Returning Legacy Scholars

Your Second Year of Legacy

Students qualifying for their second year of the Legacy Scholars Program have two pathways to consider. The chart below outlines the two tracks so you can decide if the Base Track or Academy Track is the best choice for you.

How to Apply

Application Steps

Complete your first year at Midland College as a Legacy Scholar, meeting all eligibility requirements listed above including GPA, completion rate, etc.
Complete a FAFSA for upcoming school year.
Complete 40 hours of volunteer community service through the LEGACY VOLUNTEERS website
Complete a Legacy Scholars Program - SECOND YEAR APPLICATION

Legacy Scholars Selection Matrix (pdf)

Submit Community Service Hours

If you have applied and need to upload community service hours, use the link below to submit your Volunteer Resume.

Community Service Hours - Document Submission Form

2023 Deadline for Returning Sophomores: July 1, 2023

Please note that the early decision deadline for freshmen (students who will be new to the Legacy Program) is May 31, 2023.

Legacy Contact

Megan Brincks

Legacy Program Director
legacy@midland.edu
(432) 685-4517

	Legacy Scholars Program - Sophomore Base Track	Legacy Scholars Program - Sophomore Academy Track
Eligibility	Complete your first year at Midland College in the Legacy Scholars Program with a 2.0 GPA each semester.	Complete your first year at Midland College in the Legacy Scholars Program with a 2.0 GPA each semester.
	Complete 75% of the credits you attempted each semester.	Complete 75% of the credits you attempted each semester.
	Complete 40 hours community service at an approved agency (including participation in a group project) during your freshman year.	Complete 40 hours community service at an approved agency (including participation in a group project) during your freshman year.
	Successful completion of EDUC 1100 with a final grade of C or better during your freshman year.	Successful completion of EDUC 1100 with a final grade of C or better during your freshman year.
	Attendance at coaching sessions (at least 4 per semester) during your freshman year.	Attendance at coaching sessions (at least 4 per semester) during your freshman year.
	Completed FAFSA for your second year at MC.	Completed FAFSA for your second year at MC.
Expectations	Continue meeting with your Success Coach during the fall semester (minimum of two times).	Continue meeting with your Success Coach during the fall semester (minimum of two times).
	Earn at least a 2.0 GPA each semester.	Earn at least a 2.0 GPA each semester.
	Complete 75% of the credits you attempted each semester.	Complete 75% of the credits you attempted each semester.
	Enroll in 14 hours each semester.	Enroll in 14 hours each semester.
		Participate in the Legacy Scholars Academy, which includes weekly meetings through the school year and projects including, but not limited to, fundraising, hosting events for all Legacy students, philanthropy and transfer research and more.
Benefits	Scholarship to cover all tuition and course-related fees at Midland College. The Legacy Scholarship does not cover books and other supplies.	Scholarship to cover all tuition and course-related fees at Midland College. The Legacy Scholarship does not cover books and other supplies.
	Continued success coaching.	Continued success coaching.
		Eligible to apply for Herb L. Cartwright Continuance Scholarships (Transfer scholarship monies up to $25,000 to a Texas public university).
		Learn about nonprofit board service, donor relations and networking, fundraising, volunteering and leadership.
		Interact with a network with of community leaders and board members from across the Midland area.
		Build soft skills, resumes, and contacts.
Which do I choose?	Good for students who are in a workforce major who plan to go directly to work after graduating from MC. Visit with the Legacy Director to determine the solution that best fits your needs.	Good for students who are planning on transferring to a Texas public university to finish a bachelor's degree. Good for any student (regardless of transfer/career plans) who are particularly interested in philanthropy and nonprofit work. Visit with the Legacy Director to determine the solution that best fits your needs.