Scholarship Opportunities
The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All of our programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. With an estimated $3 billion in private scholarships awarded nationally each year, The Fund aims to send the message that money is available to those who make the effort to apply. Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded more than $12.7 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 students.
For the 2007–2008 academic year, $2.5 million in college scholarships were awarded to more then 1,000 students nationwide.
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs
American Dream Scholarship Program
First in My Family Scholarship Program
Unmet Need Scholarship Program
Writers of Passage Scholarship Program
The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund
Community College Transfer Program
Information obtained from www.thesalliemaefund.org
Alumni Association Scholarships
The Alumni Association will award four $500 scholarships for the 2009-2010 year. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework at WSCC; Must be a full-time student at the time of application and maintain at least half-time status to retain the scholarship; Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA; and Volunteer in the Alumni Office once per semester during the year to assist with alumni events.
Alumni Association Summer Scholarships
The Alumni Association will award four $250 scholarships for the 2009 Summer Semester. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework at WSCC; Must be a full-time student at the time of application and maintain at least half-time status to retain the scholarship; Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA; and Volunteer in the Alumni Office once per semester during the year to assist with alumni events.
Future Foundation Scholarships
The Foundation promotes equity accessibility and excellence in education. The Future Foundation's most important goal is to provide scholarships to students whose educational needs cannot be met by their current resources. Through private giving, various scholarship funds have been established to help meet these needs.
Leadership in Child Care Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance (tuition and selected fees) to qualified child care professionals working in child care centers/programs, and family and group homes to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Short-Term Certificate, Certificate, or Associate in Applied Science/Technology Degree in Child Development/Early Care and Educational studies. Scholarship recipients must reside and work in Alabama.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Student Loan Repayment
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides up to $50,000 (or the outstanding balance of loans if less), tax free, to primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians in exchange for two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.
2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation
In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. Applications are available online at https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen starting Monday, October 5, 2009. The deadline for applications is Saturday, January 2, 2010. Only the first 5,000 eligible applications received will be processed.
Linly Heflin Scholarship
The Linly Heflin Scholarship Committee grants four year scholarships in the amount of $3000 per year to a limited number of Alabama women who have both significant economic need and a sound academic record. Applications can be downloaded at linlyheflin.org
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Provides scholarships up to $30,000 per year to community college students to help them earn a four year degree. To learn more about the nomination process visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's website www.jkcf.org or call 1-800-498-6478.
Presidental Transfer Scholarship Information Available
Download the application
Scholarships are available to the following schools:
- The University of Alabama
- University of West Alabama
- University of Alabama – Birmingham
- Jacksonville State University
- University of Montevallo
Applicants, who wish to be considered must meet GPA requirements, have completed an admission application to the transferring school, and plan on enrolling at that school for the Fall 2010 term.
Quick Facts about these awards:
- University of Alabama – this is a $10,000 scholarship (for up to four semesters) and will be awarded to 1 graduate of WSCC. GPA requirement is 3.0.
- Jacksonville State University – this scholarship will be awarded to 4 students of WSCC. GPA requirement is 3.5. This award pays full in state tuition (up to 16 hours per term) for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.
- UAB Honors Scholarship – this scholarship will be awarded to 1 student of WSCC. GPA requirement is 3.5.
- University of West Alabama – this scholarship will be awarded to 8 students of WSCC. GPA requirement is 3.0.
- University of Montevallo – this scholarship will be awarded to 1 student of WSCC. GPA requirement is 3.25.
Transfer Scholarship Packets are available in the Financial Aid Office. The completed packet must be turned in to the Financial Aid Office no later than February 22th, 2010 at 4:00 pm. The deadline for the UAB Honors Scholarship will be February 15th, 2010, 4:00pm.
The scholarship packet must include the following items:
- Cover letter to Wallace State Community College President, Dr. Hawsey requesting consideration for the award
- WSCC transcript
- Two letters of reference
- Scholarship application
- Resume’ stating activities, community service, work experience, honors and awards
New Scholarships Announced for LPN Students
The Alabama Community College System has announced a new scholarship program for licensed practical nursing students attending community colleges.
Each of the 22 two-year schools that offer LPN training will receive two $1,000 scholarships each year from the Alabama Nursing Home Association Education Foundation. Staff at each school will choose the scholarship recipients. To be eligible, students must have completed one semester of the LPN program with a GPA of at least 2.5 and be enrolled for the next semester. They must also do some of their clinical work in long-term care.
The scholarships will be available starting with the fall 2008 semester.
Useful Scholarship Websites
1. State of Alabama Indian Affairs Commission- www.aiac.state.al.us
2. Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services - www.rehab.state.al.us
3. Nelnet $1million Scholarship Giveway - www.nelnet.com/win
4. Tylenol Scholarship - www.tylenol.com
5. Upromise College Saving - www.upromise.com
6. College-bound students: Apply now for Mensa Foundation scholarships- www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
- The Mensa Foundations Scholarship Programs are accepting applications through January 15, 2010. The U.S. program is open to any college-bound student living in the geographic area of a participating Mensa group. American Mensans, you and your IRS-recognized dependents may apply for the Mensa Member Award Program, which awards four scholarships each year. The international program is open to Mensans from other countries and their dependents.
For links to other scholarship offerings check out the Student Loan Network
Should you have any questions please contact:
Jennifer Washington-Smith
(256)352-8092
Jennifer.smith@wallacestate.edu
