Lowndes Academy

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship - The school may nominate up to two students for this scholarship. The program awards $ 1500 scholarships to approximately 15 highschool graduates in each of Alabama's seven United States congressional districts. Deadline: March.

Butler Baptist Association Scholarship- The Bobbi Wallace/ Allison Skinner Scholarship is available to females entering college as a freshman. The Haygood Scholarshipis available for any student who will be entering ministerial study. Must be a member of a Butler Baptist Association Church. Contact the First Baptist hurch of Greenville for more information. Deadline: March.

Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc Scholarship - Offers scholarship to males who have participated in Dixie boys (ages 13-14), Dixie pre-majors (ages 15-16), or Dixie majors (ages15-18). Visitw-ww.dixie.orgor contact the Greenville Parks and Recreation Department for more information. Deadline: March.

John Simpson Scholarship (sponsored by the AL-West FLCivitan District)Local club submits an applicant. For more information, contact local Civitan Club orGlenda Donaldson in Opp atdonaldson gtgjyalioo.com.Deadline: March.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program- Awards 68 regional scholarships in the amount of $1000 plus 10 national scholarships of $5000 to students withoutstanding community service. Visitwww.kohlscorporation.comor call 1-800-837-1500 for more information. Deadline: March.

Pioneer Electric Cooperative Foundation- Amount of $1000. Must be a child of a Pioneer Electric Cooperative member. Contact Linda Horn at 382-6636 for moreinformation. Deadline: March.

Baptist Health Care Foundation- Varied amounts and requirements. Applicants parents) must work for the Babtist Health Care Systems. Call 273-4567 for moreinformation. Deadline: March.

ITnicel H.S. Heroes Scholarship- Based on community service. For more information, visitwww.unicel.com.Deadline: March.

Montgomery-Lowndes Alumni Chapter of theU of AL - Amounts vary. Requirements include attending the University of Alabama and being a resident of Montgomeryor Lowndes County. Deadline: April.

Camellia City Civitan Club- $1000 scholarship. Forms will be available in the guidance office. Deadline: May.

Butler County Farmers Federation- Requirements include having a parent or grandparent as a member of the Alabama Farmers Federation and being a graduate of a highschool in Butler County. Deadline: April.

Fort Deposit Arts Council- Must be a resident of Fort Deposit or the greater Fort Deposit community. Contact Wanna Greene at 227-8864. Deadline: April.

The Harrington Foundation College Scholarship- Available to students who are registered in the Kuder Career Planning Program. Visitwww.kuder.comorwww.theharringtonfoundalion.orgfor more information. Deadline: March.

First Methodist Church of Greenville Scholarships- The Van Odom Gillem and Sara Lou Beeland Scholarships are offered through the church. Contact The FirstMethodist Church of Greenville for more information.

Three Arts Club of Georgians and Chapman- Must be a female residing in the Georgiana area. Deadline: April.

Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund- $1000-$2000 renewable scholarship. Must submit an essay of at least 1500 words relating to some aspect of the life of Thomas J."Stonewall" Jackson and a 100-word statement on the importance of receiving the scholarship. Contact number 334-242-4363. Deadline: April.

National Wild Turkey Federation-Local chapters award $500. Winners are eligible for consideration for the state award of $1000. Contact NWTF by calling 1-803-637-3106 or visitwww.mvtf.orgfor more information. Deadline: April.

Alabama Law Foundation- The Alabama Law Foundation sponsors the Kid's Chance Scholarship Fund. They provide scholarships for students who have had a parentkilled or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Please visitwww.alfinc.orgto download an application. Deadline: May.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Program- For students who are sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of veterans of WW I, WWII, Korean, or VietNam and who are residents of Alabama. Students must attend institutions with on-campus housing. Forms are available from the American Legion, Department Headquarters/American Legion Auxiliary, 120 North Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, (334)262-1176. Deadline: May.

American Legion Scholarship Program- For students who are sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of veterans of WW 1, WW II, Korean, or Viet Nam and whoare residents of Alabama. Students must attend a public post secondary institution in Alabama. Forms are available from the Department of Adjutant, The American Legion,Post Office Box 1069 Montgomery, AL 36192, (334) 262-6683. Deadline: May.

Butler County Alumni Chapter for Troy University- $500 scholarship. Must be unconditionally admitted to Troy, have a minimum of 2.75 GPA, and be a graduate of ahigh school in Butler County. Deadline: May.

W. O. Farmer- $3000+ per academic year. Must be in top 25% of graduating class and interested in attending the University of Alabama, Auburn University, or VanderbiltUniversity. Contact number 334-382-3521. Deadline: May.

GreenvilleKiwanis Club - Offering 2-$500 scholarships. Requirements include 100+ hours of certified service within the last 12 months and a one-page essay about theservice provided. Applications will be available in the guidance office closer to due date. Deadline: May.

Elizabeth LeckieScholarship - Amount varied. Must be a resident of Butler County. Selection based on need and academic record. Applications are available at thebranch office of the Whitney Bank. Interview required. Deadline: June.

Alpha Delta Kappa Mu Chapter Scholarship-applicant must be a high school senior planning to enter the field of education. See guidance counselor for more information. Deadline: April.

Susan G. Komen Scholarship-Scholarships awarded to qualified students who have lost a parent to breat cancer. Visit www.komen.org/grante for more information andapplication. Deadline: Feb.

Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund- Scholarships are provided for students whose parents have been killed or totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Contact Tara Allison at (800)354-6154ortallison@alfinc.orgfor more information. Deadline: May.

Alabama American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program-Students must enter the oratorical contest. Many universities offer scholarships tostate level winners. Local and school contests are held in Jan.-Feb. See guidance counselor for more information.

Samsung American Legion Scholarship-High school juniors who participate in either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programand are a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild or a legally adopted child of a U.S. veteran. Applications are available atwww.legion.org.

Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Good Citizens Program-A selected senior is chosen to apply. See guidance counselor for more information.J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation, Inc.-First in family scholarships. Must have a C+ average. Visitwww.jcraigsmithfoundation.org.

Scholarship Opportunities by College/University
Appalachian State University- Contact the Office of Admissions/ Scholarships at ASU Box 32004, Boone, NC 28608-2004. Deadline: December.

University of Alabama - The University of Alabama offers many scholarships with a consolidated scholarship application. The Alumni Honors and Leadership scholarshipsusually have the earliest deadline of December 1. Forms for these scholarships are included with the University of Alabama Admissions Application. Automatic offers will be based upon a 3.7 cumulative GPA along with at least a 27 ACT or 1200 SAT (math and verbal scores only). Visitscholarships.ua.edufor more information.

University of Alabama Coca Cola First Generation Scholarships-student must be an Alabama resident, have a 3.0 GPA, and be admitted to University of Alabama. Visitwww.scholarship.ua.edu.

University of Alabama in Birmingham- Visitwww.uab.edufor information. Deadline: March.

University of Alabama in Huntsville- UAH offers several scholarships to students. The minimum qualifications include a 2.75 GPA and a 23 on the ACT. To explore other scholarship opportunities, please visitwww.uah.edu.

Auburn University- Students are automatically considered for scholarships provided they have a 27 ACT score, 3.0 GPA and have applied by December 1. Manydepartments within Auburn University will have scholarships available as well. Some of those applications can be obtained by contacting the department or by checking thedepartments' websites at www.auburn.edu.

College of Agriculture (Auburn University)- Students interested in the field of Agriculture should visit this website for information concerning scholarship opportunities at Auburn University. The website is:http://www.ag.auburn.edu.

Auburn University at Montgomery Visitwww.aum.edufor information. Deadline: December 1.Birmingham-Southern College- Visitwww.bsc.edufor information. Deadline: December 1.

Davidson College- Davidson's John Montgomery Belk Scholarship program honors students with intellectual and personal success and significant leadership in their highschool. One nominee can be named from each school. See the guidance counselor, if interested or visitwww.davidson.edu/admissionfor further information.

Emory University- For the Emory Scholars Program, students must be nominated by the appropriate officials of their secondary schools. Forms must be completed andarrive in the Emory Office of Admission by November 1. For more information, visitwww.emory.edu/college/students/scholarsor see your guidance counselor.

Faulkner University- Faulkner offers many scholarships ranging from $500 to full tuition. Please visit their website at www.faulkner.edufor more information.

University of Georgia- Georgia offers several scholarships including the prestigious Foundation Fellowship Program. Serious applicants for this award should have at least a 1350 SAT or 31 ACT score. Many other scholarships are also available. These scholarships are based on a combination of grades, scores, and activities. Applicants must submit the combined application for admission and scholarship by November. Please visitwww. uga.edufor more information.

Georgia Institute of Technology- Offers the President's Scholarship to approximately 75 entering freshmen. The scholarship typically awards $5,000 - $10,000 per year for 4 years. Please visithttp://www.psp.gatecri.eduformore information on this scholarship anduww.scholarships.gatech.edufor other scholarships offered by Georgia Tech.Deadline: October.

Huntingdon College- Huntingdon College offers scholarship to AISA State Winners from the Science Fair, Scholar's Bowl, and Art Show Competitions along withproviding other scholarship opportunities. Visitwww.huntingdon.edufor more information. Deadline: December.

Jacksonville State University-JSU offers many different scholarships to incoming freshmen based on academic achievement and leadership. Requirements start with anACT composite score of 22 and the highest-level scholarships require an ACT score of 30, which pays full tuition. Visitwww.jsu.edufor more information or contact JSU at1-800-231-5921.

Mercer- Visitwww.mercer.edufor information. Deadline: November.

Universities of Mississippi- Many scholarships and out of state tuition waivers are available. Students who wish to be considered for scholarships must file a University ofMississippi Admission Application, submit an ACT/SAT score and a transcript of grades through the first semester of their senior year. Please visitwww.olemiss.eduformore information. Deadline: February.

Mississippi State University- Various scholarships are offered for students who have an ACT composite score of 24 or above or an SAT score of 1090 to 1150. They alsooffer out-of-state fee waivers for students with a composite score of 26 or above or a combined SAT score of 1160 or above. Visitwww.sfa.msstate.edufor moreinformation.

University of Mobile- Visitwww.umobile.edufor information.

University of Montevallo- Montevallo offers many different scholarships, but the general requirements are an ACT score of 27 or higher and a 3.0 GPA. For specificscholarship information visitwww.monievallo.edu.Deadlines vary, but the earliest is December 1st.

University of North Alabama- Visitwww.una.edufor information. Deadline: December. Reid State Technical College - Visit www.rstc.cc.al.us for information.

Rhodes College- We are invited to nominate students for the Hyde-Bellingrath Scholarships, which cover all costs for 4 years. The finalists in the competition last year had an average GPA of 3.98, an average ACT composite score of 33, and average SAT I score of 1489 and held significant leadership positions in their schools andcommunities. Other scholarships are also available. Please visitwww.rhodes.edufor more information. Deadline: November.

Samford University- Visitwww.samford.edufor information. Deadline: December.South University- Visit www.southuniversirv .edufor more information.

University of South Alabama- USA offers several scholarships to entering freshmen. The deadline for most of the scholarships is December 1. Please visitwww.southalabama.edufor more information.

Springhill College - The most prominent scholarships offered are the Spring Hill Scholars Full Tuition Scholarships. They are awarded to freshmen with proven leadershipqualities and outstanding character. Minimum requirements include a 3.4 GPA and a 27 ACT or 1200 SAT score. In order to be eligible, students must be admitted to SpringHill by January. Other scholarships are also available and can be located atwww.shc.edu.

Troy University- Various scholarships are offered for students who have an ACT composite score of 22 (Leadership Scholarship) and above. Also, certain TU departments(theatre, yearbook, etc.) offer scholarships as well. Please visit www.troy.edufor more information. Deadline: December.

Lurleen B. Wallace- Several scholarships are offered in different areas. Visitwww.lbwcc.edufor more information. Deadline: March.

Washington University in St Louis- Looking for nominations for the Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University. Deadline for nominations is October 15.Applications for scholarships are due January. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Wasington and Lee University-several scholarships are offerred under the Johnson Program in Leadership and Integrity. To learn more visitwww.wlu.edu.

University of West Alabama- UWA offers several scholarships beginning with an ACT composite score of 22, a "B" average and involvement in leadership positions. Please visitwww.uwa.edufor more information.

Additional Scholarship/Financial Aid Information
Free Application for Federal Student Aid- Federal Student Aid packets can be picked up in the guidance office, or you can get them online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov.It isrecommended that you apply online. You will have your results in a timely manner and be able to check the status of your file online easily. Applications are not to besubmitted until after January 1,2008. Use the time in the fall to research the information so that completing the forms can be done during tax season. Also, the website is a great resource to learn about all the different types of loans and grants available.

NCAA Clearinghouse - If you are planning to participate in college athletics, you must complete an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be eligible. Forms are available from the athletic director or head coach. You can visit their website at www.ncaaclearinahouse.netfor more information.

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services- Funding for college is available through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services for students diagnosed with asthma, ADD and other disabilities. Students must meet criteria in order to qualify. Contact April B. Turner by calling 1-800-441-7608, 566-2491, or 566-6253. Her email address is aturner@rehab.stale.al.us.