Scholarships are provided in many forms and at various times during the year. Students applying for scholarships based on financial need must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after January 1 to qualify for maximum aid.

Any student may apply for Foundation and Private Scholarships offered through the Metropolitan Community College Foundation. Private and Foundation Scholarships are available twice each year. The deadline for scholarships beginning in the Summer Quarter is typically March 15 and the deadline for scholarships beginning in the Winter Quarter is October 15. Visit the Foundation's website for a complete list of scholarships and criteria offered by the MCC Foundation.

High school seniors can apply for the Board of Governors Graduating Senior Scholarship.

The Davis-Chambers Scholarship Program has been established to provide scholarship awards to academically talented, underrepresented racial minority students who are Nebraska residents.

MCC FOUNDATION AND PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Metropolitan Community College Foundation's scholarship application system is available during the application availability dates. Please visit the MCC Foundation's website for dates scholarship applications are available. Students manage their own information, apply for multiple scholarships and check award status from any computer.

For foundation and private scholarship questions or accommodations, please contact Lisa Stepanek, Scholarship and Administrative Specialist.

MCC Board of Governors Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

Public and private high schools in the four county area (Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties) can present a two year full tuition scholarship to selected graduating seniors. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors. The recipient is responsible for paying fees and any tuition not covered by the scholarship.

DAVIS-CHAMBERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Davis-Chambers Scholarship Program has been established to provide scholarship awards to academically talented, underrepresented racial minority students who are Nebraska residents.  The number of scholarships and amount of each scholarship varies according to the availability of funds and the financial need of the recipient(s).  Amounts awarded by this scholarship can equal the full cost of college attendance.  The Davis-Chambers Scholarship is acknowledged as one of Metropolitan Community College’s most important ways of honoring outstanding Nebraska students.

Current outside scholarships

Other Scholarship Sites

• Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• The Gates Millennium Scholars
• Black Excel
• The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
• The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
• Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation
• National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Free Scholarship Search Sites

• ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest (for Nebraska residents)
• College Board
• FastWeb
• The Scholarship Page
• Finaid.Org
• Peterson's

Information about Scholarship Scams

• Financial Aid.org