Native American Education Scholarship

Established in 2012 to provide financial support to deserving Native American students as they pursue their educational goals at MCC.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Full or part-time student.
2. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
3. Preference given to MCC students enrolled as a member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group.
4. Preference given to Western or Central New York residents.

Award
Varies
Deadline
11/11/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Membership:
    • Are you a member of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group?
    • Please attach a copy of your proof of membership.
  2. Do you live in Western or Central New York?
  3. Please attach an essay of no more than 2 typed pages of why you are requesting the funds. You should include how this scholarship will directly impact you and the unique challenges you face (such as loss of employment, family hardships, lack of family support, learning disability, returning adult student, working and going to school full time, childcare, etc.). Provide information we cannot get from your FAFSA and you feel will separate your application from other candidates.