AAMA SCHOLARSHIP

Applications will reopen in October 2026.

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Teaming Up

The AAMA and the Alabama Community College System are teaming up to help Alabamians interested in pursuing a technical education certificate or associate degree in preparation for a career related to the automotive manufacturing industry.

Use your scholarship at any one of the 23 eligible community colleges in the state.

AAMA Success Stories

Here are the steps:

Submit a completed application packet by the deadline.

Including:

Completed application which includes primary email address, not your school email.
Resume. Need help building your resume? Click here. (Example)
One (1) signed reference letter. (Example)
Either an unofficial High School or a College transcript.
A headshot photo. (Example)
After completing your application you will receive an email from ACCS about completing the next step, the online AAMA Scholarship Orientation Course which includes an essay question (estimate 2 hours for completion).

Just a small amount of time gets you a chance at a $4,000 scholarship.

Requirements:

Must be a resident of Alabama
High School Senior or College Freshman
Must have a 2.5 overall GPA
Plans to pursue an automotive manufacturing related career in Alabama
Applicants must have a declared major in one of the approved scholarship related programs:

Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Automotive Service Technician
Engineering Technology
Industrial Electronics Technology
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Machine Shop/Tool Technology/CNC
Mechatronics
Robotic Welding Technology
Other Automotive Technology Related Programs May be Considered

Applicant must submit required application documentation packet by stated deadline (includes headshot photo)
Applicant is required to communicate with AAMA and ACCS to provide pertinent information
Recipients may be eligible for scholarship renewal by reapplication
In order for the application to be complete, the student must complete the online AAMA Scholarship Orientation Course (estimate 2 hours for completion)

Earn a scholarship to assist you in paying for your tuition, fees, and books at a community college.

AAMA Scholarship Winners for Spring 2026

Peyton Abercrombie - Gadsden State Community College
Tamryn Allen - Lawson State Community College
Erin Billingsley - Shelton State Community College
Jadon Bloomer - Enterprise State Community College
Cameron Boyle - Gadsden State Community College
Joseph Brown - Gadsden State Community College
Bryce Burleson - Bishop State Community College
Camron Butler - Northwest Shoals Community College
Coleman Cannon - Wallace Community College - Dothan
Datra Carthon-Guy - Drake State Community & Technical College
Ashley Chen - Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Micah Cornelius - Bishop State Community College
LeCedric Craig - Bishop State Community College
Alejandra DeJesus - Drake State Community & Technical College
Gael Dominguez Chino - Gadsden State Community College
Josiah Dumas - Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Brayden Dunn - Coastal Alabama Community College
Dylan East - Gadsden State Community College
Taylor Elrod - Gadsden State Community College
Amidou Fall - Shelton State Community College
Taylor Fitt - Coastal Alabama Community College
Hayden Ford - Gadsden State Community College
Hannah Foster - Bishop State Community College
Latoya Gaines - Lawson State Community College
Israel Gaspar - Gadsden State Community College
Anthony Gonzalez-Torres - Gadsden State Community College
Tyler Hampton - Gadsden State Community College
Timothy Hanson - Gadsden State Community College
Jacob Herring - Gadsden State Community College
Stephen Hodges - Gadsden State Community College
Brennan Jarrell - Gadsden State Community College
Jonathan Jennings - Southern Union State Community College
Brody Johnson - Gadsden State Community College
Jeremiah Jones - Lawson State Community College
Jesus Jose - Northeast Alabama Community College
William Jowers - Coastal Alabama Community College
Ali Karaga - Drake State Community & Technical College
Charles Landreth - Shelton State Community College
Ki'shon Long - Southern Union State Community College
Hisun Marlowe - Bishop State Community College
Khamron Mayberry - Gadsden State Community College
Bryant McCarney - Gadsden State Community College
Connor Mcnaughten - Shelton State Community College
Nathaniel Merker - Shelton State Community College
Hunter Mizell - Gadsden State Community College
Amanda Moore - Gadsden State Community College
Xander Oestreich - Bishop State Community College
Noah Oswalt - Gadsden State Community College
Amauri Ousley - Bishop State Community College
Phillip Owens - Drake State Community & Technical College
Madison Palmore - Southern Union State Community College
Luke Payne - Southern Union State Community College
Steven Pearson - Coastal Alabama Community College
Kingston Peeler - Gadsden State Community College
Wiley Porterfield Jr. - Shelton State Community College
Trevon Reid - Drake State Community & Technical College
Timothy Rogers - Lawson State Community College
Payton Savage - Shelton State Community College
Kenny Shirley - Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Coleby Sims - Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Skylar Sippola - Shelton State Community College
Jalen Smith - Gadsden State Community College
Lucas Smith - Gadsden State Community College
Spencer Stallworth - Reid State Community College
Benjamin Storino - Lawson State Community College
Trevor Stovers - Gadsden State Community College
Javar Strong - Northwest Shoals Community College
Jordan Tepe - Lawson State Community College
James Todd - Southern Union State Community College
Maddox Vann - Gadsden State Community College
Caiden Watford - Southern Union State Community College
Jaden Williams - Bishop State Community College
Justin Willis - Drake State Community & Technical College
Jody Wilson - Gadsden State Community College
Shelomith Yelding - Gadsden State Community College
Alex Zavala - Gadsden State Community College
Nancy Zheng - Shelton State Community College