Scholarships

Apply for Scholarships

Two scholarship application paths are available through the College's online portal.

Overview

Scholarships and grants are available from various public and private foundations, organizations, and businesses. MCC encourages students to explore other financial aid opportunities in addition to federal and state awards and grants.

MCC has a limited number of institutional scholarships which are generally awarded to students with exceptional academic averages. In selecting recipients, the MCC Financial Aid Director reviews all applications and presents candidates to the MCC Scholarship Committee based on the student's academic record, financial need, and other criteria as set forth by the individual scholarships. The MCC Scholarship Committee makes the final decision on scholarship awards.

Scholarship applications will be posted on this page once the application period opens. Please contact the MCC Financial Aid Office at (252) 789-0204 with any questions.

Federal, State & External Scholarships

The following may be available to you, if eligible:

• Federal Pell Grant: The Federal Pell Grant program is designed to be the foundation of a financial aid package. The U.S. Department of Education calculates the expected family contribution for each student using a standard formula. The College uses the student's expected family contribution and his or her cost of attendance to make an annual award. All students are encouraged to apply for a Federal Pell Grant each year they are enrolled in college.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federally funded program that provides grants for students of exceptional financial need with priority given to Pell Grant recipients.
• Golden LEAF: The Golden LEAF Foundation makes scholarships available to students from qualifying counties who demonstrate financial need in order to help them attend college at participating North Carolina community colleges. The Golden LEAF Community College Scholarship provides scholarships of up to $2,250 annually to curriculum students and up to $1,850 annually to workforce/continuing education students.
• Next NC Scholarship: The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps qualifying North Carolina students who are from households making $80,000 or less. In combination with the Federal Pell Grant, the Next NC Scholarship may fully cover tuition and fees. This is money that does not have to be repaid. There is no application necessary; just complete the FAFSA.
• State Employees' Credit Union: SECU Foundation established this two-year scholarship program to assist North Carolina Community College System students in achieving academic success. SECU Foundation provides two $5,000 scholarships to students at each North Carolina Community College, payable at $1,250 per semester, up to four consecutive semesters.
• Thomas Minges Pepsi Scholarship: To be eligible, recipient must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of one of the following NC counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell, or Washington. Must have resided in the county for at least 12 months prior to award. Must be enrolled full time with a 3.0 or greater GPA. Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need and complete the scholarship package (FAFSA & Foundation General Scholarship Application). Must have a high school diploma, GED, or adult High School Equivalency diploma.

MCC Foundation Scholarships

• Service Area High School Scholarships: The high schools in the MCC service area are provided with $500 scholarships for students to attend MCC during the academic year immediately following graduation. With satisfactory academic progress, students receive another $500 the following year. High school guidance officers select recipients through a competitive process. Valid only for the two years immediately following graduation.
• Addie Lou's Elementary Teacher Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be a resident of Martin County or Bertie County majoring in Early Childhood Education or Teacher Prep (A.S. or A.A.). First-semester students need a high school minimum GPA of 3.0; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 MCC GPA. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Automotive Systems Technology Scholarship: Candidates must be a second-year AST student maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• A.B. Ayers Jr. Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must have earned their GED from MCC and be enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Francis M. Barnes Memorial Scholarship: Candidates must be a Martin County resident intending to remain in Martin County. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Leman & Marie Barnhill Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be a full-time student from Martin County who have completed at least 12 credit hours in their curriculum program. One scholarship awarded for actual cost of fall and spring semesters.
• Bembridge Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be a resident of MCC's service area enrolled in the Medical Assisting A.A.S. or Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. program. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. One one-time scholarship of $1,000.
• Milton Phelps Bennett Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be a Martin County resident enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Clarence Biggs Continuing Education Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in a continuing education / personal interest course. One one-time scholarship of up to $500.
• Coy Lavonia Bland, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in a curriculum program. Preference given to Martin County residents, MCC GED graduates, and first-generation college students. One $600 scholarship awarded as $300 fall and $300 spring.
• Boham Endowed Scholarship by John and Cindy Davis: Candidates must be a Bertie County resident enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Dawes/Rogers Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be a first-year equine student. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Epps Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled full time at MCC. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Edgecombe-Martin County EMC Scholarship: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in the Electrical Systems Technology program or Lineman Academy. Should demonstrate need, good moral character, cooperative spirit, and scholarship prowess. Minimum GPA of 2.0. Amount and number of scholarships may vary up to $1,000.
• Equine Scholarship: Candidates must be a second-year Equine Business or Equine Training student. Two $500 scholarships awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• D. Evans, Sr. Electrical Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in the A.A.S. or diploma Electrical Systems Technology program. First-semester students need a high school GPA of 3.0; continuing students must maintain a 2.75 MCC GPA. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Fire Chief Mike Roberson Memorial Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in the Fire Academy. Must be a Martin County resident intending to remain and work in Martin County. Two scholarships available at $500 each.
• Freeman IT Scholarship: Candidates must be a Martin County resident enrolled in the Information Technology A.A.S. program. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• GED Graduate Free Class Certificate Scholarship: Provides up to six MCC credit hours (including fees) for MCC GED graduates who graduated in the prior academic year. Candidates may receive both this and the HSE Scholarship. Number of scholarships varies depending on number of graduates.
• Hardy Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be second-year students enrolled in a business-related program (Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Medical Office Administration). One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• High School Equivalency Scholarship: Merit-based scholarship for students who completed the MCC GED program. Candidates must be enrolled in a curriculum or 96+ hour continuing education program leading to an industry-recognized credential. Requires an essay. Three $500 scholarships awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring each.
• HVACR Scholarship: Candidates must be a second-year HVACR Technology student. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• W. Travis Martin Equine Award Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in Equine Training A.A.S. or Equine Business A.A.S. Two character references required. Minimum GPA of 2.75. One $1,000 scholarship awarded as $500 fall and $500 spring.
• W. Travis Martin PTA Award Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Must provide one personal and one professional reference (from PT observation/volunteer experience). Preference given to students with 100+ hours of clinical experience. Minimum GPA of 3.0. One $1,000 scholarship awarded as $500 fall and $500 spring.
• Fred McKeel HVAC Scholarship: Established in memory of Fred McKeel; supports students pursuing a career in HVAC and commercial refrigeration. Candidates must be from Martin, Bertie, or Washington county. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Newell Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must have graduated from a Martin County high school and be enrolled full time in a two-year program at MCC. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Nicholson Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in a healthcare-related curriculum program. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Gwen Norville Scholarship for Bertie Cadets: Must be a permanent resident of Martin or Bertie County who graduated from MCC Criminal Justice Technology Cadet Certificate Program at Bertie High School and is now enrolled in the curriculum Criminal Justice program. Preference for students intending to work in criminal justice, law enforcement, or public safety in North Carolina. Minimum GPA of 2.0. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Passell Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in a curriculum program. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Piephoff Endowed Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled full time at MCC. Preference for Martin County residents. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Ed Rick Automotive Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in the Automotive Systems Technology program with a minimum GPA of 2.5. One $500 scholarship awarded as $250 fall and $250 spring.
• Williamston Fire-Rescue-EMS Scholarship: Candidates must be enrolled in the Fire Academy or EMS program at MCC. Preference for Martin County residents intending to remain in Martin County after completion. Scholarship covers tuition/fees, books/manuals, and uniforms. $1,000 designated for Fire Academy and $1,000 for EMS. Amount and number may vary depending on need.