Southern Union Foundation Scholarship Application Due Dates
November 1, 2024 - Spring 2025 Awards
March 1, 2025 - Fall 2025 Awards
Ann B. Caldwell Memorial Scholarship*
Family, friends and Southern Union alumni have established a scholarship in memory of Ann B. Caldwell, a beloved music director who dedicated her life to teaching at Southern Union State Community College for more than 30 years. She worked closely with the Southern Union Show Choir and was known how she positively impacted her students and touched so many lives around her in such a joyful way. This scholarship will support fine arts students. *Awards will be made once the scholarship is endowed.
Auburn City School-Career Technical Education (ACS-CTE) Business Scholarship
The Business Scholarship supports Auburn High School graduates pursuing business-related studies at Southern Union State Community College. This annual scholarship provides immediate tuition assistance to students enrolled in business education programs, excluding those in healthcare or technical trades. The scholarship aims to prepare students for careers in business, management, and entrepreneurship, contributing to developing a robust local economy. Click here to apply.
Auburn City School-Career Technical Education (ACS-CTE) Chairman Scholarship
The CTE Chairman Scholarship Fund supports Auburn High School students pursuing post-secondary education at Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) in any Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This scholarship aims to provide immediate financial assistance for CTE students to cover tuition and other costs, fostering the development of a skilled workforce in the community.
Auburn City School-Career Technical Education (ACS-CTE) Healthcare Services
The SUSCC Healthcare Services Scholarship supports Auburn High School graduates pursuing healthcare-related programs at Southern Union State Community College. This annual scholarship is designed to alleviate the financial burden of tuition for students enrolled in healthcare education tracks. The scholarship aims to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the community by ensuring that motivated students have the resources they need to succeed in this critical field.
Auburn City School-Career Technical Education (ACS-CTE) Technical-Trade Scholarship
The Technical-Trade Scholarship is established to support Auburn High School students enrolled in technical or professional trade education programs at Southern Union State Community College. This annual scholarship is focused on providing immediate tuition assistance to students pursuing careers in trades such as welding, automotive technology, construction and precision machining. The scholarship’s purpose is to cultivate a workforce skilled in essential technical trades, which are vital to the region's economic growth.
Apply by clicking here.
Betty and Jim Cleveland Memorial Scholarship
This award is given to freshmen or currently enrolled students who demonstrate financial need and a leadership/community service. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Preference is given to a Wadley High School student or resident of Randolph County. (Full Tuition)
Charles E Battle Scholarship
This award will be awarded to one recipient from the Randolph County area who plans to enroll for classes at Southern Union State Community College. This is a one-time, non-renewable award for fall semester. The scholarship will be set up as an account for the student by the business office to be used for tuition, fees, or books as needed. (One $500)
Chris Mitchum Memorial Scholarship
This award is funded by The Law Firm of Kesa M. Johnston, LLC. and is established to promote the education and advancement of a Randolph County or Handley High School student who will attend Southern Union State Community College pursuing a degree or certification in the performing or fine arts or other areas that provide for the use of metals, wood and other materials to create usable tools and art. (One $1,000 scholarship)
Donna Hall Scholarship
This award is funded by Remax Lakefront, Wedowee and is awarded annually to future educator who is acquiring the pedagogy and methodology to teach rigorous, real-world curriculum, wants to inspire students to be successful, independent, critical thinkers, and understands the importance of building a positive and respectful teacher-student relationship. (one $2,020 scholarship -1/2 paid each semester)
Dual Enrollment Scholarships
This award is offered to dual-enrollment opportunities for high school students on their own high school campus or on any SUSCC campus. Dual-enrollment credit means that the course you take through the college will count towards credits for your high school diploma as well as college credit for your future college degree. A limited number of scholarships for Dual Enrollment Students are available through the Southern Union Foundation. ($500)
Apply by clicking here.
Emily Durham Hudson Memorial Scholarship
The Emily Hudson Scholarship was established in 2016 by the family of the late Emily Hudson. Mrs. Hudson valued education, and to honor her memory, the scholarship will be awarded annually to one student who displays academic excellence as well as a desire to complete their education in the field of education or medicine. (Full tuition)
Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship.
The Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship is available for students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the CNC Machining Program at Southern Union State Community College. These funds are designated to assist with tuition specifically for this program, supporting students as they develop their skills in computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Award Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500 per student; Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in the CNC Machining Program at Southern Union; Selection Process: Recipients will be chosen by the Technical Division’s Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for students seeking to advance their technical skills in machining through Southern Union’s CNC program. Apply here.
Goodwill Gap Scholarships
This award is made possible by a donation from Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers. It is designed to bridge the gap that often exists between a student’s financial aid package and the total cost of tuition, books, etc. (amount varies on displayed need)
Inspire Scholarship
This award will be given to a student who has completed a minimum of one year of college and admitted into the Paramedic, Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Nursing Program. Candidates have to be enrolled in the Health Sciences Program on the Opelika Campus and preference will be given to Lee, Chambers, and Russell County Residents. (One Time)
John Edgar Excellence in Mathematics Scholarship
This award is given to one student each year who is majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related field, successfully completed Math 112 or higher, completed two semesters at SUSCC with a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester and has a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. (One-time $500 for fall and $500 for spring semester)
Lee County Medical Society Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to recognize students in Nursing who display academic excellence with a desire to help others. They must be enrolled in the SUSCC Nursing Program, resident of Lee County, AL, successfully completed two semesters of the nursing program and have a minimum GPA of 2.50. Awards are determined by the Health Sciences Program.
Lee-Macon Workforce Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded each year to incoming freshman from Lee and Macon County public high schools who are enrolled at Southern Union State Community College technical program. Second year SUSCC Technical Program students who received the Lee-Macon Scholarship in their first year qualify for renewals. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Technical Division Southern Union Scholarship committee. ($2,000 per student)
Robertson-Clardy Scholarship
This award will be made annually to a graduating senior in good standing from Wadley High School who has been accepted to Southern Union State Community College and is a first-generation student. (Full tuition)
Sheryl Stone Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This award was established in 2024 by Karen Stone in memory of her husband, Sheryl. Mr. Stone was a successful businessman and someone very active in supporting Southern Union students through Phi Theta Kappa, of which he was a founding member in the early 1990's and served as community advisor for the alumni chapter until his death in 2003. He believed in the value of travel as a means of expanding educational opportunities, serving as a chaperone for state and national events, and assisting students with funding for travel and chapter projects. To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, a student must be enrolled in Southern Union as an academic transfer student, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Strong preference will be given to students planning to major in business or education.
Southern Union Foundation Scholarship
The Southern Union Foundation awards full tuition and partial scholarships to an incoming freshman and a current SU student each spring. Scholarships are also available through The Foundation for students who have encountered an emergency or hardship that is not addressed by conventional financial aid or college scholarship policies. Number of awards vary dependent on fund availability.
To apply click here.
Southern Union Foundation Special Circumstance Scholarship
The Special Circumstance Scholarship is available to currently enrolled students who have encountered a hardship and need additional funds to fill a gap. Students applying for a special circumstance scholarship must be recommended by a faculty or staff member who will provide a letter of support.
An application can be found here.
Wes Kinsey Memorial Scholarship
This award shall be awarded to one student from each of the four high schools in Randolph County (Woodland, Wadley, Randolph County and Handley High Schools) who demonstrates an interest in fine arts. (Four $1,000 scholarships)
William A. Parker, Sr. Scholarship*
The William A. Parker, Sr. scholarship will assist an Opelika High School graduate who has been accepted to Southern Union State Community College with a 2.75 GPA or higher, participated in school or community activities for a minimum of two years, and provides an essay about their educational goals. William Parker gave his life to the betterment of young people, the Opelika community as well as the world. $500 *Awards will be made once the scholarship is endowed.
William and Mary Sue Tatum Memorial Scholarship
This award will be open to first-time freshmen who have been accepted for enrollment by SUSCC following graduation from a high school in Randolph County, AL and who demonstrate a financial need. Recepients must pursue a career in Education. This scholarship is funded by The Law Firm of Kesa M. Johnston, LLC. (Eight $1,250 scholarships)