Public State Government Universities Federal Government Alabama’s public universities have many sources of financial aid. In this section, you will find descriptions of the financial aid programs administered by public universities that offer associate’s, Public Universities bachelor’s, master’s, professional and doctoral degrees. Private Colleges, Universities, and Seminaries Two-Year Public Colleges Alabama Companies and Organizations Public Universities Alabama A&M University ______________________________________ q be a graduating high school senior AAMU Heritage Gold Scholarship or a current AAMU undergraduate Alabama Eligibility: Must have at least a 3.25 high student in good standing. school GPA and at least a 17 ACT score. q have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA A&M Award: $4,500, plus a $250 book voucher and a score in at least the 50th per- per semester centile on the ACT or SAT (high University ______________________________________ school senior) or have completed AAMU Heritage Silver Scholarship 30 semester hours with at least Eligibility: Must have at least a 3.0–3.24 a 2.85 cumulative GPA (current Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Financial high school GPA and at least a 17 ACT student). Aid, 256.372.5400, financialaid@aamu. score. q request that his/her most recent edu or [email protected], www. Award: $3,000, plus a $250 book voucher transcript be sent to the chapter at aamu.edu per semester ______________________________________ the address below. In addition, the applicant must submit: Grants Merit Scholarship q an application. Eligibility: An applicant must: q a principal’s or counselor’s report Alabama Student q be a graduating high school senior. form. Assistance Program Grant q be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. q at least 1 letter of recommendation See state government chapter. q have at least a 3.25 GPA. ______________________________________ from a community leader (high q have at least a 23 ACT or compa- school student) or from an advisor Federal Pell Grant rable SAT score. or dean (current student). See federal government chapter. Award: Tuition; renewable for up to 8 ______________________________________ q a 500-word essay. semesters. q a recent color photograph. Federal Supplemental Number: Varies Award: $1,000; nonrenewable. Educational Opportunity Grant ______________________________________ Deadline: April 30 See federal government chapter. Presidential Scholarship ______________________________________ Contact: AAMU Houston Alumni Chap- Eligibility: An applicant must: Grant in Aid ter, P. O. Box 421702, Houston, TX 77242 q be a graduating high school senior. ______________________________________ Eligibility: Based on GPA and ACT/ q be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Huntsville Madison County SAT score. q have at least a 3.75 GPA. Alumni Chapter: Rather G. Award: $1,500–$5,000 q have at least a 28 ACT or compa- Brown Scholarship Number: Varies rable SAT score. Eligibility: An applicant must: Award: Tuition and $500 per semester q be a graduating high school senior Loans book allowance; renewable for up to 8 enrolled in a Madison County, semesters. Madison City, Huntsville City, Federal Direct Loan Number: 1 for each academic college parochial or private high school See federal government chapter. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ in Madison County or a current Redstone Federal Credit AAMU undergraduate student Federal PLUS Loan Union Scholarship who is a Madison County resident See federal government chapter. ______________________________________ and in good standing. Transfer Scholarship q have at least an 18 ACT score (high Scholarships Eligibility: Must have at least a 3.25 school senior) or have completed transfer GPA. at least 15 semester hours with at Army ROTC Scholarship Award: Tuition; renewable for up to 4 least a 2.5 cumulative GPA (current See federal government chapter. semesters student). Number: Varies Scholarships q request that his/her most recent AAMU Heritage Bronze Scholarship Alumni Scholarships transcript be sent to the chapter at Eligibility: An applicant must: Number: Unless otherwise noted, 1 the address below. q be an Alabama resident. In addition, the applicant must submit: q have at least a 2.5 high school GPA. Houston Alumni q an application. q have at least a 17 ACT score. Chapter Scholarship q letters of recommendation. Award: $1,000, plus a $250 book voucher Eligibility: An applicant must: q ACT score (verified by counselor). per semester q be a U.S. citizen from the Houston Award: $1,500 for fall semester metropolitan area. Deadline: Postmarked by March 20 KHEAA–Alabama 25 Affording Higher Education 2020–2021 Public Universities Alabama A&M University ______________________________________ Contact: Huntsville Madison County q an official transcript in a sealed Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Alumni Chapter, Attn: Scholarship Com- envelope. Alumni Chapter Scholarship mittee, P.O. Box 568, Normal, AL 35762 q a copy of official acceptance letter. ______________________________________ Eligibility: The applicant must: q a copy of financial aid award letter q be from Delaware, the District of Mississippi Alumni with Social Security number and Columbia, Maryland or Virginia. Chapter Scholarship date of birth marked out. q be a graduating high school senior Eligibility: The applicant must: q at least 2 letters or recommenda- or a current AAMU student. q be a Mississippi resident. tion. q join the Pre-Alumni Association. q have at least a 3.0 GPA. q wallet-sized photograph. q volunteer at least 1 hour per week q join the Pre-Alumni Association. Award: $5,000; may be renewable with in the Office of Alumni Affairs. q attend the Founders Day Convoca- reapplication. q attend Founders Day celebration tion. Number: At least 2 activities. q connect with the alumni chapter. Deadline: March 14 q maintain contact with and write a q write a thank-you letter to the chap- Contact: Alabama A&M University thank-you letter to the chapter. ter if chosen for the scholarship. Alumni Association, P. O. Box 1717, In addition, the applicant must submit: In addition, the applicant must submit: Normal, AL 35762 q q an application. ______________________________________ an application. q an official transcript from the ap- q a 2-page autobiographical essay. John Stallworth Scholarship plicant’s high school or college q 3 letters of recommendation. Eligibility: The applicant must: (sealed envelope). q a copy of the AAMU acceptance q be a U.S. citizen. q at least 2 letters of recommen- letter or enrollment acknowledg- q be a graduating high school senior dations from school officials or ment for the semester of applica- in good standing. community leaders (typed on of- tion. q have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. ficial letterhead) or from friends q ACT or SAT scores. q have scored in the 50th percentile or classmates. q an official transcript in a sealed or higher on the ACT or SAT. q a copy of the applicant’s accep- envelope. q demonstrate leadership qualities tance letter to AAMU (high school Deadline: March 31 in school, church or community senior, transfer student or graduate Contact: Chapter activities. ______________________________________ student). In addition, the applicant must submit: q a digital photo to aamuwdca- National Alumni q an application. [email protected]. Association Scholarship q a typed essay of no more than 250 q an essay. The essay must be type- Eligibility: The applicant must: words telling why the applicant written and double-spaced using q be an incoming freshman, current needs or wants the scholarship, 12-point Times New Roman. student or transfer student. applicant’s goals beyond college, Undergraduate essays must be 300 q be a full-time student. and how applicant will support words, graduate student essays 500 q have at least a 3.0 GPA. AAMU and the community after words. q join the Pre-Alumni Association. graduation. Award: $1,000 q volunteer at least 3 hours per week q 3 letters of recommendation from Deadline: May 30 in the Office of Alumni Affairs. community leaders. Contact: Renea, 301.627.3993, aamuwd- q attend the Founders Day Convoca- q an official transcript with ACT/ [email protected] tion. SAT scores. q connect with the alumni chapter q a principal’s or counselor’s report. Departmental Scholarships in recipient’s hometown. q a copy of applicant’s AAMU ac- Athletic Scholarship q write a thank-you letter to the as- ceptance letter. Eligibility: Must participate in baseball, sociation if chosen for the scholar- Award: At least $2,500. Renewable for basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, ship. up to 4 years if recipient remains in good tennis, track and field or volleyball. In addition, the applicant must submit: standing and submits a formal request Award: Varies q an application. letter and official transcript at the end of Number: Varies q ACT or SAT scores if an incoming the spring semester ______________________________________ freshman. Number: Varies Crest Scholarship q a 2-page autobiographical essay Deadline: Postmarked no later than Eligibility: Must have a major in the about future goals and how AAMU March 1 Department of Physics. will help student achieve them. KHEAA–Alabama 26 Affording Higher Education 2020–2021 Public Universities Alabama A&M University–Alabama State University ______________________________________ ______________________________________ L. L. Crump Scholarship Abigail K. Hobson Other student aid programs Eligibility: Must major in planning and Memorial Scholarship