Institutional Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in our Institutional Scholarship opportunities. Unfortunately, the deadline for the 2025-2026 Institutional Scholarship application has passed. We encourage you to stay tuned for updates regarding the 2026-2027 Institutional Scholarship process.
Please continue to visit our website for updates on future scholarship opportunities. Feel free to contact us at scholarships@trenholmstate.edu if you have any questions.
Educational Advancement Scholarships
Requirements
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 or higher Grade-Point Average (CGPA)
- High School Graduate, GED recipients
- Must be a first-time Trenholm Student
- First-time college students must provide a copy of their GED or high school transcript.
- Transfer students must submit a copy of all their college transcripts.
- Apply for admission to Trenholm State for Fall 2025
- Five Hundred (500) word essay (typed) regarding your career goals and why you should be considered for a scholarship
- Two (2) signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead (Example: from a principal, counselor, teacher, minister and/or employer. Letters from family members or friends will not be accepted)
- Must submit a Resume with Scholarship Application
Achievement Scholarships
Requirements
- Must have and maintain a cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 or better
- Must have completed at least 12-credit hours at Trenholm State Community College
- Must enroll as a full-time student to be eligible
- Must submit a Resume with Scholarship Application
- Five Hundred (500) word essay (typed) regarding your career goals and why you should be considered for a scholarship
- Two (2) signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead (Example: from a principal, counselor, teacher, minister and/or employer. Letters from family members or friends will not be accepted).
Transfer Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in our transfer scholarship opportunities. Unfortunately, the deadline for the 2025-2026 transfer scholarship application has passed. We encourage you to stay tuned for updates regarding the 2026-2027 transfer scholarship process.
Please continue to visit our website for updates on future scholarship opportunities. Feel free to contact us at scholarships@trenholmstate.edu if you have any questions.
CTE Director’s Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in our CTE Directors Scholarship opportunities. Unfortunately, the deadline for the 2025-2026 CTE Directors Scholarship application has passed. We encourage you to stay tuned for updates regarding the 2026-2027 CTE Directors Scholarship process.
Please continue to visit our website for updates on future scholarship opportunities. Feel free to contact us at scholarships@trenholmstate.edu if you have any questions.
Requirements
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 or higher Grade-Point Average (GPA)
- Must be a High School Graduate
- Must be a first-time Trenholm Student
- Apply for admissions to Trenholm State for Fall 2025
- Must be recommended for the CTE Director’s Scholarship by a high school CTE Director
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Five Hundred (500) word essay (typed) regarding your career goals and why you should be considered for a scholarship
To nominate a student for the CTE Director’s Scholarship, each high school CTE Director must submit the 2025-2026 TSCC CTE Director’s Scholarship Nomination Form and a copy of the students transcript with the cumulative GPA.
Ambassador Scholarships
The Student Ambassador program is a prestigious leadership organization that provides eligible students with valuable real-world experience through leadership, volunteerism, public speaking, conferences, and workshops. The Ambassador program’s mission is to cultivate student leaders who embody the Trenholm State spirit and want to share their experiences with prospective students, their families, and the greater community.
Trenholm State Community College Ambassadors will serve as the College representatives for various on and off-campus events and activities, including campus tours, serving on student panels, and volunteer events. Selected candidates will receive a scholarship that covers tuition and applicable fees for up to 12 credit hours per semester. Ambassadors are responsible for the cost of books.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
- Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Apply for admission and attend Trenholm State for Fall 2025
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead (Example: from a principal, counselor, teacher, minister, and/or employer. Letters from family members or friends will not be accepted)
- Five hundred (500) word essay stating why you would be a great student ambassador and how participating in the program can help you achieve your goals
- Resume of extracurricular activities and community service
- A headshot photo (professional/business attire)
- Attend a formal interview
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more hours) each semester and complete 24 hours each academic year while enrolled at Trenholm (Excluding summer semesters)
- Be available to work 8 (flexible) hours per week
- Participate in all required leadership training
- Participate in student engagements and activities
- Participate in on and off-campus college recruitment activities
- Participate in fundraising activities
- Participate in conferences on and off campus
- Some nights and weekends may be required
- Have effective written and oral communication skills
- Present a positive attitude and strong work ethic
All applicants will be required to submit a COMPLETED scholarship packet by May 15, 2025, to be considered. Packets must include the following items:
- Signed scholarship application
- Unofficial transcript
- Resume
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation
- Headshot photo
Incomplete scholarship packets will not be accepted. Applications to the program will not be accepted after the deadline.
If you are selected as a final candidate, you will be contacted via email to set up a date, time, and location for the interview with the scholarship committee.
Complete the Ambassador Scholarship Application
Counselor’s Scholarship
Thank you for your interest in our Counselors Scholarship opportunities. Unfortunately, the deadline for the 2025-2026 Counselors Scholarship application has passed. We encourage you to stay tuned for updates regarding the 2026-2027 Counselors Scholarship process.
Please continue to visit our website for updates on future scholarship opportunities. Feel free to contact us at scholarships@trenholmstate.edu if you have any questions.
Requirements
Students must meet the following criteria to be nominated:
- Must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA after grades have posted for their first semester of the student’s senior year
- Must be a U.S. citizen or provide proper documented residency status
- Must have completed an admissions application to Trenholm State for the Fall 2024 semester
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To nominate a student for the Counselor’s Scholarship, each high school counselor must submit the 2025-2026 TSCC Counselor’s Scholarship Nomination Form and a copy of the student’s transcript with the cumulative GPA.
STRADA Presidential Scholars Program
Strada Scholars is part of a nationwide scholars program aimed at leadership development, academic success, and critical social engagement.
Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
The program focuses on 3 aspects:
Leadership: Students selected for this program are identified as leaders and will engage in social issues within the community.
Internship: To provide progressive learning experiences to prepare students for the 21st century workforce.
Scholarship: To support students and families to breakdown financial barriers to allow persistence and completion.
Requirements
- Must be an incoming freshman (no prior post-secondary college or university experience)
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more hours)
- Must participate in mentoring and career coaching activities during participation
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Complete the STRADA Presidential Scholars Application.
Computer Information Systems Scholarship
The CIS Scholarship is available to high school students, current Trenholm students, and students transferring to Trenholm who have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in high school or college. Applicants must be planning to enroll in or currently pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS).
The application deadline for this scholarship is May 31, 2025.
Below are the requirements for the scholarship:
- Must have a cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or better.
- Must enroll as a full-time student (12 credit hours) at the College.
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Must submit a resume with the scholarship application.
- Must write a 500-word essay regarding career goals and why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship.
Complete CMC CIS Scholarship Application.
Senior Waiver
Alabama residents 60 years of age or older may attend classes tuition-free on a space-available basis. Seniors who wish to apply for the Senior Adult Waiver Program must follow standard admissions procedures and meet all course prerequisites as stated in the College Catalog. This waiver covers tuition only in college-credit courses. A college-credit course is defined as a course measured in both credit hours and scheduled weekly contact hours that is part of an organized and specified program leading to a formal award at the College, i.e., associate degree, certificate or short-term certificate. The Senior Adult Waiver does not cover books, fees, supplies, tools, or repeated courses. Seniors who qualify can register for courses on the official day that classes begin each semester/term. For additional information, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@trenholmstate.edu.
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External Scholarship Opportunities
There are billions of dollars in external scholarships available to students with different qualifications, abilities and interests. These external scholarships may be provided by private donors, foundations, businesses and many other sources outside of Trenholm State Community College. The internet is another great place to start your scholarship search, but be sure that you are applying for scholarships through credible online sources. Listed below you will find links to great opportunities:
Alabama Advantage Scholarship
CollegeCounts Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships
*Remember, NEVER pay for a scholarship or scholarship searches, even if it is only a few dollars. Some even have a guarantee that you will get a scholarship. These are usually scams, so beware. You should always avoid scholarship applications that require a processing fee. Stick to searching for scholarships through reputable, free scholarship search services. Also, be sure to ignore any emails you receive that say “You have won a scholarship” from an organization that you are unfamiliar with or have not applied to. These are often phishing scams that may solicit your personal information to sell to other companies.
Foundation Scholarships
The Trenholm State Community College (TSCC) Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to Trenholm State students through generous donations from our faculty, staff and community partners. These scholarships are designed to help students achieve their educational and career aspirations by providing financial assistance for tuition, books, and other academic and financial needs. Scholarships are typically awarded for one academic year or term, unless otherwise specified.
The TSCC Foundation Scholarship Application deadline is April 2, 2025. For any questions regarding the application process, please email .
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