Linly Heflin Scholarship

Name: Linly Heflin Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $40,000 total ($5,000 per semester for up to eight semesters)

Information And Eligibility:
The Linly Heflin Scholarship is a long-standing collegiate support program administered by the Linly Heflin Unit, a volunteer-run charitable organization in Birmingham, Alabama dedicated to helping young women pursue higher education. Founded in 1919 originally as a women’s service group, the Linly Heflin Unit shifted its focus in 1923 toward funding scholarships for Alabama residents, carrying forward the belief that “educate a woman and you educate a family.” Over the past century, the organization has awarded millions of dollars in scholarship funds to women attending accredited four-year colleges and universities throughout Alabama, significantly expanding access to higher education for those with demonstrated financial need and academic promise.

Unlike need-only or merit-only programs, the Linly Heflin Scholarship balances both elements: candidates must show economic need along with strong academic records, typically demonstrated by minimum entrance scores and academic performance. Recipients are selected through a competitive review process that often includes committee evaluation and interviews, with the goal of awarding funds to women whose education has the potential to transform not only their own lives but their families and communities. Scholarship funds are paid directly to each student’s institution and may be used for tuition, fees, books, and university-sponsored room and board. Recipients are expected to maintain academic progress and meet ongoing requirements to continue receiving awards.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a female U.S. citizen and resident of the state of Alabama.
• Must plan to attend or be currently enrolled full time at an accredited four-year college or university in Alabama.
• Demonstrated financial need is required as part of the application.
• Applicants typically must meet a minimum test score requirement (e.g., ACT of 23) and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• Students who transfer from junior colleges to four-year programs are also eligible if all other criteria are met.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application submitted by the annual deadline, usually in January.
• Official academic transcripts demonstrating past coursework and GPA.
• Standardized test score documentation (such as ACT).
• Financial information verifying economic need, including income verification or tax returns.
• Letters of recommendation from educators or community leaders.
• Any essays, personal statements, or additional materials specified on the application form.

Deadline: January (varies by year; check the Linly Heflin website for the current cycle)

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