MCC Educational Foundation awards $5,000 in scholarships

MCC Educational Foundation awards $5,000 in scholarships

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. 

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Educational Foundation recently awarded $5,000 in scholarships to MCC High School Class of 2023 graduates. 

The MCC Educational Foundation awards a minimum $500 annual scholarship to a student who demonstrates school and community involvement, along with a strong academic performance. During the MCC High School awards program in May, the Foundation presented two $1,000 scholarships and six $500 scholarships. 

The 2023 recipients included Angeleah Arnold, Charlie Banks, Grace Fessenden, Priscilla Johnson, Madison Kaiser, Makayla McClain, Adria Staggs, Brooke Wood. 

Since 2007 the Foundation has awarded $32,000 in scholarships. Recipients use the funds to help with expenses during their post-secondary experiences, which may be two- or four-year college, or a certification program through a trade school. 

The MCC Educational Foundation was formed in 1989 and is comprised of community members who strive to provide additional curricular and co-curricular resources for students and staff at Mason County Central Schools in order to provide innovative and enriching experiences for its students.