Alabama Scholarships

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• CMAA Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter (CMAA-SAC) is dedicated to promoting careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. To support this mission, CMAA-SAC is offering academic scholarships to full-time students pursuing a degree related to architecture, engineering, or construction management. The scholarships aim to help students

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• Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. Eligibility Applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis. You

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 3, 2025

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants

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• ACHE Military Educational Benefits

• Amount$12,035
• DeadlineJune 27, 2025

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

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• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals. For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• ACHE Alabama Math and Science Teacher Education Program

• Amount$7,500
• DeadlineAugust 1, 2025

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

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• Singing for Scholarships

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineOctober 12, 2025

The Singing for Scholarships competition will feature one student per school chosen to represent their respective Baldwin County high school (including City School, private school, and home-schooled students). Each high school conducts its own contest. Scholarships are awarded to the top three participants as well as to each of their high schools. Contestants must be enrolled in any Baldwin

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• Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

The Col. Kathleen Swacina STEM Scholarship, a testament to the remarkable career of Col. Kathleen Swacina, USA (Ret.), stands as a beacon of support for outstanding female college students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Generously funded by Col. Kathleen Swacina and Lt. Col. Daniel Swacina, USA (Ret.), this scholarship seeks to recognize and empower those who

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• Auburn University Alabama Resident Competitive Merit Scholarships

• Amount$44,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

First-year student scholarships are awarded competitively to first-year students who enroll summer or fall immediately following high school graduation. Competitive merit scholarships are renewable for four years. First-year students must enroll summer or fall immediately following high school graduation to receive consideration. A scholarship application is not required. First-year students

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is intended for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligibility Criteria Must graduate from a

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• Police and Firefighters Survivors Educational Assistance Program

• Amount$48,000
• DeadlineDecember 30, 2025

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

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Smith Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The Smith Foundation provides financial scholarships annually to deserving Alabama students. Applications open each Fall, typically in September or October, and close the first week in January. Applications are announced on the website and every high school in the state receives written and/or phone contact to alert counselors, English teachers, or other school staff. Follow the instructions

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• Linly Heflin Scholarship

• Amount$40,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

Through the years, the Linly Heflin Unit has awarded numerous scholarships to Alabama women. This year, we will award scholarships for up to four years. Our application will be available online beginning in October and can be accessed from our website. The application and supporting documentation, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and income verification, must be completed by the

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• University of Alabama In-State Merit Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the state for qualifying Alabama students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission: an application for admission and an official high school transcript. To maximize scholarship opportunities, students who wish to enroll in the fall and summer semester

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• University of Alabama Coca-Cola First-Generation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship at The University of Alabama supports incoming in-state freshmen who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. This competitive scholarship is awarded through an interview process during the senior year of high school and provides financial support for up to four years, provided recipients maintain program requirements. Scholarship

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• Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. PPRR operates through 28 Regional Committees and an at-large committee that accepts applications from high school students who live outside the geographic

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• TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$80,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Scholarship Details The

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• NAJA Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is made up of nearly 100 Junior Auxiliary Chapters throughout Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The Junior Auxiliary was founded on the principles of helping children and making a difference in their lives; it provides women the opportunity to serve and be a vital part of their communities. The objectives of

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• JSU Alabama Bush Memorial Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Newbern Bush Memorial Scholarship annually. 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 undergraduate student who has attained junior status and is majoring in mathematics. The JSU Foundation, through collaborative relationships

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• JSU Alabama Hallman Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Hallman Scholarship annually. Established in honor of Charlie and Edith Hallman for the benefit of deserving incoming freshmen who are graduates of Guntersville High School. The JSU Foundation, through collaborative relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations, creates opportunities that will provide

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• JSU Alabama Dr. Perry & Kay Savage Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Kay Webb & Perry L., M.D. Family Scholarship annually to students who are children of employees of Alabama Orthopedic & Spine Center. Students from Piedmont, Alabama will have a second preference in the award of this scholarship. The JSU Foundation, through collaborative relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and other

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• JSU Alabama Power Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Alabama Power Scholarship annually to Alabama residents who plan to attend Jacksonville State University. Established by the Alabama Power Foundation for deserving students enrolled in the College of Business and Industry who are legal residents of the state of Alabama. The JSU Foundation, through collaborative relationships with

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• JSU Alabama Farmers & Merchants Bank of Piedmont Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The Jacksonville State University Foundation awards the Farmers & Merchants Bank Scholarship annually to students from Piedmont, Alabama. Established by the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Piedmont for the benefit of a deserving student from Piedmont. The JSU Foundation, through collaborative relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations, creates opportunities