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

High school seniors can apply for the Board of Governors Graduating Senior Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship. Applications are due in February.

Any student could be eligible for private foundation scholarships. Applications are due March 15, 2007, and October 2007.

Students who have declared a major in science, technology, engineering or math could be eligible for a STEP Scholarship.

Students enrolled full-time in the e-commerce program at MCC, can apply for the Step into E-Commerce Scholarship.

MCC Board of Governors Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

The Board of Governors of Metropolitan Community College has established a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Two recipients are selected from each high school in the four county service area. To be eligible for the Board of Governors scholarship, students must have a 3.0 GPA or be in the top third of their graduating class. Students must also have demonstrated extracurricular involvement. Contact a guidance counselor for more information.

MCC Presidential Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

The Board of Governors of Metropolitan Community College has established a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Two recipients are selected from each high school in the four county service area. To be eligible for the Presidential scholarship, students must have a 3.8 GPA or be in the top ten percent of their graduating class. Students must also have demonstrated participation in community service. Contact a guidance counselor for more information.

STEP Scholarships for Metro Students

The National Science Foundation has awarded STEP partners, UNO and MCC, scholarship funds for students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).  MCC students meeting specific criteria are eligible.  This scholarship is on going.  Students can begin applying the quarter before they are within 30 quarter hours of completing their requirements for a STEM degree.

Application Forms (PDF format)

• About the STEP Bridge Scholarship
• STEP Bridge Scholarship Application
• Instructor Reference Form

Mail completed STEP forms to:
Metropolitan Community College
Attn:  David Reyes
STEP Outreach Coordinator
P. O. Box 3777
Omaha, NE   68103-0777

Or forward via internal campus mail to:
David Reyes, EVC

Step Into E-Commerce Scholarship

The Step Into E-Commerce Scholarship is available to Metropolitan Community College students enrolled full-time each quarter in the e-commerce program. An application, personal essay, letter of recommendation from an MCC faculty member, and a personal interview are required. For more information contact Candi Otterpohl at 402-457-2502.

Current outside scholarships

Other Scholarship Sites

• Hispanic College Fund, Inc.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• The Gates Millennium Scholars (for Minorities)
• Black Excel
• The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
• The Coca-Cola Scholars 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