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CCBOE

To contact us:

Mrs. Truss, Guidance Counselor   256.741.7807

 

Office   256.741.7800

Scholarships

Be sure to visit Mrs. Truss, Guidance Counselor, concerning the process of applying for scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE

ELIGIBILITY

OTHER INFORMATION

200 Free Scholarships for Minorities from Black Excel

Various

Various

 

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants

June 19, 2010

Juniors and Seniors

$1000

Essay by email only

AES Engineering Services

October 8, 2010

Seniors and all students attending a post secondary school

Scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated by the essays that are submitted

Alabama Bankers Association

Various

Various

The ABA Leadership Section sponsors numerous scholarships throughout the year.

Alabama Homebuilders Foundation

Check website

Seniors pursuing a career in the home building industry

 

Alexander Graham Bell Financial Aid and Scholarship Awards

Various dates.  Check website.

 

 

All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program

Check back April 2010 for 2011 scholarships

 

 

All Nursing Schools

Various

Various

Provides information on scholarships/financial aid for those pursuing a career in nursing.

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program

May 3, 2010

Seniors

Not based on financial need.  Read an essay and answer the questions.

American Quarter Horse Foundation

2011 scholarship information will be available August 2010

 

Member of AQHYA for 3 years, 2.5 GPA, essay, transcript, recommendation

American Legion Scholarships

Various

 

Several are offered

AOD Federal Credit Union Scholarships

March 31, 2010

Only graduation seniors that have been a member of AOD for at least one year may submit an application

See Mrs. Truss if you are eligible

AXA Foundation

Download an application

Apply by February 15, 2010

 

Fifty-two winners of $10,000

Ten National winners from the 52 winners get an additional $15,000

Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests

Various

Various writing contests for each grade level

 

Best Buy Scholarships

Check back June 2010

Grades 9-12

 

Bradley Johnson Memorial Foundation

 

Golfers

 

Burger King Scholars Program

February 2010 Site is dated for 2009, check back for 2010 information

See website for details

Two scholarships are given, one for non-employees and one for employees

Cheaha Charter Chapter of the American Women’s Association

May 15, 2010

Women who are residents of Calhoun or Talladega County, Freshman in Fall 2010 at an Alabama college or university that gives a baccalaureate degree and have a 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0

Contact Kim Campbell

 

Must be completed online.  Contact Kim if interested.

 

One time scholarship of $2000 limited to tuition, books and fees.

First 10 completed applications will be honored.

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

August 1, 2010—October 31, 2010

Seniors

250 finalists

50 National Scholars $20,000

200 Regional Scholars $10,000

Community First Foundation Scholarship Guidelines

February 1

Students pursuing an Associate in Science Degree in  Emergency Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Pre-Veterinarian Medicine, Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, or Registered Nursing.  Full-time or part-time at an Alabama accredited or higher learning institute.

Amount varies

Essay and application required

 

Printable application

Daughters of the American Revolution

Various

The date on the website is the date due to the National Chairman.  It must be turned into the local chapter much earlier.

Various

Local chapter contact

 

Annette Smith

Discover Scholarship Program

Closed for 2010

 

 

Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarships

March 1, 2010

Seniors.  Must have been on a registered team prior to age 13.

 

Elks National Foundation

Closed for 2010

Seniors, non-members

Must be in the local lodge by the required date.

Local lodge:

Anniston, AL No. 189

PO Box 817

Anniston, AL 36202-0817

Elks National Foundation

Closed for 2010

Seniors who are a child or grandchild of an active Elk member.

ONLINE ONLY

$4,000 scholarships to 250 students

Family Savings Federal Credit Union

April 10, 2010

Seniors

 

Gates Millennium Scholars

Closed for 2010

 

 

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships

Online application

Closed for 2010

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA

Annual renewable, up to $5,000 per year.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Closed for 2010

Grades 9-10

 

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

Online

Closed for 2010

Seniors

Must attend in-state college or university.

GPA of 2.75.

US citizen or permanent resident.

Demonstrate financial need.

Can receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Kid’s Chance Scholarship

May 1, 2010

Students of parents that were disabled or killed because of an on-the-job injury.

$500 to $2500 and is renewable.

Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW—Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards

Various

Members and non-members

$500 to $3,000

Original patriotic work of art

Linly Heflin Scholarship

 

Alabama women residents who are US citizens

Must be planning to attend a 4-year college in Alabama, minimum ACT score of 23

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarships

Closed for 2010

 

Applicants need not be a Mensa member.  Awards are based totally on essays written by the applicant.

National FFA Scholarships

Closed for 2010

Based on academics, community service, work experience

$1,000 to $10,000

 

National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarships

Closed for 2010

 

 

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Closed for 2010

Seniors

$5,000

Essay

Reference Points Financial Aid Resources

Various dates

Students with disabilities

Various scholarships and financial aid information for students with disabilities.

ROTC Scholarships

  Army

  Navy

  US Air Force

  Army National Guard

Please visit the websites for more details

 

 

SAE International Engineering Scholarships

Opens September 1, 2010

Various

Several scholarships awarded

SAMMY Scholarships

March 5, 2010

Senior scholar Athletes

$7500 College Scholarships

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year

Sons of the American Revolution

December 31 of each year

Eagle Scouts and not reached the age of 19

Chapter Contact

SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Programs

Begins September 14, 2009

Ends May 14, 2010

 

It’s free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholarships

Closed for 2010

Students that have lost a parent due to breast cancer

 

United Daughters of the Confederacy

Various

Female seniors

Must contact UDC chapter to obtain application

Contact:

Linda Haynes 256.831.7061

 

Keitha Kirk

 

Voice of Democracy

November 1, 2010

 

Theme—”Does My Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?”

Grades 9-12  Tape answering the question:  “Does America Still Have Heroes?”

Must submit to local Post and must be able to attend the finals, if selected.

 

Post 4638 Willard L Wiggins Post

PO Box 4324

Anniston, AL 36201

Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs

November 1, 2010 to January 28, 2011 for 2011 graduates

 

1 scholarship for anyone.

2 scholarships for dependents of Walmart employees.

2 scholarships for associates of Walmart

Washington Crossing Foundation

Closed for 2010

Seniors going into Government services