Shelton State Once Again Offering Scholarship For Gender-Nontraditional Fields

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Shelton State Community College on Monday announced it has reopened a scholarship for students pursuing careers in nontraditional fields.

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The Perkins Scholarship will be accepting applications through April 19, providing scholarships for students enrolled in a gender-nontraditional program of study.

“Shelton State is proud to announce the reopening of the Perkins Scholarship, dedicated to empowering students who are breaking barriers,” Associate Dean of Technical Services Grant Cockrell said. “We are committed to supporting and encouraging students who wish to pursue careers in nontraditional fields.”

As Patch previously reported, “gender nontraditional” refers to occupations or work areas, including careers in computer science, technology, and other emerging high-skill occupations in which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in that occupation or field.

Shelton State also explains that female nontraditional careers are occupations in which less than 25% of individuals employed are female, while male nontraditional careers are occupations where less than 25% of employed individuals are male.

The college says many current and former SSCC students have found enrolling in a nontraditional gender program to be a rewarding and life-changing experience.

Click here to apply for the Perkins Scholarship.

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