Bishop State Signs MOU With Alabama A&M

Bishop State Community College and Alabama A&M University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish transfer scholarships and other support services for Bishop State graduates. Through the MOU, the institutions aim to streamline the pathway for students to continue their education at the four-year university, while offering financial support to those who qualify. The MOU outlines that Alabama A&M will dedicate 10 Transfer Merit Scholarships for Bishop State graduates who meet the minimum criteria, which include a 3.25 GPA and 60 credit hours. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.1 and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year to retain the scholarship for up to four semesters. Bishop State graduates with a 3.33 GPA or higher will be given priority consideration for the Alabama A&M’s Honors Program, and a 15% tuition discount will be extended to full-time faculty and staff employed by Bishop State who are in an online PhD program at Alabama A&M. Additionally, the MOU emphasizes academic collaboration and ongoing support for transfer students to facilitate their smooth transition.