Transfer Scholarships

Athens State University

Athens State University is thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for students planning to major in STEM programs - The ASSIST Scholarship Program.

Through ASSIST, students could receive scholarships for tuition, books, housing, or transportation. In addition, ASSIST will also provide various additional methods of support and resources to help STEM majors succeed.

Apply and view the eligibility requirements

Awarding begins in July 2022, eligible students are encouraged to apply for the ASSIST program today!

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University is proud to offer one (1) Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship to outstanding transfer students from our ACCS community college partners. This competitive scholarship is valued at full tuition and is renewable for 1 year (4 semesters). This scholarship is for tuition only and replaces any previously awarded academic merit scholarship offers. The recipient of this scholarship is selected by faculty and staff from our ACCS partners. Those offered a Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship must accept their offer formally with Jacksonville State no later than May 1. Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship recipients must start their Jax State studies in a fall term.

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The requirements of Jax State's Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship are as follows:

• 3.5 transfer GPA (calculated by Jax State)

• 45+ transferable hours earned at an ACCS institution (calculated by Jax State)

• Be classified at Jax State as a First-Time Transfer student for admission and scholarship purposes. This means that a student cannot have previously attended Jax State as a degree-seeking student. Students who previously enrolled at Jax State only as a dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment (Transfer Prep), or non-degree/transient student may be considered.

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the community college and at Jax State, if such history exists.

• Have demonstrated ability to balance academic achievement with at least one of the following areas: campus involvement, community involvement/volunteerism, family responsibilities, scholarly achievements, or work/professional responsibilities.

• Commitment to serve as a Transfer Student Mentor (TSM) during the first year at Jacksonville State. Transfer Student Mentors will serve as a recruitment and enrollment resource to prospective transfer students from their former community college upon their enrollment at Jax State. In the second year, recipients may either continue as a TSM or choose another campus group to continue their involvement.

Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026

The University of Alabama (UA)

The University of Alabama is providing a Presidential Scholarship to an outstanding student transferring to UA from Wallace State Community College. This UA Presidential Scholarship covers the cost of in-state tuition for four semesters, provided the student adhere to their stewardship requirements. The current value of this scholarship will adjust as the cost of tuition increases. 
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In order to apply, the student must meet the following criteria:  

1. The student must have earned and graduated with an associate degree from Wallace State prior to entering UA for the fall 2025.
2. The student must have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and have 45 hours of completed coursework.
3. The student must be admitted and submit a transfer scholarship application to UA by March 3
4. The student cannot be a former degree seeking student from UA or any other 4-year institution. 

Deadline: The UA Presidential Transfer Scholarship Application packet must be delivered to the WSCC Financial Aid Office by the close of business on Friday, February 3, 2025.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham proudly offers the Transfer Presidential Scholarship - a competitive award for high-achieving students transferring from an Alabama Community College.

Scholarship Award

• $6,250 per semester for 4 semesters
• $12,500 annually (fall & spring semesters only)
• Not stackable with other transfer merit scholarships

Eligibility

• Current enrollment at an Alabama community college
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Meet one of the following by Feb. 17, 2026:

Who Is Not Eligible?
High school seniors, former UAB students, students with a bachelor's degree, certificate-only or part time program students, and students with credit from a 4-year college (unless earned in high school) are not eligible.

All application materials must be submitted by February 17, 2026. To apply, students must:

• Complete the 2026–2027 BSMART Application, including the “Transfer Presidential Questions” section
• Upload a resume and at least one letter of recommendation (via the BSMART application)
• Submit an official transcript showing fall 2025 grades

Selection Process
After reviewing applications, the UAB Scholarship Committee will invite select candidates for an interview. Awards are based on a holistic review of the candidate's transcript, BSMART Application, and interview review of transcript, application, and interview.

Scholarship Expectations

• Enroll full-time at UAB in Fall 2026 (minimum 12 credit hours)
• Join the UAB Transfer Student Organization
• Participate in admissions recruitment events as a Transfer Presidential Scholar

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Troy University

Troy University is proud to offer and award the Transfer Presidential Scholarship to the most commendable transfer students from the Alabama Community College System. This scholarship will allow each community college president in the state of Alabama to select one student to receive a $12,000 per academic year tuition-only scholarship for two years, excluding summer. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship or tuition assistance awarded by Troy University.
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In order to apply, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Each student must be an Alabama resident
2. Have completed at least 45 transferable credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5
3. The student must maintain full-time enrollment status and an institutional (TROY) GPA of 3.0.

If you are interested please complete and submit the attached application, along with a cover letter requesting the scholarship, a resume to include activities, community service work experience, honors and awards,  and a copy of your current Wallace State transcript, to Ms. Danielle Akridge, danielle.akridge@wallacestate.edu or Office of the President, Wallace State Community College, P.O. Box 2000, Hanceville, AL  35077-2000,  by Saturday, February 15, 2025