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Below are the many kinds of scholarships at Coastal Alabama!
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General Scholarships - February 1 Deadline each year to submit
 Scholarship Type

1.Presidential Scholarship All Campuses
 

Requirements: Minimum ACT composite score of 24 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 2.5 GPA.

2.Dean’s Scholarship All Campuses
 
Requirements:ACT scores and GPA’s will be considered when awarding Dean’s scholarships.
Those with the highest ACT and GPA will be considered first and we will consider applicants until we have filled all available positions for this scholarship.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

3.Ambassador Scholarship
Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown Campuses

Requirements: Applicants meeting eligibility are invited to write an essay. From the essays, students are chosen and invited to schedule interviews. Interviews are held on the Monroeville and Thomasville campuses and Ambassadors are chosen for the Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown campuses depending on the number of slots available from previous ambassadors who have left or graduated.
Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

4.Art Scholarship
Bay Minette Campus

To apply: please email or send in 10-15 examples of artwork, have a reference page with 3 references, and have a copy of high school transcript. There may be a possible interview.
If selected, the prospective student will need to fill out the school's Presidential Scholarship application.
Note- all application content should come to Steve Strickland
Requirements: Be an Art Major (AA), participate in the annual Art Fair, maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Steve Strickland, MFA
Art Instructor
Coastal Alabama CC
251 580-2139

5.Art Scholarship
Brewton Campus


Applicant must have a minimum GPA 2.5 with no ACT requirement.
Required to produce a portfolio of work to the Art director, Carrie Johnson, (251) 809-1617.
The recipient must assist with any and all art workshops held by the art department, Work toward and participate in a scheduled art exhibit at the end of the academic year, take required art classes each semester.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; must maintain 2.5  GPA.

6.Art Scholarship
Monroeville Campus


Requirements:
Students are required to produce a portfolio of work to the Art Director. Students may contact the Art Director, Susan Brown to set up interview times. (251) 575-8244.
Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.
The recipient must assist with any and all art workshops held by the art department, work toward and participate in a scheduled art exhibit at the end of the academic year and take required art classes each semester.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

7.Athletic Scholarships
Bay Minette Campus

 
Scholarships are awarded through athletic coaches. They are offered for the following sports:
Men’s Baseball                     Contact Wayne Larker
Women’s Softball                Contact Mallory Radwitch
Men’s Basketball                  Contact Robby Robertson
Women’s Basketball            Contact Linda Pitts
Cheerleading                         Contact Celeste Robertson                                      Volleyball                               Contact Ritchie Dulaney
Men’s Golf                             Contact Leo Kling
Men’s Tennis                         Contact Ritchie Dulaney
Women’s Tennis                   Contact Ritchie Dulaney
Pays tuition, fees, and books. Must follow NJCAA rules

8.Athletic Scholarships
Brewton Campus

 
Students must see athletic coaches to set up audition times. Scholarships are offered for the following sports:
Men’s Baseball                     Contact Darrell Blevins (251) 809-1563
Women’s Softball                Contact Misti Nims (251) 809-1632
Men’s Basketball                 Contact Allen Gainer (251) 809-1536
Women’s Volleyball            Contact Steven Dickey (251) 809-1592
Pays tuition, fees, and books. Must follow NJCAA rules and regulations.

9.Athletic Scholarships
Monroeville Campus


Students must see athletic coaches to set up audition times. Cheerleading tryouts are held in the spring of each year. Scholarships are offered for the following sports:
Men’s Baseball                    Contact Daniel Head (251) 575-8259
Women’s Softball                Contact Monica Meadows (251) 575-8381
Men’s Basketball                 Contact William Brown (251) 575-8258
Women’s Basketball           Contact Mandy Armstrong (251) 575-8235
Cheerleading                        Contact Brittany Mattox (251) 593-0536
Pays tuition, fees, and books. Must follow NJCAA rules and regulations.

10.College Bowl
Bay Minette Campus


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 commit to attending practice in Bay Minette every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon during Fall and Spring Semesters. Students must be willing to travel (at school expense) to attend tournaments in and out of state. The scholarships cover tuition and fees for two semesters, and can be renewed for an additional two semesters the next year. Scholarship award and renewal is based on competitive try-outs. The Student must be willing to try-out for the team. If the student does well during try-outs, the student may be offered a scholarship based on their performance. We conduct try-outs at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semester.

11.College Bowl
Monroeville and Thomasville Campuses


Scholarships are offered to students interested in being on the college bowl team. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and commit to attending practice in Monroeville and Thomasville. The scholarship covers tuition and fees and are awarded on a yearly basis. Scholarships will be offered by the sponsor. Contact Marcus Gordon (251) 575-8397 or (334) 637-3187 for more information.

12.Computer 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.
If selected, the recipient will need to fill out the school's Presidential Scholarship application.
Student must perform a minimum of 10 hours a week. Student required to set up and prepare for the next Computer Fair.
Scholarship is for two semesters, but can be renewed at the recommendation of the faculty.

13.Hospitality Division
Gulf Shores Campus

Requirements:GPA: 2.5 or higher
Have completed at least one semester in the Hospitality/Culinary/Pastry/Event Planning at Coastal Alabama.
Recommendation from instructor and demonstrated financial need (i.e. does not qualify for Pell Grant).
Student must perform a minimum of 10 hours a week supporting instructors in preparing for classes and special events.
Scholarship is for two semesters, but can be renewed at the recommendation of the faculty.

14.James Martindale Science Scholarship
Bay Minette Campus


Must have at least 2.5 GPA.
Must be a second year science major.
Recommendation by instructors.

15.Language Arts Tournament
Bay Minette Campus


Must participate in the Language Arts Tournament. Three scholarships are available to high school seniors who are winners of the following three academic competitions of the Language Arts Tournament:
English Literature
American Literature
Composition
Scholarship is for two years provided the requirements for renewal are met.
Contact Jeffrey Beall [email protected].

16.Leadership Scholarships
Brewton and Atmore Campuses

 
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Must participate in the Student Government Association on the Brewton or Atmore Campus.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

17.Mike Teddar Math Tournament Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses

 
The top ten winners of the Math Tournaments that are held each February on the Brewton campus will receive these scholarships.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

18.Miss Coastal Alabama

The recipient will need to fill out the school's Scholarship application.

19.Music Scholarship
Monroeville Campus


Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.
Students are required to audition with Music Director. Auditions are held in the early spring. For more information contact Terry Galbraith 251-575-8296.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

20.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.
Scholarship is for two years providing the requirements for renewal are met.

21.Pow Wow Scholarship
Bay Minette Campus

 
The student must have a 16 on the ACT and a 2.5 GPA to be eligible to interview. A separate application and interview is required.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

22.PTK President, Bay Minette Campus

Requirements: Must be President of PTK, Bay Minette Campus

23.PTK Officer Scholarship
Monroeville and Thomasville campuses

Requirements:Up to 6 scholarships are available for second year students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and serve in officer positions.
Pays tuition and fees up to 58 hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

24:Rosemary Jernigan Honor Scholarship
Brewton Campus

 
Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 21 and/or 3.0 GPA.
Recipients must take Honors sections of required classes needed for graduation, take Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Courses, attend meetings of Honor Program participants (at least one per month), and participate in extracurricular activities which include trips and meetings.
Pays full tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 3.0 GPA.

25.Second Generation Scholarships
Brewton and Atmore Campuses

 
Applicants must have a parent who was a first generation graduate of the former Jefferson Davis Community College (proof with be birth certificate and copy of degree).
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

26.Senior Resident Assistant
Bay Minette Campus

Requirements: Interview Required.

27.SGA President
Bay Minette Campus

Requirements:Elected by student body, Bay Minette Campus

28.Technical Scholarships
Brewton and Atmore Campuses

 
Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement.
Scholarships are available in the following areas:
Welding                          Contact Keith Lisenby (251)368-7625
Business Technology    Contact Jacqueline Stokes (251) 809-1631
Auto Body -                    Contact Thomas Rolin (251) 368-7622
AC/Refrigeration           Contact Doug Byrd (251) 368-7620
Industrial Engineering  Contact Mark Regehr (251) 368-7665
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

29.Technical Scholarships
Monroeville and Thomasville campuses

 
An Interview process will be held with individual departments on a scheduled day in Thomasville in the spring of the year. Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.
Scholarships are available in the following areas: Cosmetology (Thomasville), Business Technology (Thomasville), Machine Tool Technology (Thomasville), Industrial Maintenance (Thomasville), Instrumentation/Electronics (Thomasville), Paper and Chemical Technology (Thomasville), and Welding Technology (Monroeville and Thomasville).
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours, excluding certificate program scholarships which are only for one year. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

30.Theater
Bay Minette Campus


Requirements:
Students must have a 2.5 GPA
Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Students are required to take specific theater (THR) courses each semester
Students must submit a completed application and audition for scholarships in order to be considered.
Auditions:
Auditions are held between February and May of each spring semester for the following academic school year
Students interested in auditioning must contact Shana Stradley in order to be notified of information regarding audition date(s)/time(s). 
Mrs. Stradley’s email is [email protected]
 
31.Vision Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses

 
Requirements:Applicants are recommended by high school counselor. This is not based on ACT scores or GPA.
Pays tuition and fees for up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

 
Program Scholarships

1.Area Women Action Group's
Miss AWAG Pageant


Requirements: Must participate in the Area Women Action Group Pageant.
The recipient will need to fill out the school's Scholarship application.
Scholarship is for two years providing the requirements for renewal are met.

2.Dogwood Pageant

Requirements: Must participate in the Dogwood Pageant and place in the top twelve. The scholarship committee must be notified by April 1, following the pageant.
The recipient must be a graduating senior and must enroll in the Summer or Fall Semester following their graduation and complete the two years in consecutive terms excluding Summer Semester.
The scholarships is for one year (renewable) for tuition and fees only; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

3.Distinguished Young Women  
 
Requirements: Awarded to the Winner, First Runner Up, and Second Runner Up for the participating counties in the Coastal Alabama Service Area.
The scholarship committee must be notified by the director, following the pageant.
The recipient must be a graduating senior and must enroll in the Summer or Fall Semester following their graduation and complete the two years in consecutive terms excluding Summer Semester.
Pays tuition and fees up to 82 semester hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.



External Scholarships - Deadlines vary 


1.Historical Society and Foundation Scholarship
Brewton and Atmore Campuses

 
Applicants must fill out a separate scholarship application.
Pays $500.00 either Fall or Spring Semester.

2.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 either all tuition and fees or a set $5000.00 per year, depending on the industry. ACT of 17 or higher is required.
Scholarships are offered by the following industries:
Georgia Pacific, BASF, and Olin
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

3.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 (251) 809-1512 (Application found on the website under Financial Aid/ Forms).

4.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 (251) 575-8238 or (334) 637-3160 for more information.

5.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.