Foundation Scholarships

Southern Union Community College Foundation Scholarships

Named Annual Scholarship

Annual scholarships are those where the gift or a portion of this and any future gifts will be expended for the purpose stated until such time as the account has a $0 fund balance. Additional gifts may be added to the account at any time to extend the life of the scholarship, gift or award or to increase the number of available scholarships. Available award amounts are based on the entire balance of the fund at the time of the awards.

 

Endowed Scholarship

"Endow" means that the The Southern Union Foundation will invest the gift so that investment returns will provide funding to accomplish the stated purpose. Additional gifts may be added at any time. Endowed scholarships are established with a minimum donation of $25,000 or a series of donations over a specified period of time. Distributions are calculated by applying a spending rate (set annually by The Foundation) to an average balance of the fund. Endowments can fund scholarships for years and benefit multiple students, as the principal amount isn't used by the foundation for the scholarship; the interest earned through your principal donation is used as the award money.

 

Contribution to an existing Scholarship

The Southern Union Foundation has existing scholarship funds. If you are interested in contribution to the scholarship fund that already exists, you may make a secure donation online. Gifts of all sizes are always welcome.

If you want to establish a new scholarship, please contact Gretchen VanValkenburg at gvanvalkenburg@suscc.edu or
(334) 414-4039.

 

Southern Union Foundation Scholarship Application Due Dates

November 1, 2024 - Spring 2025 Awards

March 1, 2025 - Fall 2025 Awards

 

 

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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. 

An application can be downloaded by clicking here. 

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)


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. 

 

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.