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Corine E. Patton Scholarship - Deadline April 30, 2011. This is for students of Alumni, former students, staff members, and teachers of the former R. R. Moton High School in Sycamore. See box for applications.
 * __Posted March 20, 2011__**

__Buick Achievers__ - Plan to major in one of the following: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design. Students must be interested in a career in the automotive or related industries. Visit [] DEADLINE March 31, 2011.
 * __Posted February 9, 2010__**

__Talladega County Schools Education Foundation__ - $1000 Applications in box due to Mrs. Sherbert by March 7, 2011. Our school will definitely have one winner.

__Alabama Golf Association Women's Scholarship Fund__ - Female interested in the game of golf, excels in the classroom, participates in school and community activities, an is in need of financial assistance. 4 years in the amount of $3000 per year. DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2011. []
 * __Posted February 1, 2011__**

__AOD Federal Credit Union members scholarship program__ - Must have been a member of AOD Federal Credit Union for at least one year to submit application. DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2011 See Mrs. Sherbert for application.

__Mu Tau Omega Chapter, Susan Wilson Jackson__ - $1000 Deadline April 1, 2011. Given to female with 3.0 GPA or higher and earning an Advanced Diploma. See box for applications.

__Mu Tau Omega Chapter, Mildred Maxwell__ - $1000 Deadline April 1, 2011. Given to male with 3.0 GPA or higher and earning an Advanced Diploma. See box for applications.

__The Alabama Association of School Office Personnel__ - Studetn with desire to pursue a degree from the college of business or a degree in K-12 education at an accredited Alabama College. Scholarship awarded on the basis of scholastic record and financial need. $1000 DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2011. See box for applications.

__Alabama Conservation District Employees Association -__ $500. Applicant should be active in student affairs and/or show leadership abilities, and must show reasonable financial need. See box for applications.

__**Posted January 20, 2011**__

__U of M Minority Teacher__ Minority students who are interested in teaching. Deadline March 1, 2010. See box for information.

=__**POSTED JANUARY 15, 2011**__= =__** The Alabama Home Builders Association Scholarship for students pursuing a construction-related curriculum at a junior college, technical school, or university in Alabama. Deadline: March 15, 2011 Mrs. Sherbert has applications in box. **__=

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 * Talladega County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Deadline March 15, 2011. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA. See Mrs. Sherbert's box for applications.**

**US Department of Agriculture/1890 National Scholars Program - Deadline February 1, 2011. GPA minimum 3.0. Minimum ACT 21. Must be attending one of the land-Grant Universities (see Mrs. Sherbert for list), and must intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines. Must demonstrate leadership and community service. See Mrs. Sherbert for information.**

[|Stonewall Jackson Memorial Fund Repayable] These are repayable no interest after graduation from college. See Mrs. Sherbert for applications. Deadline April 1, 2010.

__**POSTED JANUARY 7, 2011**__ Tom Ogletree Memorial Scholarship __Student must demonstrate financial need. See Mrs. Sherbert for application. Deadline March 15, 2011__


 * [|Got Milk?] Deadline March 4, 2011. Information in Mrs. Sherbert's box. **


 * [] - United States Achievement Academy scholarships - Talk to your teachers about nominating you.**

__East Highland High School National Alumni Association__ - Deadline April 1, 2011. If you are a descendent of an alumni of East Highland High School, you can get $$$$$ for college. See Mrs. Sherbert for application.

**__Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship__** **5 scholarships awarded ranging from $500.00 to $1,000.00. Minimum GPA 3.0, on advanced diploma track. Leadership skills and community service. See Mrs. Sherbert for applications. Deadline March 4, 2011**

**University of AL - Coca Cola First-Generation Scholars Program. - If neither of your parents have received a college education nor are pursuing one now, you may qualify for $5000 per year for four years. DEADLINE February 1, 2011. See Mrs. Sherbert for information or go to** [].

=__Posted November 30, 2010__=
 * Jacksonville State Univerisity Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa** - For prospective educators Deadline February 1, 2011. See box in Mrs. Sherbert's office for application.

**Jimmy Rain Foundation Scholarship**
The Jimmy Rane Foundation is celebrating 10 years of awarding college scholarships to deserving high school and college students. The application will go online beginning December 1, 2010. The students must go to our website, [|www.jimmyranefoundation.org] to apply online. The deadline is February 18, 2011. The application is rather easy – just time consuming. There are 3 essays, 2 short and 1 long and they must have recommenders. I would suggest that the students not wait until the last minute to apply because they more than likely would not finish.  Burger King Scholarship - Application period November 15, 2010 - January 10, 2011

=__**Posted November 17, 2010**__= __**[]**__ AXA Achievement Scholarship - See Mrs. Sherbert's box for information. Deadline February 15, 2010

[] The Scholarship offered by the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program provides funding for:
 * Tuition
 * Fees
 * Books
 * Room and Board

Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.

Smith Scholarship <span style="font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;">**Scholarships for students who have struggled against the odds whether it be financial, home life or disabilities and proven they are willing to help those around them. Only a C+ average is required, as the focus is on the service and committment of the students to better themselves and their families instead of grades and test scores. All seniors with at least a C+ average need to apply. See Mrs. Sherbert for an application, or you can do it online. Deadline: January 15, 2011**

=__**Posted October 28, 2010**__=
 * [] - Tell Dr. Pepper why you need tuition from their million dollar tuition giveaway.**

Oratorical Contest: Topic "If I Were Leader of the Free World, the First Issue I Would Address Would Be..." Local contest is March 14, 2011. See Mrs. Sherbert's box for application. Both up to $2500.
 * Optimist Scholarship Contest -** Essay Contest: Topic "How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future" Deadline: January 22, 2011. See Mrs. Sherbert's box for application.

=**__Posted October 17, 2010__**=

[] Washington Crossing Foundation 215-949-8841. National Scholarships $1000 - $5000. History Buff? Enjoy Politics? Government or Military Service in Your Future? **Deadline: January 15, 2011**

=__Posted October 1, 2010__= = = [|Coca-cola] You could win $4000-$20,000. You must apply online between //Sept. 1//**//-//**Oct. 31, 2010 =__[|www.alfinc.org]__=
 * Alabama Law Foundation - scholarship for college and technical school to students who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. Deadline: May 1, 2011. Mrs. Sherbert has more information in box.**

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 * __Posted March 25, 2010__**

__Boykin__ - $1000. Deadline March 26, 2010 to Mrs. Sherbert Given to a Fayetteville student. Mrs. Sherbert has applications.

__Heritage South Credit Union__ - Claude Sawyer Memorial - $1000. Deadline March 31, 2010. See Mrs. Sherbert for applications. __FHS Booster Club__- 2 scholarships (one male and one female). Deadline April 1, 2010 to Mrs. Sherbert. Parent/Guardian must have been a member of booster club by December 31, 2009. Must have C or higher average and must have participated in at least 2 seasons of an athletic team at FHS. See Mrs. Sherbert for applications. . __American Society of civil Engineers__ - Deadline April 3, 2010. Students who attend a civil engineering program at a university or college in Alabama. Application online at __American Legion__ - Deadline April 19, 2010 - Senior in Talladega County with at least a 2.75 GPA. $1000 See Mrs. Sherbert for application. __FHS Local Scholarships__ - Deadline April 19, 2010 to Mrs. Sherbert. See Mrs. Sherbert for application. __Sylacauga Rotary Club__ - Deadline April 27, 2010 to Mrs. Sherbert - $500. See Mrs. Sherbert for application. __Robert Brian Kelley Scholarship__ - Deadline May 10, 2010 to Mrs. Sherbert - $2000 to senior planning to major is Christian ministry/service or a gospel music vocation. See Mrs. Sherbert for application. I have put scholarship information in folders outside my office. Please check them and leave a sticky on the ones that you want copies of. Mrs. Sherbert
 * __Posted January 21, 2010__**

[|Janice M Scott] Deadline March 31, 2010 The selection process is based primarily on a "need" basis.

__Alabama Chapter American Concrete Institute__ $1000, possibly renewable. Pursuing a degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, building science, or a trade/technical school with course work related to the concrete construction industry or the concrete or masonry trades. GPA min. 2.5 Essay required. Deadline April 1, 2010. Application in box.

__Auburn University Achievement Scholarships__ Must be accepted for admission to Auburn University by February 1, 2010. Achievement and Leadership Scholarships will be awarded $6,000 over 4 years at $1,500 per year. Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and a 24 or higher on ACT. Only one nominee per school per scholarshop so see Mrs. Sherbert if you are interested. Deadline February 1, 2010.
 * [|American Blackflow Prevention Association] Deadline February 28, 2010**
 * __Posted January 8, 2010__**

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ACT Scholarship

=Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association= - Deadline February 28, 2010. See Mrs. Sherbert for application

[|American Fire Sprinkler Association] The AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest is sponsored by the American Fire Sprinkler Association. You could win one of ten $2000 scholarships. **//The competition runs from//** August 1, 2009-April 1, 2010. [|Autozone]

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Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program

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 * Claude Sawyer Memorial Scholarship - Heritage South Credit Union $1,000 scholarship. Due by March 31, 2010. Mrs. Sherbert has applications.**

[|College Prowler] - deadline at the end of each month. The College Prowler Essay Competition awards a monthly $1,000 scholarship to current high school and college students for the best original college application essay. The **//deadline is the last day of each month.//**

[|Corporate Scholarships]

Delta Sigma Theta - Talladega County Alumnae Chapter

[|Do Something] The BRICK Awards by Do Something provide a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant to "change-makers" age 18 and under who work with Do Something to improve their communities. A $10,000 grant is available to those aged 19-25. The competition is open to Americans and Canadians. Of the twelve BRICK Award recipients, four will be selected as Golden BRICK winners and receive an additional $15,000. The **//deadline is December 1.//**

[|Duck Tape Club] The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest is open to students age 14 years or older who are attending a high school prom in the spring. US citizenship is required. Entrants must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. The submission must include a color photograph of the couple together in prom attire. The first place prize consists of a $3,000 scholarship for each member of the winning couple and a $2,500 cash prize to the school that hosted the prom. Other prizes include $1,000 for second place, $500 for third, and Duck Tape sportswear for honorable mentions. The winning couple will be selected based on a variety of criteria, including originality, workmanship, quantity of Duck Tape used, use of colors, and creative use of accessories. The Duck Tape contest web site includes photographs of the winning costumes. Deadline: August 18-October 10.

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Family Dollar "Make a Powerful Difference" essay contest Open to US residents ages 15-18. You must write an essay on the topic: "How Can Higher Education Make A Powerful Difference In My Life?" 100-250 words. There are $100,000 in prizes. You have to visit a Family Dollar store to enter, and you can find a store here: [|http://familydollar.com/.][|**//Deadline: September 30, 2009.//**]

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[|Girls Going Places] The Girls Going Places Scholarship is sponsored by Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. It awards prizes totaling $30,000 to 15 girls aged 12-18 who have demonstrated budding entrepreneurship. There is one first place award of $10,000, one second place award of $5,000, one third place award of $3,000 and twelve $1,000 awards. **//Deadline://** February 27, 2010 [|Grandmothers for Peace] Available to high school seniors. Write a brief autobiography of your activities relating to peace and social justice. $250 and $500 scholarships will be awarded. **//Deadline://** March 1, 2010 [|Horatio Alger Association] $20,000 scholarship offered to students who have critical financial need (less than $50,000/year), involvement in co-curricular/community activities, and a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also, you must have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. **//Deadline://**

Oct. 30, 2009

John C. Stennis Scholarships in Political Science MSU offers a $2,000 a year scholarship (for four years) to graduating seniors who have a high school average of B or better and are of good character. Students must major in political science and maintain a B average with a course load of 15 hours. Interested students need to complete an application along with two letters of reference and a seven semester transcript by February 1, 2010 [|Kae sumner Enifelt - for tall students]

[|Kohl's] An adult (21 years+) must nominate a students ages 6-18 who have been extremely active in community service. Qualities such as initiative, creativity, leadership, generosity, and community reach will be measured. **//Nomination Deadline: February 1-//** March 15, 2010

[|McDonalds] deadline is February 16, 2010.

[|Military Children] Full-time students under the age of 23 who are unmarried dependents of active or retired military personnel are eligible. Must be at least a high school senior. $1500 awards. **//Deadline://** Feb. 20, 2010 NextStep, Your Life After High School

[|Ole Miss Lucky Day] You must apply for admissions and scholarships to Ole Miss by **February 1,** have a 20 on your ACT, 3.2 GPA, and turn in a completed FAFSA form by February 15, 2010. You could receive up to $7,000 a semester.

[|Outstanding Students of America] Various scholarship programs available for high school seniors with community involvement and 3.0 GPA. Scholarships payable to the college of the student's choice. **//Deadline://** October 10, 2009 [|Padgett Foundation - Small Biz] Essay competition for graduating high school seniors who are dependents of small business owners. $500-$2000 awards. **//Deadline://** March 1, 2010 [|Pepsi]

[|Prudential Spirit of Community Awards] The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize children in grades 5-12 who have engaged in volunteer activities and have demonstrated exceptional community service. The program is sponsored by Prudential in conjunction with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). State winners receive a $1,000 award. National winners receive a $5,000 award. November 2, 2009

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[|Sikh Coalition] An 1,000-1,500 word essay competition focusing on examining issues that confront our societies in the post Sept. 11 world. Open to all students ages 14-19. Three scholarships ranging from $250-$1000 will be awarded. **//Deadline://** February 1, 2010

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[|USA Funds] USA Funds will award up to $3 million in new, renewable $1500 scholarships to students demonstrating financial need. The scholarships will be renewed until the total amount awarded reaches $6000 or until students complete their first degrees. **//Deadline://** March 1, 2010 USAA Academy

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[|Voice of Democracy] The Voice of Democracy Essay Contest is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The audio essay contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. The first-place national winner receives a $25,000 scholarship. The essay topic is "Service and Sacrifice by America's Veterans Benefit Today's Youth by ... " **//Deadline is//** November 1, 2009 [|Wal-Mart]

[|Wendy's] Wendy's High School Heisman All male and female athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities need apply. If you have at least a B average and participate in at least one sport, you are eligible. Deadline:October 1, 2009 [|Xtreme Jakes] National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship Seniors with a 3.0 GPA who actively participate in hunting sports. An essay, autobiolgraphy, and three letters of recommendation are required for this $250-$10,000 scholarship. Also, you must be a member of "Jakes" (cost is only $5.00). **//Deadline://** January 1, 2010

During this time of year, many scholarship deadlines are imminent so encourage students to begin their searches and applications as soon as possible. Students can access Federal Student Aid's free scholarship search at <span style="color: windowtext; display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/scholarship].