The Smith Scholarship Foundation is a private operating Foundation established by Mignon C. Smith. Miss Smith, who never had children of her own, wanted to give students who had helped others in their community, or their families, a chance to receive a college education. Since its inception in 2005, The Smith Foundation has awarded almost 200 full scholarships to Alabama high school seniors. Our Foundation is the largest private scholarship provider awarding only scholarships to Alabama students in the State of Alabama.
The Smith Foundation Scholarships are designed to help young Alabamians obtain a higher education and fulfill their personal goals to become leaders and give back to their communities. Applications will be accepted from September 29, 2014 to January 15, 2015 for funding in fall 2015. Applications will be accepted ON LINE ONLY.
This is a “Last Dollar Scholarship” providing up to $15,000 per year, renewable for four years to a qualified Alabama institution of higher learning, after all other financial aid is applied. The Smith Scholarship provides funding for tuition, room/board, books, study abroad opportunities, dorm pack, business attire, mentors available 24/7, emergency assistance and professional advancement seminars while requiring a high degree of accountability and continued self-assessment from its recipients.
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 college in the State of Alabama; and 4) must have made a significant contribution to family or community. The applicant must have taken the ACT and completed their FASFA application 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.
We have had many students and parents tell us that our information has not been provided to them because they were not in the top percentage of their class. 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.
Approximately 15 to 20 new scholarships will be awarded in April. The deadline for Applications is January 15, 2015.
We want to encourage students to complete the online application available on September 29, 2014 on our website at www.smithscholarships.com.
Our website addresses and contact information:
The Smith Scholarship Foundation
400 Caldwell Trace
Indian Springs Village, Alabama 35242
Website: www.smithscholarships.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 205-202-4076
Fax: 205-202-4171