{"id":119471,"date":"2026-03-11T15:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/898766898"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:03:38","slug":"scholarships-available-for-community-college-students-interested-in-automotive-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/scholarships-available-for-community-college-students-interested-in-automotive-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships available for community college students interested in automotive manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wbrc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WBRC<\/a>) &#8211; The push to grow the automotive industry will benefit some students attending Alabama community colleges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offering $4,000 scholarships for students interested in the state\u2019s automotive manufacturing industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The scholarships are available to students enrolled eligible Alabama community college programs for the 2026 summer and fall semesters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in an approved program to qualify for these scholarships.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"media-item | figure media-item-image article-image w-100\">\n<div class=\"figure-wrapper img-wrapper figure-img\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are...\" loading=\"lazy\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/WY5GHZRHR5C7VJO4IZJCDEG5SQ.jpg?auth=c1a59d8aeca6a5ce45d8ac5a66cbc54dfb28e2b4e99e56f8a5ee0e2a09cac7d4&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"figure-caption mt-1 px-1\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offering $4,000 scholarships for students interested in the state\u2019s automotive manufacturing industry.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit\">(WBRC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Many of the approved courses are being taught at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cOne of the biggest obstacles that we have in the region to accessing the training needed for these entry level positions is childcare and transportation,\u201d Mike Hobson, Shelton State\u2019s Associate Dean for Technical Services. \u201cA lot of scholarships that you run across are restricted. They\u2019re restricted to tuition or books. This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=29773&awinaffid=690303\">versatile<\/a> scholarship can be used in multiple areas that can help support students facing barriers like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Dual enrolled high school students are not eligible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Eligible programs include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list | article-list\">\n<li><span>Mechatronics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Advanced Manufacturing Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Automated Manufacturing Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Industrial Electronics Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Industrial Maintenance Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Manufacturing Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Machining\/Machine Tool\/CNC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Automotive Service Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Robotic Welding Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Engineering Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"media-item | figure 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d-block\" alt=\"The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are...\" loading=\"lazy\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/gray-wbrc-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/W44IBIW3LZCM7BXY3YEXN4TJCA.jpg?auth=4a846c750d82b1593a25b089070282fb230da821253f7ac0ca7b287cbc6f2260&width=980&height=551&smart=true&ssl=1\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"figure-caption mt-1 px-1\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offering $4,000 scholarships for students interested in the state\u2019s automotive manufacturing industry.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit\">(WBRC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Applications can be submitted online through the Dream It, Do It website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Dually enrolled high school students are not eligible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The deadline for applications is Friday, March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | text-start article-text\">Get news alerts in the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wbrc-fox6-news\/id449660326\">Apple App Store<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.raycom.wbrc&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Google Play Store<\/a> or subscribe to our email newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbrc.com\/newsletter\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright |\"><i>Copyright 2026 WBRC. 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