Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
We administer more than 45 distinct scholarship funds, with individual awards ranging from $500 per year to multi-year scholarships that can total as much as $32,000 over four years.
Where to find details and apply
Go to the Scholarship section of cfnea.org. On the site you will find each Foundation Scholarship Fund’s eligibility rules and application form, along with links to national, state and local university resources and other helpful information. Applications must be submitted by March 1 each year; reviews are conducted afterward and awards are finalized in April.
How recipients are chosen
Applications are reviewed online by a panel made up of trustees, local residents with relevant expertise, and Foundation staff. To promote consistency and fairness, every grant and scholarship is evaluated using a numeric ranking system; statistical methods are applied to identify and remove outlying scores. These reviewers serve on the Scholarship Committee and submit written recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The Board makes the final funding decisions and disburses awards based on the funds available.