The McLennan Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization independent of the College. Through the gracious gifts of many friends and donors, the Foundation can award more than 500 scholarships each year.
For a complete list and instructions on how to apply during the annual competition (which runs October 1 – January 15 and May 1 - May 15 for scholarships to be awarded for the following academic year), visit the Foundation scholarship website.
The Presidential Scholars Program provides scholarships to as many as 20 students who are high school graduates, General Educational Development (GED) Test completers or currently enrolled college students. Students who have demonstrated scholastic ability (B average or higher) and academic potential are eligible to apply. The scholarship shall pay for tuition, fees, and books.
The recipient shall begin using the scholarship no later than the fall semester following receipt of the scholarship. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 shall be required to maintain the scholarship. Students receiving the Presidential Scholarship shall meet with the President of the College regularly and serve as ambassadors for the President of the College at designated events.
The Bernard and Audre Rapoport McLennan Community College Endowed First Generation Scholarship Program provides scholarships and resources of up to $5,000 over two years for students whose parents or guardians have not earned an associate’s degree.
High school seniors are encouraged to apply each fall when the competition for the next academic year begins. A 2.5 GPA is required to enter and remain in the program. Students who complete the First Generation Program may also be eligible for additional scholarships at four-year institutions for bachelor's degrees.
McLennan Honors College brings together a community of motivated and gifted learners whose interests are served through an interdisciplinary program of academic inquiry that is both challenging and nurturing.
The College offers scholarships to students graduating in the top 10 percent of each accredited high school class in McLennan County or to the top five students in each graduating class, whichever represents the greater number, known as McLennan Scholars. If the class has fewer than 21 students, the top two students will receive the scholarship. Students are identified for these scholarships by their respective high schools, so no application is necessary. Recipients are notified by the Office of Financial Aid and their high school principals.
The Rising Stars Scholarship is offered to McLennan County high school students who rank in the top 11-20% (or students ranking 6th through 10th) of their class at the end of their junior year in high school. If the class has fewer than 21 students, the 3rd and 4th ranked students in the class are eligible.
Funded through gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Duncan Sr. to the McLennan Community College Foundation, the MAC Grant pays MCC tuition, books, and fees for any McLennan County high school graduate not receiving other financial aid. The MAC Grant requires a student to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) to determine eligibility. To apply for a MAC Grant, students should contact The Waco Foundation , 900 Austin Ave., Suite 1000, Waco, TX 76701, or call 254-752-9457 for more information.
The application deadline is usually May 1 of the student's senior year.
Students may also apply for MAC Grant transfer scholarships for the third and fourth years of college. Students must have applied for a MAC Grant by May 1 of their senior year in high school and must apply for the MAC Grant transfer scholarship by Dec. 1 of their sophomore year at MCC.