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Alabama community colleges partner with manufacturers to offer $400,000 in automotive scholarships

The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) have partnered again to offer $400,000 in scholarships to residents interested in a career in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry, according to a Monday news release.

The $4,000 individual scholarships will be awarded to students who are enrolled in a program associated with automotive manufacturing careers at an Alabama community college. The scholarships will fund the 2025 spring, summer, or fall semesters and can be used to cover tuition, books, and fees associated with an approved program of study.

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Eligible programs include the following: Mechatronics; Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Automated Manufacturing Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Machining/Machine Tool/CNC; Automotive Service Technology; and Engineering Technology.

Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Applications can be filled directly through the Dream It, Do It website. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 4, 2024.

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