H. Councill Trenholm State Community College offers a variety of scholarships to qualified students, including Veterans. Scholarships are awarded annually, subject to availability. The following institutional scholarships are offered at the College:
Educational Advancement Scholarship
Educational Advancement Scholarships are awarded to first-time Trenholm students who are either high school graduates, transfer students, or GED recipients. To be eligible for consideration, prospective students must have a Cumulative Grade-Point Average of 2.5 or higher, complete the College’s Application for Admissions, and the TSCC Institutional Scholarship Application. All Educational Advancement Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative Grade-Point Average throughout their enrollment at the College for scholarship renewal.
Achievement Scholarships
Achievement Scholarships are awarded to interested students currently enrolled at the College who have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours with a Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 or better. Achievement Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a 3.50 Cumulative Grade-Point Average for scholarship renewal.
Career Technical Education (CTE) Director's Scholarships
Career Technical Education (CTE) Director Scholarships are available to students upon recommendation from a CTE director. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better and complete the College’s Application for Admissions, and the CTE Director’s Scholarship Nomination Form. All CTE Director’s Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative Grade-Point Average for scholarship renewal.
The institutional scholarship application and specific application procedures and guidelines are available on Trenholm State’s scholarship website at https://www.trenholmstate.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/.Additional information about scholarships can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office at (334) 420-4317.
Institutional scholarships are awarded for a maximum of six semesters or 82 attempted credit hours, whichever occurs first. To receive and maintain an institutional scholarship, students must sign a scholarship contract outlining the terms and conditions of the award. Detailed information regarding eligibility, renewal requirements, and continued participation is included in the scholarship contract and must be followed in order to receive and renew the scholarship.
Trenholm State Foundation Scholarships
The Trenholm State Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students achieve their goals of becoming highly trained competitors in the workforce. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a U. S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Must be a full-time student (12 credit hours or more per semester) at Trenholm State Community College
- Must have a minimum Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better
- Must submit a 500-word essay (typed) to include his/ her career goals, why he/she should be considered for a scholarship and the need for a scholarship
The following types of scholarships are available through the Foundation:
- Trenholm State Foundation Catalyst for Excellence Scholarship
- Samuel Munnerlyn Endowed Leadership Scholarship
- The A. L. Molina and H.C. Trenholm General Education Scholarship
- Mary and Marshall Anderson Endowed Memorial Health Sciences Scholarship
- The Rashad Montel McClaney Memorial Book Scholarship
- Resilience Personal Emergency Assistance- In Memory of Beverly Ross
Individuals may contact the Foundation’s office at foundation@trenholmstate.edu for additional information.
Senior Adult Waiver Program
Alabama residents 60 years of age or older may attend classes tuition-free on a space-available basis. Seniors who wish to apply for the Senior Adult Waiver Program must follow standard admissions procedures and meet all course prerequisites as stated in the College Catalog. This waiver covers tuition only in college-credit courses. A college-credit course is defined as a course measured in both credit hours and scheduled weekly contact hours that is part of an organized and specified program leading to a formal award at the College, i.e., associate degree, certificate or short-term certificate. The Senior Adult Waiver does not cover books, fees, supplies, tools, or repeated courses. Seniors who qualify can register for courses on the official day that classes begin each semester/term. For additional information, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@trenholmstate.edu.