Scholarships

Applicant must be a 3rd or 4th semester nursing student with preference given to veterans or active military students.

Students obtaining an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the AIT program who are residents of Hopkins, Crittenden, or Webster County, Kentucky.

Tuition, book, and program costs for MCC students enrolled in the Nursing program. 

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.

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.

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.

Tuition and/or book costs of MCC students majoring in allied health and/or arts & humanities areas (one recipient from each area annually)

Tuition, books for students who are prior graduates of Crittenden County High School

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.

This scholarship was established in memory of Caroline J. Clayton. Caroline was an MCC employee for over 12 years, retiring as Financial Aid Director. The Caroline J. Clayton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are single mothers, demonstrating academic achievement,  and who have a financial need for tuition to further their education.

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, book, and program costs for students enrolled in Advanced Integrated Technology (AIT) programs from the MCC 5-county service region (Caldwell, Crittenden, Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Webster), with preference given to students that consistently maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in AIT course studies.

Tuition, book, and program costs for students enrolled in Respiratory Care program at MCC.  Recipient must demonstrate academic potential with minimum 2.5 GPA, be a resident of MCC’s service area or from the Jackson Purchase service area, and not be the recipient of other substantial scholarships or financial aid.

Tuition/books for students who are prior graduates of Crittenden County High School and/or Crittenden County residents.

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.

Tuition, book, and program costs for one Allied Health and one Nursing student annually.  Recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate the potential for academic excellence with a minimum 2.5 GPA, be a resident of MCC’s service area, and not be the recipient of other substantial scholarships or financial aid.

Hopkins County resident and education major who has demonstrated academic excellence or has the potential for achieving academic excellence.

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.

Applied Technology degree program students

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.

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.

Tuition support for Allied Health program students

Scholarship support of academically talented Muhlenberg County residents

Tuition and book support for academically-talented and/or financially disadvantaged students

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 & 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.

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.

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.

Tuition, book, and program costs for 2nd through 4th semester Nursing Program students. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and not be the recipient of PELL grant funds or other substantial financial aid/scholarships.

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.

School Counts criteria for Webster County High School graduates

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.

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.

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

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.

Nursing program first-year students/scholarship support

Tuition, books and program costs for students enrolled in the Applied Technology division, and/or transfer students, with preference given to Aviation program students.

Tuition assistance designated for a 2nd semester nursing student.

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.

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.

Pre-engineering, mining engineering, coal mining program students

This scholarship is designated for female single-headed households (student or male/female child of) with preference given to minority women.

School Counts criteria; tuition and/or book costs

Designated for students who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence in science and mathematics, with priority given to students who intend to transfer to a 4-year university to major in an engineering-related field.

Residents of Crittenden County, Kentucky and/or graduates of Crittenden County High School who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence.

Students must meet conditions of the School Counts - Muhlenberg County Program for high school students. Click here for current criteria and procedures for the program.  

This award is for students from Hopkins County Central, Madisonville North, and Dawson Springs high schools who complete the School Counts program. Click here for current criteria and procedures for the program.

Tuition support for academically talented minority students; recommendations made by the Cultural Diversity Committee.

Tuition, books and program costs designated for nursing students that consistently improve and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in course studies.

Adult students who have demonstrated the potential for achieving academic excellence and are in need of financial assistance.

Graduates of Hopkins County high schools in Associate of Arts degree program who plan to transfer to a four-year university.

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.

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.

Webster Kids to College

Students pursuing an associate degree in engineering technology who have either demonstrated previous academic excellence or potential for achieving academic excellence.

Hopkins County residents in AAS and AS degree areas who have demonstrated previous academic excellence