College Access

Grant Priority Area

EBSCO is dedicated to ensuring that unmet financial needs do not prevent Alabama college students from reaching their full potential. By providing scholarships to cover small but critical gaps in tuition, students continue their education and achieve their goals.

We prioritize funding to organizations and initiatives that are:

  • Providing financial assistance to Alabama college students, focusing on historically marginalized and underserved populations.
  • Intervening when unmet financial need prevents Alabama college students from achieving their dreams.
  • Ensuring high school students have the necessary resources and skills throughout the college application and financial aid process so that they are well-prepared for their next steps in higher education.
Apply For A Grant

HomeStretch and Birmingham Promise

Through the Birmingham Promise and HomeStretch Scholarship Programs, EBSCO helps close small but crucial tuition gaps, enabling students to continue their education and reach their goals.

Since 2017, scholarships totaling over $1.5 million have been awarded to students at the following universities:

University of Alabama
Miles College
University of Montevallo
University of North Alabama
Auburn University
Jacksonville State University

Alabama A&M University
Alabama State University
University of South Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Auburn University at Montgomery

Apply For A Grant