Tara Owen Scholarship

Attention Seniors planning to attend the University of Montevallo in the fall of 2020! A scholarship fund has been established at the University of Montevallo in loving memory of Tara Owen, who lost her life on October 24, 2001, after a long, courageous battle with cystic fibrosis.

The completed application form must be emailed to Mrs. Keahey no later than May 1, 2020, together with:

A personal letter from you introducing yourself to us;
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers or an adult friend;

Qualifications are the following:
Senior who will attend University of Montevallo
Student must have a 3.0 GPA or above
Student who has overcome or dealt with a major difficulty in life

Click the link below for the application.

Lhoist North America Scholarship

Lhoist North America desires to support the community by offering a scholarship opportunity to graduating high school seniors. The Lhoist North America Community Scholarship is available to students in the 2020 graduating class. A $1,000 scholarship will be granted to the student most deserving based on financial need, demonstrated moral integrity, involvement in outside activities and work ethics with a clearly articulated career goal.

A committee of Lhoist North America employees will select the scholarship recipient. Applications must be received in our local office no later than April 20, 2020. Students should mail or email their applications and supporting documents to Ms. Kelley’s attention at the address below. Application and information are attached.

Emily Kelley
Sr. HR Manager
East Lime Region

Lhoist North America
3309 Hwy. 31
Calera, AL 35040

O: 205.402.1517
M: 205.603.1615
emily.kelley@lhoist.com

Marylou Kelley Scholarship

REMINDER – Marylou Kelley Scholarship deadline is approaching!

Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15. The application is located in the original post.

Each applicant must include a resume; a personal essay; an official copy of his/her transcript; an official copy of his/her ACT scores; proof of acceptance from college, university, or technical school; and two letters of recommendation as specified on the application. All of these plus the completed application must be postmarked and mailed by April 15 to the address below. Please email Mrs. Keahey to have your transcript sent.

Wilsonville United Methodist Women
c/o Wilsonville United Methodist Church
P. O. Box 530
Wilsonville, AL 35186.

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/


Jefferson State Community College Counselor Scholarship

Jefferson State-Counselorsā€™ Scholarship

Students must meet the following criteria to be nominated by their counselor:

  • Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA after grades have posted for their first semester of the studentā€™s senior year;
  • Must be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident status;
  • Must have completed an admission application to Jefferson State for Fall 2020 semester.
  • Complete a 2020-2021 FAFSA for Jefferson State.Ā  JSCC school code is 001022.

Requirements:

  • Typed, two-page essay by student on the topic ā€œWhat are your career goals, and how will earning a college degree from JSCC help achieve those goals?ā€Ā . Essay must be 12-point font, double spaced, and a minimum of 500 words in total.
  • Typed resume of student activities.
  • Completed student information section on the Jefferson State Community College 2020-21 Counselor’s Scholarship Nomination Form (attached below).
  • Essay and nomination form must be submitted to Mrs. Keahey NO LATER than Friday, May 1, 2020.
  • Mrs. Keahey will submit the nomination packet to Jeff State on recipient’s behalf
  • Scholarship recipient will be announced at Senior Night on May 12, 2020

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.