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This Scholarship removes financial barriers by covering tuition for graduating high school seniors and opening doors to education and opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the this Scholarship, students must:

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2027
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 27-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

Students must also meet the following additional qualifications:

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2448 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

*Awards are based on 2026-2027 tuition; the amount can increase if tuition increases. The in-state tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $204.00 per credit hour.
*Tuition will be for instate tuition only.
* Scholarships are only stackable with Peer tutoring, Performing Arts and Ambassadors scholarship.
*Students must be registered for 12 credit hours at the start of the term to receive the scholarship. 
*If the student does not utilize the scholarship during the fall term, the scholarship funds will be forfeited for all remaining semesters.

Second-Year Renewal Eligibility
Students who receive this Scholarship and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with a minimum of 24 credit hours earned during their first year at Gadsden State and if all requirements are met, will be eligible to receive the scholarship for their second year of enrollment. Students must continue to be enrolled full-time.

• 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 etc...)
• Current resume
• Interview with the Ambassador Selection Committee
• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for each semester. 

• Up to $2856 for the academic year. (7 credit hours Fall/Spring of student's first year and full-time enrollment required)
• Up to $5304 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

• Must be enrolled at Gadsden State Community College and be in good standing.
• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Must demonstrate participation in Gadsden State activities, community, and leadership.
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Gadsden State Community College instructor or staff member.

• Apply and be accepted for Fall 2027 as a first time freshman
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 27-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
• Applicants must have earned at least 6 credit hours as a dual enrollment student by the end of the previous Fall term .
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Award Amount*: Up to $3672 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 2027
• Claim your alabama.edu email account
• Complete the 27-28 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 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2448 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

• Achieve the highest GED test score among graduates.
• Enroll as a student at Gadsden State.
• Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

• 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 $2448 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

• Precision Machining Major
• Taking classes at the Ayers Campus
• Scholarship funds are for tuition
• Completed General Scholarship Application

• Precision Machining Major
• Taking classes at the Gadsden Campus
• Scholarship funds are for tuition
• Completed General Scholarship Application

• Be a graduate senior from Weaver High School.
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Demonstrate financial need. Priority consideration will be given to students with documented financial need.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at Gadsden State Community College (GSCC).
• Have a completed FAFSA on file with GSCC and ensure that the FAFSA is linked to GSCC.
• Submit a completed GSCC High School Scholarship Application.
• Register for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester to receive the scholarship.

• Fall Semester: $1,000
• Spring Semester: $1,000
• The scholarship is non-renewable.
• Scholarship is for Tuition only.
• Students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours each semester.

Additional criteria include:

1. The applicant must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify and receive the award.
2. Traditional student applicants must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours)

Non-traditional and Certificate applicants may be enrolled part-time (6 credit hours) or in a short-term certificate program.

3. The award may be given either on a merit basis or financial need basis.
4. The award of each initial scholarship will be $1000.00 for Fall 2026 and $1000.00 for Spring 2027. Award of future scholarships will be made in the same amounts and on the same schedule.
5. The applicant must complete a 300-word essay – Tell us about a time you encountered an obstacle and how you overcame that obstacle and persevered through the circumstances.

• Have declared a Health Sciences major.
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Are enrolled as a full-time student.
• Demonstrate academic achievement and a strong commitment to their educational and career goals.
• Completed General scholarship application on file.
• Scholarship covers instate tuition only.

• 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.

• Be a full-time student at Gadsden State Community College
• Be a graduate of Hokes Bluff High School (Etowah County), Hokes Bluff, Alabama, pursing any academic/transfer/career technical program
• Must have demonstrated academic success by a high school GPA of 3.0 or a post-secondary (collegiate) GPA of 3.0 in all courses attempted
• Must satisfactorily demonstrate financial need for the scholarship

The Rena and Edgar McCord Scholarship provides partial tuition assistance to a deserving student. First preference is given to students majoring in education; however, the scholarship may be awarded to a student in another major based on individual circumstances. The scholarship will be presented at Honors Day each year. 

• 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)
• Complete the General Scholarship application
• Complete the Poultry Science application
• GPA of 2.5 or greater

Presidential Scholarships provide assistance toward in-state tuition for selected students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement throughout their high school careers. These competitive and rewarding scholarships recognize students for their academic accomplishments and are available to high school seniors graduating in 2027. The application period is October 1 through March 1 each year.

• 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 etc...)
• 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)

• 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)

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2652 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• General Scholarship Application
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Declared Technical major

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

• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Award Amount*: Up to $2448 for the academic year. The scholarship pays per-credit-hour rate.

• 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.
• Second year student enrolled in a Valley Street Campus Program (if student maintains 2.75 GPA and full-time enrollment). 

• Partial Fall/Spring of student's first year (full-time enrollment required)
• Partial Fall/Spring of student's second year (if student maintains 2.75 GPA and full-time enrollment)

• Scholarship Application on File
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Preference is given to a student who is enrolled at the  Valley Street Campus.
• Student must have a 2.75 GPA

• Partial Fall/Spring of student's  (full-time enrollment required)

• General Scholarship Application 
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Declared Technical major
• A minimum of 2.5 GPA
• Must enroll full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.

• 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