The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Michael E. Newman Endowed Memorial Scholarship to Benjamin Elliott. The $950 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Elliott, of Monroe, is a 2023 graduate of Flat Rock High School. He is currently studying business management at MCCC. He has volunteered with his church’s youth group. Benjamin is the son of Gretchen Elliott and the late Chris Elliott.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a member of the Monroe County Community Credit Union, have and maintain a 2.8 grade point average or higher during the scholarship year, and maintain at least part-time enrollment, defined as six contact hours or more per semester. Financial need is also considered.
Applications for scholarships awarded by The Foundation for the 2024 – 25 academic year are now being accepted. The online scholarship application is available at www.monroeccc.edu/scholarships. Returning and prospective students are encouraged to apply now for over 200 available scholarships for the upcoming academic year. Students have until March 1, 2024, to complete their scholarship application; however, it is recommended that students apply as soon as possible. Not all scholarships are need-based or require a high grade point average or full-time status. Many are program specific and are available in all traditional and technical career training programs.
For more information on available scholarships and financial aid, visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/financial-aid or contact the MCCC Financial Aid Office at (734) 384-4135. If you are interested in information about funding a scholarship, contact The Foundation at MCCC at (734) 384-4214.