Gadsden State Community College Scholarships

Honors Scholar Program:

Applicants to GSCC Honors Scholar Program will be accepted into the program based on high school or lifelong achievement, test scores, and community or school activities and leadership.  The following test scores will be used as benchmarks for admission into the Program.  However, students may be admitted based on other exceptional achievement or service, as follows:

• A high school ranking in the top15% of the graduating class.
• A 3.50 or above GPA.
• A 25 ACT Composite Score or 1200 SAT (math & verbal).

The BENEFITS for being in the Honors Scholar Program are as follows:

• Scholarships will be awarded annually to students who will be designated as Honors Scholars.
• Students who fulfill the requirements will be designated as "Honors Scholar" on the graduation diploma.
• Honors Scholars will be able to register the day before official registration begins.
• Honors Scholars will have the opportunity to be paired with special faculty mentors.  Mentors will be GSCC faculty or administrators, and pairings will reflect a student's interests and goals.  The mentors will serve as special advisers for student schedules, academic mentorship, professional mentorship, internships, etc.
• Honors Scholars will be presented with special commencement medallions to wear during graduation exercises.
• A special Honors Scholar area will be available on the Wallace Drive and McClellan campuses.  This area will be open to Honors Scholars and accompanying friends.  Internet access, television, couches, and study carrels will be available.

The Honors Scholars Program Scholarship application is available on the GSCC website at www.gadsdenstate.edu.  

Academic Scholarships:

These scholarships are based on academic achievement; rank in class; and, academic competitions.  A minimum 3.0 GPA is recommended, and if submitted, ACT scores are considered.  Recipients receive partial to full tuition awards.

Ambassador Scholarships:

These scholarships are available for students who agree to work as representatives of the College.  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA; academic merit; club/organization participation; and, extracurricular activity.  You must submit a 500-word essay expressing how life experiences have contributed to your preparation to become a GSCC Ambassador.  In addition, the selection process may include an interview with the Ambassador Selection Committee.

Athletic Scholarships:

These scholarships are awarded to students who excel in various sports.  Interested students should contact the GSCC Athletic Department by calling (256) 549-8310.  Scholarships are available for males in the following sports:  baseball; basketball; tennis; and, managers.  Scholarships are available for females in the following sports:  basketball; cheerleading; cross country; softball; volleyball; and, managers.

Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Dr. Bernard J. Schroer Scholarships:

These scholarships are facilitated through the Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM), supporting individuals pursuing a career/technical education certificate or associate degree in the Alabama College System in preparation for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry.  Scholarship application is available at www.carcam.org.

Ayers Employee Fund:

These scholarships are available for students taking courses on the Ayers Campus.  Priority is given to students in declared majors and those within one semester of graduation.  A 2.5 GPA is required.

Barry Boatwright Memorial Scholarship:

This scholarship provides tuition to students in a science-related major and is awarded annually by the Science Department.

James L. Brown Free Enterprise Scholarship:

This scholarship provides assistance to a rising sophomore business student.  This scholarship is awarded annually by the Business Department as funds are available.

Buffalo Rock Endowment Scholarship:

This scholarship is awarded for fall and spring semesters to a deserving student.  Student must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.

Bush Memorial Endowment Scholarship:

This scholarship is awarded for one term to a deserving student.  A minimum 2.5 GPA is required.