Scholarships
Scholarships
Trenholm State Community College offers a limited number of scholarships to students entering as freshmen and to currently enrolled students. In addition, there are a limited number of transfer scholarships available for Trenholm students. The types of scholarships awarded at the College are:
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College Institutional Scholarships
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 or higher Grade-Point Average (CGPA)
- High School Graduate, GED recipients
- Must be a first-time Trenholm Student
- Apply for admission to Trenholm State for Fall 2021
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must attach a 500-word typed essay and 3 letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Application
- Must submit a Resume with Scholarship Application
Achievement Scholarships
- Must have a cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 or better
- Must have completed at least 12-credit hours at the College
- Must enroll as a full-time student to be eligible
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must submit a Resume with Scholarship Application
- Must attach a 500-word typed essay and 3 letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Application.
- Must maintain a 3.50 cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) throughout their enrollment at the College
Career Technical Scholarships
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 or higher Grade-Point Average (CGPA)
- Must be a High School Graduate, GED recipient
- Must be a first-time Trenholm Student
- Apply for admissions to Trenholm State for Fall 2021
- Must be recommended for the Career Technical Scholarship by a Career Technical Center Director
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must attach a 500-word typed essay and 3 letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Application
Click here to complete Trenholm State's Scholarship Application.
Transfer Scholarships
Alabama State University (ASU) Presidential Scholarship
Deadline For TSCC Nomination Form: February 8, 2021
ASU is offering the 2021-2022 Presidential Scholarship, which covers full tuition, fees, books, and housing to a Trenholm State student who transfers from Trenholm State to ASU for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To qualify, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Must be fully admitted to Alabama State University for the Fall 2021 semester
- Must have earned a degree from Trenholm State in A.S. Arts or A.S. Science
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.76 or higher
- Must be willing to serve as an ASU Transfer Ambassador through graduation
The Presidential Scholarship is renewable up to five (5) consecutive semesters (for a total of 6 semesters, Fall and Spring only) provided that the recipient meets, maintains a 3.0 GPA per academic year, and maintains full-time enrollment (excluding summer). To apply, students should submit a complete TSCC Nomination Packet to be considered. A complete nomination packet consists of the completed online nomination form, one (1) letter of recommendation, 500-word essay, and unofficial transcript.
Click here to complete Trenholm State's Nomination Packet.
University of Alabama (UA) Presidential Scholarship
Deadline For TSCC Nomination Form: February 12, 2021
UA is offering the 2021-2022 Presidential Scholarship, which covers full tuition and academic-related fees to a Trenholm State student who transfers from Trenholm State to UA for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To qualify, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Must be admitted as a transfer student to UA for the upcoming fall term by March 1, 2021.
- Must complete UA's scholarship application by March 1 to be considered.
- Must have earned an associate's degree from Trenholm and maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Cannot have any 4-year institution credit (exception: courses taken while enrolled in high school).
- Cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UA.
- Must be an Alabama resident.
The scholarship is renewable annually for two years, provided that the student maintains a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale.
To apply, students should submit a complete TSCC Nomination Packet to be considered. A complete nomination packet consists of the completed online nomination form, one (1) letter of recommendation, 500-word essay, and unofficial transcript.
Click here to complete Trenholm State's Nomination Packet.
University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Presidential Scholarships
Deadline For TSCC Nomination Form: February 12, 2021
UAB is offering the 2021-2022 Presidential Scholarship covering full tuition and academic-related fees to two Trenholm State students who transfer from Trenholm State to UAB for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To qualify, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Must be fully admitted to UAB for the Fall 2021 semester by March 1, 2021
- Must have earned a non-technical degree from Trenholm State at the end of Spring
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (GPA calculations will not include non-transferable coursework
- Cannot have any 4-year institution credit (exception: courses taken while enrolled in high school)
- Cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UAB
- Must be an Alabama resident
- Must be willing to assist with transfer recruitment events and efforts as a transfer representative for UAB
The Presidential Scholarship is for two years (four semesters) and is renewable annually for two years, provided that the student maintains a 3.0 or higher. To apply, students should submit a complete TSCC Nomination Packet to be considered. A complete nomination packet consists of the completed online nomination form, one (1) letter of recommendation, 500-word essay, and unofficial transcript.
Click here to complete Trenholm State's Nomination Packet.
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) - (SPAN) Presidential Scholarship
Deadline For TSCC Nomination Form: July 1, 2021
AUM is offering the 2021-2022 Presidential Scholarship, which covers full tuition and fees, will be awarded to a Trenholm State student who transfers from Trenholm State to AUM for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To qualify, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Must be fully admitted to AUM for Fall 2021
- Must have completed 45 academic hours
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 GPA
- Must be willing to serve as an AUM Transfer Ambassador to sustain their scholarship through graduation
All transfer scholarships may be renewed for up to two years contingent upon full-time enrollment and maintained cumulative minimum institution GPA of 3.0 or higher.
To apply, students should submit a complete TSCC Nomination Packet to be considered. A complete nomination packet consists of the completed online nomination form, one (1) letter of recommendation, 500-word essay, and unofficial transcript.