The qualifications are simple: 1) must be a graduating Alabama high school senior; 2) must have a minimum of a C+ grade point average; 3) planning to attend an approved 2-year or 4-year public college in the State of Alabama; and 4) significant contribution to family or community.  There is no ACT minimum, however, the applicant must have taken the ACT or do so before an award can be made.

I encourage you to help us find deserving students who have exhibited a dedication and sense of integrity through their volunteer, community service work or assistance to their family.  We are seeking those students who have struggled against the odds whether it is financial, home life or disabilities and proven they are willing to help those around them.

This is the scholarship for those students who have potential but may not qualify for traditional test and grade-based scholarships.  We want to reach those students who would not otherwise be able to attend college. 

Applications will be accepted from October 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021 for funding in Fall 2021.   Scholarships will be awarded in April 2021.  The deadline for application submittal is January 15, 2021.

We want to encourage your students to complete the online application, available October 1, 2020, on our website at www.smithscholarships.com.

The TJ Northey Scholarship Deadline is April 22

Please read the scholarship information first to make sure you qualify before completing the application. 

https://www.facebook.com/TJNortheyMemorial/

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE FOR WIREGRASS STUDENTS

Christian Brothers Network Scholarships

Please click on the link below in order to access the online scholarship application. The deadline is April 1.

http://www.christianbrothersnetwork.com/

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Wallace Community College Scholarship

(Applications due March 1 - Available Online ONLY)

APPLICATION LINK:

Below is the link to the Wallace Community College 2020-2021 Institutional Scholarship Application. The deadline is March 1, 2020. 

Once a student begins an application, they can save and return to it, but they must use the application link e-mailed to them.

Please remember that this is a 100% online application that requires documentation to be uploaded.

• All students need to upload a PDF version of their HS transcript.
• Health Science and Academic Scholarship applicants must provide ACT scores. Upload a separate document if not on the student’s HS transcript
• Career Technical students will upload three reference forms. This is a new form, a document link is provided in the application, and takes the place of a reference letter.  
• Foundation Scholarship applicants need to provide contact information for three references. Please encourage all students attending Dothan Campus to apply for this scholarship! 

Click here for Application Link.

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2020 GRADUATES!!!!!!

WALLACE COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

AVAILABLE FOR THE FALL! Just click on the link below:

http://www.wallace.edu/wccfscholarships

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DEADLINE MARCH 6!

Dothan Pediatric Healthcare Network is accepting applications for a $1000 Scholarship. Five Wiregrass High School Seniors will be awarded! The application can be found at: 

https://www.dothanpediatricclinic.com/scholarship-application.aspx

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BigSun Scholarship
http://www.bigsunathletics.com

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline - June 20, 2020. Amount of Award - $500.00 The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.

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Dixie Baseball Scholarship Program
http://www.dixie.org

If you played Dixie Youth Baseball or Softball, you may qualify for this scholarship. Please check it out. The scholarship should be postmarked by February 1. If you need to print a hard copy, see Mrs. Capps.

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Grow Ag Leaders
http://GrowAgLeaders.com

Agriculture is more than just farming - it's thousands of careers in a variety of fields. America's Farmers Grow Ag, presented by Monsanto, would like to give you the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship to further your education. Your application must be endorsed by three active farmers to be considered. Application deadline is February 1, 2020.

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Jackie Robinson Foundation
http://www.jackierobinson.org

High School seniors interested in applying to become a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship can now review this year’sapplication online. The form cannot be filled out and submitted until November 1st, but qualified students can become familiar with what is required to successfully apply. The application deadline is February 15, 2020.

Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholars receive generous four-year grants coupled with comprehensive programmatic support while attending an accredited U.S. college or university. The Scholarsare required to participate in JRF’s carefully crafted program elements, which include mentoring, leadership development, practical skill-building, careercounseling, and myriad networking and job opportunities. Since the first JRF Scholar was selected 40 years ago, close to 1400 JRF Scholars have graduated from the college of their choice.

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PlayingWithPurpose
https://www.playingwithpurpose.org

Please visit this website. Sophomore, junior, senior athletes may apply. You must have a "C" grade average. Deadline March 1.

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Reach Your Potential
https://www.potentialmagazine.com/category/scholarships/

"Reach Your Potential" scholarship is open to 7th-12th graders who are striving to reach their potential in any of these areas: Nomination forms are available for students to complete at the link below.

Selected students will be spotlighted along with their parents in one of the issues. The Potential Magazine Advisory Board will choose the winner of the “Reach your Potential” scholarship who will be announced in the May edition. Deadline to apply: March 1st. Finalists receive a photo shoot and feature in Potential Magazine. Winner receives $500 cash scholarship.

“Countdown to College” scholarship is available to 7th-12th grade students that sign-up at www.PotentialMagazine.com. Students and parents are able to enter the contest each month. If parents win, they will designate a student to receive the scholarship of $1000. Deadline: July 31 The winner will be contacted via email and announced in the Back to School edition in August.Link to enter: https://www.potentialmagazine.com/countdown-to-college-scholarship-sign-up/

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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Reagan Centennial -

Deadline, Jan. 3, 2020

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program

Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program
annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient).

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Click below for the Transcript Website
https://exchange.parchment.com

Alabama College Career Guide
http://alccg.com

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Paying for College Resource Guide
https://roybal-allard.house.gov/

Scroll down to the Student Resource Guide and Click on the red, "Read the Guide" button.

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Maryville University Online
https://online.maryville.edu/blog/paying-for-college-guide/

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LendEDU
https://lendedu.com/blog/private-student-loans/

Though we realize private student loans aren't the ideal way to pay for college, about 10 percent of students end up needing them after all other financial aid is exhausted. Those students and their families may find this tool helpful as it allows them to compare all of their options in one place. Our page has extensive information about how private student loans work as well.

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http://www.wallace.edu

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http://www.troy.edu

Alabama A & M University
http://www.aamu.edu

Enterprise State Community College
http://www.escc.edu

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https://www.uab.edu

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http://stillman.edu

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http://jsu.edu

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http://Tuskegee.edu

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https://www.registerednursing.org/state/alabama