How to apply for Scholarships

THE MCC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

The Madera Community College Scholarship Program has helped students attending Madera Community College and Madera Community College in Oakhurst achieve their educational goals. Scholarships are a financial resource provided by local businesses, community groups, alumni, and a variety of private sources. Scholarships are limited funds and awarded on a competitive and/or special criteria basis, such as grade point average or academic major. Our donors designate specific criteria based on academic achievement, educational and career goals, and financial need. Awards range from $250 to $1,500 per year.

Students need to complete the general Madera Community College online scholarship application to be considered for any of our Institutional scholarships. However, some donors may require additional documents and/or interviews/auditions from their applicants.

Scholarship Notification - Applications are reviewed April - June. Students who are selected will be sent an email to their school email address in July. Recipients will be advised of the terms of the 2023-2024 scholarship award, how it is disbursed during the school year and the need to maintain GPA requirements and enrollment status during the year the scholarship is received. Scholarship awards will be presented at an annual awards ceremony that will be held in September. Recipients are required to attend the awards ceremony.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities:

Camarena Health Foundation Scholarship Application – Please visit the Financial Aid Lab (Room AM – 116) to obtain a physical copy of the application.

Taking Submissions until February 2,2024.

To qualify for a Camarena Health Foundation Scholarship you must meet the following requirements.

1. Career focus must be in the Health Care Field.
2. Be a Madera County residents or
3. Non-resident currently enrolled in a Madera County school or works in Madera County
4. Have a minimum accumulated GPA of 2.5 for persons currently enrolled in school or
5. Minimum accumulated GPA of 2.5 from the last school or college attended for persons not currently attending school

* All are required to be eligible Please complete the application process as follows:

1. Complete Scholarship Application
2. Complete Activity Form
3. Provide three (3) letters of personal references
4. In a few sentences describe why you desire to pursue a career in the health care field and represent your community
5. Provide a Student Statement.

*Student Statement- A statement about yourself that the scholarship committee will use and is essential for the review process. The statement should include information regarding community involvement, work history, prior college, or personal information relevant to your commitment to the health care field.

6. Provide Student Transcript

*All items are required to be eligible to apply Your completed application packet must be received in the Camarena Health Administration Office by February 2, 2023.

Native American California Community College Students Scholarship – Please visit the Financial Aid Lab (Room AM – 116) to obtain a physical copy of the application.

Open September 18, 2023 – April 30, 2024.

• The Native American California Community College Students Scholarship is administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC). Funding will provide approximately $87,909 in scholarships for the academic year 2023-24.
• The Native American California Community College Students Scholarship is non-competitive in nature. To receive an award, applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements and complete an application through their Financial Aid or Scholarship Office.
• Because of limited funds, FoundationCCC will fund these scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Scholarships are limited to the following amounts: Lower division students (Associates degrees and certificate pathways) Maximum of $2,500 per academic year
  • Maximum of two (2) annual awards
  • Upper division student (Baccalaureate) Maximum of $5,000 per academic year
  • Maximum of (4) annual awards
  • Scholarships may be used to cover the cost of fees, books, supplies, and other related educational expenses.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD

• The scholarship application filing period will begin on September 18, 2023. Because scholarship funds are limited, students and colleges are encouraged to file as quickly as possible.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Students must be enrolled in a California Community College at least 50% time in a certificate or degree program or first-year undeclared.
• Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to demonstrate academic standing and progress.
• Students must be enrolled in a federally recognized Native American, American Indian, or Alaska Native tribe.

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWALS

Applicants must reapply each academic year. Students can continue to receive a scholarship award, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Students are encouraged to apply for the FAFSA Application.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application, you may contact us at 559-675-4849 or via email at financialaid@maderacollege.edu