Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham offers various scholarships for students from the Birmingham metropolitan area, supporting a wide range of academic interests and needs.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Resident of Greater Birmingham region (specific counties)
- Specific criteria vary by individual fund
Required Materials
- Online application
- Transcripts
- Essays
- Recommendations
- FAFSA/financial information (varies)
Timeline
Application typically opens in November. Deadline February 1. Notifications vary by fund, typically April-May.
Tips
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