Education Is A Game Changer

APPLY IN JANUARY 2026 FOR
THE BATEMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
2026-2027

Eligibility Requirements

The Bateman Scholars Program
The Bateman Scholars Program is a FREE immersive program that helps students navigate the college admissions process and equips them for success to apply to, enroll in, and graduate from an affordable, best-fit college.

Check out our informational flyer.

Application Deadline
Finalized applications (100% complete) are typically due by March 1 at 11:59 PM.

Important Notes

  • We do not provide scholarships but help Scholars find their best and most affordable options in higher education.

  • We also offer continued, limited support to Scholars who stay with the program throughout their college journey until graduation.

  • Programming is divided into 4 Tiers: Tier 1, College Compass (high-school juniors), Tier 2, College Access (high-school seniors), Tier 3, College Launch (high-school graduates) and Tier 4, College Success (college students). Certain Tiers must be applied to annually. Students may be part of the Bateman Scholars Program for 1 year up to 8 years depending on when admitted.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Before applying make sure you meet the following:

*Are you a current sophomore or junior attending one of our partner high schools?

  • Birmingham City High Schools: A. H. Parker, BCS Virtual Academy of Learning, George W. Carver, Huffman, P. D. Jackson-Olin, Ramsay, Wenonah, Woodlawn

  • Alabama School of Fine Arts

  • Cornerstone High School

  • Homewood High School

  • Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School

  • Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

  • Restoration Academy

*Do you have a 3.8 GPA or higher?

*Is your combined family income (both parents/stepparents) $75,000 or less?

While we have other criteria we consider, if you don’t meet these qualifications, unfortunately this program is not the right fit for you.

For more details and additional qualifications Download this document.

READY TO APPLY?

Great! Check back in January, 2026! Link will be live then!

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@collegechoicefoundation.org or call Josephine Lowery (Executive Director) at (205) 401-4212.

For a very detailed explanation of CCF and to hear from our Scholars, watch our informational video. Click here to watch. It is dated by about six years, so some of the information may have been updated. It takes about 20 minutes.

Finally, if you are still reading, and want to know where previous classes have attended college, watch their reveal videos.