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Merit & Need · $1.5M Awarded Annually
SCHOLARSHIPS
Lawson State awards approximately $1.5 million in scholarships and grant funds annually. Start with the FAFSA, then apply directly.
Lawson State Awards
LSCC SCHOLARSHIPS
Lawson State Foundation Scholarship
The Foundation awards scholarships to currently enrolled and incoming students based on academic performance and financial need. Apply through the Financial Aid Office.
Presidential Scholarship
Awarded to exceptional incoming students with a strong GPA and community involvement. Contact Admissions for eligibility requirements.
Athletics Scholarship
Available to student-athletes competing in NJCAA-sanctioned sports. Contact the Athletics Department for tryout and eligibility information.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
PTK members in good standing may qualify for PTK scholarships for transfer to four-year institutions. Membership requires a 3.5 GPA.
Workforce Development Scholarship
Available to students enrolled in career and technical education programs. Tied to workforce development funding from the state.
Transfer Pathways
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
Lawson State has partnerships with several four-year universities that include scholarship opportunities for LSCC graduates. Speak with your advisor for details.
Athens State University
Transfer Scholarship
Partnered transfer pathway — guaranteed scholarship for qualifying LSCC transfers
Jacksonville State University
Transfer Scholarship
Transfer pathway for 2+2 students
Troy University
Transfer Scholarship
Academic scholarship for transfer students
UAB
UAB Transfer Scholarship
Birmingham-local pathway for LSCC graduates
The University of Alabama
Transfer Scholarship
Articulation agreement with LSCC
More Funding
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Alabama Department of Education
State grants and workforce scholarships
Visit → Alabama Department of Education (opens in new tab)Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)
Need-based state grant — awarded via FAFSA
Visit → Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP) (opens in new tab)TEACH Grant
Federal grant for future teachers in high-need fields
Visit → TEACH Grant (opens in new tab)Fastweb
Free scholarship search database — millions of awards
Visit → Fastweb (opens in new tab)Scholarships.com
Match engine for external scholarships
Visit → Scholarships.com (opens in new tab)Not sure which scholarship to apply for?
Financial Aid Office · 205.929.6346 · finaid@lawsonstate.edu
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