Birmingham Promise’s class-of-2027 scholarship application opened October 1, 2026 and has two different deadlines. Applicants planning to attend a four-year university must submit by February 1, 2027; two-year college applicants have until May 1, 2027. The programme says the application link is sent to a Birmingham City Schools student email account, so first check that inbox and contact a school counsellor if it does not arrive.
Eligibility is not based only on living in Birmingham. Applicants must graduate from a Birmingham City Schools high school; the FAQ lists Ramsay, Parker, Jackson-Olin, G.W. Carver, Huffman, Wenonah, and Woodlawn. Students also submit FAFSA and save the FAFSA Submission Summary. New scholars attend an orientation with a parent or guardian. Check the programme’s linked state college guide for participating institutions and confirm your intended campus.
Birmingham Promise is last-dollar aid for tuition and mandatory fees: Pell and other scholarships are applied first. It may cover up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters, subject to requirements and renewal. It excludes housing, meal plans, parking, books, laptops, non-credit classes, and a second degree. The amount for each student depends on the college and existing aid; there is no fixed award to assume in advance.
Build a budget that separates the academic bill from living costs. Ask the college for a tuition-and-fee estimate, which awards have already been deducted, and what balance would remain. Funds go to the institution after its course-adjustment period, so the scholarship is not cash for a housing deposit. Plan separately for books, transportation, and personal expenses excluded by the award.
Summer classes have a narrow rule: the FAQ limits support to required courses not offered in fall or spring. Renewal is also an annual process; skipping a semester may interrupt scholar status and require an appeal. A Student Success Coach can help navigate these steps but cannot replace scholarship approval or change eligible charges.
The main profile explains who may apply and what Birmingham Promise covers; the coaching profile describes navigation and renewal support. For the current cohort, confirm that the portal matches the correct academic year, submit FAFSA, and attend the listed orientation. The office publishes 205-843-5967 and info@birminghampromise.org.
Scholarship Application — Birmingham Promise — The Birmingham Promise.
Birmingham Promise FAQs — The Birmingham Promise.
Information checked on October 12, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility and dates change by graduating class; do not treat one academic year’s calendar as permanent. Confirm eligibility and the amount your institution authorizes before committing to expenses.
Birmingham Promise may pay tuition and mandatory fees, but families still need to budget for housing and other costs. Apply by the deadline for your pathway and ask the college for a written estimate after other aid.
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Birmingham Promise Scholarship — ayuda local para graduados de Birmingham City Schools
1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
A last-dollar scholarship paying tuition and mandatory fees after Pell and other scholarships, for up to eight consecutive fall/spring semesters. It excludes housing, meals, parking, books, laptops, non-credit courses, and a second degree. Applicants must graduate from Birmingham City Schools, complete FAFSA, and attend new-scholar orientation with a parent or guardian.
Local last-dollar scholarship for Birmingham City Schools graduates in Alabama
Birmingham Promise Student Success Coaching
1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Student Success Coach support for new scholars and families; initial orientation requires a parent or guardian. Support is limited to the academic guidance and navigation described by the programme and does not replace FAFSA, applications, or funding approval.
Student-success support for Birmingham Promise scholars
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The Birmingham Promise · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official application and program information ↗
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The Birmingham Promise · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of Birmingham Promise Student Success Coaching ↗
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The Birmingham Promise · Accessed October 12, 2026
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