AIMS Scholarship Program
Mountain Empire Community College
This scholarship is a two year scholarship (or up to 72 credit hours) through Mountain Empire Community College that allows qualifying students to attend college tuition free and without fees for two years at M.E.C.C. if they: 1. Earn a C or better in 17 academic courses including :4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics (Algebra I plus 3 additional higher math classes up through Math Analysis or Pre-calculus I), 3 credits of science (Earth, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), 3 credits of social studies/history, 2 credits of a single foreign language or technical track courses, 1 computer related course, 2. Complete 20 hours of community service, 3. Have a 95% attendance rate for their high school career- grades 9-12, 4. And have no out-of-school suspensions. If students meet all of these qualifications, then they will be recognized as an AIMS scholar at awards ceremonies and at our graduation in addition to the two year scholarship. Students will be expected to pay for their own books always. If any scholarships are earned, those will be applied first and then AIMS funds will pick up the remaining tuition/fees but students will still be responsible for books. Students must stay full time while in college and maintain a 2.0 average GPA to continue to qualify. This scholarship may also continue for up to two additional years at UVA-Wise tuition free in order to earn a Bachelors Degree at the completion of the two years or 72 credit hours at M.E.C.C. They will be under the same requirements to continue to be eligible at UVA-Wise and must always pay for their books and fees. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact a financial aid representative in the Financial Aid Office at M.E.C.C. at 523-2400. Applications will arrive in early spring. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2017