Honors Scholarships:
There are two ways to receive money as a member of the Honors Program: the Presidents' Scholarship and the Fee Award. Any student receiving money from either scholarship is required to take a minimum of one – three credit honors class. Starting Fall 2009 all Presidents' Scholarship Recipients must enroll in an Honors Only Class. All scholarship recipients are automatically part of the Honors Program at MCC.
President's Scholarship Program
The Presidents' Scholarship is a tuition waiver that covers in-county tuition, and the registration fee, for up to fifteen credit hours for four consecutive semesters, excluding Summer sessions. At this time the monetary value is $1,080.00. If your tuition is above this amount, the remaining balance is your responsibility. It DOES NOT COVER: additional class fees, books, private instruction/ music lessons, summer classes, or remedial classes (classes below the 100 level).
All Presidents' Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:
- Are U.S. citizens or legal resident.
- Graduate in the top 15% of an NCA accredited high school or charter school within Maricopa County. Class rank can be either 6th, 7th, or 8th semester.
- Students who are not in the top 15%, home schooled, or who graduate from a charter or private high schools not accredited, may still qualify by scoring high enough on the college's placement tests. Student must reside in Maricopa County.
- GED graduates are eligible by placement test scores only if the GED is completed before the individual's 19th birthday.
- The student must not have attended another accredited college or university before attending one of the Maricopa Community Colleges (except for summer sessions).
*ALEKS is the new math placement test. Visit the Testing Center web site for very important information reguarding this test.
- Must enroll in at minimum of twelve graded credit hours (including one - three credit Honors only course) each semester.
- Upon graduation submit an Official Final Transcript indicating: Graduation Date, Class Rank, and School Seal, to the Honors Office.
- Starting Fall 2009 all Presidents' Scholarship Recipients must enroll in an Honors Only Class.
- We do offer a deferment for those that may be serving a religious mission or internship. Contact the Honors Office for more information.
Download and print the President Scholarship application and Guidelines as a pdf file
Download and print the Deferment Application as a pdf file
Honors Fee Award
Honors Fee Award are available to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- High School graduate, G.E.D. or equivalent.
- Complete and turn in this Honors Program application.
- Hold a minimum G.P.A of 3.25 or higher with a minimum of twelve completed credit hours (must be 100 level or above) at one or any combination of MCCCD college(s).
- Enroll in a minimum of one (1) – three (3) credit Honors class – preferably an Honors Only class.
- Award amount is based on the number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled. Awards are for Fall and Spring semesters only (does not apply to the Summer semesters).
- To be eligible for the monies twelve credit hours must already be completed within the Maricopa Community College District.
The award amounts are determined by the number of credit hours taken each semester:
- $325 for 12+ credit hours a semester
- $244 for 9 - 11 credit hours a semester
- $163 for 6 - 8 credit hours a semester
- $81 for 3 - 5 credit hours a semester
Retention:
In order to continue to receive an Honors Fee Award, eligible students must maintain a 3.25 GPA and successfully complete (earn at least a grade of C or higher) an Honors class each semester. Students who do not successfully meet all the criteria will not be eligible to receive a Fee Award the following semester. Students who have not met all the criteria must reapply to the Honors Program if they have not been participating in the program for more than two semesters.
- Download and print an Honors Fee Award application as a pdf file.
Honors Verification Form
Spring 2010: Presidents’ Scholarship recipients MUST take an Honors Only class. Fee Award students, we are encouraging you to take an Honors Only class as well.
You must contact the Honors Office, before speaking with your instructor about taking their class for Honors Credit. Spring Verification forms must be turned in by Friday February 5, 2010 .
Your completed form can be submitted to the Honors Office in person, by mail, or fax. Your Honors Verification Form deadline for Fall 2009 has passes. In order to still turn in a verification form for fall, contact the Honors Office (480) 461-7079.
Download and print an Spring Honors Verification form as pdf file.
Please Note: NO scholarship funds will be awarded until your registration is complete.
Presidents’ Scholarship: Minimum twelve credit hours, including one - three credit Honors Only class.
Fee Award recipients : must be enrolled in an Honors class.
Chancellors', Foundation, and Betty Hedin-Elsner Scholarship Application
Chancellor’s Scholarship:
This scholarship covers tuition and fees for one full year (up to 18 credits per semester [in County tuition]) plus $250.00 per semester for books and supplies. To be eligible, a current full-time Honors student must plan to enroll on a full-time basis for the following year and maintain a G.P.A. of 3.25 or higher. One scholarship is awarded at each college annually.
Foundation Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded based upon the college Honors Coordinator’s decision. Amounts can vary. Check with your Honors Coordinator for eligibility requirements. (* International Students are eligible to apply)
Betty Hedin-Elsner Scholarship:
This scholarship is for $200.00 per year ($100.00 per semester) for one academic year. Eligibility requirement is that an Honors student reflects financial need. One scholarship is awarded annually. (* International Students are eligible to apply)
Applications are due 5:00 PM Friday February 26, 2010
Turn then in to the Honors Office located in the Cultural Sciences Building (#14) OR to the Center for Service Learning & Honors Program Office located on the second floor of the Mesquite Building (#5) at the Red Mountain Campus.
Download and print the Chancellors, Foundation, and Betty Hedin-Elsner application. (One application for all three scholarships.)
Please contact Honors: email | phone: 480-461-7079 | FAX: 480-844-3236 | Location: SC/14 |
