February 29, 2012

Alabama's Scholarship Program

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awards over $50,000 in scholarships each year to high school graduates in Montgomery, Elmore and Lowndes counties. he eligibility requirements for each of the scholarships vary. 




The Earl P Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a minority student. It is based on both financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 23 and a 3.5 GPA. Applicant will be required to provide high school transcript and to submit an essay that outlines the applicant's career goals. The scholarship ranges from $500 to $1,000.




The Jay Murphy Scholarship awards deserving individuals who wish to enter or re-enter a postsecondary institution seeking a degree to become a teacher. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA and provide transcripts. Applicant must also write an essay outlining career goals. The amount of the award ranges from $200 to $1,000.


The Scholarships of the United Daughters of the Confederacy have different requirements; 
some have restrictions and some don't. Some of the scholarships are dedicated to certain areas of study and some are geographically based. The Lola B Curry scholarship is restricted to an Alabama resident and student. 



This is a state program that offers grants of approximately $360 per year to full-time undergraduate students who are legal residents of Alabama who are attending approved independent colleges or universities within the state of Alabama. Part-time recipients who are enrolled for at least 6 semester hours will receive a grant of approximately $180 per year. This grant is not based on need but rather on residency.
Students planning to enter a Church-based vocation are not eligible for the grant although there is a permissible limit for religious studies. One course in religious studies or Christian music is allowed per semester whether the student is part-time or full-time.




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