Academic Scholarships

High school valedictorians, salutatorians, National Merit finalists, and National Merit semifinalists may be offered scholarships to attend Faulkner State Community College. The Scholarship Committee actively recruits student scholars with a proven academic track record. The College fosters quality education and welcomes the opportunity to assist promising scholars, regardless of their chosen fields of study. Students awarded academic scholarships are designated “Presidential Scholars.”

Alabama GI Dependents Scholarship Program

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs offers financial assistance to eligible dependents (child, stepchild, spouse or unremarried widow(er)) of disabled veterans (living or deceased) who were permanent civilian residents of Alabama prior to entry into military service. Special consideration is given to permanently and totally disabled veterans who are bona fide residents or were prior to their death. Other qualifying veterans’ categories are former prisoners of war (POW), declared missing in action (MIA), and those who died in service.

Maximum educational benefits include free tuition, required textbooks and laboratory fees for four standard academic years or a prescribed technical course at any state-supported junior or community college, university or technical school. Noncredit courses are excluded.

Dependent children must file an application prior to age 26 (may be extended to age 30 in certain cases). A spouse or widow(er) does not have a filing deadline or age limitation.

For more information and application procedures, contact your nearest Veterans Affairs Office located in each county courthouse or you may write to the Alabama GI Dependents’ Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1509, Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1509.

Athletic Scholarships

Additional scholarships are offered each year to outstanding athletes. Faulkner State Community College has developed an impressive intercollegiate reputation over the past years and strives to maintain its lead in athletic programs.

Cheerleading Scholarships

Cheerleading and Mascot scholarships are awarded annually to students who exhibit outstanding cheerleading abilities and skills. The Faulkner State Community College Cheerleaders have been National Cheerleading Champions in 1989 and 1991 and continue to excel in this winning tradition.

Civic/Business Scholarships

Additional scholarships are provided to Faulkner State Community College students through funds donated by area merchants, businesses, civic groups, and other patrons of the College. The eligibility requirements for these scholarships vary and depend on students’ needs, skills, and other factors. Additional information is available in the Office of Financial Aid.

Dogwood Trail Pageant Scholarship

Faulkner State Community College provides two Presidential Scholarships to two graduating seniors who previously placed in the top ten of the Dogwood Trail Pageant. The two scholarship recipients must be graduating seniors who are identified by the Dogwood Trail Pageant Committee. The scholarship recipients must enroll in the Summer or Fall Semester following their graduation and complete the two years in consecutive terms excluding Summer Semester. The Dogwood Pageant Committee must notify FSCC’s Financial Aid Office of the two scholarship recipients’ names by April 1 following the pageant.

E. Gaylon McCollough, MD Surgeon’s Assistant Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to deserving students pursuing a career as a surgical assistant. The selection of the McCollough Scholarship recipient shall be made by the Faulkner Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Ernest I. (Boots) Thomas, Jr.
Marine Corps Memorial Scholarship Fund

This endowment fund was established by the United States Marine Corps League and Jack Thomas in memory of his brother who led his platoon up the steep slopes and hoisted the first American flag atop Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. Platoon Sergeant Thomas was killed in action on Iwo Jima on March 3, 1945. The scholarship fund is permanent. Income earned from the fund may be used only toward the recipient’s tuition and fees. Selection of the recipient will be determined by a representative of the Marine Corps League, the Director of the Fairhope Campus and the Scholarship Committee.

Sheriff Taylor D. Wilkins, Sr.
Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Lynn M. Wilkins in memory of her late husband, Sheriff Taylor D. Wilkins, Sr. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide finanical assistance to those deserving students who plan to major in the field of criminal justice.

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships

The Scholarship Committee offers scholarships to students who show potential in the fine and performing arts, such as art, commercial art-computer graphics, music, theater, and photography.

Leadership Scholarships

Faulkner State Community College also recognizes the importance of demonstrated leadership in high school and its significance at the college level. Scholarships may be extended to students who have served as senior class presidents, presidents of student bodies or student councils, editors of newspapers, and other significant leadership positions.

Milton Jackson Memorial Scholarship

The Milton Jackson Memorial Music Scholarship is named after Dr. Milton Jackson who was an instructor in the Music Department for 23 years, and for many years served as Division Chair of the Fine Arts Department. This memorial scholarship was established in December of 1999 by the faculty of the music department, and is awarded in the spring of each year to a deserving music major. Only those students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and show a GPA of 3.0 or greater will be considered. The student’s application and audition will be reviewed and awarded by the music department faculty.

Vinson Hammond Endowment Fund for Music Scholarship

This endowment fund was established by Hubert and Jenny Hammond. The endowment is named and shall be known in perpetuity as the Vinson Hammond Fund for Music Scholarship. The endowment is permanent. Only the income earned from the endowment may be used for the specified expenditures. Earnings from the endowment may be used only toward tuition for a piano student each year. Selection of the recipient will be determined by members of the music faculty.

Senior Adult Scholarship Program (60-Plus Students)

This scholarship program is granted to Alabama residents who are 60 years of age or older and who enroll for classes either part-time or full time for credit or audit. This program covers only tuition cost.