Scholarships

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Trenholm State Community College offers a variety of scholarships to qualified students including Veterans. Scholarships are awarded annually based on availability.  The scholarship application is available online at 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. The following types of scholarships are offered at the College:

Educational Advancement Scholarship

A limited number of Educational Advancement Scholarships are awarded to first-time Trenholm students who are either high school graduates or GED recipients. To be eligible for consideration, prospective students must have a Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better, complete the College’s Application for Admissions, the Scholarship Application form, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Specific application procedures and guidelines are available on the College’s Website and in the Financial Aid office. The completed scholarship application must be submitted to the Financial Aid office, with the required documentation, by the specified deadline dates. All Educational Advancement Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) throughout their enrollment at the College and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (334) 420-4317.

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. The completed scholarship application must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office, with the required documentation, by the specified deadline. Achievement Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a 3.50 Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) throughout their enrollment at the College and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (334) 420-4317.

Career Technical Education (CTE) Director's Scholarships

Career Technical Education (CTE) Director Scholarships are available to students through the recommendation of a Career Technical 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, CTE Director’s Scholarship Nomination Form, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The scholarship application packet is due by the specified deadlines available on the College’s website. All CTE Director’s Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA) throughout their enrollment at the College and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (334) 420-4317.

Trenholm State Foundation Scholarships

The Trenholm State Foundation annually awards, periodically, 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:

  • Dr. H. Councill Trenholm Scholarship (Financial Need)
  • Jerry Joyce First-Generation College Student Memorial Scholarship
  • Samuel Munnerlyn Student Leadership Scholarship
  • Dr. Anthony L. Molina Memorial Academic Excellence Scholarship
  • Mary and Marshall Anderson Health Services Technology Memorial Scholarship
  • Mary and Marshall Anderson Academic Excellence in Health Services Technology Memorial Scholarship
  • Beverly D. Ross Special Needs/Hardship Scholarship

Individuals may contact the Foundation’s office at (334) 420-4453 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 (334) 420-4317.