SCHOLARSHIPS | MCS COMMUNITY SERVICES

345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Eligibility

Must be a high school graduate or GED recipient planning initial enrollment in an Illinois post-secondary educational/vocational program, must be a resident of Morgan, Cass or Scott county, must be economically disadvantaged, according to CSBG income guidelines

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

(217) 243-9404

Voice

(217) 245-4159

Fax

https://morgancounty-il.com/wp/departments/mcs-community-services/

Languages

English

Application process

Applications are sent out to eligible high school students in the spring, applications are also available at the MCS office for pick up during open hours

Fees

None

Service area

Morgan County, Illinois
Scott County, Illinois
Cass County, Illinois

Description

Offered annually. Packets are sent out in the spring to all high schools in the three county areas. Applications are also available at the MCS office. The scholarships of $2000.00 (amounts are dependent of funding levels) are offered to income eligible individuals in each of Morgan, Cass, and Scott counties, who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/14/2025

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What's Here

Scholarships

Providing organization

MCS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Provides critical support programs for those in need.