CALHOUN Scholarships

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Students seeking any of the scholarships listed below from Calhoun Community College must submit both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a scholarship application by February 1st. Scholarship students must attend Calhoun full-time during fall and spring semesters (minimum of 12-hours or the contact equivalent). Below you will find eligibility criteria for each scholarship.

Presidential Honors Program Scholarship: The criteria for this scholarship is determined by the Honors Program coordinators in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee. This scholarship will cover full in-state tuition and fees up to 15 credit hours for fall and spring semesters. This scholarship is guaranteed for two years as long as the student remains in the Presidential Honors Program.

Academic Scholarship*: This scholarship is available to any student (incoming or current). Awardees are selected by a multidisciplinary scholarship committee. Preference is given to students with GPAs of 3.0 or higher. ACT scores are taken into consideration when awarding high school seniors. This is a one-year scholarship for $2,000 ($1,000 per semester).

Principal’s Choice Awards*: Each eligible high school in our service area receives two Principal’s Choice Awards. This is a one-year scholarship for $1,500 ($750 per semester). Eligibility is contingent upon a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 20 or higher. Nominations from the high school principal/counselor must be submitted to the Scholarship Office by February 1st. Nominated students are still required to complete the Calhoun scholarship application and FAFSA. Service Scholarships*: Fine Arts (Art, Chorale, Graphic Design, Jazz Band, Theatre) contact: William Godsey [email protected] Muse Co-Editors -- contact: Dr. Leigh Ann Rhea [email protected] Phi Theta Kappa Officers -- contact: Dana Burton [email protected] Student Government Association -- contact Kelly Hovater [email protected] Warhawk Student Ambassadors -- contact: Chason Shackelford [email protected]

Summer Scholarships: Summer scholarships may be available based on forfeitures from prior recipients. Students interested in obtaining a scholarship for the summer term should complete the application requirements by February 1st.

Foundation Scholarships – Awards sponsored by donors: Full-time and part-time students may be considered for Foundation scholarships. Eligibility criteria varies for each award. Eligible scholarship applicants will be matched with the available scholarships reflective of their scholarship application. * The institutional scholarships noted may be stacked to cover tuition and fees up to 12 credit hours. These scholarships can be stacked with other institutional scholarships, but cannot exceed the amount of tuition and fees. To be eligible for the spring portion of any award students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete at least 12 credit hours.

Principal’s Choice - Eligible High Schools Within Calhoun’s Service Area Include: Ardmore High School Elkmont High School Madison County High School Athens Bible School Grissom High School New Century Technology High School Athens High School Hartselle High School New Hope High School Athens Renaissance School Hazel Green High School Oakwood Academy Austin High School Horizon High School Priceville High School Bob Jones High School Huntsville Christian Academy Randolph High School Buckhorn High School Huntsville High School Sparkman High School Clements High School Huntsville Center for Technology St. John Paul II Catholic High School Columbia High School James Clemens High School Tanner High School Cornerstone Christian Academy Jemison High School Union Chapel Christian Academy Covenant Christian Academy Lee High School Valley Fellowship Christian Academy Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Limestone Career Technical Center West Limestone High School Decatur High School Lindsay Lane Christian Academy West Morgan High School East Lawrence High School Madison Academy Westminster Christian High School East Limestone High School Madison County Career Technical Center Whitesburg Christian Academy

The Calhoun Community College Scholarship Office P.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609 • (256) 713-4823 • Fax: (256) 306-2877 • [email protected]