Jordan (sample student)'s scholarship plan

Hagan Scholarship

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Meets GPA 3.5+
• Meets financial need
• Meets school type: public, private, charter

Also note: Class of 2027 seniors at a U.S. high school. Up to $7,500 per semester (shown here as up to $15,000/yr) for up to 8 semesters, plus $1,000 for college essentials; renewable. Parents' 2025 adjusted gross household income must not exceed $125,000. Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the fall after graduation (community, junior and online colleges not eligible). Must complete 240 hours of paid, supervised, non-family employment between Jan 1 and Sep 1, 2027. Open regardless of citizenship. May apply only once. Deadline Dec 1, 2026.

Materials checklist

• ☐ Online application
• ☐ Current high school transcript
• ☐ Unsealed letter of recommendation
• ☐ Finalists: first two pages of FAFSA Summary (US citizens) or proof of non-US citizenship

https://haganscholarships.org/application/

UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship (In-State)

The University of Alabama

• Meets state: AL

Also note: Must enroll at The University of Alabama. Competitive, holistic review of the admission application; $3,000/yr up to tuition for Alabama residents. Out-of-state version is $6,000/yr. Dec 4, 2026 priority deadline for Fall 2027.

Materials checklist

• ☐ UA Undergraduate Application

https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/in-state-freshman

APF Community Scholarship Program

Alabama Power Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)

• Meets state: AL
• Meets GPA 3+

Also note: One-time $2,500; up to 60 awards (at least one per eligible county). Must live in an Alabama county in Alabama Power's service territory - Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Pike counties are excluded. Full-time enrollment at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or vo-tech school next year. Children of Alabama Power/APF employees ineligible. Financial need is one selection factor. Deadline Dec 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT. Notified by email in February.

Materials checklist

• ☐ Online application
• ☐ Official transcript (grade reports not accepted)
• ☐ SAT/ACT score report if not on transcript
• ☐ Statement of educational and career goals

https://scholarshipamerica.org/?p=34168

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Equitable Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)

• Meets GPA 2.5+
• Meets school type: public

Also note: Public high school seniors only (private and homeschool not eligible) in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico; must enroll full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year U.S. college. Up to 100 awards of $5,000, renewable up to 3 years (up to $20,000 total). Recipient also gets a $500 gift card for an educator of choice. Deadline Dec 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Materials checklist

• ☐ Online application
• ☐ Personal statement (how you will pay forward your college degree)
• ☐ Current complete transcript
• ☐ First two pages of most recent IRS Form 1040 (SSNs/bank info redacted)

https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/equitableexcellence/

Profile in Courage Essay Contest

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum / Kennedy Library Foundation

Also note: Due Jan 11, 2027, 11:59 PM Eastern. 1st $10,000; 2nd $3,000; three finalists $1,000 each. Public, private, parochial and home school students; also students under 20 in high school correspondence/GED programs in the U.S./territories, and U.S. citizens at schools overseas. Word limit and full requirements on the Eligibility and Requirements page.

Materials checklist

• ☐ Essay
• ☐ Nominating teacher (see FAQ)
• ☐ Citations/bibliography

https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest