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Application Process

SEE ALSO: Required Documents

Eligibility

Before applying, verify your eligibility at www.mcsf.org/eligibility/.

Step-By-Step Process

  1. Register for an account: Login/Register

  2. Complete the application with all required documents. Review the Required Documents page for more information.

  3. Submit by the deadline.
      4. Applications must be submitted with all required documentation by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on March 1, 2024. Unsubmitted applications will not be reviewed; and late applications are not accepted. Submitting an application doesn’t guarantee you a scholarship award.

  4. Keep an eye on your inbox!.
      5. All communication between us will be via e-mail. We may email you if we have questions about your application or if we need additional documents and you will have limited time to respond. It is your responsibility to reply and ensure that scholarship@mcsf.org and mcsf@scholarshipapps.org are on your safe sender list.

  5. Applicants notified of award decisions .
      6. All applicants will be notified of our award decision via e-mail by May 31 IF they submit an application. Applicants with incomplete or unsubmitted applications won’t be notified.
      Important: We may e-mail you if we have questions about your application and you’ll have limited time to respond. Be sure to check your e-mail daily.

Award Acceptance and Payment of Scholarships

If awarded, you’re required to complete an Award Acceptance package before we mail your scholarship to your school. The award notification e-mail in May will have more information regarding the Award Acceptance process.

Technical Issues

If you’re having technical issues, contact us before the deadline by clicking the green help button in the bottom right hand corner or emailing scholarship@mcsf.org. Issues brought to our attention after the deadline will not be addressed. We’re not responsible for hardware malfunctions, lost internet connections, or conditions that prevent you from submitting your application on time.

Questions?

Check out our super helpful FAQ or click the green help button in the bottom right hand corner!