Trenholm State Community College

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:

1. Must be fully admitted to Alabama State University for the Fall 2021 semester
2. Must have earned a degree from Trenholm State in A.S. Arts or A.S. Science
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.76 or higher
4. 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:

1. Must be admitted as a transfer student to UA for the upcoming fall term by March 1, 2021.
2. Must complete UA's scholarship application by March 1 to be considered.
3. Must have earned an associate's degree from Trenholm and maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
4. Cannot have any 4-year institution credit (exception: courses taken while enrolled in high school).
5. Cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UA.
6. 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:

1. Must be fully admitted to UAB for the Fall 2021 semester by March 1, 2021
2. Must have earned a non-technical degree from Trenholm State at the end of Spring
3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (GPA calculations will not include non-transferable coursework
4. Cannot have any 4-year institution credit (exception: courses taken while enrolled in high school)
5. Cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UAB
6. Must be an Alabama resident
7. 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:

1. Must be fully admitted to AUM for Fall 2021
2. Must have completed 45 academic hours
3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 GPA
4. 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.

Financial Aid Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

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