1. Bradford Foundation Scholarship of Academic Excellence
Award: Varies
Application Deadline: September 20, 2025
Selection Process and Award
Successful candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, financial need and commitment to giving back to the community. All completed applications are evaluated by BSFI board members. Once they have been reviewed, we begin our rigorous process of selection.
Unfortunately, every year, the applications we receive from deserving students greatly outnumber the awards we have available. Accordingly, selection is highly competitive and not every strong student will make the final cut.
It’s also important to remember that if your application is incomplete, you will not be considered for a scholarship. Many bright students miss out on opportunities because they submit incomplete applications. **It is important that the information an applicant provides regarding his/her intended school/major be as up to date as possible, prior to our selection process.
Eligibility & Requirements
**Excluding graduating seniors, A&M undergraduate students may re-apply as long as they meet all eligibility requirements. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
A complete application will include the following:
1. A complete BSFI Scholarship Application with transcript and completed essay questions attached.
2. Eligible Freshman must provide a High School Transcript.
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation including at least one (1) educational reference and one (1) community service reference.
Take charge of your application process by:
Award: Varies
Application Deadline: September 20, 2025
Selection Process and Award
Successful candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, financial need and commitment to giving back to the community. All completed applications are evaluated by BSFI board members. Once they have been reviewed, we begin our rigorous process of selection.
Unfortunately, every year, the applications we receive from deserving students greatly outnumber the awards we have available. Accordingly, selection is highly competitive and not every strong student will make the final cut.
It’s also important to remember that if your application is incomplete, you will not be considered for a scholarship. Many bright students miss out on opportunities because they submit incomplete applications. **It is important that the information an applicant provides regarding his/her intended school/major be as up to date as possible, prior to our selection process.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Undergraduate students majoring in Music at Alabama A&M University.
- The applicant’s scholastic standing shall be at least a 3.0 grade point average (on 4.0 scale).
- Need of financial assistance to further education.
- Application is postmarked no later than the date stated in the Scholarship application, unless extended due to necessity by the Scholarship Officers.
**Excluding graduating seniors, A&M undergraduate students may re-apply as long as they meet all eligibility requirements. Graduate students are not eligible to apply.
A complete application will include the following:
1. A complete BSFI Scholarship Application with transcript and completed essay questions attached.
2. Eligible Freshman must provide a High School Transcript.
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation including at least one (1) educational reference and one (1) community service reference.
Take charge of your application process by:
- Following up with school officials, as well as recommenders, and making sure they have completed the forms they’re responsible for, correctly and on time.
- Make sure to follow all instructions carefully.
- Have a teacher, counselor or parent review your application to make sure you didn't overlook anything.
- Submit all requested documents by the due date
The Bradford Endowed Scholarship for Church Leadership Development
Award: Varies
Award Period: April - September
To be eligible for this Scholarship, a candidate must:
**Funds awarded may be used for further academic study, continuing education or professional development in leadership**
Foundation and Endowed Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to persons meeting eligibility requirements as outlined in each scholarship category. More information regarding FOB Foundations Scholarships is forthcoming.
Make Nomination
Award: Varies
Award Period: April - September
To be eligible for this Scholarship, a candidate must:
- Be nominated by a person serving in a current senior leadership position
- Demonstrate aspiring spiritual leadership in mid-career
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in Cumberland Presbyterian Church Leadership
**Funds awarded may be used for further academic study, continuing education or professional development in leadership**
Foundation and Endowed Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to persons meeting eligibility requirements as outlined in each scholarship category. More information regarding FOB Foundations Scholarships is forthcoming.
Make Nomination