Scholarship Information - Wallace State Community College Scholarship Information General Information

Thank you for your interest in attending Wallace State Community College. To request information about programs of study or general college information, contact the Office of Recruiting (256-352-8031).

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Only those who are awarded a scholarship will be notified. Carefully read the requirements for the scholarship for which you are applying. Only completed scholarship applications with the required attached information will be considered. A WSCC application for admission, official transcripts, and a scholarship application must be on file at the college before a scholarship can be awarded.

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships—are available to students majoring in an academic field of study at WSCC. Academic Scholarships are based on a combination of the ACT composite score and the *cumulative grade point average. ACT plus grade point average must equal 29. Proof of ACT score and a copy of your transcripts must be attached to the scholarship application for consideration.

Academic Leadership Scholarships—are available to students majoring in an academic field of study at WSCC. Academic Leadership scholarships are based on the ACT composite score, *cumulative grade point average, involvement in clubs and organizations, and a 500 word essay. The essay should be based on why you feel that you are deserving of a scholarship and what you hope to accomplish as a result of receiving this scholarship. ACT plus grade point average must equal 24. Two letters of reference are required. Proof of ACT, copy of transcripts, 500 word essay, and letters of reference must be attached to the scholarship application for consideration.

Allied Health and Nursing Scholarships and Health-Linkage Scholarships—are available to students majoring in health-care programs at WSCC. These scholarships are based on the ACT composite score, (whether or not your chosen field of study requires an ACT score), *cumulative grade point average, ( 3.0 or better), involvement in clubs and organizations, and/or clinical experience in the chosen field of study.
If you are applying for Allied Health and Nursing Scholarships as an incoming freshman, you must have an ACT score. If your chosen field requires a minimum ACT score, your ACT score must be equal to or exceed the required minimum score. Health-Linkage scholarships are designated for students who have begun their allied health-care studies at one of the established linkage sites.
All Allied Health, Nursing, and Linkage Scholarship recipients must meet all admissions criteria for the chosen field of study. Scholarships will be voided if the student is not formally accepted into the chosen field of study. For consideration, proof of ACT score and a copy of transcripts must be attached to the scholarship application. A limited number of scholarships are renewable for a second year.

Technical Scholarships—are available to students majoring in a technical field of study at WSCC. The specific major you indicate on this scholarship form is the program in which your scholarship will be considered. If awarded a scholarship, you must take 75% of your classes in the specific major; additional academic classes may be taken toward an AAS degree in the technical field.
Technical scholarships are based on technical achievement. A copy of your transcripts must be attached to the scholarship application for consideration. Letters of reference are recommended.

Music Scholarship—auditions are held during the spring semester. Contact the music department at (256) 3528277 for dates and application procedures.

Theater Scholarship—auditions are held during the spring semester. Contact the theater department at (256) 352‑8191 for dates and application procedures.

* Cumulative Grade Point Average—Numerical average of grades earned from the 9-12 grades on a 4.0 scale.

The complete scholarship application and required information should be mailed to: Wallace State Community College, Admissions/Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2000, Hanceville, AL 35077-2000. Priority deadline is March 1st.

Wallace State Community College
Scholarship Application
Priority Deadline is March 1
Applications received after March 1 will be reviewed by the scholarship committee and awards will be contingent upon the number of available scholarships.

Type of scholarship for which you are applying. This should be consistent with your intended major.
( ) Academic ( ) Academic Leadership ( ) Allied Health & Nursing ( ) Health-Linkage ( ) Technical
(If you are applying for an academic and a leadership scholarship, please use a separate application for each scholarship. This form can be photocopied.)

*Intended major at WSCC: ________________________________________________________________

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________
Street or Box No. City State Zip Code

State of Legal Residence: ________________________ Telephone Number: ( ) _________________ Social Security Number: ________________________ Date of Birth: ________________
ACT Composite Score (if applicable):______________ Cumulative GPA (if applicable):_____________

Educational Background

High school attended: _____________________________ Date of Graduation: __________________

Vocational School Attended: _________________ Vocational School program(s) of study:____________

If not a high school graduate, have you successfully completed the GED? ( ) yes ( ) no

If yes, date GED received: ___________________ (Please submit a copy of your GED score to the WSCC Admissions Office.)
List below the names of all colleges and universities that you have attended:

Name of College or University                                                                                   Dates Enrolled
___________________________________                                                          __________________
___________________________________                                                          __________________
___________________________________                                                          __________________

The following information must be verified by a counselor, supervisor, advisor, or sponsor.

Honors and Awards that I have received
(If necessary, use a separate sheet of paper.)
Name                                                                           Date                       Signature of Verification
____________________________________            _____________       _______________________
____________________________________            _____________       _______________________

Clubs and service organizations with which I have been involved:
Include offices that you have held
(If necessary, use additional sheet of paper.)
Name Date Signature of Verification
____________________________________ _____________ _______________________

________________________________ ____________ ___________________

Please check to be sure that the following are attached to this scholarship application:

_____ Transcripts (All scholarships require that a cop of your transcript be attached. In addition, an
official copy must be sent directly to the WSCC Office of Admissions.)

_____ Letters of Reference (Two required for Academic Leadership; two letters of reference recommended for technical.)

Read, Sign and Date

The information I have supplied is correct. I understand that falsification of this form will result in my scholarship application being rejected. I have attached the requested information.

__________________________ ________________
Signature of Scholarship Applicant Date

Name in Full _________________________________________________________________________________________________ SS# _____________________________________
Last First Middle (Maiden)

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State zip

Telephone ( ) ____________________________ Driver's License #________________________
Area Code Number

Are you a resident of Alabama? ( ) Yes ( ) No County of Residence_______________________

Date of Birth ____________        Place of Birth ________________________       ( ) Male     ( ) Female
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (For reporting purposes only)
Race: (    ) White (Non‑Hispanic)          (    ) Hispanic     (   ) Asian/Pacific Islander       U.S.Citizen? (   )Yes    (   ) No
          (    ) Black (Non‑Hispanic) (    ) American Indian or Native Alaskan         (    ) Other ___________________
                                                                        (For reporting purposes only)
Program of Study____________________________
                          What term do you plan to Enroll?           (     ) Fall   (     ) Spring   (     ) Summer   Year__________
Category of Admission: (   ) Freshman   (   ) Transfer             (   ) Transient                     (   ) Accelerated High School
(   ) Unclassified              (    ) Auditor               (     ) Dual Credit High School

Name of High School _____________________________________County__ _______________State______________
Graduate      (       )Yes        (          ) No                                                  Date _____________________
If not a high school graduate, do you have a GED?    (    ) Yes       (    ) No
Test Location_____________________       Date of Test _________________________

Have you attended any other college(s)?     (    ) Yes       (    ) No                        ACT Score ________________
If yes, name of college(s):___________________________              Dates Attended _______________
                                     ___________________________              Dates Attended _______________

Are you currently under academic probation? (    ) Yes       (    ) No       Academic Suspension     (   ) Yes        (   ) No
Are you currently under disciplinary probation or suspension         (    ) Yes                  (    ) No

Did either parent graduate from a four-year college or university?          (    ) Yes                  (    ) No
Have you taken courses at Wallace State before?                  (    ) Yes                  (    ) No

If yes, last year of attendance _________________ Name under which enrolled ________________________________

The Alabama Legislature passed ACT No. 91--584 which requires eligible persons (males 18-26) to register for Selective Service to be eligible for enrollment. I certify that I comply with the provision of the U.S. Military Selective Service: ( )Yes ( ) No

Person to contact in case of emergency____________________________________________ Phone (____)__________

NOTE: ALL ALABAMA RESIDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION FORM ON THE REVERSE SIDE FOR IN-STATE TUITION.
                                                                                                                                                            For Office Use Only _________________
Wallace State Community College is an                                                                                               Beginning Date _____________________
          Equal Employment-                                                                                                                    Approved by__________Date__________
Equal Education Opportunity Institution

I submit this application for in-state residency for tuition purposes based on one of the following:
O I (or my non-estranged spouse) have lived in the State of Alabama for at least 12 months.
O I am a minor, and my parent(s)/legal guardian(s) has lived in the State of Alabama for at least 12 months.

I hereby certify that the address on this application is my residence in the State of Alabama, and I intend to remain at this address indefinitely. I further certify that I have more substantial connections with the State of Alabama than with any other state.

O I am a non-resident dependent student, and my supporting person is a full-time permanent employee of this institution.
O I am a non-resident dependent student, and my supporting person can verify full-time permanent employment in Alabama,
and said employment will begin within ninety (90) days of my registration.
O I am a non-resident dependent student, and my supporting person is a member of the United States military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama under orders for duties other than attending school.
O I am a non-resident dependent student, and my supporting person is an accredited member of a consular staff assigned to duties in Alabama.
O I (or my spouse) am a full-time permanent employee of this institution.
O I (or my spouse) can verify full-time permanent employment in Alabama, and said employment will begin within ninety (90) days of my registration. I (or my spouse) am a member of the United States military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama under orders for duties other than attending school.
O I (or my spouse) am an accredited member of a consular staff assigned to duties in Alabama.
O I reside in a county of a state which is within the 50-mile radius of the designated campus of this institution.

I understand that in order to be eligible for resident tuition rates, the burden of proof lies with me. Appropriate documentation is attached in support of my request for eligibility for resident tuition rates. I agree to notify the college if there are any changes in the information submitted with this form. I understand that an out-of-state student cannot attain resident status simply by attending school for 12 months in the State of Alabama.

____________________________________________________ ________________________
Signature of Student Date

Wallace State Community College is an Equal Employment , Equal Education Opportunity Institution

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