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Madison College Foundation Scholarships

Spring 2026 Scholarships
Applications for spring 2026 scholarships will be open October 21st through December 2nd. Award notifications will be sent to Madison College email accounts by early February 2026.
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Fall 2026 Scholarships
Applications for fall 2026 scholarships will be open March 23rd through April 29th. Award notifications will be sent to Madison College email accounts by early August 2025.

Madison College Foundation’s vision is to support Madison College in its commitment to increase access so that no student will be denied an education due to financial barriers.

 

New Students
New Students
If you will have completed less than 6 credits at Madison College for the semester you are applying for scholarships for, you are considered a new student.
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Continuing Students
Continuing Students
If you will have completed 6 or more credits at Madison College at the start of the term you are apply for scholarships for, you are considered a continuing student.
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Special Applications
Special Applications
Scholarships listed on this page have an application that is managed outside the general application process online. Deadlines for each will vary.
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Regional Campus Scholarships
Regional Campus Scholarships
Some campuses have scholarships that are managed outside the general application process or have special steps within that process. Learn more about campus specific opportunities.
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Scholarship FAQs

If there are circumstances beyond your control, like petitioning for a program, please reach out to Ruth directly. We are happy to work with you and grant you as much time as possible to enroll. Even if we are able to give you extra time to enroll, your scholarship application must be submitted by the posted scholarship deadline.

No, the Foundation works with the Financial Aid office so they are already aware of all Foundation awards.

Yes, it is a requirement to submit a thank you note to the donor for all scholarships before they are disbursed.

Scholarships will be applied directly to student accounts approximately 2-3 weeks after the start of classes to students who have completed the required steps of the acceptance process. Specific details for timeline and disbursement can be found in your scholarship offer email.

A number of scholarships consider financial need as one of the selection criteria. In order to be considered for some need based scholarships you must complete a 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), if eligible.

NOT completing the FAFSA information will not affect your consideration for other scholarships.

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) may be used to support the writing process—such as refining spelling, grammar, sentence structure, or assisting with general structural organization—provided the content remains the student’s original work. Students should not use artificial intelligence technology to generate the responses submitted for scholarship applications.

Review authenticity policy and tips for how AI can be used for Madison College Foundation scholarships

Scholarships are open twice a year and current deadlines can always be found at www.supportmadisoncollege.org/madison-college-foundation-scholarships

By completing the general application you will automatically be matched with a majority of the scholarship opportunities we offer. Once you submit the general application go to the opportunities tab and select “ours”. The scholarships that have an orange “apply” button next to them are scholarships you must take additional steps to apply and you can choose which ones to complete.

Any Madison College student that is enrolled in at least 6 credits for the semester they are applying to and has a 2.0 GPA.

If you are an International Student, please visit https://students.madisoncollege.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships/international to learn more about scholarship opportunities you are eligible to apply for. 

Award notifications will be sent to Madison College email accounts.

Yes, you can make an appointment with the Writing Center at https://madisoncollege.edu/writing-center

Madison College Foundation Scholarship Tips

  • Complete the application fully. Treat the application like an exam, for each area you leave blank, points may be deducted.
  • Use your responses to the essay questions to share your personal story and show the reviewer that you are a “good investment.” Scholarships are funded by individuals and local companies who are looking to invest in your success and in the future of our community. The application is your opportunity to share your educational and career plans with the reviewer and make the case why you deserve the scholarship award more so than the next applicant.
  • Pay attention to grammar and spelling.
    • Type your essays in a word document first to help you identify grammar and spelling errors.
    • Visit the Writing Center or review your application with an instructor, friend or family member.
  • Don’t wait until the last day to apply. Students often encounter technical or personal issues that prevent them from submitting the application on time which results in disqualification.
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