Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

At an average cost of attendance rounding out at about 4,300, Alabama’s Community Colleges back a big bang for their buck.  Some offer housing so you can live on campus while you attend.  All have courses that will transfer to Alabama’s Four Year College System.  Most all four year colleges offer transfer scholarships for students that complete two years at a Community College in Alabama.  Alabama’s Community Colleges differ in their scholarships.  Most all offer academic, technical and performing arts.  Simply click on the links provided and it will take you directly to the scholarship portal.  ​Most all have deadlines of March 1st, so get started today!  

https://pellcitycounseling.weebly.com/community-college-scholarships.html

Long & Long, Attorneys at Law is a family-run firm dedicated to serving the families of Mobile, Alabama, and beyond. Family is at the heart of everything we do. We treat everyone who walks through our doors like our brother, sister, mother, father, or cousin. When you’re a part of such a great, big family, and you love it like we do, you want to see it evolve and thrive. We believe seeking a higher education creates a path for the whole family to do greater things.

With this in mind, we’re excited to announce our Family Caring for Family Scholarship, which will offer three students a $500 scholarship each to be applied towards their tuition or other education-related expenses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students who have been accepted or currently attend a 2 or 4-year college in Alabama or the Florida Panhandle.

GPA of at least 3.0.

Employees of Long & Long and their relatives are not eligible to participate.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit their application and essay via this form.

ESSAY TOPIC

At Long & Long Attorneys at Law, we’re dedicated to treating every client and team member like a member of our own family. The importance of family lies within the core of everything we do.

In 500-750 words, tell us about a family member (biological or chosen) who has had a significant impact on your life, and how that impact will help you succeed as you go through college.

IMPORTANT DATES

October 23rd, 2020 – We will begin accepting applications for the Make a Difference Scholarship.

April 30th, 2021 – Application deadline. Submissions after this date will not be accepted.

May 17th-21st, 2021 – The three chosen winners will be notified via email.

May 24th – June 11th, 2021 – Checks will be distributed directly to the winners. We will coordinate a time with you to pick up your award!

**The winning applicants will be announced on Long & Long’s social media. By submitting an application, you agree to allow us to use your submission for marketing purposes.

The scholarship committee is currently accepting applications graduating high school seniors attending college for the 2021-2022 school year.

Applicants should have the following credentials:

 Graduating high school senior in Shelby County Schools
 Entering college as a freshman Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 term
 GPA of at least 2.5
 ACT Score of at least 15

To be considered for scholarship, applicants must provide the following:

 Complete an application form online
 Provide (1) Academic Letter of Recommendation from a School Official, such as a Teacher, Principal, or Counselor
 Provide a copy of OFFICIAL high school transcript
 Provide a copy of ACT scores 
 A head shot photograph for display and media purposes (required)
 Complete and submit a Media Release Form
 Submit a complete application package by March 1, 2021

Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified mid-April 2021 and will be recognized in the month of May at your school’s Award’s Day ceremony.

The amount of the scholarship is $500.00.

The Alabama Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund, established in 1955 by an act of the Alabama Legislature, awards up to three repayable scholarships each May.

To be considered for a scholarship award, the applicant must be an Alabama high school senior and submit an original essay of 1500 to 2500 words on Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson.

Repayable scholarships are awarded in the following amounts:

• 1st Place: $3,000
• 2nd Place: $2,000
• 3rd Place: $1,000

Submissions must be postmarked no later than April 1.

Click below for Coosa Pines Credit Union Scholarship

Click below for the eCO Credit Union Scholarship

Central Alabama Community College Scholarship Updates

CACC is extending their 2021 Scholarship deadline to March 1,2021.

Students must fill out the application on the CACC website. Here is the direct link again:
www.cacc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

Central Alabama Community College offers competitive scholarships to qualified students. Scholarship applications are available on the website. Application must be on Central Alabama Scholarship Application forms and be accompanied by all required documents as listed on the application.
www.cacc.edu

Jacksonville State University Scholarship Updates – JSU competitive scholarship application deadline is officially one week away. – The Feb 1st deadline is for our JAX Competitive Scholarship Application, JSU Leadership Scholarship Application, and JSU Honors Scholarship Application. – The JAX Competitive Scholarship Application allows students to apply for over 250 scholarships in one application! If accepted students havent already applied, they still have time. There is an essay requirement for each of these applications, meaning students should be polishing up those essays in the coming week and hitting that submit button! Unfamiliar with our scholarships? View them here, http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/new-student-merit-based-scholarships.html As always, your schools assigned Admissions Counselor, the Admissions Office, and the ScholarshipOffice are here to answer your questions! Merit-based scholarship questions can be answered at (256)782-5268 or admissions@jsu.edu . All other scholarship questions should be directed to (256)782-8040 or scholarships@jsu.edu .

UNA Scholarships and Deadlines
– Final deadline for scholarships is now April 15th, 2021. 
– February 1, 2021 is now considered a priority deadline.
– Students can go to https://una.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html to view ALL UNA scholarships and their processes.  (All students should apply for Leadership!)
– Endowed Scholarships (https://una.academicworks.com/opportunities/3714) are still due on the priority deadline.  All students are encouraged to apply.
– In-person tours as well as group and visit opportunities this spring.  Go to una.edu/visit to learn more –virtual options available for individual and classroom appointments, as well! 

The attached flier contains links to scholarship pages, visit details, and more!

ROAR LIONS!
Ms. Hadley Skalnik ‘16, ‘18 | 256.765.4108
Admissions Communication Coordinator
Admissions
UNA Box 5011 | Coby Hall • Florence, AL 35632-0001
http://www.una.edu/admissions/

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