CTE Director’s Scholarships

Trenholm State Community College is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to assist incoming high school students with the cost of their college education. The CTE Director’s Scholarship Award allows high school counselors within the Trenholm State Community College recruiting area to nominate one outstanding senior from the Class of 2024 for this prestigious award.

The CTE Director’s Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors only. For questions about this scholarship, please see your high school Career Technical Director. The deadline to apply for this scholarship ended on April 19, 2024. Please stay tuned for information regarding the 2025-2026 scholarship application cycle.

Requirements

• Must have a cumulative 2.5 or higher Grade-Point Average (GPA)
• Must be a High School Graduate
• Must be a first-time Trenholm Student
• Apply for admissions to Trenholm State for Fall 2024
• Must be recommended for the CTE Director’s Scholarship by a high school CTE Director
• Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Five Hundred (500) word essay (typed) regarding your career goals and why you should be considered for a scholarship

Ambassador Scholarships

The Student Ambassador program is a prestigious leadership organization that provides eligible students with valuable real-world experience through leadership, volunteerism, public speaking, conferences, and workshops. The Ambassador program’s mission is to cultivate student leaders who embody the Trenholm State spirit and want to share their experiences with prospective students, their families, and the greater community.

Trenholm State Community College Ambassadors will serve as the College representatives for various on and off-campus events and activities, including campus tours, serving on student panels, and volunteer events. Selected candidates will receive a scholarship that covers tuition and applicable fees for up to 12 credit hours per semester. Ambassadors are responsible for the cost of books.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

• Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Apply for admission and attend Trenholm State for Fall 2024
• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Be sure to list TSCC as one of your college choices

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Three (3) signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead (Example: from a principal, counselor, teacher, minister, and/or employer. Letters from family members or friends will not be accepted)
• Five hundred (500) word essay stating why you would be a great student ambassador and how participating in the program can help you achieve your goals
• Resume of extracurricular activities and community service
• A headshot photo (professional/business attire)
• Attend a formal interview

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more hours) each semester and complete 24 hours each academic year while enrolled at Trenholm (Excluding summer semesters)
• Be available to work 12 (flexible) hours per week
• Participate in all required leadership training
• Participate in student engagements and activities
• Participate in on and off-campus college recruitment activities
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Participate in conferences on and off campus
• Some nights and weekends may be required
• Have effective written and oral communication skills
• Present a positive attitude and strong work ethic

All applicants will be required to submit a COMPLETED scholarship packet by April 30, 2024, to be considered. Packets must include the following items:

1. Signed scholarship application
2. Unofficial transcript
3. Resume
4. Essay
5. Letters of recommendation
6. Headshot photo

Incomplete scholarship packets will not be accepted. Applications to the program will not be accepted after the deadline.

If you are selected as a final candidate, you will be contacted via email to set up a date, time, and location for the interview with the scholarship committee.

Complete the Ambassador Scholarship Application

Counselor’s Scholarship

Trenholm State Community College is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to assist incoming high school students with the cost of their college education. The Counselor’s Scholarship Award allows high school counselors within the Trenholm State Community College recruiting area to nominate one outstanding senior from the Class of 2024 for this prestigious award.

The Counselor’s Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors only. For questions about this scholarship, please see your high school counselor. The deadline to apply for this scholarship ended on April 19, 2024. Please stay tuned for information regarding the 2025-2026 scholarship application cycle.

Students must meet the following criteria to be nominated:

• Must have a cumulative 2.75 GPA after grades have posted for their first semester of the student’s senior year;
• Must be a U.S. citizen or provide proper documented residency status;
• Must have completed an admissions application to Trenholm State for the Fall 2024 semester;
• Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

To nominate a student for the Counselor’s Scholarship, each high school counselor must submit the 2024-2025 TSCC Counselor’s Scholarship Nomination Form and a copy of the student’s transcript with the cumulative GPA.

STRADA Presidential Scholars Program

Strada Scholars is part of a nationwide scholars program aimed at leadership development, academic success, and critical social engagement.

Application Deadline: April 19, 2024

The program focuses on 3 aspects:

Leadership: Students selected for this program are identified as leaders and will engage in social issues within the community.
Internship: To provide progressive learning experiences to prepare students for the 21st century workforce.
Scholarship: To support students and families to breakdown financial barriers to allow persistence and completion.

Requirements

• Must be an incoming freshman (no prior post-secondary college or university experience)
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more hours)
• Must participate in mentoring and career coaching activities during participation
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Complete the STRADA Presidential Scholars Application.

External Scholarship Opportunities

There are billions of dollars in external scholarships available to students with different qualifications, abilities and interests. These external scholarships may be provided by private donors, foundations, businesses and many other sources outside of Trenholm State Community College. The internet is another great place to start your scholarship search, but be sure that you are applying for scholarships through credible online sources. Listed below you will find links to great opportunities:

Alabama Advantage Scholarship

CollegeCounts Scholarship

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships

*Remember, NEVER pay for a scholarship or scholarship searches, even if it is only a few dollars. Some even have a guarantee that you will get a scholarship. These are usually scams, so beware. You should always avoid scholarship applications that require a processing fee. Stick to searching for scholarships through reputable, free scholarship search services. Also, be sure to ignore any emails you receive that say “You have won a scholarship” from an organization that you are unfamiliar with or have not applied to. These are often phishing scams that may solicit your personal information to sell to other companies.