Midland College Awards Over $1.4 Million in Scholarships for Fall 2025 SemesterOctober 21, 2025

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Midland College is proud to once again award over $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students for the Fall 2025 semester, continuing a strong tradition of making higher education accessible and affordable for students across the Permian Basin.

“Reaching the $1.4 million mark again shows that our commitment to student success isn’t just a moment — it’s a movement,” said MC President Dr. Damon Kennedy. “Scholarships at Midland College remove barriers and open doors, giving students the confidence and resources they need to finish strong.”

Scholarships remain a cornerstone of Midland College’s student support strategy, helping learners remain enrolled, progress toward graduation, and enter the workforce with less financial strain.

The General Scholarship Fund offers more than 200 scholarship opportunities every academic year to enrolled students. Once a student completes the current-year FAFSA or TASFA and registers for courses, they are automatically placed into consideration for available awards. No additional scholarship application is required.

Scholarships are awarded based on a range of factors such as a minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, program of study, student involvement, or special interests. Special consideration is also given to non-traditional students who are returning to college or entering a new career field.

“Every scholarship awarded represents a student who is one step closer to changing their future,” said Meredith Walker, Director of Scholarships. “When financial stress is reduced, students can focus on learning, and ultimately return to the workforce as nurses, technicians, teachers, welders, business professionals and more.”

One of MC’s signature offerings within its scholarship portfolio is the Legacy Scholars Program, a needs-based scholarship that provides eligible Midland County high school graduates with full tuition support along with leadership development, community engagement, and success coaching funded by four local foundations — Abell-Hanger Foundation, Scharbauer Foundation, Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust, and Chaparral Foundation. The program enriches the student experience by pairing financial support with mentorship and service-based learning.

Midland College extends its gratitude to the Midland College Foundation and the many donors whose generosity fuels these opportunities. Their continued investment ensures students can thrive academically and return to the community as skilled professionals ready to meet regional workforce needs.

Interested in a scholarship?
There’s no separate scholarship application. Simply have a FAFSA or TASFA on file and be registered for six or more credit hours.

Fall Deadline: August 1
Spring Deadline: January 1

For more information, visit midland.edu/scholarships.

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