Thirty-four scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) offers several areas of study in the Applied Technology program, including Automotive Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding. Programs of study include degree and certificate programs. More information is available at www.cv.edu/programs/applied-technology/.

Funding is available to award 34 $4,000 scholarships to students enrolled in a program at an Alabama community college associated with automotive manufacturing careers. Interested students with a 2.5 GPA can learn more information and apply directly through the website dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31, 2023.

Programs in which applicants can use the scholarship include the following: Mechatronics; Automated Manufacturing Technology; Industrial Electronics Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology; Manufacturing Technology; Injection Molding; Machining/Machine Tool/CNC; Welding Technology; Automotive Service Technology; Engineering Technology; Mechanical Design Technology; and Logistics.

Students awarded the scholarship may use the funds for tuition, books, and fees associated with the approved program of study during the 2023 school year.  A complete submission for the scholarship requires the following: a completed application; completion of a new orientation course to the automotive industry and AAMA scholarship; one signed reference letter; an unofficial college or high school transcript; and a headshot photo.