Scholarship Search

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2026
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 26-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2304 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• High School Senior Scholarship Application submitted by March 1st deadline
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
• Club/organization participation and extracurricular activities
• Essay (500 words maximum) expressing how life experiences have contributed to the applicant’s preparation to become a GSCC Ambassador
• Letter of recommendation (Teacher, Counselor, Coach ect...)
• Current resume
• Interview with the Ambassador Selection Committee
• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for each semester. 

• Up to $2688 for the academic year. (7 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's first year and full-time enrollment required)
• Up to $4992 for the academic year. (13 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's second year if student maintains 3.0 GPA and exhibits exceptional service to GSCC)

The purpose of the AMC Legacy Wall Fund Scholarship(s) is to promote the education of deserving students attending Gadsden State Community College, full-time who are pursuing a technical degree (AAS) in any of the available technical majors offered at Gadsden State Community College:


Scholarship Policies and Criteria – Scholarship recipients will be determined by the Cardinal Foundation Scholarship Committee. Scholarship(s) will be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Two (2) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2600 per academic year each ($1300 in the Fall and $1300 in the Spring, per student)

• The applicant may be an incoming freshman, or second year student, from our service area (any county) and have and/or maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify and receive the award.

• The award may be given either on a merit or financial need basis.

• Meet all entry requirements for the College and the Nursing Program
• Be accepted into the GSCC R.N. Program
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.5 
• Resident of Etowah County

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2026
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 26-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

• Award Amount*: Up to $2304 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• Must be a full-time student that is a rising sophomore in good standing with the College with a minimum of a B average 
• A U.S. citizen or Resident Alien
• Endorsed by a faculty member
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Nursing majors preferred; Math or Science majors can be considered 
• Etowah and Dekalb County residents preferred; surrounding county residents can be considered

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2026 as a first time freshman
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 26-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
• Applicants must have earned at least 6 credit hours as a dual enrollment student.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Award Amount*: Up to $3456 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2026
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 26-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
• Must be enrolled in college for the first time and have never previously attended a college or university.
• Includes students who have previously completed high school but have no prior college enrollment or transfer credits.

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2304 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• United States Citizen or Resident Alien
• Graduating high school seniors
• Current Overall Grade Point Average of 2.5 or Greater
• Major is Workforce Development (classes verified prior to funds awarded)
• Must demonstrate financial need

• Student will receive tuition up to 6 hours for Fall and Spring semesters (with possible 6 hours for Summer session) to provide “partial scholarship” status. 
• Student will be a full-time Gadsden State student with at least 12 academic hours for Fall and Spring semesters.
• Student will be in and remain in good academic standing of at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Student will perform, entertain, and improvise as the costumed mascot Cardinal “Swoop” at college, community, special events and athletic events.
• Student will be a role model to other students at college, community, and athletic events and will not have any disciplinary actions related to student or mascot behavior.
• Student will represent the college as mascot in a dependable and responsible manner, which includes but is not limited to arriving at appearances prepared and on time.
• Student will represent the college as mascot with energy, enthusiasm, school spirit, and creative imagination.
• Student will have a completed Gadsden State scholarship application accompanied by appropriate transcripts on file.
• Student agrees to be available for up to 5 hours per week for appearances at college, community, and athletic events during the Fall and Spring semesters as approved by the Mascot Sponsors.
• Some travel will be required, and students must have a means of transportation to events.
• Student has the option of enrolling in a summer academic session, but the student will be expected to be available for appearances on a reduced schedule as approved by the supervisor.
• Student agrees to participate in training, practice, and preparation in accordance with direction from the supervisor or designated representative.
• Student agree to accept supervision from the designated representative at the college, community, and athletic events as assigned to that event.

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2026
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 26-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
• Must be enrolled in college for the first time and have never previously attended a college or university.
• Not Stackable with the GED waiver.

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2304 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• United States Citizen or Resident Alien
• Gadsden State student (includes graduating high school seniors) 
• Current Overall Grade Point Average of 2.75 or Greater
• Intends to work in the Electrical Building or Construction Trades
• Financial Need

• United States Citizen or Resident Alien
• Gadsden State student (includes graduating high school seniors) 
• Current Overall Grade Point Average of 2.75 or Greater
• Intends to work in the Electrical Building or Construction Trades
• Financial Need

• High School Senior Scholarship Application submitted by March 1st deadline
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Declared Health Sciences major

• 6 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
• 6 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's second year (if student maintains 2.75 GPA, full-time enrollment, and Health Sciences major)

• High School Senior Scholarship Application submitted by March 1st deadline
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 3.25 high school GPA (Unweighted)
• Minimum 22 composite ACT score (superscores not accepted)
• Statement of Interest (800 word maximum)
• Essay (800 word maximum)

• 16 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
• 16 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's second year (if student maintains 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment)

• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Must be a US Citizen Only (No resident)
• Must be under 30 years of age 
• Current students and entering freshmen are eligible 
• Must be enrolled in Health Science or other specified STEM majors full-time at Cherokee Campus.

• The applicant must be an incoming freshman from Etowah County and have and maintained a 3.0 GPA to qualify and receive the award.
• The award may be given either on a merit or financial need basis.
• It is preferred, but not required , that the student be engaged in music through vocal or instruments (the student does NOT have to be majoring in music).
• The student must write a 250–500-word essay addressing the following topic, “The importance of music in my life.”

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Students need to be in the following field of study biology, environmental science, chemistry, pre-engineering, computer science etc.    
• Scholarship recipient to be from either Etowah, Calhoun or St. Clair counties preferred.
• Student needs to have a financial need.
• Volunteer Hours - It would be beneficial if the scholarship recipient participates (or has participated) in community service involving some type of environmental stewardship activities.  This could involve, but not be limited to, land and/or water cleanup, recycling, involvement with organizations that sponsor or promote environmental stewardship (e.g. environmental clubs or organizations) etc. (We do not have a specific time/hour’s requirement.  However, the more time they have participated in these types of activities the better.)

Students in the 2+2 Poultry Science Program have the opportunity to work in an industry that generates more than $3.1 billion each year in Alabama and accounts for more than 65 percent of the state’s annual farming revenues.

While at Gadsden State, students enrolled in the partnership program will complete their core curriculum as well as an introductory agriculture class that is streamed live from the campus of Auburn University. Scholarship awards in the amount of 15 credit hours are currently available. Scholarship evaluation criteria includes:

• Intention to transfer to Auburn University and major in Poultry Science
• Description of educational and career goals (no more than 250 words)
• GPA of 2.5 or greater

• High School Senior Scholarship Application submitted by March 1st deadline
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 3.25 high school GPA
• Minimum 22 composite ACT score (superscores not accepted)
• Letter of Recommendation (Teacher, Counselor, Coach ect...)
• Essay (900 words minimum)
• Resume

• 18 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
• 18 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's second year (if the student maintains a 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment)

• Be a student in good standing with the college.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Be elected by popular vote of the student body. (If only one student per category qualifies, no vote will be held.)
• Have participated in two SGA events or more prior to running for office.
• Students must demonstrate leadership in SGA or in other organizations at the college.
• Students will be role models to other students across the college.

• Serve as executive officer of SGA
• Preside over all meetings of SGA or designate someone to serve
• Work closely with the Coordinator of Student Activities in planning and scheduling of events
• Assist in the development of the student calendar published by SGA
• Serve as student representative on college-wide committees and/or designate student representatives to serve
• Promote all SGA appointed and elected positions for SGA and college-wide committees

• In good standing with Gadsden State Community College
• Currently enrolled at Gadsden State Community College
• Must be primarily attending the Ayers Campus of Gadsden State Community College
• Demonstrate financial need
• Nursing or pre-med majors are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 for all college courses

• In good standing with Gadsden State Community College
• Currently enrolled at Gadsden State Community College
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 for all college courses

• In good standing with Gadsden State Community College
• Currently enrolled at Gadsden State Community College
• Must be primarily attending the Valley Street Campus of Gadsden State Community College
• Demonstrate financial need
• Nursing or pre-med majors are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 for all college courses

• High School Senior Scholarship Application submitted by March 1st deadline
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Declared Technical major

• 13 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
• 13 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's second year (if student maintains 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, and Technical major)

•  Partial Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
•  Partial Fall/Spring of student's second year (if student maintains 2.5 GPA, full-time enrollment, and Technical major)

• Applicant must be a resident of Etowah County, Alabama. 
• Applicant must be a current senior or a graduate from a public or private high school in Etowah County. Current GSCC students meeting this requirement are eligible for the scholarship.
• Applicant must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
• Financial need will be considered in the selection process.

• Electrical Technology Program
• Industrial Automation Technology Program.
• This award may be given to a traditional or non-traditional-age student entering the program in the first semester.
• The applicant must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify and receive the award.
• The award may be given either on a merit or financial need basis.
• The award will be for $2,000 for two students and is renewable for a second year.

• High School Senior Scholarship Application submitted by March 1st deadline
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Preference is given to a student who is enrolled at the  Valley Street Campus.

• Partial Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
• Partial Fall/Spring of student's second year (if student maintains 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment)

• Be in good standing with the community college
• Registered as a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum B average
• Must be a resident of Etowah County