Career & Technical Education Scholarships Available

The Jefferson County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and other educational assistance to eligible Jefferson County residents who live within Alabama House District 15 and are pursuing Career and Technical Education at Jefferson State Community College.

Funds may be used for eligible educational expenses, which may include tuition and registration fees, books, fees, childcare, housing, transportation, gas, and other approved expenses.

Before You Apply: Verify Your House District

You must live in Alabama House District 15 to be eligible for this scholarship.

House District 15 includes portions of several Jefferson County communities. Living in one of these cities or ZIP codes does not necessarily mean that your address is located within House District 15.

Before completing the application, please use the Alabama Secretary of State’s Find My Elected Officials Map to verify that your permanent residence is located within Alabama House District 15.

Applications from individuals whose permanent residence is outside House District 15 will not be eligible for consideration.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be a Jefferson County resident whose permanent address is within Alabama House District 15
Be a high school graduate or GED recipient
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Demonstrate financial need
Enroll in an eligible Career and Technical Education credit program or non-credit Workforce Education program at Jefferson State Community College

Students may apply while planning to enroll; however, scholarship funds will not be distributed until Jefferson State has verified the student’s enrollment in an eligible program.

Name(Required)

First Last

Student "A" Number(Required)

Permanent Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Please provide the address of your permanent residence. This address will be used to verify eligibility for Alabama House District 15.

Have you used the Alabama Secretary of State’s Find My Elected Officials Map to verify that the permanent address listed above is located within Alabama House District 15?(Required)

Applicants who have not verified that their residence is within House District 15 should do so before submitting this application.

Date of Birth(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Are currently enrolled or plan to attend JSCC?(Required)

Currently enrolled

Planning to enroll

Are you enrolling/enrolled in a credit, Career and Technical Education program or a non-credit Workforce Education program?(Required)

Already enrolled in a credit CTE program

Planning to enroll in a credit CTE program

Already enrolled in a non-credit, Workforce Education Program

Planning to enroll in a non-credit, Workforce Education Program

What is your major or program of study? (if applicable)(Required)

What is your education and career goal?(Required)

Please explain your financial need and any financial barriers that may affect your ability to enroll, remain enrolled, or complete your program.:(Required)

CERTIFICATION

As the student, I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate. I give permission for the Jefferson County CTE Scholarship Fund Committee and Jefferson State Community College to review information necessary to determine my eligibility, including my academic, enrollment, residency, and financial aid records.

Signature:(Required)

Date(Required)