Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Dr. Bernard J. Schroer Scholarship

GUIDELINES:

AAMA Dr. Bernard J. Schroer Scholarship, facilitated through the Consortium for Alabama Regional Center for Automotive Manufacturing (CARCAM), support individuals pursuing a career/technical education certificate or associate degree in the Alabama College System in preparation for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Alabama Resident
• High school graduate or GED recipient
• Planning to pursue an automotive manufacturing career in Alabama

• Applicant must have a declared major in one of the following programs:

                   Automotive Manufacturing Technology

                   Automated Manufacturing

                   Computer Numerical Control

                   Engineering Technology

                   Industrial Electronics Technology

                   Industrial Maintenance Technology

                   Machine Shop Technology

                   Machine Tool Technology

                   Manufacturing Technology

                   Mechatronics

                   Injection Molding                  

• Applicant must have completed one semester at a CARCAM College and be enrolled in the second semester to apply;

          Any scholarship award is contingent upon successful completion of the second college semester.

• Applicant must have a desire to work in Alabama’s automotive manufacturing industry.

• Applicant must have a 2.5 overall GPA

• Award recipient must attend the AAMA summer quarterly meeting to be recognized

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

• A maximum of 12 scholarships at $750 per semester for two (2) semesters will be awarded per academic year.

• A maximum of three (3) scholarships may be awarded annually to any one CARCAM college.

APPLICATION:

The AAMA scholarship application will be available again in Spring 2014. Click here to see the 2013 AAMA scholarship recipients.

 
Your application will NOT be renewed automatically

For more information, contact the CARCAM Regional Office.
P.O. Box 227
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-6870
(866) 429-1AUT 

SOUTHERN AUTOMOTIVE WOMEN’S FORUM SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 

Currently Accepting Applications! Deadline is July 1st, 2013!!

We have two deadlines for scholarship application: July 1st and December 1st.

The SAWF Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to an accredited two-year technical/career program, four-year undergraduate program, or graduate program in preparation for or in furtherance of a career in the automotive industry.  With the introduction of the Scholarship Program in August 2011, SAWF has already provided scholarships totaling $40,750, in increments ranging from $500 to $5,000.  In the future, SAWF expects to include an ever-increasing number of scholarships. 

2012-13 Scholarship Program
Scholarships are mainly announced between late summer and early fall for use during the upcoming academic year. We awarded seven scholarships in August 2012 at our annual conference. We will be awarding additional scholarships in December.

Scholarship payments are made in two increments, one in the fall and one in the winter (or such other applicable academic term), each after submission of the required documentation showing satisfaction up to the date of payment of the eligibility requirements set forth below.

General Guidelines and Eligibility
Applications are not accepted on-line.  To be considered for any SAWF scholarship, you must submit your application and all attachments by U.S. Mail to the address provided on the application  and it must be postmarked by the required deadline.  The following general guidelines are currently utilized by SAWF to select scholarship recipients: 

• Female graduate or soon to be graduate from a high school in a Southern state, who is or will be attending a college or university in a Southern state.  Southern states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. 
• Female interested in or currently pursuing a career in the automotive industry.
• Female enrolling in or enrolled in a full time or part time (at least 6 hours per semester) associate, technical, undergraduate or graduate accredited program, with a preference towards ABET-accredited programs in automotive, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, machine tooling, engineering (EAC), computing (CAC), and technology (TAC) located in the South.

The following eligibility requirements are currently utilized for all SAWF scholarships: 

• Scholarships available only for use in pursuit of a two-year certificate/degree, four-year undergraduate degree, or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by ABET, Inc., the American Bar Association, the Accrediting Commission for Business Schools,  the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or another similar accrediting association.
• Full time or part time (at least 6 hours per semester) enrollment required.
• Required minimum grade point averages are an overall grade point average of 2.5 and a grade point average of 3.0 in his/her major.

Individuals may submit applications before graduating from high school or receiving a GED.

Award Period
Scholarships are awarded prior to the beginning of each fall term. Scholarships are for one academic year and are not automatically renewed.  Recipients must maintain enrollment as full time or part time (at least 6 hours per semester) students in at least two academic terms (e.g., fall and spring, spring and summer, fall and summer) during the upcoming academic year to receive the full award amount. 

General Disclaimers, Limitations, and Other Legal Matters
SAWF at all times retains the right without liability to withhold any and all scholarship payments previously announced or awarded.  If at any time a scholarship recipient does not maintain the eligibility requirements in effect at the time the scholarship was awarded, SAWF may seek reimbursement from the recipient of any unused scholarship monies previously paid to the recipient and shall discontinue any and all future payments to the recipient.  SAWF reserves the right to modify its scholarship guidelines and eligibility requirements at any time without notice to any current or future applicants or recipients. 

Each application must be signed by the applicant whereby she certifies that her application and all attachments submitted thereto are accurate and truthful.  Each applicant further agrees that in the event she is awarded a scholarship, she will (1) provide updated contact information each year to SAWF, at SAWF’s request, for at least seven years following the scholarship award as well as reasonable biographical information requested by SAWF regarding her education and career progression; and (2) allow SAWF to use her name, photographs, and general current and future biographical information on any SAWF scholarship promotional materials.  

Scholarship Application

SAWF Scholarship Information.

Mercedes-Benz US International Scholarship Program

The Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Scholarship Program has been established by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) to assist Alabama high school seniors and dependent children of MBUSI Team Members who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for fulltime study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America. Scholarship America is a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization that seeks to involve and assist the private sector in expanding educational opportunities and encouraging educational achievement. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, or national origin.

Mercedes-Benz US International Scholarship Application

Process Technology Scholarship Opportunity

Deadline: HAS PASSED for 2013

Shell is currently offering $2,200 scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in or are planning
to enroll in any of the following two-year degree programs:

• Process/Production Technology
• Industrial Maintenance Technology
• Petroleum Technology
• Instrumentation/Analyzer Technology
• Compressor/Compression Technology
• Machinist/Mechanical Technology
• Electrical/Electronics Technology

 
Who is Eligible

• Both full-time and part-time students are eligible for the scholarships.
• Eligible expenses include tuition, books, fees, and educational supplies.
• Scholarship retention will be evaluated at the end of each semester and will be based on
  student performance as described in the eligibility criteria.
• The scholarship award is primarily based on scholastic performance. The minimum
  application criterion is a 2.5 grade point average. Once awarded, the recipient must
  maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain in good standing in the degree program.
• The applicant must be a US citizen or authorized to work on a full-time basis in the
  United States.

How to Apply

To learn more about this scholarship and or to apply, please go to www.captech.org and click on the
Students/Student Scholarships tabs. For additional assistance or inquiries contact:

Tammy Stafford

tstafford@com.edu

phone: 409-933-8508
fax: 409-933-8015

Remember: All information must be submitted by the deadline in order to be eligible!