ALL students may apply for scholarships. The following is a listing of our institutional scholarships available at the college. The application for the following year will be available late fall and close mid spring. Please visit our website at https://nwscc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/ for the online application process.
Academic
Academic Excellence
Ambassador
Applied Technology
Cosmetology Instructor Training*
College Bowl Scholarship
Continuing Excellence
Dual Advancement
GED Empowerment*
GED Leadership*
Opportunity
Performing Arts
Talent Search Ambassador
*Application process not online, awarded by designated departments.
Scholarship Policies and Procedures
Students may reapply for one additional year. Institutional scholarships must complete 27 credit hours per year (fall, spring, summer) and maintain the appropriate CGPA as outlined below. Students will not be awarded who fail to meet the minimum qualifications after the first year.
| Academic | 3.00 | 27 hours |
| Academic Excellence | 3.25 | 27 hours |
| Ambassador | 2.5 | 27 hours |
| Applied Tech | 2.5 | 27 hours |
| College Bowl* | 3.0 | 27 hours |
| GED Leadership | 2.5 | 27 hours |
| GED Empowerment | 2.5 | 27 hours |
| Opportunity* | 2.5 | 27 hours |
| Band & Chorale Performing Arts* | 2.5 | 27 hours |
| Talent Search | 2.5 | 27 hours |
*Scholarship has additional renewal criteria not listed. Please speak with the Financial Aid Office for additional information.
Shoals Scholar Dollars
Students must be from Lauderdale and Colbert counties who recently graduated high school and meet the required criteria. Students must have a high school average of 75 or higher, 98% high school attendance, and no major disciplinary actions. Must be enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 college GPA. No probationary period is granted if guidelines are not met.
Senior Adult Scholarship Program
Students who meet College admission requirements and who are 60 years of age or older are eligible for the Senior Adult Scholarship program. The award is based upon space availability in each course. The scholarship covers tuition only in college-credit courses (defined as courses measured in both credit hours and scheduled weekly contact hours that are part of an organized and specified program leading to a formal award-associate degree or certificate).
Ready to Work Program
These scholarships are based on recommendations from the Director of the Ready to Work Program. Recipients receive up to 4 credit hours of instruction on this scholarship which is also authorized by the Alabama Community College System.
GED Free Class
Based on authorization from the Alabama Community College System, all Alabama students receiving their GED are allowed up to 4 credit hours of instruction.
Third Party Scholarships
These are scholarships received on behalf of a student from an outside party. NWSCC must receive payment from the third party before any funds are applied to a student’s account.