Community College • Shelton State

of Birmingham to give students in Alabama a tool to assist in the college admissions and scholarship application process. For more information about Achieve Alabama, visit achievealabama.org or https:// www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AchieveAlabama-Handout.pdf

NORTHWEST-SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Shoals Campus

Address: 800 George Wallace Blvd. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 Phone: 256-331-5363

Phil Campbell Campus

Address: 2080 College Road Phil Campbell, AL 35581 Phone: 256-331-6219 Email: financialaid@nwscc.edu Website: www.nwscc.edu

Academic:

• Applicants must enter NW-SCC with a minimum 3.25 overall GPA or its numerical equivalent. • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC • This is a two-year scholarship. • This scholarship pays half tuition for 30 credit hours per academic year.

Ambassador:

• Host or hostess for NW-SCC. • Applicants must enter NW-SCC with at least a 2.5 overall GPA or its numerical equivalent. • Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC. • Applicants must complete an interview and submit an essay and resume. • Recommendation letters optional • This is a one-year scholarship. • This scholarship pays half tuition for 30 credit hours per academic year.

Applied Technology:

• Applicants must enter NW-SCC with at least a 2.5 overall GPA or its numerical equivalent. • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC • Applicants must have a technical or occupational program as their declared major. • This is a two-year scholarship. • This scholarship pays half tuition for 30 credit hours per academic year.

College Bowl:

Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.

• Applicants must enter NW-SCC with a 2.5 overall GPA or its numerical equivalent. • Interview required. • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC. • Maintain active status on the College Bowl Team. • This is a one-year scholarship. • This scholarship pays tuition and fees for up to 16 credit hours (fall and spring semesters).

Cosmetology:

• Applicants must complete the Salon and Spa Management program at NW-SCC. • Applicants must have at least one year of work experience in a salon. • Must submit a letter of recommendation from the instructor or salon owner. • Must have a NW-SCC GPA of 3.0 or higher. • Applicants must be a full-time student with good attendance. • This is a one-year scholarship (to follow the CIT program summer, fall, and spring). • This scholarship pays tuition only.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

• Applicants must enter NW-SCC with at least a 2.5 overall GPA or its numerical equivalent. • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC. • Applicants must submit a resume showing community involvement and leadership. • This is a one-year scholarship. • This scholarship pays $750 per semester (fall and spring).

Opportunity:

• This is a need-based scholarship according to the applicants Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC. • Students must reapply to renew this scholarship. • This scholarship pays half tuition for 30 credit hours per academic year.

Performing Arts:

• Applicants must enter NW-SCC with a 2.5 overall GPA or its numerical equivalent. • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at NW-SCC. • Applicants MUST audition for this scholarship. • This is a one-year scholarship. • This scholarship pays tuition and fees up to 16 credit hours (fall and spring semesters).

Talent Search:

Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.