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ACCS/AAMA Open Scholarship Applications for Automotive Manufacturing Programs


Posted on Sep 28, 2026 at 12:13 PM


Gadsden, Ala. –  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 the following: 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; and 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 Dream It, Do It website. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2026.


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