Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
- Women who are U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Alabama.
- Women who attend or plan to attend a four-year Alabama college or university that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Women with a minimum ACT of 23, may be superscored
- Applicants must graduate from an accredited (SACS CASI) Alabama public high school, a private school licensed by the Alabama State Department of Education or homeschooled.
When may I apply?
- The 2025 application will be available online beginning October 1, 2024.
- Applications close on January 10, 2025.
What criteria are used in the selection process?
- Documented financial need
- Academic proficiency
- Minimum ACT of 23, may be superscored
How much is the scholarship?
- The scholarship is $5,000 per undergraduate semester to be used for a maximum of 8 semesters. Funds must be used within a 5 year period.
When will I hear about whether I’ve received a scholarship?
- Applicants will be informed if they are selected for interview by in February 2025.
- Interviews will be held in early-mid March 2025.
- Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of March 2025.
What are the specifications of the scholarship?
- Linly Heflin scholarships are to be used for undergraduate studies by Alabama women attending Alabama four-year colleges or universities. They may not be used for post-graduate studies.
- Funds for two semesters are sent directly to the schools in early August. Recipients may use the funds for only two (2) semesters per academic year, for a total of 8 semesters. Funds must be used within five years of award.
What are the requirements for maintaining a scholarship?
- Scholars must be a full-time student, maintaining a course load of at least 12 hours per semester.
- Scholars must maintain at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Failure to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA results in probation for one semester. If after one semester the cumulative GPA is not 2.5 or greater, the scholarship will be terminated.
- Scholars must send grades at the end of each semester, including current and cumulative GPA.
- Scholars must notify Linly Heflin of any changes in contact information, including email address, cell phone number, or home address.
- Scholars must immediately notify Linly Heflin of any change in college status, including transfer or withdrawal.
- Scholars must sign a contract with Linly Heflin prior to each academic year.
What may I use my funds for?
- Tuition
- Books
- Fees
- University-sponsored room and board
How do I apply?
Application open from October 1, 2024 – January 10, 2025
Linly Heflin Unit • 13 Office Park Circle, Suite 8 • Mountain Brook, AL 35223 • 205-871-8171 • info@linlyheflin.org