The Wharf in Orange Beach, in conjunction with the Anchor Campaign, is excited to announce its fourth annual scholarship in the amount of $10,000.00. Please find all important dates, guidelines, requirements and the application itself in the sections below. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 7, 2025, for consideration. Best of luck, and congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Note: This application must be completed in its entirety in one sitting. Once it is complete, you cannot go back and edit or change your answers. A current resume, current unweighted grade point average (GPA), highest ACT/SAT score, three references (including contact information) and a parent/guardian signature is needed to complete the application. The written portion, along with a current resume, must be emailed to scholarship@alwharf.com after submitting the application.
Guidelines
- This scholarship application is open to all seniors graduating in 2025 that reside and attend high school in Baldwin County.
- One (1) winning recipient will be awarded a one-time, non-renewable scholarship in the amount of $10,000.00. The award will be sent directly to the recipient’s desired higher education institution.
- One (1) runner-up recipient be awarded a one-time, non-renewable scholarship in the amount of $500.00. The award will be sent directly to the recipient’s desired higher education institution.
- The application must be completed in its entirety, including the emailed portion, to be reviewed for consideration.
- If selected, the recipient will be responsible for providing official documentation verifying their GPA, ACT/SAT score and proof of admission into a higher education institution within ten (10) business days of notification.
- Writing prompt: Please respond to the single prompt below via a written essay. Submissions will be judged based on content and creativity. Your response must be 500-1,000 words, single-spaced, in 12 pt font. Be sure to include your name and the prompt title at the top of your submission. This essay, along with a current resume, must be emailed to scholarship@alwharf.com after submitting the application.
What are your professional plans for the future, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? Additionally, what is one aspect of your story or personal journey that is essential to understanding who you are and would make this application incomplete without mentioning?
**If selected as a scholarship finalist, an in person interview be required on a mutually agreed upon date to select a winning recipient. Finalists will be notified via email.
Requirements
- Must be a graduating senior that resides and attends high school (public, private or virtual) in Baldwin County, Alabama.
- A minimum of a 20 ACT / 1030 SAT (Score comparisons are based on the 2018 ACT/SAT Concordance Table.)
- A minimum of a 3.0 Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Post-graduation, the applicant must be attending a higher-education institution.
Important Information + Dates
- Scholarship Total Amount: $10,000.00 (one-time; non-renewable); $500.00 for runner-up (one-time; non-renewable)
- Application Opening Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
- Application Closing Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
- Recipient Notification Date: No later than Friday, April 18, 2025
Application Checklist
□ Completed and submitted application
□ Parent/Guardian + Applicant e-signature
□ Emailed Written Essay + Current Resume to scholarship@alwharf.com