SCHOLARSHIPS
Central Alabama Community College offers competitive scholarships to qualified students. Scholarship applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Central Alabama’s web site (www.cacc.edu), or from high school counselors. Application must be on Central Alabama Scholarship Application forms and be accompanied by all required documents as listed on the application. Properly completed applications should be submitted to the appropriate address listed on the scholarship application by the announced deadline. The deadline for applying for institutional scholarships at the College is March 1 of each year, and awards are announced by May 1.
Institutional scholarships include the following:
Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships recognize outstanding high school seniors who have excelled in academics. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Ambassador Scholarships
Ambassador Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have excelled in leadership. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in athletic tryouts and the student’s record of athletic achievement. Scholarships are awarded in men’s baseball, golf, women’s softball, and women’s tennis. The College also offers a few scholarships to managers. Interested students should contact the appropriate coach in each sport for scholarship consideration.
Performing Arts Scholarships
Jazz Band and Show Choir scholarships are available to students who portray talent in these areas. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Technical Scholarships
Technical scholarships are awarded to high school students enrolling in technical programs of study. Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in addition to involvement in extracurricular activities.
Workforce Development Grant Scholarships
Workforce development grant scholarships are provided to give high school students an opportunity to obtain career-ready skills for high demanding careers while still in high school. The scholarship will cover the expense of tuition, fees, and books/supplies for approved career/technical programs of study. Funding is provided through the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development and will vary from year to year. For more information, contact your high school counselor.