Shelby County AEA Scholarships

Each year, the SCEA presents $1000 scholarships in two categories: student and member.  The student scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of Shelby County AEA members.  The member scholarship is awarded to a Shelby County AEA member who is furthering his or her career by seeking an advanced college degree in an education-related field. 

Attached are the applications for those two scholarships.  All guidelines must be followed correctly.  The completed packet of materials must be received by Friday, March 15, 2024 at 3:30 pm.  No electronic applications will be accepted.

Only active members of the Shelby County Education Association may apply.  (Support personnel should contact Wendy Farmer at Linda Nolen Learning Center.) Kindly contact Erica Davis, at Vincent Middle/High School, if you have any questions.  

The Lhoist North America Community Scholarship

Lhoist North America would like the opportunity to support the community by offering a one-time award scholarship to graduating high school seniors.
 
The Lhoist North America Community Scholarship is available to students in the 2024 graduating class.  Annually, a community award will be granted to the student most deserving based on financial need, demonstrated moral integrity, involvement in community activities and work ethics with a clearly articulated career goal.
 
Attached are the scholarship application and guidelines. A committee of Lhoist North America employees in our local community will select the community award recipient.

Applications must be received in our local office no later than March 22, 2024.

Students should mail or email their applications and supporting documents to the address or email listed on the flyer.

Jefferson State Community College Scholarships

JSCC has several scholarship opportunities! Students in the counselor’s choice scholarships should email Mrs. Keahey for further instructions. 

Tuition and fees scholarship for up to 15 hours a semester for 6 semesters

  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester senior year
  • Have a 22 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores  be on file with Admissions by the April  1st deadline
  • Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2024 prior to submitting the scholarship application
  • Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year
  • Students with a composite ACT score of 25 or higher will receive a scholarship for 9 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semesters.
  • Students with a composite ACT score of 22-24 will receive a scholarship for 6 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semesters.
  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester of senior year
  • Have a 22 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the June 1st deadline
  • Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2024 prior to submitting the scholarship application
  • Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

To apply, complete the JSCC Academic Excellence Scholarship application and submit required documents 
Tuition and fees scholarship for up to 6 hours a semester for 6 semesters

  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester of senior year, including JSCC coursework
  • Have 20 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the June 1st deadline
  • Successfully completed 6 or more credit hours in the JSCC Dual Enrollment program
  • Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2024 prior to submitting the scholarship application
  • Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

To apply, complete the JSCC Dual Enrollment Achievement Scholarship application and submit required documents 

More information and the applications can be found on our website at https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/highschoolscholarships/

Jefferson State Community College Counselor’s Choice Scholarships

Counselor’s Scholarship – Academic:
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply.
• Must have applied for Fall 2024 Admissions to Jefferson State Community College.
• Complete a 2024-2025 FASFA for Jefferson State Community College.
EMAIL MRS. KEAHEY FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

Counselor’s Scholarship – Career Technical:
• Students must enroll/remain enrolled in a non-health science AAS CTE program at Jefferson State.
• Must have been involved in CTE in high school.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply.
• Must have applied for Fall 2024 Admissions to Jefferson State Community College.
• Complete a 2024-2025 FASFA for Jefferson State Community College.
EMAIL MRS. KEAHEY FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

NAACP/MLP Scholarship

The NAACP/MLP scholarship awards totaling $5000.

Submission deadline: Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors in Shelby County public schools who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing racial justice and the potential to be outstanding community leaders. 

Sponsoring organizations: Shelby County NAAC and Montevallo Legacy Project. 

Application materials: Application form and details about the scholarship can be found here. We’ve attached the application package to this email for your convenience.

Direct questions to naacpshelby@gmail.org.Â