
Scholarships
Madisonville Community College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students. Awards are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status, except in cases where such are determined as criteria by the donor. Scholarship awards are based on the availability of funds and vary each year.
Application Requirements
The majority of the MCC Internal Scholarships require a single application unless otherwise noted. Scholarship applications are due to the Financial Aid Office by April 1 for the following academic year.
While priority is given to those who submit their application by this date, we continue to accept applications during the year. We encourage you to submit your application even if you have missed the priority deadline. Please make sure you turn in all requested application materials so that your application will be reviewed.
THE APPLICATION IS USED FOR TWO DIFFERENT ACADEMIC YEARS. PLEASE USE THE DROP MENU TO SELECT THE CORRESPONDING YEAR FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.
Application Materials
- MCC Internal Scholarship Application
- Two paragraphs on your career and educational goals (listed on application)
- One letter of recommendation
- High School transcript (this in addition to the transcript required for admissions)
- A high school transcript is only required from current high school graduates for the scholarship application process
- If transferring from a college outside the KCTCS system, attach college transcripts
- Submit the FAFSA (school code for MCC: 009010)
MCC Scholarship Opportunities
Students who have demonstrated academic achievement and show need for financial assistance. The student must be a graduate of a high school in the MCC service area.
Tuition and book support for academically-talented and/or financially disadvantaged students
Nursing program first-year students/scholarship support
Residents of Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Crittenden, McLean, and Webster Counties/minority students of good character, demonstrated academic achievement, and show need for financial assistance. Preference shall be given to students who having met the criteria, plan to pursue two year associate degrees from MCC or four year baccalaureate degrees.
Students with disabilities; tuition, books and classroom supplies, transportation costs, computers, tutoring services, assistive technology software; recommendations made by the Gamblin Endowment Committee.
Please contact Paula Seabrooke, paula.seabrooke@kctcs.edu for more information.
Tuition/books for students who are prior graduates of Crittenden County High School and/or Crittenden County residents.
Tuition support for Allied Health program students
Students pursuing an associate degree in engineering technology who have either demonstrated previous academic excellence or potential for achieving academic excellence.
Scholarship support of academically-talented Muhlenberg County residents
Tuition, books for students who are prior graduates of Crittenden County High School
Applied Technology degree program students
Associate degree seeking 3rd or 4th semester nursing students who have either demonstrated previous academic excellence or the potential for achieving academic excellence, may be awarded according to financial need, and limited to those nursing students attending classes on the Madisonville campus.
School Counts criteria; tuition and/or book costs
Tuition support for academically-talented minority students; recommendations made by the Cultural Diversity Committee.
Residents of Crittenden County, Kentucky and/or graduates of Crittenden County High School who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence.
Residents of Hopkins County who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence and are enrolled in one of the following: engineering technology, electronics, or elective curriculum completed for transfer to a four-year college or university. Priority will be given to students who have the intention of transferring to a four-year institution to study an engineering-related field.
Tuition and text costs for Hopkins County high schools’ completers of School Counts program criteria: obtain a 2.5 GPA yearly, achieve a 95% attendance and punctuality record, complete high school in eight consecutive semesters, take more than the minimum number of credits required for graduation.
Muhlenberg County residents who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence and are enrolled in one of the following: biological sciences, pre-pharmacy, nursing, or dentistry with preference for students completing an associate degree.
Hopkins County resident and education major who has demonstrated academic excellence or has the potential for achieving academic excellence.
Students must meet conditions of the School Counts - Muhlenberg County Program for high school students. Prior registration is required. Criteria include a minimum 2.5 GPA in the junior and senior year; student cannot exceed 3 unexcused absences in your junior or senior year; student must complete a community service experience in high school and provide documentation; and student must complete the FAFSA in the senior year – with the School Counts! intent to enroll form.
Tuition and/or book costs of MCC students majoring in allied health and/or arts & humanities areas (one recipient from each area annually)
Graduates of Hopkins County high schools in Associate of Arts degree program who plan to transfer to a four-year university.
Students obtaining an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the AIT program who are residents of Hopkins, Crittenden, or Webster County, Kentucky.
Students majoring in arts, humanities, social sciences or arts education and plan to transfer to a 4-year college with an Associate of Arts degree
Students who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence and who are enrolled in the college's AIT program; specifically in either the Air Conditioning Technology or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician option. Students will be residents of Hopkins County.
Students enrolled in the Integrated Associate Degree Nursing Program in their second year of study. Students will be residents of Hopkins County, Kentucky. Priority will be given to graduates of West Hopkins Accelerated School.
Tuition or book support from at-risk populations who have substantial economic barriers to a college degree. Will plan to transfer to a four-year college.
School Counts for Hopkins County completer, a Hopkins County resident, and a Business Administration major or Accounting major pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree at MCC. Preference is given to students who intend to transfer to a 4-year university after completing the AAS degree.
Tuition/book support for students enrolled in career fields defined as high need occupational areas and transfer of students to four-year institutions who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree. The students will be graduates of Caldwell County High School and/or Caldwell County residents enrolled in at least 7 credit hours each semester.
Tuition/book support for students enrolled in career fields defined as high need occupational areas and transfer of students to four-year institutions who intend to earn a baccalaureate degree. The students will be graduates of Webster County High School and/or Webster County residents.
Students majoring in math/sciences who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence and who intend to transfer to a four-year university after completing the AS or AAS degree.
School Counts criteria for Webster County High School graduates
Adult students who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence and are in need of financial assistance.
Webster County Kids to College (WCK2C) is a workforce ethics scholarship program for students who met the WCK2C requirements during high school to help cover college tuition after financial aid.
Designated for traditional and non-traditional students that have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence, plan to transfer to Murray State University, and an intent to obtain an Associate Degree at Madisonville Community College before transferring.
Designated for traditional and non-traditional students, and full time faculty scheduled to embark on a student international study trip that involves credit classes and/or other events for international travel trips. Faculty will accompany students on the international travel trips. Students selected should have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence, have plans to transfer for a four year degree, and an intent to obtain an Associate Degree at MCC before transfer.
For further information, please contact MCC’s Study Abroad Coordinator Dr. Robin West at robin.west@kctcs.edu or (270) 824-8619.
Designated for students who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence in science and mathematics, with priority given to students whom intend to transfer to a 4-year university to major in an engineering-related field.
Tuition or book expense for Muhlenberg County residents; preference will be given to students enrolled in information & engineering technology curriculum, or in math-related courses.
General purpose fund
Applicant must be a 3rd or 4th semester nursing student with preference given to veterans or active military students.
This scholarship is designated for female single-headed households (student or male/female child of) with preference given to minority women.
Pre-engineering, mining engineering, coal mining program students
Currently enrolled student, pursuing a degree and registered for at least six credit hours; must be enrolled in at least one honors course per term, committed to completing at least 18 hours of Honors courses by graduation, and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
Tuition assistance designated for a 2nd semester nursing student.
Tuition, books & program costs for students enrolled in high wage, high demand programs and/or transferring to a 4-year university with preference given to students that consistently improve and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
Tuition, books and program costs designated for immigrant students (or child of immigrants) with no regard to their immigration status. Recipients should be a first- or second-generation immigrant student currently enrolled in a high wage/high demand program and/or transferring to a 4-year university.
Tuition, books and program costs designated for 2nd, 3rd & 4th semester nursing students not already receiving substantial financial aid. Applicants must submit an additional paragraph on why they chose nursing or what inspired them to go to nursing school. Additional paragraph submissions should be sent directly to MCC Advancement Office for nursing program director review.
Tuition, books and program costs designated for nursing students that consistently improve and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in course studies.
External Scholarship Opportunities
Originally established in 1985, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (CNA/NNOC) Sandra R. Spaulding Memorial Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage ethnic and socio-economic diversity in nursing. Qualified applicants must be enrolled in the second year of a two-year accredited Associate Degree of Nursing (A.D.N.) program, be enrolled in at least half-time study as defined by the student’s institution, and planning to complete the degree program within two (2) years. To apply for this scholarship visit www.calnurses.org and enter “Scholarships” to download the application. Must be postmarked by July 1st.
Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship for students seeking their bachelor’s degree. This highly competitive Scholarship provides up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school. Ability to pursue any area of study. Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid. Multifaceted advising about how to transition to a four-year college and maximize the student experience.
- The deadline to apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Full details and application can be found by visiting the Jack Cooke Kent Foundation website.
The Helen "Heidi" Badgett Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to re-entry adults who are returning to college after a period away from school or students graduating from high school or college seeking to further their academic, professional, or career training. Grants will be awarded to applicants with limited financial means who have a strong desire to further their education and demonstrate sufficient academic promise to complete their course of study.
Eligibility: Resident of Hopkins County, KY; Enrolled/attend a college or university on a full-time basis; Cumulative 2.5 GPA; Preference given to applicants who will be attending a school outside of Hopkins County, KY. Demonstrate financial need.
Please note it is for Hopkins County students/residents only.
How to Apply: The General Scholarship Application, which includes the Helen “Heidi” Badgett Scholarship, will be available from mid-December to mid-March each year. The application will be available via the Community Foundation of Louisville’s website.
Students with additional questions may contact Jeff Florea, Clarissa Hill, or Felecia Johnson.
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Scholarship applications currently accepted! Submission deadline is Friday, February 17, 2023. Apply now!