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We are quickly approaching the middle of July!  These are things that you should already have completed by now.
 

1. Your resume should be updated and on point.
2. A general essay about yourself and why you want to attend college.
3. An email address dedicated only to colleges and scholarships.
4. A list of colleges that you want to visit and apply to.
5. Teachers, community members, coaches, club sponsors, etc. that you want a recommendation letter from.  ALWAYS provide them with a copy of your resume and follow up with a thank you note.  
   

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College can be the best time of your life. But paying for college isn’t easy. In fact, the cost of college can make some students afraid to even try. That’s why we created the CollegeCounts Scholarship: to provide funding assistance to Alabama high school students who demonstrate a financial need and a genuine desire to make a difference in what’s next. If you’re thinking about enrolling at an Alabama college or university, don’t let funds get in the way. The CollegeCounts Scholarship might just be for you!
EligibilityApplicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2019
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be an Alabama resident
• Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2019
• 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)

Award DetailsAwards of $4,000 for four-year college enrollees and $2,000 for two-year college enrollees.
Award is one-time, non-renewable and granted on a semester basis in the first academic year.
Application PeriodOpens – December 3, 2018 – 12:01 am/CST
Closes – February 28, 2019 – 11:59 pm/CST