The Foundation Monroe County Community College has awarded the Second District American Legion Monroe County Annual Scholarship to Gracie Allen. The funds will provide scholarship support for veterans and/or their children attending MCCC on a full-time basis. The $500 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Allen, of Erie, is a 2021 graduate of Ida High School. She is taking prerequisite classes at MCCC to then further her education for a career dental hygiene. Allen has volunteered at various camps and clinics with Ida Soccer Club. Gracie is the daughter of Tim and Andrea Allen.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a veteran or the child of a veteran; who received an honorable discharge and must submit a copy of their DD-214. Eligibility requirements also include Monroe County, Michigan, residency and the recipient must be a high school graduate entering their first year of college at MCCC as a full-time student. Financial need may be considered in awarding this scholarship.
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.