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Rebels Helping Rebels is a grace fund that helps financially support Vestavia Hills students in kindergarten - 12th grade. The fund is primarily paying school-related fees for various activities. The goal of Rebels Helping Rebels is to ensure that cost is not a reason why a student does not participate in a school activity or has the supplies he or she needs to be successful. 

In the past, all qualifying requests have been approved. Currently, we lack the donations needed to continue this support. The fund relies entirely on contributions from community members.

Many students from our program have benefited from Rebels Helping Rebels. We encourage you to consider making a donation to support this important program. 

Thank you for your help in spreading the word! 

Donation HERE

You can donate online or mail a check to:

Vestavia Hills High School

Attn: Rebels Helping Rebels  

2235 Lime Rock Road

Vestavia Hills AL 35216

*check is payable to VHHS

Capstone Communication Day

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Gate 2 - Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

901 University Boulevard

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Capstone Communication Day is a one-day event for prospective high school juniors and seniors to visit UA’s campus and learn more about the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS). Registration for the event is $35 per student and fills on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are welcome! Guest registration is $35. Payments are non-refundable. Register: https://adm.ua.edu/register/ccd2025

Birmingham Zoo Volunteers - 10th - 12th Grades

If you are interested in volunteering, please pick up the application in Guidance.

Auburn O Day - 10th and 11th Grade Students-

AU cordially invite 10th and 11th grade students to the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Outreach Day (O Day) event on April 15, at the Melton Student Center ballroom from 9:00am to 1:30pm. CLA O Day is a great opportunity for students to explore the vast range of liberal arts majors. These majors range from Aviation, Economics, Neuroscience, Commercial Music, Sports production, and more! This event is open to all high school students but is aimed to promote more access and engagement with our rural counties, first generation students, and those from a multicultural background. Register:

aub.ie/ie-outreach-day. Deadline to Register March 28, 2025. If you have any additional questions, please call 334-844-2126 or email recruitcla@auburn.edu.

The Academy of Craft Training offers courses and training in: Industrial Metal Fabrication, Interior/ Exterior Finishes, HVACR & Mechanical Systems, Commercial Construction,and Commercial Electrical. Rising Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply to this program. The application for the 2025-2026 school year is due on December 18.

If your student is planning to get their driver's permit or driver's license during the holidays, please be sure to contact Grace Hicks to request a Proof of Enrollment form. The form should be picked up from the front office no later than Thursday, December 19.

If you've been using the library's Winter Holiday Reading Challenge bookmark, don't forget to turn it into your librarians by Friday, 1/10, for your chance to win a giftcard!

Applications for the National Technical Honor Society are open until December 20, 2024. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria: Have completed 3 semesters of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses; Maintain a 3.5 GPA in your CTE courses; Overall 3.0 GPA. To apply, please visit the link below or scan the QR code: https://forms.office.com/r/g8Jnw0TqVn; no late applications will be accepted! Don't miss this opportunity apply today! If you have further questions please email Mrs. Hickman.

Please click HERE to purchase a Special Olympics t-shirt. Money raised will go directly back to our Special Olympics program assisting all of our athletes as they compete in various events throughout this school year.

Alabama Data Scholars is an 8-week high school summer internship program-

The program allows Alabama students to gain paid experience in data analytics, data science, and AI under the mentorship of cutting-edge employers across the state. Scholars also receive high-demand skills training, enrichment and networking opportunities, and exposure to top Alabama colleges and universities. The 2025 Alabama Data Scholars High School Session will run from June 9-August 1. On-site, hybrid, and remote internship opportunities are available; Must be 16 years of age or older by May 1, 2025. Scholars will receive a $1,200 scholarship upon successful program completion.  See complete eligibility requirements and more information at QuantHub.com/intern.

The following has been added to the Scholarship Bin:

Robert O. Finley Scholarship: Award: $5,000 - Parent or Grandparent must have attended Berry High School, participated in any athletic endeavor as a player, manager, trainer, or cheerleader, have an acceptable GPA, has been accepted into a higher learning beyond high school, and have outstanding character. Deadline: May 1.

Junior League of Birmingham - Awards ranging from $2,500-$5,000.

Deadline: January 13

Apply: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=jlbonline

Go to website for more information and to apply

ELIGIBILITY DETAILS:

-Be a current resident of Jefferson or Shelby county

-Enroll as a full or part-time student in any private or public accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year

-Demonstrate a solid academic performance with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, from the most recent educational experience

-Demonstrate active participation and leadership in community activities

-Demonstrate leadership skills and potential for leadership success

-Exhibit financial need

Linly Heflin Scholarship

To Apply:

https://linlyheflin.formstack.com/forms/2025_scholarship_application_copy

Deadline Jan. 10

The Hunt Leadership Scholarship

Our deadline is January 15

To Apply: https://www.smu.edu/admission/apply

The Hunt Leadership Scholarship is one of the most generous and prestigious leadership scholarships in the country, and it allows students to combine learning and leadership in a unique way at SMU.

We are looking for 20-25 students each year who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in high school, and who will passionately pursue leadership as Mustangs. Hunt Scholars take a leadership development course together during their first semester on campus, study abroad together, enjoy wide access to the Tate Lecture Series, engage with campus, community, and world leaders, and create a lifelong network of leaders by working alongside one another.

Students selected as Hunt Leadership Scholars will receive an annual Scholarship of $51,419 or a total of $205,676 over four years. The Hunt Scholarship may be stacked up to tuition and fees with need-based aid, outside scholarships, and many of SMU’s departmental scholarship, but it will replace and supersede any centrally administered merit aid. Additionally, the Hunt Scholarship covers full tuition and airfare for a leadership-based study abroad program during May term following the scholars’ sophomore year.

Attention Juniors:

The USC Bovard Scholars program helps high-achieving students with financial need gain admission to and succeed at the nation’s top universities. Support is available to high-achieving Juniors. Through expert admissions and financial aid assistance, comprehensive test preparation and personalized career exploration experiences, we aim to transform lives and build a new, diverse generation of dynamic leaders. To learn more and apply: https://bovardscholars.usc.edu

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest. The contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and, except as provided in the paragraph below, have not reached their nineteenth birthday during the year of application. Deadline: Dec 31. National First Place Winner receives $10,000; 2nd Place – $6,000; 3rd Place – $4,000; 4th Place – $2,000; 5th Place – $1000; 6th thru 10th – $500; and 11th thru 15th – $200.

To apply: https://www.sar.org/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-contest

Profile in Courage High School Awards: JFK Presidential Library and Museum: To Apply:

jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements

The contest is open to United States high school students in 9-12. Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Essays must be the original work of the student. Deadline is January 17.

The Shell Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship have been created to provide financial and career assistance to graduating high school seniors who have expressed an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science. In each program, Shell will sponsor up to 20 one-year awards of $2,500 for selected graduating high school seniors enrolling in engineering or geosciences at universities identified by Shell. Students must plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors (geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering). Deadline: March 15. To Apply: https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/shell-graduate-program/scholarships.html

Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Contest is open for 2025! Our contest is a writing contest for any teen around the country touched by cancer. This annual event encourages teens in grades 9-12 to write about their experience with cancer for the opportunity to win one of several $1,000 prizes. The deadline for entries is February 28, 2025. Apply: https://cancerpathways.org/programs/cancer-unwrapped

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - (Seniors who are planning careers in government service.) Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor evaluating the student’s achievements, along with transcripts, national testing scores, and other supporting information of the applicant’s choice.

Deadline: Jan. 15 For more information and how to apply: https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship

The Home Depot Foundation Scholarship - $2,500 Construction Careers Scholarships

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.

Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.

Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund. Programs of Study: Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing. Application Deadlines & Announcements

Last day of March, June, September and December.

To Apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro

Troy University and the American Village are accepting applications from rising juniors and seniors who want to learn more about leadership, civics and U.S. history at this summer’s Trojan Patriot Academy.

 

Set for June 8-13, 2025, the camp teaches students leadership practices and ideals through the lens of the Founding Fathers. Participants will spend the first two days at the beautiful Troy University campus in Troy, learning about leadership principles, followed by a trip to Montgomery to meet state leaders, tour the statehouse, and learn about Civil Rights during a stop at the Rosa Parks Museum. The camp will end with a stay at the American Village in Montevallo, where students will take part in an immersive educational experience, getting a first-hand look at the leadership principles that shaped America’s founding.

 

This unique experience will allow students to connect with other young leaders from around the state and grow as citizens ready to make a positive impact.

 

The camp will accept up to two students per high school in Alabama and participants must have a nomination from their principal or superintendent. For more information or to apply, visit www.trojanpatriotacademy.com

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest. The contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and, except as provided in the paragraph below, have not reached their nineteenth birthday during the year of application. Deadline: Dec 31. National First Place Winner receives $10,000; 2nd Place – $6,000; 3rd Place – $4,000; 4th Place – $2,000; 5th Place – $1000; 6th thru 10th – $500; and 11th thru 15th – $200.

To apply: https://www.sar.org/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-contest

Profile in Courage High School Awards: JFK Presidential Library and Museum: To Apply:

jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements

The contest is open to United States high school students in 9-12. Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Essays must be the original work of the student. Deadline is January 17.

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship - Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Must be a senior. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s). Completed applications are DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1. To Apply: https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors

Alabama Home Builders Foundation: 1) Must be a resident of Alabama 2) Must be enrolling in, or attending, an accredited post-secondary school in Alabama 3) Must be enrolled in a construction-related curriculum (Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Masonry, Construction Management/Tech) 4) Application must be postmarked by March 15. Interested seniors, please pick up an application in Guidance.

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Did you get a new car over the summer and need to update your parking registration information? Email your name, grade level, new car make, model, VIN number, and tag number to watkinseb@vhcs.us. Mrs. Watkins will get your information updated.