The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Milton G. Russell Memorial Scholarship to Kendra Carpenter. The scholarship of $1,050 is to be used for tuition, books and fees.
Carpenter, of Monroe, is a 2025 graduate of Airport High School. She will be studying early childhood education while attending MCCC. She volunteers at her church helping in Kids’ Kingdom and at Oaks of Righteousness in the clothing bank.. Kendra is the daughter of Leah Osborne.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a resident of Monroe County for a minimum of five years before they receive the scholarship, must maintain three-quarter time enrollment status of nine credit hours or more and demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to applicants with a history of Attention Deficit Disorder.
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.