The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Lewis D. McClure Scholarship to Shella Aken Fomum. The scholarship of $2,000 is to be used for tuition, books, supplies and fees.
Fomum, of Monroe, is a 2020 graduate of GB High School, Bobongo Petit Paris. She is studying nursing at MCCC. Shella volunteers at her church visiting nursing homes. She is the daughter to Fomum Beatrice.
To be eligible for this scholarship a student must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, reside in Monroe County, and demonstrate financial need.
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.