SCHOLARSHIPS | MCS COMMUNITY SERVICES
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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
01/14/2025
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Physical Address
345 West State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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;
Voice
Fax
(217) 245-4159
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
Fee
None
Required documents
Upon request
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
Languages
English
Service area
Scott County, Illinois Cass County, Illinois Morgan County, Illinois
Agency info
MCS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Provides critical support programs for those in need.