Alabama's Scholarship and Grant Programs
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The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awards over $50,000 in scholarships each year to high school graduates in Montgomery, Elmore and Lowndes counties. The eligibility requirements for each of the scholarships vary. For more information call Carol Butler, Executive Director, Central Alabama Community Foundation, (334) 264-6223.
The Earl P Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a minority student. It is based on both financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 23 and a 3.5 GPA. Applicant will be required to provide high school transcript and to submit an essay that outlines the applicant's career goals. The scholarship ranges from $500 to $1,000.
The Jay Murphy Scholarship awards deserving individuals who wish to enter or re-enter a postsecondary institution seeking a degree to become a teacher. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA and provide transcripts. Applicant must also write an essay outlining career goals. The amount of the award ranges from $200 to $1,000.
The CACF has other scholarship opportunities listed on their website as well as the ones listed above. Log on to www.cacfinfo.org for full scholarship information.
The Montala chapter in Montgomery, Alabama of The American Business Women's Association offers a $1,000 scholarship. Call (334) 272-9266 for scholarship information.
Lola B Curry
The Scholarships of the United Daughters of the Confederacy have different requirements; some have restrictions and some don't. Some of the scholarships are dedicated to certain areas of study and some are geographically based. The Lola B Curry scholarship is restricted to an Alabama resident and student.
To be considered for this scholarship, the applicant must submit the original and four copies of the General Scholarship Packet, the official grade transcript and letters of recommendation.
One copy each of the photograph, (head and shoulders), the checklist and the Confederate ancestor's proof of service.
An applicant must be the lineal descendant of an eligible Confederate and have a 3.0 GPA in high school. Applicants must be endorsed by the President and the Second Vice President/Education Chairman of Chapter and Division and by the Second Vice President General.
For more information on this scholarship and to access the application, see their website.
Alabama Student Grant Program (ASGP)
This is a state program that offers grants of approximately $360 per year to full-time undergraduate students who are legal residents of Alabama who are attending approved independent colleges or universities within the state of Alabama. Part-time recipients who are enrolled for at least 6 semester hours will receive a grant of approximately $180 per year. This grant is not based on need but rather on residency.
Students planning to enter a Church-based vocation are not eligible for the grant although there is a permissible limit for religious studies. One course in religious studies or Christian music is allowed per semester whether the student is part-time or full-time.
Applications for the Alabama Student Grant Program can be obtained and filed with the Office of Student Financial Aid. Grants shall be renewable annually.
