Institutional Scholarships
The 2025-2026 Institutional Scholarship applications are now open! We’re excited to offer a variety of scholarship opportunities to support your academic journey this coming year.
Don’t miss your chance! The deadline to apply for all listed scholarships is April 1, 2025.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or 334-420-4317.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET
Educational Advancement Scholarships
Requirements
- 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 2025
- Five Hundred (500) word essay (typed) regarding your career goals and why you should be considered for a scholarship
- Two (2) 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)
- Must submit a Resume with Scholarship Application
Achievement Scholarships
Requirements
- Must have and maintain a cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 or better
- Must have completed at least 12-credit hours at Trenholm State Community College
- Must enroll as a full-time student to be eligible
- Must submit a Resume with Scholarship Application
- Five Hundred (500) word essay (typed) regarding your career goals and why you should be considered for a scholarship
- Two (2) 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).
Transfer Scholarships
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025-2026 Transfer Scholarship applications are officially open! We offer a range of exciting scholarship opportunities in partnership with several amazing four-year institutions. This is your chance to take the next step in your academic journey with financial support!
Explore each scholarship’s requirements, and when you’re ready, click to apply. Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities! The deadline to apply for all Transfer Scholarships is February 1, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET
CTE Director’s Scholarships
Trenholm State Community College is thrilled to present a unique opportunity to support outstanding high school seniors in covering college costs. The CTE Director’s Scholarship Award invites high school CTE Director’s within the Trenholm State Community College recruiting area to nominate one exceptional senior from the Class of 2025 for this distinguished honor.
This scholarship is exclusively available to graduating high school seniors.
Reminder: The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2025.
Don’t miss out on the chance to recognize and support a deserving student on their path to success!
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 2025
- 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
To nominate a student for the CTE Director’s Scholarship, each high school CTE Director must submit the 2025-2026 TSCC CTE Director’s Scholarship Nomination Form and a copy of the students transcript with the cumulative GPA.
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:
- Signed scholarship application
- Unofficial transcript
- Resume
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation
- 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 excited to present the Counselor’s Scholarship Award, an incredible opportunity to support exceptional incoming high school seniors in covering college costs. This distinguished award allows High School Counselors within the Trenholm State recruiting area to nominate one outstanding senior from the Class of 2025.
This scholarship is exclusively available to graduating seniors. For questions or additional information, students should reach out to their High School Counselor.
Please note: The nomination deadline for this scholarship is April 1, 2025.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate and empower a remarkable student’s journey toward college success!
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 2025-2026 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.
Computer Information Systems Scholarship
CIS Scholarship is open to high school students, college students who are transferring to Trenholm or are currently enrolled who have earned at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA in high school or College and are planning to enroll or are pursuing a degree in CIS.
The application deadline for this scholarship is November 15, 2024.
Below are the requirements for the scholarship:
- Must have a cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75 or better.
- Must enroll as a full-time student (12 credit hours) at the College.
- Must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Must submit a resume with the scholarship application.
- Must write a 500-word essay regarding career goals and why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship.
Complete CMC CIS Scholarship 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.
