Apply Now to SCC's BMW Scholars Program!

 

The BMW Scholars application is now open! The application is open until all slots are filled, so complete your application as soon as you can to be considered. Carefully read all of the information below BEFORE you submit your online application. Applicants that don't meet the qualifications listed below and don't submit all required documents with their application will not be considered.

Accepted BMW Scholars work 20 hours per week at the BMW Manufacturing plant in Greer, SC and attend full time classes at SCC. Students are paid $18 hourly and receive $1,500 in tuition assistance. BMW Scholars are required to complete additional training at BMW and maintain a GPA of 2.8+.

After completion of the BMW Scholars Program and associate degree, scholars are considered for full-time employment at BMW Spartanburg. BMW Scholar qualifications include:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Full-time student status and commitment to attend school year-round is required.
  • Students must be enrolled in a degree related to one of the BMW Scholar program tracks: mechatronics, automotive, management, or machine tool technology.
  • Students must have at least one year of their SCC program left in fall 2022 to be considered.
  • Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA required.
  • Commitment to working up to 20 hours per week at BMW during the course of the program.   

 

How to Apply for BMW Scholars

  1. Apply and be accepted to Spartanburg Community College to start in Fall 2023 in an approved area of study. To start the admissions process, go to SCC's Admissions page!.
  2. Gather your required application documents:
    1. Resume 
    2. Unofficial transcript from most recent education (showing 2.8+ GPA)
    3. SCC class schedule or SCC Provisional Acceptance Letter
  3. Complete the BMW Scholar online application: https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/us/en/opportunities/apprenticeship.html 

 

BMW Scholars Hiring Process

  1. BMW Scholar Online Application
  2. Pre-employment testing at BMW
  3. Interview at BMW
  4. If selected, offer made, contingent on passing the next three items
  5. Strength test/physical at BMW
  6. Background check at BMW
  7. Drug screen at BMW
  8. Cleared to start.

 

Questions? Contact Andi Moose, moosea@sccsc.edu, 864-592-4954.