Scholarships

Students may be able to obtain assistance in the form of scholarships granted on the basis of academic/technical achievement, participation in extracurricular and leadership activities, and exhibited talents of the fine arts. 


Special Scholarship Extension for Birmingham Southern College applicants 

Students who were planning on attending Birmingham Southern College will have until May 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm CST to apply for the 2024/2025 scholarships below at Southern Union State Community College.

To apply for these scholarships, click on the links below. These scholarship opportunities are only available for those students who plan to attend Birmingham Southern College during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Requirements

Interested students will be required to submit all documents that were previousley required, along with proof of acceptacnce into BSC or thier enrollment status. All applications must be submitted by Friday, May 17 at 12:00 PM CST.


Southern Union offers the following institutional scholarships. To apply click on the Scholarship Application link below.

2024/2025 Scholarship List

The deadline to complete the 2024/2025 Scholarship Applications below was March 1, 2024 at 4:30 pm CST.

  • Bison Media Influencer Scholarship Overview
  • Bison Media Influencer Scholarship
  • Presidential Honors Scholarship
  • Presidential Academic Scholarship
  • Ambassador Scholarship
  • Technical Scholarship (Graduating High School Student)
  • Technical Scholarship (Non-Traditional Students)
  • Partial Scholarship Assistance

Performing Arts Scholarships:

Performing Arts Recommendation Form (to be completed by the counselors/principals)

  • Dance Scholarship
  • Music Scholarship
  • Theatre Scholarship
  • Technical Support Scholarship

Technical Industry Sponsored

Plastics Engineering Technology Form
Gene Haas Machining Scholarship Form


Athletic:

Athletic Scholarships:

Athletic Manager Scholarship Application

  • Men’s Basketball
  • Women’s Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Cheerleading
  • Men's Golf
  • Women's Golf
  • Cross Country
  • Athletic Manager

For more information contact the Athletic Department at 256-395-2211, extension 5163.

Eligibility Requirements

Applications for institutional scholarships must be received by the published deadline. Applications are normally available starting late Fall for the following academic year. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) before applying for any institutional scholarship. In order to receive an institutional scholarship, a student must meet all college admission requirements.


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS RELATED TO AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING 

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announce the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in programs related to the automotive manufacturing industry.  

Funding is available to award a total of 30 $1,800 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a program at an Alabama community college that is associated with automotive manufacturing careers. Interested students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website, dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/. The deadline to apply is March 31. 

 Students who are awarded the scholarship may use the funds for their summer or fall 2022 tuition, books, and fees associated with the approved program of study.  A full submission for the scholarship requires the following: a completed application; a resume; a maximum 500-word essay on why the student wants to work in Alabama’s automotive industry; one signed reference letter; an unofficial college or high school transcript; and a headshot photo.   

Programs in which applicants can use the scholarship include the following: Automotive Manufacturing Technology; Automotive Manufacturing; Automotive Service Technician; Computer Numerical Control; Engineering Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Injection Molding; Logistics; Machine Shop/Tool Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Design Technology; Mechatronics; or Welding Technology. 

Scholarships are also available through the SUSCC Foundation.

Scholarship Questions:

Presidential Honors: mtodd@suscc.edu
Presidential: wdaniel@suscc.edu
Ambassador: cfranklin@suscc.edu
Performing Arts: sspratlin@suscc.edu
Technical: esewell@suscc.edu
Athletic: astewart@suscc.edu
Foundation: sbrown@suscc.edu
Partial Assistance: wdaniel@suscc.edu
3rd Party Assistance: ccupp@suscc.edu