Scholarships are available to residents in Alabama interested in pursuing training for automotive manufacturing careers at Alabama’s community and technical colleges.
Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association partners with Alabama’s community colleges for scholarship opportunity
Seventy scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
Funding is available to award a total of 70, $4,000 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a program at an Alabama community college that is associated with automotive manufacturing careers. Interested high school seniors, residents interested in attending college, and current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website, www.dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Students who are awarded the scholarship may use the funds for their spring, summer, or fall 2024 tuition, books, and fees associated with the approved program of study. A full submission for the scholarship requires the following: a completed application; completion of a new orientation course to the automotive industry and AAMA scholarship; one signed reference letter; an unofficial college or high school transcript; a resume; an essay; and a headshot photo.
Programs in which applicants can use the scholarship include the following: Mechatronics; Automated Manufacturing Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Machining/Machine Tool/CNC; Automotive Service Technology; and Engineering Technology.
For more information or help with applying, call 1-855-206-2671.
