Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

Guidelines and application attached!

Graduating seniors can apply for awards totaling $5000 offered by the Shelby County chapter of the NAACP and the Montevallo Legacy Project.

Eligibility: Seniors graduating from Shelby County public high schools with leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to advancing racial justice. 

Submission deadline: February 28, 2025

Application materials: Students will find an easy-to-use online application form and details about the scholarship here.

Visit the MLP website at www.themontevallolegacyproject.com/naacp-scholarship for further information. Direct questions to me or to naacpshelby@gmail.com. 

This is a great opportunity for seniors who are interested in a career in construction and haven’t taken any related classes. The camp is 8 days!

Boot camp is an opportunity:

• To learn about a career in non-residential construction and the income and benefits associated with employment. 
• To use the tools of the trade, and what is expected when working in a trade.
• To participate in multiple interviews with companies seeking to hire new high school graduates. 

Spots are limited! Please see the link below for more information!

https://subdomain.edurooms.com/engage/career-technical-education-shelby-county-schools/newsletters/construction-boot-camp?authuser=0

The David Lindsay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) would like to notify seniors of scholarship opportunities that DAR offers. See the scholarship links below for more information.

https://alabamasocietydar.org/scholarships/

https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

Please see the attached for scholarships with deadlines between Dec 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025!

Attached is the list of participating colleges, waiver codes, and a Google form for students to complete to get help with applying. Most applications are very easy to complete! Students are encouraged to fill out applications themselves. It’s important for students to keep up with all login information for each application.

Alabama College Application Campaign (Waiver Codes)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O_kY31YGo2xA6hoM-77QZRAE1H_V_sIqhJdoD3p7JZo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Alabama College Application Campaign

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dHf-hjn6WEvliyTmZRqdmBZ9LIk0T0GHukcAcIEBMLY/edit

Help with College Applications

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG1vPEORiIDtqwsDS62cI89L5tib0c2inUn4Gvk32TdbC83g/viewform

Please see the attached info letter and application for the Thomas E. Huey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship from the BLSA.

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzEyNDY3OTUwMTUx/p/NzE5NjYyMjAzNTM5?pli=1

The Alabama College Application Campaign kicks off next week! High school seniors are encouraged to apply for college during this week. A Google form will be sent out for students who need help applying to sign up to meet with Mrs. Keahey or Ms. McCarver! 

To help you, many colleges will waive their application fee this week so it’s free to apply! The list of participating colleges is attached.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zR6ibP7rcBlFLSJb6ghFXPDiL0PojSSpNHZvOfY6VWg/edit

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzEyNDY3OTUwMTUx/p/NzE5NjU1MDYyNjI2?pli=1

Alabama Advantage Scholarship

The University of Alabama offers the Alabama Advantage Scholarship as a need-based scholarship for in-state students. This scholarship opportunity reflects The University of Alabama’s commitment to advancing the careers of students in Alabama by removing financial barriers.

After scholarships and grants have been applied, Alabama Advantage funds up to $5,000 needed to cover the remaining cost of UA’s in-state tuition. The scholarship is renewable for four years, or eight semesters, so long as the student remains eligible.

To qualify for Alabama Advantage, a student must: 

• Be an Alabama resident. 
• Submit your application for admission and all supporting documents by  to maximize scholarship opportunities. 
• Complete the FAFSA and be eligible for a pell grant.
• Submit all financial aid package requirements and receive financial aid award by  
• Enroll full-time with at least 12-credit-hours per semester. 
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative UA GPA, and earn at least a cumulative 67% of the total UA credit hours attempted. 

Students can learn more by visiting the Alabama Advantage webpage at the attached link.

https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/alabama-advantage/

See attached for more info!