J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Offered by Smith Scholarship Foundation, Inc. · Free to apply
This scholarship program supports graduating Alabama high school seniors and community college transfer students who plan to attend an Alabama college or university. Awards range from $500 partial awards up to multi-year and graduate funding reaching $120,000 for students with demonstrated perseverance, family responsibilities, and community involvement. Applicants must submit a completed application, essays, high school transcript, test scores, FAFSA summary, and letters of recommendation.
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How hard is the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~4.3 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Alabama residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Alabama
- Open to high school seniors and transfer students
- Must be planning to attend an in-state Alabama college or university.
- Must hold at least a C+ average or higher.
- Transfer applicants must hold a two-year degree from an accredited Alabama community college with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a designated college representative nomination.
- Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 15, 2027.
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year.
- Applications close
- January 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
How much is the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship worth?
The J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship awards $500 to $120,000 and is renewable in later years.
When is the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Alabama; Open to high school seniors and transfer students.
Does the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 4.3 hrs of paperwork.
Is the J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The J. Craig and Page T. Smith Scholarship Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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