CollegeCounts Scholarship Program

Amount of Scholarship: 2,000-4,000

Number of Awards: Varies

Available to Class Level: High school seniors or first-time college freshmen

Requirements:  be a high school senior or first-time college freshman  be a U.S. citizen  be an Alabama resident  be enrolled or planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution  demonstrate financial need  have a minimum GPA of 2.75  have an ACT score of 26 or below (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)

Eligibility: Applicants may not be a relative of any members of the CollegeCounts Board of Directors (Board) or employees of the Alabama State Treasurer’s Office, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc., Red Square Agency or any company that is contracted by the Board.

Minimum GPA: 2.75

Minimum ACT: Yes

Minimum SAT: No

Due Date: March 7, 2013

Purpose of Award: To provide funding assistance to Alabama high school students with demonstrated financial need to attend college for the betterment of the student and the state.

Duration: One-year

Renewable: No

Need-based Scholarship: Yes

Applicaiton Online: Yes

Additional Information:

The CollegeCounts Scholarship Program is designed to offer financial assistance to Alabama students who plan to enroll in Alabama colleges and universities. This is a one-time award being offered to high school seniors or first-time college freshmen. It will provide $4,000 to qualified recipients enrolling in four-year schools and $2,000 to those enrolling in two-year schools. Scholarships may be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment. Eligible students may apply online beginning January 2, 2013 at www.collegecountsalabama.com.