Our Opportunities

NOTE: Scholarship applications for the Spring 2019 semester will close October 15, 2018.

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.

Visit www.mchenry.edu/scholarshiptips at the bottom of this page for tips on how complete the General Application.

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, or stop in and visit us in room A209, across from the Library.

Opportunities Table

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Award	Name	Actions
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Robert D. Swain Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be a child, stepchild, grandchild or step grandchild of a Chroma Corporation employee and provide an employee... Criteria includes: Applicant must be a child, stepchild, grandchild or... Deadline: 10/17/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline10/17/2018
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 or Digital Media. Applicant must... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in Graphic Arts... Deadline: 10/18/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Deadline10/18/2018
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Amanda Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship Criteria Includes: Applicant must be a current member of MCC Women"™s Volleyball team. Applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA and provide proof of... Criteria Includes: Applicant must be a current member of MCC Women"™s... Deadline: 10/19/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline10/19/2018
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: 10/19/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline10/19/2018
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: 10/19/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Deadline10/19/2018
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: 10/19/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, and fees	Deadline10/19/2018
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: 10/19/2018 Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees. Provides up to (4) consecutive semesters with 2.5 GPA	Deadline10/19/2018
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Culinary Management Scholarship Criteria includes: Pursuing a degree or certificate; 3.0+ GPA; Resident of college district #528; Provide proof of financial need; Be... Criteria includes: Pursuing a degree or certificate; 3.0+ GPA;... Deadline:* Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Tuition, books, fees for final Fall and Spring semesters at MCC. Additional $4,000 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 recipients 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: Ended Award: Tuition, books, fees for final Fall and Spring semesters at MCC. Additional $4,000 award upon transfer to 4-year college/university (must be accredited).	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees.	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Home State Bank Presidential Scholarship Criteria includes: 6+ credit hour enrollment; 3.0 GPA; Pursuing a degree in business or finance; Resident of McHenry County; FAFSA... Criteria includes: 6+ credit hour enrollment; 3.0 GPA; Pursuing a... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition and books	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Louise Lundemo Memorial Music Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2005 to honor Louise Lundemo (1914-1994), who served in the Army Nurse Corps, 50th General Hospital Unit during... This scholarship was established in 2005 to honor Louise Lundemo... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Lt. Ward D. Weber Memorial Scholarship Lt. Ward D Weber was an active member of the Richmond Township Fire Protection District when he suddenly passed away on July 15, 2008. He mentored... Lt. Ward D Weber was an active member of the Richmond Township Fire... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition or fees	Mary Therese Wendt Memorial Scholarship Endowment Barbara Walters established the Mary Therese Wendt Memorial Endowed Scholarship in memory of Mary T. Wendt, her cousin. Mary was also a long time... Barbara Walters established the Mary Therese Wendt Memorial Endowed... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition or fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	MCC Staff Council Scholarship Since 2016 the McHenry County College Staff Council has organized an annual fundraiser to provide scholarships to students. Criteria includes:... Since 2016 the McHenry County College Staff Council has organized an... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	MCIC Scholarship Endowment Criteria includes: Enrollment in 6+ credit hours; Resident of McHenry County; Pursuing a degree/certificate in Construction Management,... Criteria includes: Enrollment in 6+ credit hours; Resident of McHenry... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Nancy Mattison Memorial Scholarship Nancy was an MCC student who died of cancer. Her parents established this fund to benefit special needs students. Criteria includes: FAFSA... Nancy was an MCC student who died of cancer. Her parents established... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Scholarship MCC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed to prepare individuals to function as a professional OTA in a variety of health care... MCC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed to prepare... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Books and fees	Robert C. Bartlett Special Needs Scholarship Robert Bartlett helped to transform MCC into a first-rate school and a first choice option for students across the area. He served as President... Robert Bartlett helped to transform MCC into a first-rate school and a... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Books and fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Steve and Sandra Pierce Endowment Sandra Pierce graduated in “one of the first” classes at McHenry County College in 1973. She was married with two small children, and she took... Sandra Pierce graduated in “one of the first” classes at McHenry County... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Tri-Garden Clubs of Crystal Lake Horticulture Scholarship Members from Countryside, Garden Gate and Green Twig garden clubs host an annual plant sale in the spring. This scholarship, established in 2011,... Members from Countryside, Garden Gate and Green Twig garden clubs host... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Books	Woodstock Harley-Davidson Veterans Book Scholarship Woodstock Harley-Davidson established this scholarship to help returning veteran students pay for books. Criteria includes: Veteran; McHenry... Woodstock Harley-Davidson established this scholarship to help returning... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Books	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	World Class Industries Scholarship Fund World Class Industries established this scholarship to support students pursuing a career in manufacturing. Criteria includes: 2.5 GPA; McHenry... World Class Industries established this scholarship to support students... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Prairie Community Bank Established in 2006, this scholarship was created to improving the life of community members through education. Criteria includes: 3.0 GPA; letter... Established in 2006, this scholarship was created to improving the life... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition Only	Ended
Books and Supplies purchased from MCC Bookstore	Bill Grey Memorial Art Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours. Applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA and provide proof of... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit... Deadline: Ended Award: Books and Supplies purchased from MCC Bookstore	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Bull Valley Garden Club Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled as a Horticulture student at MCC. Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation from an... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled as a Horticulture... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Christopher R. Schauer Memorial Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student. Applicant must maintain a 2.5 GPA and provide proof of GPA. Applicant... Criteria includes: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Dolores Schmidt, R. N., Nursing Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must be an MCC Student majoring in nursing. Applicant must provide proof of financial need through the FAFSA... Criteria includes: Applicant must be an MCC Student majoring in... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	FIT Fitness Instructor Training Scholarship Established by Frank Ardito to benefit students studying in the FIT program. • Applicant must be enrolled in the F.I.T. program at MCC for the... Established by Frank Ardito to benefit students studying in the FIT... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
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: Ended Award: Full tuition for semester awarded, up to $1,500	Ended
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: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended
Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois Annual Scholarship Criteria includes: Applicant must have documented disabilities. Applicant must provide an essay (300-word minimum) describing their... Criteria includes: Applicant must have documented... Deadline: Ended Award: Award may be applied to: Tuition, books, fees	Ended