Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Must be a U.S. high school senior, have either a high school diploma or GED, or be currently enrolled in an accredited college or certificate granting institution (such as vocational school). Administered by: Gold Star Mission Deadline: February 1, 2023 Description:  The Gold Star Mission seeks to honor and support Gold Star Families by preserving the memory of our Fallen Heroes through service to others. The Gold Star Mission is proud to offer scholarships to ALL who are seeking higher education, whether it be an undergraduate degree, a certificate, or a trad ..read more

Award: $3,000 Eligibility: Must be a U.S. high school senior. Must have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy. Must intend to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species. Administered by: Animal Welfare Institute Deadline: February 18, 2023 Description:  The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) seeks to improve the treatment of animals everywhere—in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home, and in the wild. High school seniors in the United States are eligible to apply for this scholarship if th ..read more

With advisors that can help you plan your best future, your local community college is a practical approach for your ultimate college experience. Professional Major League Baseball players. Olympics contenders. Teachers. Top nurses. Lead engineers. YOU. What Does ACCS Have to Offer? A total of 24 community colleges across the state make up the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). ACCS colleges are Alabama’s gateway to world-class, affordable education and technical training for nearly 145,000 students. These colleges have flexible in-person and online classes. Each college also offers fina ..read more

That first step on a college campus can have the most magical feeling. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement for your future and begin to picture yourself walking the quad or laughing with your new friends as you head to the local cafe to study. You may fall in love with the first campus you visit, but make sure you really love the school itself and not just the idea of college and moving away from home. Your college campus will be your new “home” for the next four or so years, so make sure you pick the right fit for you! We asked Amanda Brasington, Recruitment and Experience Manager for ..read more

As of the end of 2021, outstanding federal and private student loan debt in the United States totaled $1.75 trillion, with the average borrower owing nearly $30,000 for a bachelor’s degree according to Forbes. In August 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a plan to aid nearly 8 million federal student loan borrowers struggling with this debt. If you’re wondering what all this means and whether or not it will impact the way you pay for college, you’re not alone! We’re here to break down the basics of this plan and explain how it could potentially affect you as a college-bound studen ..read more

You may have heard the word PSAT thrown around a time or two (or even taken it), but did you know there is also a pre-test for the ACT? It is called the PreACT and is offered by the same testing company that produces the Official ACT. The PreACT is a pre-exam for the ACT, similar to the PSAT for the SAT. It is a slightly shorter, easier exam that aims to help students prepare for the official ACT exam. The PreACT is a paper-and-pencil test consisting of multiple-choice sections for English, math, reading, and science. It also contains information designed to aid students in talking about and d ..read more

Can you think of anything better than getting paid to play your favorite video games? Good news: Colleges and universities around the world are recognizing collegiate eSports (electronic sports) as Varsity Sports and are launching programs with scholarship opportunities and competitive rosters. eSports have become a massive and lucrative industry with millions of active followers and viewers. The professional eSports players and teams that compete globally have paid sponsorships and an avid fanbase. An article by Digital Trends announced, “eSports as an entire industry is projected to see 29.6 ..read more

“The best education you’ll ever get is traveling,” wrote author Mark Patterson. World travel is fun and exciting for students, but it’s also an intense form of experiential, hands-on learning. The Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama not only offers the STEM and CREATE Paths to the MBA, where undergraduates in certain degree programs can earn an MBA with one additional year of study, but also offers exciting and educational study abroad opportunities. Culverhouse instructor Harold Wright, founder of the STEM and CREATE Paths to the MBA, took Culverhouse student groups t ..read more

WHY TAKE THE ASVAB? Are you thinking about what career path you want to pursue? The ASVAB can help guide your path, giving you the information you need to plan your next steps. Below are some reasons to participate in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP). IT’S MUCH MORE THAN A TEST. The ASVAB CEP promotes career literacy and readiness and gives participants greater confidence in their career decisions. The ASVAB assessment is just the first step in the ASVAB CEP. Participants use their ASVAB scores to explore occupations that align with skills and interests. The program also includes pla ..read more

Finding a doctor is probably the last thing you have in mind while choosing your school and planning your move to college. It may not come up at all until you get sick that first time and start scrambling to find healthcare and figure out all of the paperwork that comes with visiting a new doctor’s office. And let’s face it, no one wants to fill out pages upon pages of paperwork when they don’t feel well. To help with this transition from your trusted doctor you’ve had all through childhood and high school to a new doctor in a new city, we asked Dr. Peily Soong, a pediatrician at Children’s of ..read more