The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Ray and Betty Kessler Scholarship to Carly Szpondowski. The Kessler Scholarship was established at The Foundation at MCCC by Jefferson High School alumni to honor former longtime principal Ray Kessler. The scholarship will be available to the recipient for up to three years, providing funds are available. The $2,200 scholarship is to be used for tuition, books, and fees.
Szpondowski, of Monroe, is a 2019 graduate of Jefferson High School. She is currently pursuing an associate of science degree pursing and enrolled in pre-nursing courses at MCCC. Carly is the daughter of Britney Smith and Weston Szpondowski.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a United States citizen, attended both their junior and senior years and graduated from Jefferson High School, Monroe, Michigan, and have a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
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.