Important Information for Juniors and Seniors

Scholarships

 

UPCOMING DEADLINES:

 

Financial Aid Workshop - Thursday, February 16, 2012

WCHS Library @ 6:30 pm

 

Senior Parents - Please send me your email address to be included in emails regarding scholarships.

 

 

Local Scholarships (for Winfield City High School students only)

 

Financial Aid Information - Grants, Loans, Work Study, etc.

Scholarship Links

The largest source of academic scholarships is from the specific colleges. Most colleges have scholarship funds for students with particular skills and abilities as well as demonstrated academic excellence. Inquire at the specific institution for more information. You can apply for most college scholarships online at that particular college's web site. Many require you to apply for admission before you can apply for scholarships.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding scholarships or need assistance completing scholarship applications.

Mrs. Weeks

 

Deadline
Scholarship Name
Amount
Criteria

Feb. 1

Coca-Cola 1st Generation Scholarship Program through The University of Alabama
$5,000 per year; renewable for four years

Scholarships are awarded to 12 entering freshmen each fall . These scholarships are awarded to first-generation college students (defined as a student whose parents or siblings are not attending nor hold a degree from a college).

In addition to this requirement, applicants must be Alabama residents, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average, and be admitted to The University of Alabama as a freshman student. First consideration will be given to those with demonstrated financial need; for priority consideration, a student must submit the FAFSA by March 1 of the year in which they are planning to enroll.

http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/ccfirst.html

DATES: In addition to completing the UA admissions and scholarship application by December 1, please complete the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship Application (available here in PDF format) and submit it by February 1 of the year in which you are planning to enroll.
February 1, 2012

AXA Achievement
Community Scholarship

   http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html
February 29, 2012

Grand Lodge of Free and accepted Masons of Alabama

Masonic Scholarship Plan

 

***You DO NOT have to have a relative who is a member of the Masons to get this scholarship.***

http://www.alafreemasonry.org/committees/coprog/2011/msp.pdf
February 29, 2012  

Applicants must:

  • Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students
  • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)
  • Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors. (See Below)
  • Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries
  • Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States

http://www.buickachievers.com/

March 1, 2012
Dixie Youth Scholarship

Applicant must have participated in a DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL program
when twelve years old or younger. Applicant’s ability as an athlete will not be a factor in awarding scholarships.
Financial need will be a factor in determining award recipients. Please be aware – NCAA rules may prohibit
acceptance of this scholarship if a student will be participating in an athletic program in college. Print form from here: http://youth.dixie.org/Assets/dixie+youth+baseball/pdf/2012+Scholarship+Application.pdf
March 6, 2012
Tombigbee Electric
$500 - $1000

http://www.caec.coop/docs/AREA_SCHOLARSHIP_2012.pdf
March 15, 2012
Alabama Home Builders Foundation Scholarship
Varies

The Foundation awards scholarships to deserving men and women who want to pursue careers in the home building industry. College and technical school students, who are enrolled in residential construction-related curricula, may be eligible for Alabama Home Builders Foundation scholarships.

http://www.hbaa.org/foundation/scholarships.html
March 23, 2012
North Mississippi Medical Center
$1000
North Mississippi Health Services System Medical Career Scholarship- $1000 scholarship awarded to a student who wishes to pursue a degree in a medical field of study. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to qualify. Please see Mrs. Weeks for an application. Please note an interview is required for the scholarship and will be conducted at North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton
April 30, 2012

NORTHWEST ALABAMA ARTS COUNCIL

“Reflections of the South” Art Scholarship

 $1000

This is the Northwest Alabama Arts Council scholarship application.  This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who will be pursuing an art-related degree.  This year $1,000 is available to a senior of a Marion County or Winfield public school.  Please feel free to share with any teachers who could assist in identifying students who would be interested in making application.
May 1, 2012
Kid's Chance Scholarship
Varies

Kids’ Chance scholarships fund college tuition or technical training to young people whose parent or parents have been permanently disabled or killed on the job. This scholarship is provided by the Alabama Law Foundation, Inc. To apply go to Kid's Chance

June 15, 2012
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
$1000 Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.

 






So what about scholarships?

With billions of dollars given away annually, your chances for financial aid may be better than you think.

*Nearly $6 billion in scholarships, grants, and prizes are available each year.

*More than $45 billion is available in public aid - money awarded from colleges directly.

There's pretty much a scholarship out there for everyone. You just need to know where to look.

For free access to valuable information and the largest scholarship database available online, visit petersons.com/financial aid.

Contact Stefanie Weeks , High School Guidance Counselor, for further information.