Scholarships

Scholarships vary greatly and range from institutional to outside agencies. This section will describe institutional, CVCC Foundation, and Senior Adult scholarships. Applications are placed online at www.cv.edu and may also be available on campus, depending on the type of scholarship. See the website for all applicable deadlines.

Institutional scholarships cover general in-state tuition and fees. Students must complete a general admission application to CVCC, the FAFSA with CVCC federal school code 01282, and complete the scholarship application (located online) with an attached unofficial transcript.

A student will be placed on institutional scholarship warning status if the student does not meet the scholarship requirements for GPA, credit hour completion, and, if applicable, duty hours after a semester review. Students may continue to receive scholarship funding while on warning with the understanding that all the scholarship requirements must be met at the end of the warning term, or the scholarship will be suspended.

Institutional scholarship appeals must be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of Financial Aid and Title IV Compliance in the Financial Aid Office. The Executive Director of Financial Aid and Title IV Compliance will forward the appeals to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. The Executive Director of Financial Aid and Title IV Compliance will notify students of the outcome of their appeal.

Institutional Scholarships

• Academic scholarships are for students who possess a 3.0 GPA or higher and will graduate from high school before the end of June are eligible to apply. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years, provided the student maintains all requirements by the end of the first year. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship. 
• Ambassador scholarships are for students with a 2.7 GPA or higher who will graduate from high school before the end of June. As a college ambassador, students must perform certain duties while representing CVCC. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years, provided the student maintains all requirements by the end of the first year. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 and successful completion of duties are required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Athletic scholarships include Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Baseball, Women’s Softball, and Managers. Students with athletic abilities in one of these areas are invited to try out. The Athletic Director and team coaches determine the recipients of these scholarships. Students interested in being a team manager should contact the head coach of the specific team. Students may contact the Athletic Department staff at 334-214-4880.
• Career Technical scholarships are for students pursuing an associate in applied science (AAS) degree. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years, provided the student maintains all scholarship requirements. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Currently Enrolled scholarships are for currently enrolled students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours during the current academic year. This scholarship is for one year.
• Fine Arts scholarships are for students with artistic talent. Interested students are invited to submit their portfolios to the Fine Arts Department Chair. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years, provided the student maintains all scholarship requirements.
• Future Leader scholarships are for minority male students with a C average. Student applicants must submit a type-written essay on the importance of being an African American/Minority Male Leader in the community (500-word maximum). Applicants must interview with the Future Leaders Subcommittee. As student leaders, students are required to attend all Minority Males Mentoring (M3) meetings. Interested students may contact the Financial Aid Office to be directed to the committee for more information. This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of two years, provided the student maintains all requirements by the end of the first year. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Leadership scholarships are for students who have graduated from high school by the end of June and possess a 2.7 GPA or higher. As student leaders, students are required to complete service hours for CVCC. This scholarship is renewable for two years, provided the student maintains all requirements by the end of the first year. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 and complete the required service hours to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Non-traditional scholarships are for new students who have not been previously enrolled for the current academic year. Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from either high school or college are eligible to apply. This scholarship is renewable for two years, provided the student maintains all requirements by the end of the first year. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Performing Arts scholarships are for students who possess talents in music (vocal/ instrumental). These students are invited to audition for this scholarship. Interested students should contact the choir director or show band director in the Fine Arts Division for dates and times of auditions. This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of two years, provided the student maintains all requirements by the end of the first year. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Student Government Association (SGA) scholarships are for Student Government Association Executive Board members elected by the student body. Students must meet the requirements to be eligible for SGA. This scholarship is for one year. For more information, contact the Office of Student Development and Success at 334-214-4803.
• Diplomat scholarships are presidential scholarships that cover 50% of tuition and fees. The high school counselor must provide a recommendation for the students. Students must complete the assigned 3-credit-hour  ORI 105 class in the fall term and participate in mentoring sessions, peer mentoring, and College programs as assigned.
• CVCC Mascot scholarships are a full tuition and fee waiver for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year if all qualifications are met. A scholarship for an incoming student and a returned student will be awarded each year. The student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 to retain eligibility for this scholarship.

Other Scholarships

• Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Association (AAMA) Dr. Bernard J. Schroer Scholarship is facilitated through the Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM) and supports/individuals pursuing a career/technical education certificate or associate degree in the Alabama Community College System in preparation for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry. Additional criteria and scholarship applications are available here.
• CVCC Foundation scholarships are available each semester. Scholarships are awarded on a review basis, with financial need and grade point average being the primary considerations. Students must complete a CVCC Foundation Application, which can be found online. Applicants must also interview with the Foundation Scholarship Committee, which meets once each semester to award these scholarships.
• CVCC Foundation Chris Patterson Student Emergency Assistance Fund is for students who have an unforeseen financial emergency that would otherwise prevent them from continuing to attend CVCC. The request must be urgent. Contact your academic advisor or a faculty member for more information on the scholarship process.
• Leadership in Child Care Scholarships are made available through funding from the Alabama Department of Human Resources. These scholarships allow students to pursue several different credentials and degrees in Child Development/ Early Care and Education/Early Childhood Education studies at a community college or Athens State. Scholarship applications are available here.
• Senior Adult Program scholarships are tuition waivers from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) for Alabama residents aged 60 and over who wish to enroll in college credit courses. For additional information, contact the Admission Office in Wallace Hall or email admissions@cv.edu.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a resource for students seeking educational training to receive employment through the Career Center. A satellite Career Center office is located on the CVCC campus in Brassell Hall.
• External Agency Scholarships and other student support funding are accepted at CVCC. Any agency interested in assisting student(s)with funding should contact the Business Office and provide the student’s name and ID number, the amount of the scholarship, and the disbursement guidelines for the College.