Scholarships

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

Institutional scholarships covers general in-state tuition and fees. Students are required to 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 is not meeting 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 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 providing the student maintains all requirements by end of the first year. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Ambassador scholarships are for students who possess a 2.7 GPA or higher and will graduate from high school before the end of June. As a college ambassador, students are required to perform certain duties while representing CVCC. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years providing 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 who possess 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 that have less than 12 credit hours of college credit. This scholarship is for a maximum of two years providing 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 students who are currently enrolled at CVCC, have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 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 who possess a C average. Student applicants are also required to create a type-written essay on the importance of being an African American/Minority Male Leader in the community (500-word maximum) and must interview with the Future Leaders Subcommittee. As student leaders, students are required to attend all the Minority Males Mentoring (M3) meetings. Interested students should contact 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 end of first year. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Leadership scholarships are for students who possess 2.7 GPA or higher will have graduated from high school before the end of June are eligible to apply. 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. A cumulative GPA of 2.7 and successful completion of duties are required to maintain eligibility for this scholarship.
• Non-Traditional scholarships are for students who have not been enrolled for  the current academic year. Students who possess 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 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 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 students who are elected to serve as a Student Government Association Executive Board member 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.
• Diplomate scholarships are presidential scholarships that cover 50% of tuition and fees. Recommendation by the high school counselor. Student must successfully complete the assigned 3 credit  hour  ORI 105 class fall term; participate in mentoring sessions, peer mentoring, and College  programs as assigned.
• CVCC Mascot scholarships are full tuition and fees waiver for one-year with the possibility of renewal for a second-year if all qualifications are met. Two scholarships will be awarded each year for an incoming student and a returning student. GPA of 2.5 is required to maintain 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 from CVCC Foundation 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 located online. Applicants must interview with the Foundation Scholarship Committee. The committee 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 which would otherwise prevent them from continuing to attend CVCC. The request must be urgent in nature. Contact your academic advisor or a faculty member for more information on the scholarship process.
• Leadership in Child Care Scholarships are made available from funding by the Alabama Department of Human Resources. These scholarships provide students with the opportunity to pursue several different credentials and degrees in Child Development/ Early Care and Education/Early Childhood Education studies at a community college or at Athens State. Scholarship applications are available here.
• Senior Adult Program scholarships are tuition waivers from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) for Alabama residents age 60 and over who wish to enroll in college credit courses. Contact the Admission Office in Wallace Hall or email admissions@cv.edu for additional information.
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a resource for students looking for educational training to receive employment through the Career Center. A satellite Career Center office is located on CVCC campus in Brassell Hall.
• External Agency Scholarships and other student support funding is 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.