Local Scholarships
Finding Local Scholarships
Undoubtedly one of the most elusive scholarship routes to follow is that of the Local Scholarship. We hear about these sacred beasts in the media, shadowy creatures that offer unspoken promises of an affordable education. The biggest challenge in researching these scholarships is that it’s not usually an exercise in just spending a few hours on Google. Many of the scholarships... »
Book Scholarships Available for Part-Time MCC Students
A new scholarship has been announced that is specifically available for part-time students at McLennan Community College. The scholarship will help pay for up to $500 for books each semester and is the first and only source of scholarship funds for part time students at MCC. Students must be enrolled in 6 to 11 credit hours (or 6 to 9... »
HOT Fair and Rodeo Offers Four Scholarships
The Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, with HEB, invite applications for four college scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by or before March 27, 2009 and will be evaluated based on leadership, financial need, citizenship, academic performance, Fair & Rodeo participation (if applicable), and neatness of application. The scholarships available are as follows: Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship (fair participation... »
The MAC Scholarship Fund Provides Support to McLennan County Seniors
Started in 1995, the MAC Scholarship Fund, supported by the Waco Foundation, helps to provide tuition to deserving graduates of McLennan County high schools. Their vision for the scholarship fund is to give every McLennan County student the opportunity to attend college, despite their financial status. The first two years’ award varies and is based on need for tuition at MCC... »
Sertoma Scholarships for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sertoma International and the Heart of Texas Sertoma Club both offer scholarships to deaf and hard of hearing graduating seniors in high school entering college and college students. Sertoma International and Oticon offer 13 $1000 scholarships each year for students with a documented hearing loss of 40dB or more bilaterally. Heart of Texas Sertoma Club offers 2 $500 scholarships for students with... »
Free Financial Aid Workshop at MCC
The MCC Foundation and the Waco Foundation are sponsoring a financial aid information session on March 18 at 7 pm at the McLennan Community College Conference Center, located at 4601 N. 19th St. Whether you or your child’s college plans are leading to MCC or elsewhere, this workshop is open to all. RSVP to Robbie Stabeno at (254) 752-9457 or rstabeno@wacofoundation.org by... »