Application deadlines approaching for Wallace State scholarships

Feb. 2—The deadline to apply for scholarships at Wallace State Community College for the 2023-2024 academic year is less than two weeks away.

To be considered for a scholarship, students must apply by Feb. 15. The application can be found at www.wallacestate.edu/financial-aid.

The scholarships are available to students in all majors and are designed to help cover the cost of tuition and other expenses.

Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis, and requirements that vary by scholarship.

Available scholarships include Presidential Scholarships, Academic Excellence Scholarships, Leadership Scholarships, Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships, Allied Health and Nursing Scholarships, and Career Technical Scholarships.

A student can apply for multiple scholarships, but only one can be awarded per student.

Along with applying for a scholarship, students should complete a federal student aid application for the 2023-24 academic year, apply to the college and submit transcripts before a scholarship can be awarded.

The Wallace State Future Foundation is also accepting applications for scholarships they distribute.

Applications will be accepted through March 3 at www.wsccfuturefoundation.org. The Future Foundation is the steward for more than 150 scholarships and awarded over $300,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. For more information, visit the Future Foundation web page or call 256-352-8046.

The Spring 2023 semester is currently underway. Mini Term II classes will begin March 8. Register today at www.wallacestate.edu or call 256-352-8000 for more information. Registration for summer and fall terms is set to begin in April.

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