Scholarship Application for Spring & Summer Semester Starts

Scholarship Application for Spring & Summer Semester Starts
***Application Priority Deadlines:***

Spring Semester = December 1

Summer Semester = May 1

Snead State scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Carefully read the documentation required and ensure that the application packet is submitted in its entirety prior to the deadline. In addition, all students requesting consideration for a scholarship must have a completed FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office.

This application is only to be used for students starting Snead State during the Spring or Summer semesters that would like to be considered for scholarships. For scholarships starting in the fall, students must submit the electronic scholarship application found at https://snead.awardspring.com.

A complete scholarship application packet consists of the following:

1. Scholarship application (this application for spring/summer scholarships)

2. Unofficial transcripts from high school and all previously attended colleges (including Snead State)

3. One-page typed essay detailing your career and educational goals and how a scholarship would allow you to complete your degree at Snead State.

4. Confirmation page that FAFSA was submitted

5. A copy of your DegreeWorks plan that shows the courses required to complete your degree at Snead State Community College

6. Copy of ACT score documenting a composite score of 23 or above (only required if applying for academic achievement scholarship) - note that Snead State does not accept SuperScores.

*All items above must be uploaded with the application at time of submission in order to be considered. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that packets are complete and all requested documents are uploaded.

For questions, email FinAid@snead.edu.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Snead State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Which semester start?*

Spring SemesterSummer Semester
Which year (i.e. 2024, 2025, 2026)?*
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Student A#*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Name of high school where you graduated (if you earned a GED, type GED)*
High School Graduation Date (month and year)*
What is your student type?*

New Student (First Time Freshman; never attended college after graduating HS)Transfer Student (previously attended college somewhere else)Returning or Continuing Snead Student
Composite ACT Score if applying for Academic Achievement Scholarship (note that Snead does not recognize SuperScores)
Major/Program of Study at Snead State*
Semester Credit Hours successfully completed at Snead State (if you have never previously earned any credits at Snead State, enter 0)*
What month and year do you anticipate earning a degree at Snead State? (i.e. May 2026)*
What is your citizenship status?*

United States CitizenUnited States Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)Deferred Action Status for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)None of these apply to me
Have you ever been enrolled as a Dual Enrollment student while in high school?*

Yes, at Snead StateYes, at another college (list the college in the next question)No, I was never enrolled as a Dual Enrollment High School student
If you answered that you were previously enrolled as a Dual Enrollment high school student at another college, list the name of the college.
Check all of the scholarships for which you wish to be considered.*

Applied Business - AAS (must be enrolled in that program of study)Aviation (must be enrolled in that program of study)Child Development (must be enrolled in that program of study)Computer Science Technology - AAS (must be enrolled in that program of study)HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (must be enrolled in that program of study)Industrial Systems Technology (must be enrolled in that program of study)Office Administration (must be enrolled in that program of study)Machine Tool Technology (must be enrolled in that program of study)Welding Technology (must be enrolled in that program of study)Fishing Team Scholarship (requires participation)Horticulture Scholarship (must be willing to volunteer in the greenhouse)Art Scholarship (artistic portfolio required)College Street Singers Scholarship (requires audition)Guitar Scholarship (requires audition)Jazz Band Scholarship (requires audition)Piano Scholarship (requires audition)Voice Scholarship (requires audition)Theater Scholarship (requires audition)GED Scholarship (earned a GED within the last 5 years)General Scholarship
List all forms of financial assistance that you received while attending Snead State (including WIOA, Pell Grant, TRA, Veteran Benefits, Federal Work Study, scholarships, other)*
**Reminder to upload and submit all required supporting documentation in order for your scholarship application to be considered.**
Upload a copy of your high school or GED transcript (may be unofficial).*

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Upload transcripts (may be unofficial) of all previously attended colleges (including Snead State). If you have attended multiple colleges, you may upload multiple files. If you have never previously attended college, leave this blank.

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Upload a one-page typed essay detailing your career and educational goals and how a scholarship would allow you to complete your degree at Snead State. This is your opportunity to convince the Scholarship Committee why you should receive a scholarship.*

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Upload a confirmation page (i.e. email or screenshot) documenting that your FAFSA was successfully submitted.*

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Attach a copy of your Snead State DegreeWorks plan that shows the courses that are required to complete your degree at Snead State Community College. If you need assistance, email Advising@snead.edu. *

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If you are applying for the Academic Achievement Scholarship, upload a copy of your ACT score report documenting a composite ACT score of 23 or above. Note that Snead State does not accept SuperScores.

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I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is uploaded in order to be considered for a scholarship. I also attest that I have answered each question truthfully and understand that falsifying any responses or documentation may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, dismissal from the college.*

Yes, I understand and agree.
Student Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Snead State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
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