Scholarships
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Scholarships will be awarded to students from the graduating seniors of the class of 2023. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and ARE NOT GUARANTEED based on minimum requirements in each category.
Academic Scholarships
Presidential
Scholarship
All Campuses
Requirements: Minimum ACT composite score of 25 and 3.5 GPA. We will consider applicants until all available positions have been filled for this scholarship.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours. Must maintain 3.0 GPA.
Dean's
Scholarship
All Campuses
Requirements: Minimum ACT composite score of 23 or above and 3.0 GPA. We will consider applicants until all available positions have been filled for this scholarship.
Pays $1500 fall and $1500 spring for 2 years. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Academic Excellence
Scholarship
All Campuses
Requirements: Minimum ACT composite score of 18 or above and 3.0 GPA. We will consider applicants until all available positions have been filled for this scholarship.
Pays $1000 fall and $1000 spring for 2 years. Must maintain 3.0 GPA.
General Scholarships
Ambassador Scholarship
Bay Minette Campus, Brewton Campus, Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown Campuses
- Applicants will be contacted by the sponsor depending on which campus is marked as the one to be attended.
- Students are invited to schedule interviews. Interviews are held on the Bay Minette, Brewton, Monroeville, and Thomasville campuses, and Ambassadors are chosen for the Bay Minette, Brewton, Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown campuses depending on the number of slots available from previous ambassadors who have left or graduated.
Requirements: Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with a 17 ACT Composite Score.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Contacts:
- Bay Minette Campus: Victoria Scott, Victoria.Scott@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-4926
- Brewton Campus: Jennifer Pollitte, jennifer.pollitte@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1509
- Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown Campuses: Collins Brown, collins.brown@coastalalabama.edu, 251-575-8265
All-USA Academic Team
The All-USA Academic Team seeks to honor outstanding students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to hold up as representatives of all outstanding students enrolled in associate degree/certificate programs. Because each school is limited to nominating a total of four students per campus (2 transferring by fall 2022 and 2 entering the workforce prior to fall 2022), the work students put into their application will determine how competitive they will be in the national competition.
To be considered for this scholarship, students must have saved a completed application by October 30, 2021, and be nominated by the designated nominator on each campus. Student applications and nominations must be completed online (www.ptk.org); incomplete applications will not be considered for nomination. Learn more >
Nominators:
- Lee Conerly (lee.conerly@coastalalabama.edu) for Monroeville, Thomasville, Gilbertown, and Jackson Campuses
- Dr. Charles Lake (charles.lake@coastalalabama.edu) for Bay Minette, Fairhope, and Gulf Shores Campuses
- Dr. David Willis (david.willis@coastalalabama.edu) for Brewton and Atmore Campuses
Art Scholarship
Brewton, Fairhope Monroeville, and Thomasville Campus
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement.
Requirements:
- Must submit a portfolio of work.
- Scholarship recipients are required to take an Art Studio course each semester.
- Must be an active member of Art Club, attending regular meetings.
- Must participate in campus and community events as required by Club Sponsor.
- Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Contacts:
- Brewton Campus: Stacey Albaugh, stacey.albaugh@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1620
- Fairhope Campus: Steve Strickland, MFA, Art Instructor, steve.strickland@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-2139
- Monroeville and Thomasville Campuses: Michael Merry, michael.merry@coastalalabama.edu, 251-575-8244
Athletic Scholarship
- Pays tuition, fees, and books up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
- Must follow NJCAA rules and regulations.
- Scholarships are awarded through athletic coaches.
Bay Minette Campus
Sports: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Cheerleading, Men's Golf, Women's Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, and Women's Volleyball. View Scholarship Contacts >
Brewton Campus
Sports: Men's Baseball, Men's and Women's Cross-Country, Men's and Women's Golf, and Women's Volleyball. View Scholarship Contacts >
Monroeville Campus
Sports: Men's and Women's Basketball, Cheerleading, Women's Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis. View Scholarship Contacts >
Coastal Alabama First Time Enrolled Non-Traditional Students Scholarship (CAFTENT)
Coastal Alabama Community College recognizes the financial barriers that first-time non-traditional students face when trying to pursue an education. Mrs. Amy Wright Rowell, Director of Financial Aid, was an advocate for all students but especially for non-traditional students. Being a non-traditional student herself she recognized all the difficulties and frustrations that students can have. For many years Mrs. Rowell sought to have a scholarship for non-traditional students. The CAFTENT is a result of her hard work and dedication, not only to Coastal Alabama Community College but to all of our students. It would be Mrs. Rowell’s hope that the students who receive the CAFTENT would be successful with their college studies and future work pursuits. Mrs. Rowell, a devoted member of our financial aid staff for 25 years, passed away in 2020. In her memory, the Coastal Alabama Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer the Coastal Alabama First Time Enrolled Non-Traditional Scholarship.
To apply for the CAFTENT scholarship and to see more details and qualifications, please click here: https://form.jotform.com/203384985051156
College Bowl
Coastal Alabama has a college bowl team. It is like high school scholars’ bowl but at the next level. We offer scholarships for students interested in being on our team. Students must have a 2.5 GPA
- Students must be willing to try out for the team. Scholarships are awarded based on performances at the tryouts. Scholarship tryouts are conducted in April.
- Students must commit to attending practice at the times and locations designated by the coach.
- Students must be willing to travel (at school expense) to attend tournaments in and out of state.
Scholarship covers tuition and fees up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
Requirements: Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: Marcus Gordon, Marcus.Gordon@coastalalabama.edu, 251-575-8397
Computer Science Fair
Bay Minette Campus
- Must compete in the ACTE Computer Fair held on the Bay Minette Campus in March to qualify.
- Must attend the Bay Minette Campus.
- Student must perform a minimum of 10 hours a week.
- Student required to set up and prepare for the next Computer Fair.
- Scholarship covers tuition and fees up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
Requirements: Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: Charles Lake, charles.Lake@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-2149
James Martindale Science Scholarship
Bay Minette Campus
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement.
- Must be a second year science major.
- Recommendation by instructors.
- Pays full tuition and fees for 41 hours or 3 semesters, whichever comes first.
Contact: Matt Williford. matt.williford@coastalalabama.edu, 251-990-0432
Mike Teddar Math Tournament Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses
- The overall winner and first place winner of the math tournaments that are held each February on the Brewton campus will receive these scholarships.
- Pays $1000.00 fall and $1000.00 spring for 2 years.
- Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: Jeannette Lymon, jeannette.Lymon@coastalalabama.edu, 251-368-7632
Miss Coastal Alabama
- A full tuition and fee scholarship will be awarded to the winner of the Miss Coastal Alabama Pageant.
- Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
- Pays for 41 hours or 3 semesters, whichever comes first.
Contact: Jalisa Rawlinson, jalisa.rawlinson@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-2259
Music Scholarship
Fairhope Campus
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement.
- Students are required to audition with music faculty.
- To schedule an audition, please email Leslie Simmons at Leslie.simmons@coastalalabama.edu.
- Applicants are not required to be a music major, but music courses are required as part of the scholarship.
- Scholarship covers tuition and fees up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
- Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: Leslie Simmons, Leslie.simmons@CoastalAlabama.edu, 251-580-2146
North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassador
- Must be a North Baldwin Junior Ambassador. Interview required.
- The recipient will need to fill out the school's scholarship application.
- Pays $1000.00 fall and $1000.00 spring for two years.
- Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: North Baldwin Chamber
PTK Officer Scholarship
Bay Minette, Brewton, Monroeville and Thomasville Campuses
- Scholarships are available for a set number of second year members who serve in officer positions for PTK.
- Pays tuition and fees for 1 year.
- Must maintain 3.0 GPA.
Contacts:
- Bay Minette: Charles Lake, charles.lake@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-2149
- Brewton: David Willis, david.willis@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1612
- Monroeville and Thomasville: Kelli Davis,kelli.davis@coastalalabama.edu, 334-637-3218
SGA President
Bay Minette, Brewton/Atmore, Monroeville, and Thomasville Campuses
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement.
- Elected by student body.
- Pays tuition and fees for one year.
- Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contacts:
- Victoria Scott, victoria.scott@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-4926
- Collins Brown, collins.brown@coastalalabama.edu, 251-575-8265
- Jennifer Pollitte, jennifer.pollitte@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1509
Technical Scholarships
Atmore, Bay Minette, Brewton, Brookley Field, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Monroeville, and Thomasville Campuses
Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement. This scholarship pays $1500 fall, spring, and summer up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
Technical scholarships are available in the following fields of study: Administrative Office Technology, Animation and Visual Effects FX, Aviation, Commercial Art/Graphic Design, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design Technology, Heating and Air Conditioning, Hospitality, Industrial Maintenance/Millwright, Machine Tool Technology, Management and Supervision Technology, Paper and Chemical Technology, Paralegal, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship, Welding
* Not all programs are offered on all campuses. Please check the College Catalog for more program information
Contacts:
- Scott Dees, scott.dees@coastalalabama.edu, 334-637-3162
- Linda Grant, linda.grant@coastalalabama.edu, 334-637-3151
Partner Program Scholarships
Area Women Action Group's Miss AWAG Pageant
- Must participate in the Area Women Action Group Pageant.
- The recipient will need to fill out the school's scholarship application.
- Pays $1000.00 fall and $1000.00 spring
- Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: Ethel Higgins, Pageant Founder & Vice President of AWAG 912 Moran Street, Bay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 937-6560
Dogwood Pageant
- Must participate in the Dogwood Pageant and place in the top twelve. The scholarship committee must be notified by March 1, following the pageant.
- The recipient must be a graduating senior and enroll for the fall semester following their graduation.
- Scholarship pays $1000.00 fall and $1000.00 spring for 2 years. Must maintain 2.5 GPA.
Contact: JoAnn Broadus, 251-990-8899
Distinguished Young Women
- Distinguished Young Women Awarded to the winner in Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington Counties.
- The scholarship committee must be notified by the director, following the pageant.
- The recipient must be a graduating senior and must enroll in the fall semester following their graduation and complete the two years in consecutive terms excluding the summer semester.
- Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours, 6 semesters, or an earned associate degree, whichever comes first.
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
External Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Historical Society and Foundation Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses
- Applications open on October 1 and are due May 1.
- Pays $500.00 fall and spring semester.
- Must attend the Brewton campus.
- Applicants must fill out a separate scholarship application.
Contact: Don Sales, don.sales@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1528
Industry Alliance Scholarships
Thomasville Campus
- These scholarships are sponsored and paid for by local industry and are available on the Thomasville campus. A separate scholarship application is available.
- Scholarships are chosen by the industry and cover tuition for 2 years. An ACT score of 17 or higher is required.
- Participating industry is Olin.
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Contact: Linda Grant, linda.grant@coastalalabama.edu, 334-637-3151
Application: Click here to apply for the Industry Alliance Scholarship
Louise Hauss Miller Nursing Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses
- Applicants must be accepted into the Coastal Alabama Nursing Program on the Brewton or Atmore campus.
- The scholarship pays $500.00 per semester.
Contact: Dr. Marilyn Nicholson, Marilyn.Nicholson@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1512
Click here to download the Louise Hauss Miller Nursing Scholarship.
Ruth Q. Davis Nursing Scholarship
Monroeville and Thomasville Nursing Students
- Applicants must have been accepted to the Monroeville or Thomasville nursing program and have successfully completed one semester of the program.
- A separate application is available.
Contact: Joy Harrison, Joy.Harrison@coastalalabama.edu, 251-575-8238 or 334-637-3160
Second Career Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses
Applicants must have attended a semester on the Brewton or Atmore campus and must be a resident of Escambia County, Alabama or Escambia County, Florida.
Contact: Dr. Marilyn Nicholson, Marilyn.Nicholson@coastalalabama.edu, 251-809-1512
Click here to download the Second Career Scholarship Application.
Tyndall Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Tyndall Federal Credit Union is proud to provide scholarship opportunities to the students of Coastal Alabama Community College. This scholarship is to be used to help with a student’s aviation testing expenses and other college expenses. The scholarship(s) amount is a non- renewable scholarship of $500 per semester (fall or spring).
Scholarship procedures:
- Each term (fall and spring), faculty will be asked to recommend students for this scholarship.
- Students must be in their last term of study
- Students must be planning on graduating by applying for graduation
- Students must meet all the rules of the FAA
- Students must have at least a 2.00 for SP 2018, for terms after SP 2018 a 2.5 GPA will be required
- Up to two scholarships can be awarded each term (fall and spring). Amounts and number of scholarships will depend on the amount of dollars in the scholarship fund.
- Scholarship will be awarded 30 days after the date of receipt
- Recommendations will be returned to the program director by a specified date
- The program director will review the recommendations
- The director will rank the recommendations numerically
- The director will forward the recommendations to the Director of Financial Aid
- The Director of Financial Aid will
- Share the recommendations with the scholarship committee after the director reviews the recommendations for academics to ensure that the candidates meet the requirements.
- If need be the program director will be consulted on any discrepancies from the initial recommendation.
- The Financial Aid Director will forward the top recommendations back to be awarded by the aviation department at the agreed date.
- Upon acceptance of the scholarship award and before any disbursement of money, the winner of the scholarship must show proof that they are a member of the Tyndall Credit Union.
Learn More: www.tyndallfcu.org/scholarship
Foster Care Scholarship
Seven states have partnered with FC2S to help current and former foster youth pay for college and provide the support they need to be successful.
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 addressed the challenges faced by young people from foster care with programs to help them transition to adulthood. Drawing from best practice of FC2S’s work with foster youth, in 2002 the Education Training Voucher (ETV) Program was designed as a federally-funded, state-administered initiative to provide funding and support for post-secondary education. Eligible students may receive grants of up to $5,000 per year for up to five years or until their 23rd birthday. ETV funds can be combined with other grants or scholarships to minimize or eliminate the need for student loans.
Contact: al@statevoucher.org, 800-585-7009
For More Info and Application: www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/
Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act
This bill amends title IV (student assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution (EFC) used to determine financial need in the case of a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety officer. Such student is eligible to receive an automatic zero EFC and qualify for the maximum Pell Grant award if the student was less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent's or guardian's death.
Contact: Financial Aid Office, Financial_Aid@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-2151
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that award year.
You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if
- you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) but
- meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and
- your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and
- you were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.
Contact: Financial Aid Office, Financial_Aid@coastalalabama.edu, 251-580-2151
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. By supporting undergraduate students who have high financial need, the program has been successful in supporting students who have been historically underrepresented in education abroad, including but not limited to first-generation college students, students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, students attending HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) or other minority-serving institutions, students attending community colleges, and students coming from U.S. states with less study abroad participation. https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers grants of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students of high financial need participating in credit-bearing study abroad programs or international internships. Students studying a critical need language could be eligible to receive a grant of up to $8,000. The Gilman Program aims to diversify U.S. undergraduate students who study and intern abroad who might otherwise not consider these unique and valuable opportunities due to financial constraints.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/eligibility/
Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad can apply for a supplemental award of up to $3,000, for a combined total of $8,000. In addition to receiving the highly competitive award, recipients of the Critical Need Language Award will be offered the opportunity to evaluate and certify their language skills acquired during their program through a recognized oral proficiency language test. This test and the results will serve as both an evaluation measure of the award and as a credential for the award recipient. To be considered for this award, you will need to submit a short supplemental essay that describes how you intend to improve your critical need language skills, your motivations for doing so, and how your study of the language relates to your academic and professional goals.
To learn more about the critical need language award, visit https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/critical-need-languages/
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 15 critical languages. The program includes intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences designed to promote rapid language gains. CLS, a program of the U.S. Department of State, is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century's globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.
Learn More: Visit https://clscholarship.org/about
Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and Alabama Community College System have partnered to provide a total $180,000 in scholarships, as well as mentors, to 50 students who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in the automotive manufacturing industry.
Interested students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website, www.dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/. Applicants must use the scholarship toward an automotive-related program, including the following: Automotive Manufacturing Technology; Automotive Manufacturing; Automotive Service Technician; Computer Numerical Control; Engineering Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Injection Molding; Logistics; Machine Shop/Tool Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Design Technology; Mechatronics; or Welding Technology.
Learn More: Visit www.dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/
The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities.
Learn More: Visit www.jkcf.org
Brewton Civic League Dement Hays Nursing Scholarship
In order to qualify for consideration applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Escambia County, Alabama,
- Be a current student in a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, including Career Mobility programs,
- Be of high character,
- Demonstrate academic potential, and
- Demonstrate financial need.
Download Application: Visit https://www.coastalalabama.edu/uploads/1710775297CivicLeagueScholarshipRevisedMarch2024.pdf
NEWH Scholarship
NEWH Scholarship NEWH is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities. It’s about Scholarship, Education, and Business Networking.
Learn More: Visit www.newh.org