However, students must have achieved a 2.5 G.P.A in high school, have exceptional financial need and maintain full-time enrollment as a dependent student. Students must show need. Presidential Honor Scholarships are awarded by the President and Local Advisory Board of MECC to enrolled students who are valedictorians and salutatorians of public or private high schools in MECC's service region. Public high schools must be accredited by the State Department of Education and private high schools must be accredited by an accreditation association approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education. The student must enroll during the fall semester following high school graduation to receive this scholarship.
Awards are for full tuition and fees, and are renewable for the second year.
Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship- was established by the General Assembly for Virginia residents who show financial need. The deadline for applications from new nursing students is June 21. There are also restricted scholarships provided by industries and organizations. Students should apply directly to each organization for consideration. Inc. The MECC Foundation, Inc. has been established to assist the College in providing student aid.