To apply, students must:
Complete a WSCC application for admission.
Send official transcripts. (Ask Mrs. Yearwood to send.)
Complete a scholarship application.
Students are also required to apply for Federal Aid at www.FAFSA.gov. Wallace State’s school code is 007871.
The Wallace State Community College Scholarship Application deadline is March 1st.
The scholarship application must be completed online.
Presidential Scholarships
Available to students majoring in an academic program of study at WSCC and will be awarded for up to 16 credit hours per semester
Based on a combination of the ACT composite score, the cumulative grade point average, completed scholarship application, and personal mission statement
ACT plus GPA must equal 30 (decimals will not be rounded up)
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Available to students majoring in an academic program of study at WSCC and are valued at $1500 per semester
Based on a combination of the ACT composite score, the cumulative grade point average, completed scholarship application, and personal mission statement
ACT score plus GPA must equal 27 (decimals will not be rounded up)
Leadership Scholarships
Available to students majoring in an academic program of study at WSCC and are valued at $1250 per semester
Based on a combination of the ACT composite score, cumulative grade point average, completed scholarship application, personal mission statement, and documentation of outstanding leadership and community service (up to 10 activities to be listed on the application – no attachments)
ACT score plus GPA must equal 24 (decimals will not be rounded up)
Performing Arts Scholarships
Awarded through an audition process and the amount awarded varies
Auditions are held during the spring semester – Contact the Music Department at 256-352-8277 for specific dates and application procedures
Allied Health and Nursing Scholarships
Available to students majoring in health care programs at WSCC and are valued at $1500 per semester
Based on the ACT composite score, cumulative grade point average (3.0 or better), involvement in clubs and organizations, and/or volunteer experience in a health-care environment
If your chosen program requires a minimum ACT score, your ACT score must be equal to or exceed the required minimum score
All Allied Health and Nursing Scholarship recipients must meet all admissions criteria for the chosen program of study
Scholarships will be voided if the student is not pursuing an Allied Health major
Career Technical Scholarships
Available to students majoring in a technical program of study at WSCC and the amount awarded varies
Based on a combination of the ACT composite score, the cumulative grade point average, completed scholarship application, personal mission statement, and technical achievement
If awarded a scholarship, you must take 75% of your classes in your major program of study per semester. Additional academic classes may be taken toward an A.A.S. degree in the technical program
Scholarships will be voided if the student is not pursuing a Career Technical major