Our Opportunities

NOTE: Scholarship applications for the Fall 2019 semester will be open between March 15 – April 30, 2019.

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Welcome to the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation scholarship application website!

To apply for scholarships, click the “Sign In” button located at the top right corner of this page and sign in with your myMCC credentials.

Complete the General Application. By completing the General Application, you will be recommended opportunities which you may apply for based on your answers.

Below is the complete listing of scholarships. If the word “Ended” is next to the scholarship description, that opportunity is not currently available. Please continue to check your Recommended Opportunities for updated information.

If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be notified via the email you provide and through a notification on the Applications page.

If you experience any difficulties or need assistance completing the application, please contact the Foundation at (815) 455-8721, foundation@mchenry.edu.

Opportunities Table

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Award	Name	Actions
Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	AAUW Crystal Lake Area Branch Scholarship American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch holds various fundraisers to support this scholarship. Criteria: • Applicant must be... American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch holds... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	AAWCC Scholarship American Association of Women in Community Colleges MCC Chapter supports this scholarships. Criteria includes: 2.5 GPA; Letter of recommendation... American Association of Women in Community Colleges MCC Chapter supports... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Amanda Fair Memorial Endowed Scholarship The Amanda Fair Memorial Scholarship was established May 26, 2004 by DuWayne Fair. Amanda’s life was cut short at age 19 due to a tragic car... The Amanda Fair Memorial Scholarship was established May 26, 2004 by... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Anita U. Haughey Memorial Scholarship Criteria Includes: Applicant must be a current resident of McHenry County Applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA and provide proof of GPA. Applicant... Criteria Includes: Applicant must be a current resident of McHenry... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition only	Anne M. Stumpf, RN Nursing Scholarship of Excellence Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing a Nursing degree and be a second year student within the McHenry County Nursing School. Applicant must hold... Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing a Nursing degree and be a second... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition only	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	APTAR STEM Scholarship Aptar Group and Aptar Cary have depended on McHenry County College to help them meet their training and educational needs for over 13 years. The... Aptar Group and Aptar Cary have depended on McHenry County College to... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Barbara Hardt Memorial ECE Scholarship The first Early Childhood Education Conference took place in February 1987. A scholarship fund for currently enrolled MCC/ECE students began in... The first Early Childhood Education Conference took place in February... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Black Student Union Scholarship The Black Student Union is a MCC Student Club that represents African-American students who work together to create a positive atmosphere and... The Black Student Union is a MCC Student Club that represents... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	College Opportunity Scholarship Criteria includes: pursuing a degree or certificate; 2.5 GPA; FAFSA completion or financial need essay; letter of recommendation from an... Criteria includes: pursuing a degree or certificate; 2.5 GPA; FAFSA... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Countryside Garden Club Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicants must complete and submit the MCC Scholarship Application. Applicant must be an MCC Horticulture student pursuing... Criteria includes: Applicants must complete and submit the MCC... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Crystal Lake Bank & Trust (A Wintrust Community Bank) Scholarship Criteria includes: 2.5 GPA; Resident of McHenry County; Pursuing a degree in business or finance; Must apply for FAFSA; Preference will be... Criteria includes: 2.5 GPA; Resident of McHenry County; Pursuing a... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Darla D. Trimble Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Darla Trimble, the former registrar at MCC. She had been an MCC employee for 18 years. The first... This scholarship was established in memory of Darla Trimble, the former... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	David T. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours at McHenry County College and can be a transfer student Applicant... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deb Strout Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must provide proof of financial need by submitting FAFSA. Preference given to a mature, returning, female MCC... Criteria includes: Applicant must provide proof of financial need by... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Dwight Maness Memorial Scholarship Candidates should be pursuing an AAS in Criminal Justice degree which helps students develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary for... Candidates should be pursuing an AAS in Criminal Justice degree which... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
$4,000 towards tuition, books, fees for final Fall and Spring semesters at MCC. Additional $6,000 award upon transfer to 4-year college/university (must be accredited).	Education to Empowerment The E2E scholarship provides full tuition, books, and fees for a recipient’s last year at MCC, up to $4,000 for the year. The scholarship also... The E2E scholarship provides full tuition, books, and fees for a... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: $4,000 towards tuition, books, fees for final Fall and Spring semesters at MCC. Additional $6,000 award upon transfer to 4-year college/university (must be accredited).	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Eileen Phipps Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours at MCC. Applicant must provide proof of a 3.0+ GPA. Preference... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled for at least six (6)... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Eric Stricker Culinary Scholarship: Baking and Pastry Assistant Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled at McHenry County College in the Culinary Management Program pursuing a Baking and Pastry Assistant... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled at McHenry County... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Eric Stricker Culinary Scholarship: Chef's Assistant Certificate Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled at McHenry County College in the Culinary Management Program pursuing a Chef"™s Assistant... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled at McHenry County... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees.	First Midwest Bank Scholarship Making each community a better place in which to work and live is a long-standing and valued tradition of First Midwest Bank that continues today.... Making each community a better place in which to work and live is a... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees.	Deadline04/30/2019
Full tuition for semester awarded, up to $1,500	Forge Ahead Scholarship Fund Criteria includes: Applicant must be pursuing an associate degree or certificate at MCC. Applicant must provide proof have a 2.5 GPA (high... Criteria includes: Applicant must be pursuing an associate degree or... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Full tuition for semester awarded, up to $1,500	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	GED Next Step Scholarship Criteria includes: Completed GED at MCC and scored 600 or higher on test; Pursuing a degree or certificate; 6+ credit hour enrollment; Letter... Criteria includes: Completed GED at MCC and scored 600 or higher on... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois Scholarship Fund Goodwill Industries mission is to help individuals with barriers achieve the dignity of work through advanced education. This program has enabled... Goodwill Industries mission is to help individuals with barriers achieve... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Graphic Arts Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in Graphic Arts course(s) and pursuing AAS degree in Graphic Arts. Applicant must provide a short... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in Graphic Arts... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied: Tuition, books, and fees	Gundelach Family Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must maintain a 2.0 GPA and provide proof of GPA. Applicant must be a single mother. Applicant must be a full-time... Criteria includes: Applicant must maintain a 2.0 GPA and provide proof... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied: Tuition, books, and fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, and fees	Hans J. Wolf Memorial Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing either an Associates of Science or Associates of Engineering Science degree. Applicant must be a full-time... Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing either an Associates of Science... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, and fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, and fees	Harrison V. Siddons Memorial Veterans Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must complete and submit the MCC Scholarship Application. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credit... Criteria: Applicant must complete and submit the MCC Scholarship... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, and fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Holly Feetterer Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need by applying for FAFSA. Preference will be given to those who are... Criteria includes: Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Howard Foreman Special Needs Memorial Scholarship Criteria Includes: Applicants must provide proof of financial need by applying for FAFSA. Applicant must provide proof of participation in MCC’s... Criteria Includes: Applicants must provide proof of financial need by... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to Tuition, Books and Fees.	ICCSF Health Trust Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to complete a degree program in a health-related field Applicants must be enrolled... Criteria includes: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to Tuition, Books and Fees.	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	ICCSF Heathcare Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be a resident of Illinois who is studying to prepare for a career in health care. Applicant must submit proof... Criteria includes: Applicant must be a resident of Illinois who is... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	James Derek Lovelace Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Veteran; resident of McHenry County; 2.5 GPA James Derek Lovelace tragically died in May of 2016, while training to be a Navy... Criteria includes: Veteran; resident of McHenry County; 2.5 GPA James... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees, and International studies abroad expenses	James Gratton Kenna Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Humanities: Art, English, Journalism, Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech or... Criteria includes: Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Humanities:... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees, and International studies abroad expenses	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Jane S. Erickson Scholarship Mrs. Erickson wanted to provide financial support for students who intend to pursue a major in Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics,... Mrs. Erickson wanted to provide financial support for students who... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition and books	Joe Blanco Benevolent Heart Scholarship Scholarship established in 2012 to support students with financial need who strive to improve their community through service. Criteria includes:... Scholarship established in 2012 to support students with financial need... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition and books	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Books purchased at MCC Bookstore	Joe's Wish - Operation Re-Boot Books Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be a veteran of the US Military, former or active member of the Reserves, Coast Guard or National Guard.... Criteria includes: Applicant must be a veteran of the US Military,... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Books purchased at MCC Bookstore	Deadline04/30/2019
Tuition and fees for STEM courses only, up to $3,000 over 2 semesters in academic year.	John and Marilyn Krenger Scholarship This scholarship was established in the fall of 2014. Criteria includes: Full time enrollment; Pursuing a degree in science, technology,... This scholarship was established in the fall of 2014. Criteria... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Tuition and fees for STEM courses only, up to $3,000 over 2 semesters in academic year.	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	John J. Adelmann, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 9+ credit hours. Applicant must provide proof of financial need through the FAFSA... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 9+... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	John Lillie Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be pursuing a degree or certificate at MCC. Maintain at least a 2.5+ GPA and provide copy of... Criteria includes: Applicant must be pursuing a degree or certificate... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline04/30/2019
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees. Provides up to (4) consecutive semesters with 2.5 GPA	Knaack LLC Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must plan to complete an associate degree or certificate at MCC. Applicant must be enrolled in a min. of 6 credit... Criteria includes: Applicant must plan to complete an associate degree... Deadline: 04/30/2019 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees. Provides up to (4) consecutive semesters with 2.5 GPA	Deadline04/30/2019

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