Bishop State Community College

Bishop State Community College is a state-supported, open-admission, urban community college located in Mobile, Alabama. The College consists of four city campuses, dedicated to serving the residents of Mobile and Washington counties in southwest Alabama. The College is part of the Alabama Community College System, the state-supported network of two-year community, junior, and technical colleges that serves the residents of Alabama. Bishop State offers university transfer programs for students wanting to continue their education at a four-year school, or for those who seek to start careers right away, the College’s one and two-year career programs can put students on the fast track to rewarding jobs. Bishop State instructors are in touch with labor-market trends and job requirements, so their students can be assured they will get the education they need for success.

It is the College’s mission to provide its students with a quality and affordable education that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully enter the workforce and thrive.

Earn a scholarship for using your talents. The Early College for Performing Arts (ECPA) provides an opportunity for high school students to earn college credits toward a degree that meets local, regional, or state high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand critical workforce training needs while completing high school. ECPA serves high school students grades 10 – 12.

Scholarships are available for high school 10th – 12th graders with talent in the following areas:

Dance
Musical Theatre
Band
Technical Arts (Art, Graphic Design)