Scholarships

Scholarship Information

Muskegon Community College Faculty Association Scholarships (MCCFA) - The Nielsen Scholarship ($200 MCC Bookstore voucher), The Recognition Scholarship (onetime gift of $600), and The Memorial Scholarship (onetime gift of $600).

Nielsen Scholarship (Fall Semester) - Click on for application.

The Nielsen Scholarship is an award available to all Muskegon Community College (MCC) students meeting the following criteria:

Successfully complete 12 credit hours at MCC with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Register to take at least three credits at MCC the next winter semester.
Turn in a completed application form (available from MCC faculty member).
MCC faculty member's signature on the application form.

Nielsen Scholarship applications are due by the first Friday in November and awarded December 1st every year. The scholarship consists of a $200 MCC Bookstore voucher and is based on the student's responses on the application form. The MCCFA scholarship review committee oversees the distribution of the Nielsen Scholarship.

Memorial Scholarship - Winter Semester

The Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student leaving Muskegon Community College after two years of study (36 credit hours from MCC must have been earned at the time of application). A completed degree (ASA, AAS, etc.) is not required. The applicant must supply evidence of acceptance at a four-year institution. A 3.25 cumulative GPA is required at the time of application. A one-time gift of $600 will be awarded to the student. The applicant must be recommended by two faculty members. Deadline is the second Friday in March.

Recognition Scholarship - Winter Semester

This scholarship is awarded to either a full-time or part-time Muskegon Community College student who has demonstrated financial need in order to complete his or her program or degree at MCC. A 3.25 cumulative GPA (based on a minimum of 12 completed MCC credit hours) is required at the time of application. A one-time gift of $600 will be awarded to the student. The applicant must be recommended by two faculty members. Deadline is the second Friday in March.

Muskegon Scholars Program (Up to $4100 per student): For students entering a STEM area major (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics). Follow the link for more information. The Muskegon Scholars program guidelines can be found here. Muskegon Scholars is an NSF-funded scholarship grant that is for MCC students with a demonstrated financial need that intend to work in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) area. Our scholarship is for students that will transfer on and earn a 4-year degree. Students must take a certain number of math and science courses at MCC. For more information please go to our website muskegonscholars.org . Students should contact Toby Moleski or Greg Marczak for more information.

S-STEM Scholarships for Hope College (Up to $10,000 per year): For students transferring from a community college who are interested in a STEM major. Herb Dershem visited our campus to speak about the scholarships. Here is a link to the audio from one of his presentations. Students should contact Dr. Dersham for more information (dersehem@hope.edu).

Phi Theta Kappa - Scholarships available. Please click on link.

Service 1 Federal Credit Union, The Calvin J. Peterson Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is administered by the Service 1 Federal Credit Union scholarship committee. In honor of the late Board of Directors President, Calvin Peterson, Service 1 is offering two $1,000 scholarships to area students who will further their education in the fall of 2010. Interested students must complete the application and mail it along with a current, complete transcript of grades to Service 1 FCU postmarked no later than February 1, 2010. Applicants to the Calvin J. Peterson memorial scholarship program must be: A member of Service 1 FCU or the child or grandchild of a member, and a high school or college student planning to enroll or already enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Please click on the link for the application and more information.

Grand Valley State University will be offering the Distinguished Graduate Scholarship to MCC graduates. The recipient will receive $2,000, renewable for a second year provided that the student meets academic renewal requirements. In order to be eligible the candidates should have applied and been admitted to Grand Valley by December 31, 2009. Other requirements: 3.5 GPA, MCC associate degree, and matriculate directly to Grand Valley after completion of the associate degree. MCC will send application packets to eligible students in the spring.

Western Michigan University transfer scholarship - Deadlines and details can be found in WMU's brochure for transfer students, available from MCC's counseling office, or call the WMU Office of Admissions (269) 387-2000 or visit WMU's website, www.wmich.edu/admissions .

MEA Scholarship Fund annually awards several scholarships to graduates of public schools. The deadline to apply is February 12, 2010. To review and print the scholarship application, go to www.mea.org/awards. The general criteria for awarding the scholarship includes: academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and school and community service. All other criteria being equal, first consideration will be given to children of MEA members and students from lower income households.

The Harding Scholarship - Full tuition plus $10,000 annual stipend. Requirements: Nomination by a judicatory official, undergraduate faculty member or undergraduate chaplain, Application and acceptance in one of these MTSO master's degree programs: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Theological Studies, a qualifying essay, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.60, and attendance at interviews. Apply at www.mtso.edu/harding Deadline is February 1, 2010.

NALS of Michigan Scholarship Fund 2009-2010 - $1,000.00 nonrenewable tuition/books - only scholarship available to those enrolled in a school of advanced education in the legal field. The candidate must be a high school senior or enrolled in a school of advanced education or a NALS of Michigan member. The candidate must have at least a B average, be in need of financial assistance, and able to enroll in the fall term (2010). Deadline is January 15, 2010.

The 2010/2011 Community Foundation for Muskegon County General Scholarship Application will be available beginning November 1, 2009 at www.cffmc.org Click on "Scholarships" then on "How to apply". The Online application deadline is March 1, 2010 for the application form, April 1, 2010 for the financial form. Most of these scholarships provide general aid to students who are academically and financially eligible. However, some of the Community Foundation scholarships are restricted to serve a particular purpose. Others are limited to a specific field of study or a specialized background. The main goal of the program is to match students with scholarships for which they may be eligible. The Foundation will be selecting recipients for the Seyferth Scholar award, the Moylan Scholarship, and the Hawley Merit Scholar awards, all of which are based strictly on academic excellence and awarded to the top students in the county. The Seyferth Scholar award, the Foundation's most prestigious scholarship is $20,000, $5,000 per year for four years. The Hawley Merit Scholarship is $10,000, $2,500 per year for four years. Recently the Foundation has seen an increase in donors who wish to support students who are attending local colleges. Students seeking a two year degree or vocational/technical training beyond high school are encouraged to apply.

The Community College Baccalaureate Association's (CCBA) 2010 Student Essay Contest - $1,000 to the contest winner and an additional $1,000 to the winner's community college! The (CCBA) is conducting its 7th Annual CCBA Essay Contest to determine what students think about community colleges that offer baccalaureate (four-year) degrees. Entries must be e-mailed by February 5, 2010. The winner will be notified by February 10, 2010. Visit their link for more information www.accbd.org .

Nazareth Association - Nursing Scholarship - The applicant must be applying to or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (need not be a Catholic program in Michigan), and three letters of recommendation from an instructor, practicing registered nurse and one from a close associate such as a family member, religious leader, scout leader are required. This is a one year scholarship and recipients are welcome to re-apply. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 semester hours, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, completion of financial aid procedures, etc. Please click here for complete qualifications. $1,000 Nursing Scholarships are offered and in the past ten years over $50,000 in scholarships have been awarded. Applicants should complete the application form and return it with the required essay, list of involvements and the three letters of recommendation in one envelope. Visit www.nazarethassociation.org for a better understanding of this organization. Deadline date is March 15, 2010.

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