Local Scholarship application is attached.

The Jim Harrell Poetry Prize for entering first-year students at the University of Montevallo.
 
This vibrant program has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to student poets since its establishment more than a decade ago.  Through the generosity of James N. Harrell, we can offer a $2000 scholarship for the contest-winning poem, and a $1000 scholarship for second place.  We established the contest and the scholarships expressly with entering freshmen in mind, as an encouragement to pursue poetry at the college level.  And we know that both the recognition and the funding can make a huge difference in getting the good start at college that every entering student needs.
 
A PDF with the application information is attached.  For more information, please contact Jim Murphy, Professor of English, at murphyj@montevallo.edu or 205-665-6431.

The P.I.N.K. Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce that we have two(2) $1000 scholarship opportunities. Please see the attached scholarship packet and distribute to qualifying 2023 graduates. The deadline for entry is Friday, April 14, 2023.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Zelda Paul-Stewart at 205-527-5868. 

Best regards,

Zelda Paul-Stewart

Scholarship Committee

P.I.N.K. Legacy Foundation

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 2023 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.

The scholarship application and guidelines are attached below. 

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 31, 2023.  Please instruct your students to mail or email their applications and supporting documents to my attention at the address below.

Emily Kelley
Sr. HR Manager
East Lime Region

Lhoist North America
3309 Hwy. 31
Calera, AL 35040

Ora L. Jones Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications:
1.Must have an acceptance letter to either a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college or university.
2.Must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.Must submit a 1000 word essay which depicts the importance of the scholarship and describe how they will use their education to give back to the community.
4.Must provide a cover letter with the following: 
a. Full name
b. Address, phone number, email, and name of high school you will graduate from
c. A brief biography about yourself

Deadline for entry: Friday, April 21, 2023
Scholarships awarded: $1,000 each 
Applications documents must be uploaded as PDF documents to the Ora L. Jones Foundation email at oljfoundation@gmail.com

See attached information sheet.

The 2023 Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) is for any eligible high school senior whose career plan includes a postsecondary education at a university, college, trade, or vocational school; however, only one student per high school may apply. 

Since the application is fairly lengthy, applicants should strive to complete it in a timely fashion.  We will rely on you or the sponsoring teacher to help drive this process.  It is important that instructions are followed, and all required fields are completed to prevent disqualification.  Below is the link for the application process.  The application closes March 24, 2023, 11:59 PM ET.

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/ewisp2023

Eligible entries will be judged and the finalists, two family members, and sponsoring teacher or guidance counselor will be notified and invited to attend the EWISP Awards Banquet on the evening of May 9, 2023, location to be announced.

The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship contest is an essay contest that highlights inspirational Black Americans who have shaped our world. Winners can earn scholarships worth $1,750 – $2,500.

Students are asked to submit written or video essays regarding someone who has impacted their life, whether it is a famous icon or a local mentor or hero. High school and college winners will be selected from each of the 15 states served by Regions branches.

Details about the contest can be found in the below links and on the attached flyer. I’d love to ask your help in spreading the word about this awesome opportunity with any organizations or schools you might be affiliated with. Since the inception of the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest in 2012, Regions has awarded over a million dollars to more than 300 students.

More details about the 2023 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest:

• Each applicant must submit a 500-word (or less) written essay or a 3-minute (or less) video essay that addresses how a Black American individual has been an inspiration in the applicant’s life, and that discusses the contributions of that Black American individual.
• Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023.
• Scholarships will include a total of 15 awards of $2,500 each for high school winners, and 15 awards of $1,750 each for winners who are currently enrolled as college students.
• High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who live in (or who are currently enrolled in accredited colleges in) the 15 states that have Regions Bank full-service branches may apply.
• An independent selection committee will judge the written essay and video essay submissions and select the winners.

Additional information, winning essays from the 2022 contest, eligibility details, official rules and an online contest application can be found at www.regions.com/ridingforward.

We are looking forward to another wonderful year at ALA Alabama Girls State, and none of it would be possible without the work and dedication of the American Legion Auxiliary and the High Schools who send delegates! ALA Alabama Girls State will be held June 4-9, 2023, on the campus of Troy University, Troy, AL. It is an honor and privilege to pursue the ALA mission: “For God and country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.”

Eligibility RequirementsBe a junior in high school to be selected. Have an interest in government and current events, high moral character, strong leadership ability and above average scholastic standing. Not have participated in a precious session of Girls State.Be able to participate in ALL activities from Sunday, June 4 – Friday, June 9.

For more information on the program go to http://www.alabamagirlsstate.com/.

Please contact Mrs. Keahey if you are interested in attending and meet the requirements listed above. We are only able to nominate one delegate from our school. 

Brother Box is a non-profit organization that creates supplemental education programs to help Black boys feel seen, heard, and supported during the critical stages of their journeys to adulthood, motivating them to see the best in themselves and strive for a future they can be proud of. In doing so, we help them gain a greater sense of self and the values they care about — critical factors for completing their education, bringing their dreams to life, and positively impacting their communities. Since 2018 we’ve impacted more than 6,000 lives across the country, and in the past two years we’ve awarded $25,000 in college scholarships.

This year, Brother Box is excited to award seven, $2,500 one-time college scholarships to young Black men graduating in the state of Alabama. Applications are now open and can be accessed at brotherbox.org/scholarships. There, students will find the eligibility requirements and more information. Applications are due by March 31st.

AL College Application Week is back this week! Starting Feb 20th through the 24th, more than 50 colleges and universities are waiving their college application fees for Alabama students.

See below for the list of participating colleges…a spreadsheet with contact info and waiver codes is attached. 

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
ALLEN UNIVERSITY
ANDREW COLLEGE
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BRENAU UNIVERSITY
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HUNTINGDON COLLEGE
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LANDER UNIVERSITY
LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LINCOLN TECH
LURLEEN B. WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MARYVILLE COLLEGE
MERCER UNIVERSITY
MILES COLLEGE
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE
NORTHEAST ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SNEAD STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOUTH UNIVERSITY
SPRING HILL COLLEGE
STILLMAN COLLEGE
TALLADEGA COLLEGE
TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TROY UNIVERSITY
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
UNION UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM (UAB)
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE (UAH)
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE
UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SOUTHERN
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (DOTHAN)
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HANCEVILLE)
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SELMA)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o1BP6rjcWL6NivQt7Z9j4vDKi7Vf3RC6uMLghwjoGFc/edit?usp=drive_web&authuser=0