Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open on January 1, 2025 and will be accepted until April 15, 2025.

A limited number of program specific scholarships will be available for the 2025-2026 academic year in the summer. Academic departments will be notified as well students enrolled in eligible programs. 

How to apply for a scholarship:

All you need to do is fill out one application and that will determine which scholarships you are qualified for. Remember, only one scholarship application is needed to apply for all scholarships. You must have applied and have been accepted to Aiken Technical College. You must also use your @atc.edu email assigned to you in order to log in and create a scholarship account.

Private Foundation Scholarships and Awards

Aiken Technical College Foundation has a limited number of private scholarships. During the selection of recipients, emphasis is placed upon scholastic achievement, character, future promise and financial need. Aiken Technical College Scholarships are generally designed to “dove tail” with federal and/or state assistance. Therefore all applicants must complete the F.A.F.S.A. form. The philosophy of packaging these awards at ATC is to assist the largest number of students, by supplementing federal and state assistance with these scholarships. We feel that this enables the most number of students meeting the entire cost of tuition and fees at the college. Additional scholarships will be established as interested groups and individual's desire. Scholarships are awarded for an academic year which is the fall and spring semesters. Scholarships are not available for the summer semester except for the Vernon R. Ford Incentive and the Thomas Truitt Memorial Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Scholarship.

Minimum Scholarship Eligibility

The following minimum criteria are required; unless otherwise stipulated by the donor:

• 2.5 grade point average (GPA)
• Enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours)
• Apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA)

*Exceptions may be granted by the ATC Foundation Director if in agreement with the donor's gift intent.

Expectations of ATC Foundation Scholarship Recipient

• Following notification of scholarship award, immediately write a thank-you letter to the scholarship donor
• You must supply the ATC Foundation office with your thank you letter
• You must try to attend the Annual Scholarship Breakfast 
• Recipient agrees that his/her award, name and photo may be released for publicity or correspondence regarding ATC Foundation activities.