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Scholarship Opportunities

All scholarship applications must be completed using Notability, then submitted with all required documents in the

23-24 Google Classroom.

Scholarship America

Scholarship America

Use the following to explore available scholarships for students in Alabama and nationwide.

https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/?fwp_state_territory=alabama

Seniors

MAX4Kids Scholarship

Due Date: February 1, 2024

Applicants must have their own MAX account by November 1, 2024, to be eligible.

The MAX4Kids scholarship program will award seven students with a $5000.00 scholarship to support their higher education in Alabama

2024 MAX 4 Kids Scholarship Brochure and Application

Elmore County Republican Executive Committee (ECREC)

Due Date: January 23rd

For high school graduates of the school year 2023-24, three scholarships will be awarded: one $1,000 scholarship, one $500 scholarship, and one $250 scholarship.

Check List

Scholarship Criteria

Application

Tallassee High School Alumni Association Scholarship Application

Due Date: March 14th

A scholarship will be granted to currently enrolled seniors at Tallassee High School.

  • A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a four-year college or university student.

  • A $500.00 scholarship to a student enrolling in a two-year college or technical school. 

  • A $2,000.00 scholarship, the Lacey Brewer Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Neptune Technology Group, Inc. will also be awarded. 

    By applying for either the $1,000.00 scholarship or the $500.00 scholarship, you will automatically be considered for the $2,000.00 scholarship. 

    Should the student receiving the $1,000.00 scholarship decide to attend a two-year school, the scholarship will be awarded to the runner-up. Should the student receiving the $500.00 scholarship decide to attend a four-year college, the scholarship will be awarded to the runner-up. 

The following application will be used considering the three scholarships listed above.

THS Alumni Association Scholarship

Lacey Brewer Class of 85 Scholarship

Due Feb 28th

Complete your scholarship application in Notability and submit your application and all requested documents through Google Classroom.

Lacey Brewer Class of 85 Scholarship

William E. Goss Memorial Scholarship 

Sponsor by: Tallassee High School Alumni Association Scholarship

A $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a THS senior who plans to major in history or history education or a related field such as anthropology or art history.

Due February 28th

William E. Goss Scholarship Application

The Mildred W. Blount Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc. Scholarship

Due Date: February 23rd

$12,000 for 4 years

The Mildred W. Blount Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Benton McGhar Entrepreneur Opportunity Award

Due Date: February 23rd

The amount varies every year.

Benton McGhar Entrepreneur Opportunity Award PDF

Joe and Mary Johnson Charitable Foundation

Due Date: February 23rd

$8,000 for four years

Joe and Mary Johnson Charitable Foundation PDF

Venable Scholarship

Due Date: April 9th

$1,000 to $3,000 for this year

Austin L. and Nell S. Venable Educational Trust Scholarship

Tallassee Education Association

Due Date: March 13th

$1,000 for 1 student.

Tallassee Education Association Application.PDF

Arnold and Joanne Dopson Charitable Foundation

Due Date: March 13th

The "Arnold B. and Joanne B. Dopson Scholarship" is administered by The Alabama-West Florida United Methodist Foundation and is available to students graduating from Tallassee High School. It is a $2.500 scholarship, potentially renewable for three additional years, for a total potential award of $10,000.

Dopson Foundation

Elmore County Children's Home and Scholarship Organization, Inc.

Due Date: March 27th

The Elmore County Children's Home Scholarship shall award one $2,500 scholarship, one $1,000 scholarship, and one $500 scholarship to an applicant of any Elmore County, Alabama High School System.

Complete Both Applications:

2024 Application Available Soon

Criteria for Scholarship Application

Application for Scholarship Fund

Lake Martin Area Association of REALTORS® Scholarship

Due Date: April 1, 2024

The scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from high schools within our jurisdiction, including Tallapoosa, Coosa, and some of Elmore Counties, who plan on attending an accredited college, university, community college, technical school, or trade school. For the 2024 year, 7 scholarships will be awarded at each of the area high schools in the amount of $1,000 each.

2024 Scholarship Application Instructions

Application

Elmore County Farmer Federation Scholarship

Due Date: April 10th

5 Elmore County Students - $500 for this year

Elmore County Farmers Federation

Elmore County Cattleman's Association Scholarship

Due Date: April 15th

3 Elmore County Students - $1,000 for each student

Cattleman's Scholarship Application

Tallassee Lions Club

Due Date: April 14th

This scholarship is funded through the Tallassee Lions Club to recognize students who have improved their academic achievements over the past four years. It also recognizes those students who have developed significant work experience and/or are involved in volunteer community activities. This scholarship is available for any 2-year or 4-year college or technical program and will be payable to the student's college or university financial aid office. A student identification number and financial aid office address must be provided to the Lions Club. This scholarship is for only the first year of school and is not renewable. The Lions Club will award three of these $1,000.00 scholarships each year.

Tallassee Lions Club

Mary Atherton Scholarship

This is a $2,500 scholarship, renewed annually for a total of four years. The scholarship may be used for college education expenses related to room, board, or tuition. This scholarship recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and may be used for Fall, Spring, and/or Summer terms.

Due Date: April 10th

Application for Mary Atherton Scholarship

$2,500.00 annually for 4 Years

Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship

Due Date: May 6

The VFW Post 5035 Scholarship was established in 2018. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges and universities. The Scholarship principally targets two and four-year academic programs

Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship Application

$2,000.00

Rotary Club of Tallassee Scholarship

Due Date: April 25th

The purpose of the Tallassee Rotary Club Scholarship is to provide a Tallassee High School graduating senior with a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choosing.

Rotary Club of Tallassee Scholarship Application

Kiwanis Club of Tallassee Scholarship

Due Date: April 22nd

$500.00 - for 1 student

Turn the application to Mrs. Dubose - Key Club Sponsor

  • Scholarships will be granted to high school seniors currently enrolled at one of the following schools: Reeltown High School or Tallassee High School.

  • Key Club must be in good standing with Kiwanis International

  • Must be a current member of the Key Club

  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, ability and motivation to compete on a collegiate level

  • Complete at least 20 service hours.

  • Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong educational motivation and group leadership skills through their activities in school, church, youth groups, community volunteer effort, and/or work experience.

2024 Application Available Soon - Kiwanis Club of Tallassee Scholarship Application

HDD Incorporated - Mechatronics

Due Date: May 1st

The HDD Incorporated Scholarship is designed to emphasize the importance and need for a skilled workforce in various technical career fields In the areas of Mechatronics (Industrial Maintenance), Welding, Machining, Plastics Engineering Technology, HVAC, Automotive Service Technology, Diesel Technology, and Surgical Technician. 

Award Amount: $2500 (Renewable for 2nd Year) 

HDD Incorporated Scholarship Application

HDD Broadband

Due Date: May 1st

The HDD Broadband Scholarship emphasizes the importance and need for a skilled workforce in various technical career fields. In the areas of Electronics, Engineering & Design (Drafting), Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Radiology Technician, Computer & Information Sciences, and Surgical Technician.

Award Amount: $2500 (Renewable for 2nd Year) 

HDD Broadband Scholarship Application

Riley Henderson Legacy Scholarship

Due Date: May 1st

The Henderson-Ansley Foundation Inc. encourages young students to follow their dreams, serve as community leaders, and, most importantly, find educational advancement. The scholarship program motivates students and community-based foundations with initiatives set to impact families, youth, and the city of Tallassee.

Award Amount - $5000.00

Henderson-Ansley Foundation Application Requirement and Checklist

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Faulker University Scholarship Opportunities for

Tallassee City Schools Employees and Children

Traditional Student Application

Faulker Benefits and Guidelines

Linly Heflin Scholarship

The scholarship is open to undergraduate women in Alabama's higher education institutions. It is offered by the Linly Heflin Unit, a nonprofit, Alabama-based organization that started as a women’s service association in 1919. Since 1923, it has focused on furthering the education of young women.

Application available October 1, 2023

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Alfa Insurance

The Alfa Foundation Scholarship

The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship

Central Alabama Community Foundation - Due March 1, 2024

Shelton State Foundation Scholarship Opportunities - Due March 1, 2024

Smith Scholarship - Due Starting October 1, 2023 - January 13, 2024

Common Questions about the Smith Scholarship

Southern Union State Community College - Applications Due March 1, 2024

Central Alabama Community College - February 15, 2024

Transportation Scholarships (Student of Transportation Employee) - 2024 Application Available Soon

Jackson Hospital - Health Career Scholarship -2024 Application Available Soon

National Center of Learning Disabilities - April 1, 2024

Trenholm Community College - April 3, 2024

AHSAA Coaches' Children Scholarship (Student of High School Coach) - 2024 Application Available Soon