$400,000 in Scholarships Available for Students Pursuing Automotive Manufacturing Careers

September 30, 2026

Phenix City, Ala. — Chattahoochee Valley Community College is encouraging eligible students interested in careers in automotive and advanced manufacturing to apply for scholarships available through the Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association.

A total of $400,000 in scholarships is available to Alabama residents enrolled in eligible programs at an Alabama community college. Individual scholarships are capped at $4,000 and may be used toward tuition, books and fees for the spring, summer or fall 2027 semesters.

Eligible programs include:

• Mechatronics
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Automated Manufacturing Technology
• Industrial Electronics Technology
• Industrial Maintenance Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Machining/Machine Tool/CNC
• Automotive Service Technology
• Robotic Welding Technology
• Engineering Technology

To qualify, applicants must be Alabama residents, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in an eligible program. Dually enrolled high school students are not eligible for the scholarships.

The scholarship initiative is designed to help prepare students for careers in Alabama’s automotive manufacturing industry while supporting the development of a skilled workforce to meet industry needs.

Applications are open now and must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Students can apply online through Dream It, Do It website.

For more information about programs and enrollment opportunities at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, visit https://www.cv.edu/programs/applied-technology/