The Alabama Commission on Higher Education, a statewide 12-member lay board appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House and confirmed by the Senate, is the state agency responsible for the overall statewide planning and coordination of higher education in Alabama, the administration of various student aid programs, and the performance of designated regulatory functions. The Commission seeks to provide reasonable access to quality collegiate and university education for the citizens of Alabama.
Scholarship Details
- Covers tuition, fees, books, and supplies for undergraduate study at public institutions in Alabama.
- Intended for dependents and eligible spouses of Alabama police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
- No limit on the amount awarded to recipients.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a dependent or spouse of an Alabama police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty.
- Awards are available for undergraduate study at public institutions in Alabama.
Application Process
- Obtain application forms from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
- Submit completed application along with required documentation.
There is no limit on the amount awarded to recipients. Awards are available for only undergraduate study at public institutions in Alabama. Application forms may be obtained from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. Dollar amounts will vary.
