Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

Marylou Kelley Scholarship Application:

The completed application AND ALL required attachments must be
mailed in a single envelope and postmarked no later than April 15 to
be considered for this scholarship. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Mail the completed application to
Wilsonville United Methodist Women
c/o Wilsonville United Methodist Church
P. O. BOX 530
Wilsonville, AL 35186

If you have ANY questions, please feel free to call:
_Janet W. Smith________________
Wilsonville United Methodist Women
Marylou Kelley Scholarship Selection Committee Member
_______________ (home)
_205-746-2632__ (mobile)

It is time for the annual Shelby County Education Association Scholarships!  

Each year the SCEA presents $1000 scholarships in two categories: student and member.  The student scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of Shelby County AEA members.  The member scholarship is awarded to a Shelby County AEA member who is furthering his or her career by seeking an advanced college degree in an education-related field. 

Attached are the applications for these two scholarships.  All guidelines must be followed correctly for the application to be accepted.  The completed packet of materials must be received by Friday, March 17, 2022, at 3:30 pm.  No electronic applications are accepted.

These scholarships are only for active members of the Shelby County Education Association.  (Support personnel should contact Sharon Martin at Vincent Middle/High School.) Kindly let Erica Davis, at Vincent Middle High School, know if you have any questions.  

Please see the attached scholarship opportunity from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Please see the attached application for the American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship. 

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Jefferson State Community College is pleased to continue the tradition of providing scholarship opportunities to outstanding area high school students. High schools are able to nominate up to 2 students for your school – one student for an Academic Scholarship and one student for a Career Technical Scholarship. See the attached fact sheet for more information. 

Students who wish to apply for this scholarship should email Mrs. Keahey by April 1, 2023 for further instructions.

Presidential Honors Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2023

• Tuition and fees scholarship for up to 15 hours a semester for 6 semesters
• Awarded to the top 35 students based on a combination of ACT score and GPA

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester senior year
• Have 
  
  a 22 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores  be on file with Admissions by the April 1st deadline
• Applied 
  
  for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2023 prior to submitting the scholarship application
• Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Awarded to all students who meet the criteria and apply by June 1, 2023, as long as scholarship funds are available. 

Deadline: June 1, 2023

• Students with a composite ACT score of 25 or higher will receive a scholarship for 9 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semesters. 
• Students with a composite ACT score of 22-24 will receive a scholarship for 6 credit hours per semester for up to 6 semesters.

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester of senior year
• Have a 22 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the June 1st deadline
• Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2023 prior to submitting the scholarship application
• Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

Dual Enrollment Achievement Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

Deadline: June 1, 2023

• Tuition and fees scholarship for up to 6 hours a semester for 6 semesters
• Awarded to the top 50 students based on a combination of ACT score and GPA

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of their 1st semester of senior year, including JSCC coursework
• Have 20 or higher composite ACT score. ACT scores must be on file with Admissions by the June 1st deadline
• Successfully completed 6 or more credit hours in the JSCC Dual Enrollment program
• Applied for admission to Jefferson State for Fall 2023 prior to submitting the scholarship application
• Submit a copy of their high school transcripts showing their grades and GPA after the first semester of their senior year

More information and the applications can be found on our website at https://www.jeffersonstate.edu/highschoolscholarships/

See the attached application for the Coosa Pines Credit Union scholarship. 

Please see the attached information and application for the eCO Credit Union Scholarship.

Southern Union offers the following institutional scholarships:
2023/2024 Scholarship List, https://www.suscc.edu/skins/userfiles/files/2023-2024%20Scholarship%20List%20(2)(1).pdf

• Presidential Honors Scholarship
  Application Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223055933176962
• Presidential Academic Scholarship
  Application Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223103277254954
• Ambassador Scholarship
  Application Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223056298499975
• Technical Scholarship (Graduating High School Student)
  Application Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223103719849965
• Technical Scholarship (Non-Traditional Students)
  Application Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223104151716949
• Partial Scholarship Assistance
  Application Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223055435218956 

Performing Arts Scholarships:
Performing Arts Recommendation Form (to be completed by the counselors/principals)

• Dance Scholarship
  Dance Scholarship Application and Audition Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223055859983975
  Printable version of Dance Letter, https://www.suscc.edu/skins/userfiles/files/ApplicantLetterDance(7).pdf
• Music Scholarship
  Music Scholarship Application and Audition Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223056816691965
  Printable version of Music Letter, https://www.suscc.edu/skins/userfiles/files/ApplicantLetterMusic(5).pdf
• Theatre Scholarship
  Theatre Scholarship Application and Audition Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223056218696966
  Printable version of Theatre Letter, https://www.suscc.edu/skins/userfiles/files/ApplicantLetterTheatre(6).pdf
• Technical Support Scholarship
  Technical Support Application and Audition Form, https://suscc.jotform.com/223056051807955
  Printable version of Technical Support Letter, https://www.suscc.edu/skins/userfiles/files/ApplicantLetterTech(5).pdf

Technical Industry Sponsored
Plastics Engineering Technology Form, https://form.jotform.com/92793928648175
Gene Haas Machining Scholarship Form, https://form.jotform.com/210056478797164

Athletic:
Athletic Scholarships:

• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Baseball
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Cheerleading
• Men’s Golf
• Women’s Golf
• Cross Country
• Athletic Manager

For more information contact the Athletic Department at 256-395-2211, extension 5163.
Eligibility Requirements
Applications for institutional scholarships must be received by the published deadline. Applications are normally available starting late Fall for the following academic year. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) before applying for any institutional scholarship. In order to receive an institutional scholarship, a student must meet all college admission requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS RELATED TO AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING 
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announce the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in programs related to the automotive manufacturing industry.  

Funding is available to award a total of 30 $1,800 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a program at an Alabama community college that is associated with automotive manufacturing careers. Interested students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website, dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/. The deadline to apply is March 31. 

Students who are awarded the scholarship may use the funds for their summer or fall 2022 tuition, books, and fees associated with the approved program of study.  A full submission for the scholarship requires the following: a completed application; a resume; a maximum 500-word essay on why the student wants to work in Alabama’s automotive industry; one signed reference letter; an unofficial college or high school transcript; and a headshot photo.   

Programs in which applicants can use the scholarship include the following: Automotive Manufacturing Technology; Automotive Manufacturing; Automotive Service Technician; Computer Numerical Control; Engineering Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Injection Molding; Logistics; Machine Shop/Tool Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Design Technology; Mechatronics; or Welding Technology. 

Scholarships are also available through the SUSCC Foundation, https://www.suscc.edu/skins/userfiles/files/Foundation%20scholarship%20application(1).pdf.

Scholarship Questions:
Presidential Honors: mtodd@suscc.edu
Presidential: mtodd@suscc.edu
Ambassador: cfranklin@suscc.edu
Performing Arts: sspratlin@suscc.edu
Technical: esewell@suscc.edu
Athletic: astewart@suscc.edu
Foundation: sbrown@suscc.edu
Partial Assistance: mtodd@suscc.edu
3rd Party Assistance: ccupp@suscc.edu