2026/2027 Technical Scholarship Application (Graduating High School Students)

2026/2027 Technical Scholarship Application

(Graduating High School Students)

The scholarship application and all required documents are due by close of business on March 2, 2026, at 4:30 pm CST.

The SUSCC Technical - Graduating High School Student Scholarships are awarded to students graduating from high school during the 2025/2026 academic year who would like to pursue an associate's degree in the technical division. If you have questions regarding the application process, email suscholarships@suscc.edu.

ALL COMMUNICATION CONCERNING YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DELIVERED THROUGH YOUR SUSCC STUDENT EMAIL.

The following must be completed for scholarship consideration (photos of required documentation will not be accepted):

Must have submitted a Southern Union Application for General Admissions and meet all admissions requirements. You may apply for admission online at www.suscc.edu.
One letter of recommendation:
A letter must be from an instructor, employer, etc. explaining why you are deserving of this scholarship. (Letter must be typed and signed)
Copy of high school, equivalent, or college transcripts.
Resume listing related accomplishments, certificates, and experience.
Must meet all U.S. citizenship requirements.
Personal statement addressing the following:
What are your career goals and how will the technical program you’ve selected help you achieve those goals? *Please provide a minimum of one paragraph per question above, not to exceed one page. This statement must be typed, double-spaced, and 12-point font.

APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETED PACKETS WILL BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED BUT WILL NOT BE GURANTEED AN INTERVIEW.

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First Name:*

Last Name:*

Southern Union ID Number:*

Example, A01234567

Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

SU Email:*

Example: A0123456@alabama.edu

Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

The following Technical Programs are available for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Please select no more than two of the programs listed below that are of interest to you with #1 being your most desirable and #2 being your second most desirable program of study:

Advanced Manufacturing with a concentration in Mechatronics

Enter 1 or 2

Advanced Manufacturing with a concentration in Plastics Engineering Technology

Enter 1 or 2

Advanced Manufacturing with a concentration in Welding

Enter 1 or 2

Engineering and Design

Enter 1 or 2

Electrical Technology

Enter 1 or 2

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)

Enter 1 or 2

Automotive Service

Enter 1 or 2

Aviation Maintenance

Enter 1 or 2

Cosmetology

Enter 1 or 2

Use this option to upload one letter of recommendation:*

Use this option to upload high school, equivalent, or college transcripts (unofficial transcript is acceptable but must include first semester of senior year grades):*

Use this option to upload resume:*

Use this option to upload personal statement:*

I certify that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate to best of my knowledge.

Signature*

Date Signed:*

Date

Please note: Scholarship applicants are NOT required to apply for federal financial aid (www.studentaid.gov) but are highly ENCOURAGED to do so.

It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Southern Union State Community College that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Southern Union State Community College ADA Coordinator at 334.745.6437.