Shelby County Education Association Scholarships

Scholarships are available for BOTH high school seniors and for current members taking college courses.

Applications due March 31st.

This $1,000 scholarship is available to a senior graduating in May 2020, from an Alabama public high school.  The applicantā€™s custodial parent, guardian, step parent, or grandparent must be an active SCEA member (teacher, counselor or administrator) in good standing.

This $1,000 scholarship is available to active members in good standing of the Shelby County Education Association who are returning to school to further their education in an education-related field.

NAIFA Alabama Scholarship

Awards of  $1,000 will be given to multiple graduating high school seniors across Alabama. Students should demonstrate exceptional academic performance and/or significant financial need.

The following eligibility requirements must be me to qualify.

Applicant must be:

A resident of the State of Alabama

A graduating senior from a high school in Alabama

Accepted into an accredited college or university

GPA must be 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Application package or online submission must be received no later than March 16, 2020 to be considered.

https://naifa-alabama.com/scholarship-application/


Alabama Center for Architecture Scholarship Program 2020-2021

Eligibility: The Alabama Center for Architecture awards scholarships to eligible deserving students in the following categories:

1. High school students entering freshman year of an accredited architecture program

2. College students entering the first year of an accredited architecture program (i.e. transferring from a junior or technical college program, or enrolling in an architecture program commensing after the freshman year)

3. Undegraduate and post-graduate students continuing in an accredited B. Arch or M Arch program

4. Post-graduate students entering the first year of an accredited M Arch program

All eligible programs must be accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board. Students must be permanent residents within Alabama boundaries and enrolled full-time for the complete 2020-2021 academic year. Past recipients of an ACFA Scholarship are welcome to apply.

Procedure: Completed applications (including all required submissions) must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2020.

Evaluation: Awards will be based on academic performance, graphic ability, financial need, and overall interest in the profession of architecture.

Click on the link below for more information and application.

‘Girls Can’ Construction Camp

This year’s camp is scheduled for June 8th-12th from 8:30am to 3:00pm each day and will be held at the Career Technical Educational Center in Columbiana.Ā ThisĀ isĀ a one-of-a-kind learning experience and is designed to be challenging, yet fun!Ā 

Students interested should fill out an application—link is below.

Deadline for applications is April 17th.Ā Ā  Completed applications should be turned in the guidance office.

Additional information, permission forms, and a week-at-a-glance schedule will be sent to accepted girls prior to the beginning of camp.

The American School Bus Council High School Video Scholarship Contest

The American School Bus Council announces ā€œThe Value of the Yellow School Bus to Education High School Student Video Scholarship Contest.ā€ The contest is open to any individual who is enrolled in high school in the United States. Each submission must be the work of one individual (the ā€œEntrantā€) and must be submitted by May 6, 2020.Ā 

Please see attachments below for more information.

Herb Hanes – Bill Sparks Scholarship

Scholarship amount is $2,500 and will be paid to any Alabama college or university of the winner’s choice to be used for tuition and books.

To qualify for the Hanes-Sparks Scholarship, the graduating senior applicant must have:

  • Participated in varsity athletics or in an athletic related activity (cheerleader, trainer, dance, team, etc.) at a Jefferson or Shelby County, Alabama High School
  • Been accepted into a four-year Alabama college or university.
  • Completed ALL required forms.

Application deadline is April 17, 2020. Please click the link below for more information and application.

Fast-Track Programs at Jefferson State Community College

The Center for Workforce Education at Jefferson State Community College delivers fast-track skills training designed to quickly train individuals or immediate employment. Jeff State’s full portfolio of non-credit training covers healthcare, IT, manufacturing, craft training, and business sectors and is ever-evolving to accommodate the needs of employers in the state of Alabama. Their shortest training is 6 weeks and our longest training is one year.

Visit the website for career programs and current class schedule. http://www.jeffersonstate.edu/workforce-education-2/