the difference an American Legion Auxiliary scholarship has made in a person’s life, providing [...] More

ARRL Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
The ARRL Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 award for amateur radio operators. To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following criteria: - Possess any active Amateur Radio License Class - Be a resident of Georgia or Alabama - Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher - Should be majoring in electronics, communications or related fields - Enrolled at any accredited [...] More

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More

EMU National Scholars Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential. Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award. For more information [...] More

JSU Alabama Alabama Power Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The JSU Alabama Alabama Power Scholarship is open to Alabama residents who plan to attend Jacksonville State University. Applicant must major in business related area. Visit the web site for an application and further information. For a complete list of available JSU Alabama Scholarships, go [...] More

JSU Alabama Bush Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The JSU Alabama Bush Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Newbern Bush, a retired faculty member who taught Mathematics. The Scholarship is to be awarded to a full-time native-born Alabama student who has attained Junior status and is majoring in Mathematics. For more information about this award, please [...] More

JSU Alabama Faculty Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The JSU Alabama Faculty Scholarship is open to Alabama residents planning to attend Jacksonville State University. The amount of the award will be contingent upon ACT Score and/or SAT score, along with GPA: -75% Tuition with ACT 28 or SAT 1260-1330 and 3.0 GPA -100% Tuition with ACT 30 or SAT 1340-1370 and 3.0 GPA -100% Tuition and Housing with ACT 32 or SAT 1390 and 3.5 GPA For a complete [...] More

JSU Alabama Governor Frank Dixon Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The JSU Alabama Governor Frank Dixon Memorial Scholarship is for Alabama residents only. For more information about this scholarship, please [...] More

JSU Alabama Major John Pelham Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Major John Pelham Memorial Scholarship varies. Applicant must be a History major in their junior or senior year of college at JSU; Preference will be given to Calhoun County residents. For more information about this award, please [...] More

ESA Marsh Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: May 15, Annually
The Marsh Scholarship Fund, the largest and longest running scholarship program in the U.S. surfing community, annually awards approximately $8,000.00 in financial aid to ESA surfers. The Marsh Scholarship Program began when it was instituted in 1981 by former ESA Executive Director Dr. Colin J. Couture to recognize and honor the accomplishments of the Marsh Family of North Carolina and young [...] More

NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: February 01, Annually
The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. (NAJA) was established in 1941 with the purpose of uniting members "to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children, and to cooperate with other organizations performing similar services." Today, the growing Association continues the focus of meeting the needs of children and youth [...] More

JSU Alabama Shamblin Family Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Shamblin Family Scholarship was established through a bequest of Mr. Harold C. Shamblin of Gadsden, Alabama, for the benefit of deserving students. For more information, please visit: [...] More

Senior Adult Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
This program provides free tuition for senior citizens (persons aged 60 and over) who meet the admission requirements and attend public two-year postsecondary institutions in Alabama. Contact the financial aid office at any public two-year postsecondary educational institution in [...] More

ASTA Southeast Chapter Professional Development Scholarship
Application Deadlines: July 01, Annually
Tourism Cares will award ASTA Southeast Chapter Professional Development Scholarships to be applied to the cost of an ASTA or The Travel Institute Educational Program, or the registration fee only for the ASTA International Destination Expo. To be eligible, applicants must be permanent U.S. residents, with a minimum of two years of experience in the travel industry, who have successfully [...] More

American Red Cross BloodStock Scholarship Challenge
Application Deadlines: Varies
You can help save lives and win money for college through the American Red Cross BloodStock Scholarship* Challenge! Participating in the BloodStock Scholarship Challenge is exciting! We'll help you develop your event planning, marketing and recruitment skills, while you help the American Red Cross collect much needed blood components during the summer and winter months. If you host a new [...] More