Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

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. Tara, a 1996 UM graduate, often said she had “learned to treasure life, the people I’ve been fortunate enough to have in my life, and to be patient with my body. When people first realize I have cystic fibrosis, they think my disease makes me different. When they get to know me, they realize my spirit differentiates me from anyone else.”

In that spirit, a scholarship fund has been established to honor Tara Owen’s memory in perpetuity.

 

The Tara Owen Scholarship committee is pleased that you are interested in obtaining one of its scholarships for the University of Montevallo. See Mrs. Payne for an application. The completed application form must be returned to Mrs. Payne or Mrs. Keahey not later than May 2, 2016, together with:

1. a personal letter from you introducing yourself to us;
2. two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers or an adult friend;
3. a small photograph, approximately 2”x3”, with your name on the back.

 

Qualifications are the following:

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

 

The Tara Owen Scholarship funds shall be used for tuition, fees, or college-sponsored room and board only, and will be paid directly to the University of Montevallo.

 

The 2016 Tara Owen Scholarship recipient shall be announced at Senior Night on May 17.

Please see Mrs. Payne for an application. Applications must be postmarked by 5/1/16!

The Home Builders Association has a scholarship for students who are interested in going into the field of home building. This can be carpenters, plumbers, electricians, etc. Please review this information and return to us as promptly as possible of any interested applicants.

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1) Must be a resident of Alabama
2) Must be enrolling in, or attending, a junior college, trade program or university in Alabama
3) Must be enrolled in a construction-related curriculum
4) Application must be postmarked by April 22, 2016

See Mrs. Payne for an application.

*This scholarship is available for males and females.

This application requires 3 letters of recommendation, an official transcript with ACT scores, and proof of acceptance into a college, university, or technical school in Alabama.

See Mrs. Payne for an application.

Due date: April 15

The St. Clair Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Associations are each presenting a $15oo scholarship to a senior scholar looking to make a postive impact on his/her career field.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a parent and/or grandparent who is a member of the Cattlemen’s Association.
• The applicant must be entering an agricultural field fo study, and become a new member online at http://bamabeef.org/about_join_online.html.

See Mrs. Payne for an application. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 14, 2016!!

Remember to see Mrs. Payne to pick up a scholarship application for the local scholarships!!!

Deadline is MONDAY, APRIL 4th!!!

To qualify, students must be seeking post-secondary education from one of the following:

Four-year colleges or universitites; 2 year community colleges; vocational schools courses lasting a minimum of one year; other educational programs lasting a minimum of one year.

The scholarship application must be submitted to the scholarship committee no later than Friday, April 15. The winner will be announced at the May chamber luncheon.

See Mrs. Payne for an application.

The Alabama Home Builders Foundation (AHBF) awards scholarships to deserving men and women who want to pursue
careers in the core trades of the home building industry. The AHBF board of directors is actively interested in ensuring
that our industry has enough skilled workers now and in the future. It is through awarding scholarships to students
pursuing degrees and certificates in these fields that the board hopes to ensure that our homes continue to be built
safely and with good craftsmanship.
Since 1995, the Alabama Home Builders Foundation has awarded 1,010 scholarships totaling over $540,000 to
students wishing to study the building trades at schools in Alabama (trade schools, junior colleges and four year
colleges).
There are many rewarding careers in the home building field and the focus of our program is the core trades. Examples
of these trades include, but are not limited to: carpentry and cabinetry, masonry, HVAC/HVACR, plumbing, drafting,
electrical engineering and electrical work.

 

DEADLINE IS MARCH 15. See Mrs. Payne for an application.

This Memorial Scholarship is established to honor the memory of our beloved mother, Mrs. Ora L. Jones, who passed away on May 30, 2011 from Congestive Heart Disease. Throughout her life she significantly impacted and influenced countless individuals by rendering sacrificial service. This scholarship is established with the following goal in mind: to help educate a child in order to motivate them to live out the principles modeled by our mother so that they can demonstrate a life of service by reaching back and helping somebody else along life’s journey.

To be awarded to: a High School Graduate of Shelby County or a surrounding area.

Qualifications:

1.  Must have an acceptance letter to either a 2 yr or 4 yr College or University.
2.  Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.  Must submit a 1000 word typed essay which depicts the importance of the scholarship and describes 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 graduated from.
c.  A brief biography about yourself.

Deadline for entry: April 16, 2016

Scholarship to be awarded: by May 14, 2016
3 Scholarships awarded: $1,000 minimum each

Go to www.orajonesfoundation.org to apply.

Applications for the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) scholarship program are available online and due April 1.
The $1,750 AFAF scholarships are available to high school seniors
and college students from participating counties seeking an agriculture-
related degree at Auburn University or Alabama A&M University.
This marks the fourth year for the Agriculture Foundation program,
which provides $1,250 in matching funds for county Federations
that contribute $500 to the scholarship.
Visit AlfaFarmers.org/About/Forms for more information and an
application.