The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) are continuing our efforts to provide scholarships, as well as mentors, to students who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in the automotive manufacturing industry.
Additional scholarships are available! Funding is available to award $1,800 scholarships to 22 students who are enrolled in a program at an Alabama community college that is associated with automotive manufacturing careers.
Students who are awarded the scholarship may use the funds for their summer or fall 2021 tuition, books, and fees associated with the approved program of study.
A full submission for the scholarship requires the following: a completed application; a resume; a maximum 500-word essay on why the student wants to work in Alabama’s automotive industry; one signed reference letter; an unofficial college or high school transcript; and a headshot photo. The deadline to apply is May 14th.
Interested students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website, https://dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama.
Applicants must use the scholarship toward an automotive-related program, including the following: Automotive Manufacturing Technology; Automotive Manufacturing; Automotive Service Technician; Computer Numerical Control; Engineering Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Injection Molding; Logistics; Machine Shop/Tool Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Design Technology; Mechatronics; or Welding Technology.
