External Scholarships
The following scholarship list is provided for informational purposes and convenience. The inclusion or exclusion of a particular site should not be interpreted as an endorsement or lack thereof by Alabama State University.
Helpful Scholarship Tips:
- Check with Local Organization: Check with organizations in your hometown. Examples: (Rotary Club, Lions Club, local businesses, community foundations).
- Academic Departments: Some majors have specific funds for students.
Smart Strategies
- Apply Year-Round - Some scholarships are open year-round, not just in the spring
- Apply Often - Make it a habit — treat it like a part-time job. Apply to as many as you qualify for.
- Start Early - Many scholarships are available to freshmen, sophomores, and even high school seniors.
External Scholarships
ACCESS College Foundation
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships
Buick Achievers
Burger King Scholars
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
CollegeBoard
DOE Scholars Program
View the DOE Scholars Program
Elks National Foundation
FastWEB Scholarship Search
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
Goedeker’s College Scholarships
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Site
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Sallie Mae’s Scholarships for College
ScholarshipAmerica
Scholarships.Com
Thurgood Marshall Fund
United Negro College Fund
DevTeam.Space
STEM careers are growing in demand year over year and we are interested in offering
a $1,000 scholarship to the best of the best students in STEM field.
View DevTeam.Space Scholarships
View DevTeam.Space Scholarships
Ties.com
Each year, Ties.com awards a $1,000 scholarship to an outstanding college student
who enters our essay contest. By entering, you will become part of a new legacy of
leading young thinkers.
View Ties.com Scholarships
View Ties.com Scholarships
Something Greek
Here at Something Greek, we understand the importance of a college education and we
know the pressures that a higher education can put on a college student, especially
someone heavily involved in Greek life. We are proud to announce that we are rewarding
one annual $1,500 scholarship for education related expenses!
View Something Greek Scholarships
View Something Greek Scholarships
RentHop Scholarship
RealtyHop Scholarship
National Debt Relief Scholarship
Patrick Henry Maddren Scholarship
Maxwell-Gunter Spouses Club
Each year, the Maxwell-Gunter Spouses Club (MGSC) proudly awards scholarships to military
dependents and military spouses to help them pursue their higher educational goals.
These scholarships are awarded to the selected students on the basis of academic excellence
and involvement in the school and community. All of our scholarships are funded from
the profits of the Maxwell AFB Thrift Shop. Scholarship awards range from $1000 to
$3000.
View Maxwell-Gunter Spouses Club Scholarships
Applicants must be one of the following:
If you have any questions, please email the MGSC Scholarship Committee at mgosc.scholarships@gmail.com. Thank you!
View Maxwell-Gunter Spouses Club Scholarships
Applicants must be one of the following:
- A dependent of an Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve military member of any rank assigned to Maxwell Air Force Base
- A military dependent who resides within 30 miles of Maxwell Air Force Base, to include dependents of retired or deceased military members of any rank; or
- A dependent of an Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve military member of any rank whose military sponsor’s servicing Military Personnel Flight is the 42nd Force Support Squadron.
If you have any questions, please email the MGSC Scholarship Committee at mgosc.scholarships@gmail.com. Thank you!
The JoAnne Robinson Memorial Scholarship
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION:
- Applicant must be a fulltime college student with a major in broadcast journalism and should be African-American
- Scholarship is open to students nationwide
- Scholarship is one time only and cannot be renewed and is open to students going into their sophomore, junior or senior year
- Applicant does not have to prove financial need
- Applicant must exemplify qualities demonstrated by JoAnne Robinson — hard working, detail oriented; must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence, personally and professionally
- Applicant must submit academic records (transcripts), a written statement describing personal background, goals, values and characteristics distinguishing the student, making him/her a candidate worthy of recognition. Applicant should also submit a statement from at least one college professor. Each year a Scholarship Committee will select the recipient of the JoAnne Robinson Memorial Scholarship. The name of the recipient will be submitted to the Scripps Howard Foundation. The Foundation will forward funds directly to the student's educational institution. Funds may be used towards tuition, books and/or other educational expenses. Deadline for applications is February 28th each year. A scholarship of $1,000.00 will be awarded at the end of the Spring Semester for use during the upcoming academic year. Applicants should forward information to: JoAnne Robinson Memorial Scholarship WEWS 3001 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 216.431.5555.
The Birmingham Promise
As you may or may not be aware, the new Birmingham Promise tuition assistance program
has launched this year. The Birmingham Promise is a public-private partnership, initiated
by the City of Birmingham and in partnership with the Birmingham City Schools.
View The Birmingham Promise
View The Birmingham Promise
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