Wallace State: Scholarships

Financial Aid

Wallace State Community College-Hanceville offers a variety of scholarships. The appropriate scholarship committee reviews all completed scholarship applications.

Students must be an Alabama resident and U.S. citizen to qualify for any scholarships except athletic and private scholarships. Recipients of athletic scholarships are required to be U. S. citizens.

Presidential Scholarships are available to students majoring in an academic field of study atWSCC. Presidential Scholarships are based on a combination of the ACT composite score, the cumulative grade point average, and an essay. ACT plus grade point average must equal 30 (e.g., ACT 27 + GPA 3.0 = 30). The essay should be no more than 500 words and should be based on why you feel you are deserving of a scholarship and what you hope to accomplish as a result of receiving this scholarship.

Honors Scholarships are available to students who are seeking an intellectually challenging and creative college experience. Through prescribed activities, including educational experiences, service learning, interaction with faculty members, and attendance at culturally enriching events, students are allowed an opportunity for academic diversity. This scholarship includes tuition, fees, and a book stipend. For more information contact LaDonna Allen at 256-352-8071 or LaDonna.Allen@wallacestate.edu.

Academic Excellence Scholarships are available to students majoring in an academic field of study atWSCC. Academic Excellence Scholarships are based on the ACT composite score, cumulative grade point average, an essay, and two letters of recommendation. ACT score plus grade point average must equal 27 (e.g., ACT 24 + GPA 3.0 = 27). The essay should be no more than 500 words and should be based on why you feel you are deserving of a scholarship and what you hope to accomplish as a result of receiving this scholarship.

Leadership Scholarships are available to students majoring in an academic field of study atWSCC. Leadership scholarships are based on a combination of cumulative ACT composite score, cumulative grade point average, an essay, two letters of recommendation, and documentation of outstanding leadership and community service. ACT score plus grade point average must equal 24 (e.g., ACT 21 + GPA 3.0 = 24). The essay should be no more than 500 words and should be based on why you feel you are deserving of a scholarship and what you hope to accomplish as a result of receiving this scholarship.

Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded through the audition process. Auditions are held during the spring semester. Contact the Music Department at 256/352-8277 for dates and application procedures.

Allied Health, Nursing, and Health Linkage Scholarships are available to students majoring in health care programs at WSCC. These scholarships are based on the ACT composite score, cumulative grade point average (3.0 or better), involvement in clubs and organizations, and/or volunteer experience in a health-care environment. If your chosen field requires a minimum ACT score, your ACT score must be equal to or exceed the required minimum score. Health Linkage Scholarships are designated for students who have begun their allied health care studies at one of the established linkage sites. All Allied Health, Nursing, and Linkage Scholarship recipients must meet all admissions criteria for the chosen field of study. Scholarships will be voided if the student is not formally accepted into the chosen field of study.

Career/Technical Scholarships are available to students majoring in a technical field of study atWSCC. Career/technical scholarships are based on technical achievement. If awarded a scholarship, you must take 75% of your classes in your major field of study. Additional academic classes may be taken toward an A.A.S. degree in the technical field.

Courage & Perseverance
Students must meet institutional admission requirements; demonstrate excellence in citizenship; nominated by citizens from the local community; three (3) letters of recommendation; FAFSA application filed to demonstrate financial need.

Need Base Scholarships
Alabama state resident; EFC 0 (maximum need); 3.0 GPA or higher; full Time Status; award is for two (2) semesters only; any other type of free aid disqualifies; extreme hardships will be considered.

Committee Select
Demonstrated financial need; in good academic standing; essay required.

Presidential Service
Ambassador application must be approved by committee; interviews will be conducted by scholarship committee; full time status; GPA must be 2.5 or higher.

IRAQI Operation Family Shield Tuition Waiver
Tuition scholarships shall be provided to children and spouses of Alabama service men and women who have been activated as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Such tuition scholarships shall be available only after all other federal financial assistance is applied. Requirements: FAFSA must be filed; application packet must be filed with the Financial Aid Office; packet must include: Official Copies of Military Orders; most Recent Tax Returns; Pell Grant Eligibility; Continued Activation Certification; spouse – Marriage Certificate; dependent – Birth Certificate.

****All scholarships are awarded as funds permit.

Jennifer Washington Smith
Wallace State Community College
PO Box 2000
Hanceville AL 35077

jennifer.smith@wallacestate.edu

Financial Aid Office
(256) 352-8182
(256) 352-8122 Office Fax
(256) 352-8228 WSCC Fax