Huggable Heroes Program

Kids making smiles!

Through the Huggable Heroes program, Build-A-Bear Workshop recognizes and encourages young leaders, ages eight to 18, who provide extraordinary service in their communities and around the world. The eighth annual search for these special kids is now on! Anyone, ages eight and above, is eligible to nominate a candidate by completing one of the forms HERE or by picking up an entry form at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop stores. 

Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2011.

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Alabama Fidelis Alpha Chapter Memorial Scholarship

Alabama Fidelis Alpha Chapter Memorial Scholarship from the Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators in the amount of $650/year, renewable for 3 years. For more info contact Etheline Bounds at 256-534-3538.  

Must be pursuing a degree in education.

Deadline of April 1, 2011.

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Alpha Omega Chapter Eta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship

Deadline is February 28, 2011 

This $650 scholarship is awarded to a senior working toward a degree in education.

Scholarship Contact is Carolyn Jackson 256-851-6586.

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Rocket City Tall Club Scholarship

Tall Clubs International (TCI) is offering one or more $1000 scholarship to graduating seniors who meet the criteria described below.  The Rocket City Tall Club (RCTC) is offering one scholarship of at least $500 to a graduating senior whose application will then be submitted to TCI for consideration for the TCI scholarships.  RCTC is a social club for men and women of tall stature and is a member of TCI, which consists of more than 60 clubs across the United States and Canada.  TCI member clubs take pride in fostering tall awareness through involvement in their community.

Each of the tall clubs is eligible to submit one scholarship application to the TCI scholarship committee.  Students who apply may be considering any field of study and must be entering a four year institution of higher learning in the fall of 2011.

Criteria will include:
Minimum height: females 5’10”, males 6’2” (in stocking feet)
Academic record and achievements
Involvement in clubs and activities in the school community
Involvement in clubs and activities outside the school community
Personal achievements (applicants should include information that would add to the quality of the application)
Insight and content of essay – “What Being Tall Means to Me”
Recommendations (within the school community and outside the school community (1 each)) (letters to colleges will be accepted)
Must be from Madison County or Morgan County in Alabama.


For more information or for the application, click HERE.

DEADLINE: March 18, 2011

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Alabama Golf Association Women's Scholarship Fund

BBG Communications Award

The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011.
Value: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2011 (11:59 ET)

Read more about BBG Communications Award by www.breylancommunications.com

The Alabama Golf Association Women’s Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 by the Women’s Alabama Golf Association, which has now become a part of the AGA. Since its inception we have awarded over 14 scholarships to young ladies across the state of Alabama. This scholarship is intended to further the education of a young lady who is interested in the game of golf, excels in the class room, participates in school and community activities, and is in need of financial assistance. This scholarship is awarded for 4 years in the amount of $3,000 per year as long as the applicant can maintain the requirements outlined  for this scholarship. 

Eligibility Requirements

Candidate must:

1. Be a graduate of an accredited secondary school where she has shown evidence of academic excellence, good citizenship, sportsmanship and community involvement; 
2. Be in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate education in a college or university in the state of Alabama; 
3. Have an interest in the game of golf 
4. Be a bona fide resident of the state of Alabama

Instructions:

1. Fill out online application completely (link at bottom of page)
    
2. Include two (2) letters of recommendation, which could either  be from someone on your high school staff, from a representative of the AGA- (scanned and emailed to alyson@bamagolf.com or mailed to the address below)
    
3. A copy of your ACT scores must be submitted - (scanned and emailed to alyson@bamagolf.com or mailed to the address below) 
4. A copy of your high school transcript must be included - (scanned and emailed to alyson@bamagolf.com or mailed to the address below)
    
5. Include a head shot photograph of yourself - (scanned and emailed to alyson@bamagolf.com or mailed to the address below)
    
6. The online application and all pertinent data, if scanned and emailed, must be submitted by March 15^th. If pertinent data is sent via U.S. mail, it must be received by March 15th at the address shown below:  
    

Alabama Golf Association
Attn: Alyson Stuart
1025 Montgomery Hwy
Suite # 210
Birmingham, AL 35216

Click HERE to apply.

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ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship

ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarships are awarded to graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled, full-time, in college courses and are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering.  ANS will give a maximum of four Incoming Freshman Scholarships annually.  Each award is $1000.

The Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant's high school academic achievement, freshman college courses enrolled in, quality and content of 500-word essay, letters of recommendation by counselors and/or teachers, and other information.

The scholarship award is sent in September to the recipient upon verification (a copy of the paid fee receipt) of enrollment in an accredited university or college.

The ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application Form for the 2011-12 school term will be posted on November 8, 2010.

Application Deadline: April 1

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Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union Scholarship

Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union (TTCU) will award (2) $2,500 scholarships to graduating students in our area. To be eligible, the student or a member of his or her immediate family MUST be a member in good standing of TTCU. Immediate family is considered to be the mother, father, brother, sister, or grandparent of the student. Financial need of the student will be considered.


Scholarship Deadline
Your completed application must be received in our downtown office located at 2520 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 no later than March 15, 2011.

Click HERE to obtain the application. 

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