ACCS/AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing programs

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have continued their partnership to offer additional scholarships for residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry.

Applications for the $4,000 individual scholarships 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 2025 summer and 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 for applications is Monday, March 31, 2025.