MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offering $400,000 in scholarships for Alabama residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry.
Applications for the scholarships, which will be capped at $4,000, are now open to students enrolled in an eligible program at an Alabama community college. The scholarships will cover tuition, books, and fees for the 2026 spring, summer, or fall semesters.
Eligible programs include mechatronics; advanced manufacturing technology; automated manufacturing technology; industrial electronics technology; industrial maintenance technology; manufacturing technology; machining/machine tool/CNC; automotive service technology; robotic welding technology; and engineering technology.
To qualify, students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in one of the listed programs. Dually enrolled high school students are not eligible.
Applications can be submitted online through the Dream It, Do It website. The deadline to apply is Nov. 7.
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