Automotive scholarships open through Oct. 30 for community college students

Automotive scholarships open through Oct. 30 for community college students

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 5, 2026

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) are offering $400,000 in scholarships for Alabama residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry.

Applications for the scholarships, which are capped at $4,000, 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 2027 spring, summer, or 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
• 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 Alabama Dream It, Do It website at dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30.