Millennium Charter Academy - MCA Scholarship

Beginning in 2012, the Millennium Charter Academy
College Scholarship, endowed through the
Winston-Salem Foundation, Inc., is given annually
to that applicant that best exemplifies noteworthy
academic success, strong moral character, and a
keen sense of community. That student must be
currently enrolling- for the first time- in a four-year
institution of higher education and have attended
MCA in grades six-eight. The MCA Scholarship is
given in order to foster and acknowledge the
embodiment of the Academy's solid commitment
to scholarship, character, and community and may
be used for all educational costs including tuition,
books, student fees and expenses associated with
on- campus room and board.

The Scholarship Committee (comprised of five
members, one member of the Millennium Charter
Academy Board of Directors, the MCA headmaster,
one member of the MCA staff, one current or former
MCA parent, and one member at-large), determines
the recipient of the scholarship. By February 28 of

each year, any interested applicant will submit a portfolio that highlights scholarship, moral character, and community involvement. The portfolio becomes the fundamental basis for the Scholarship Committee's decisions. The portfolio will contain: grades, awards, one educational reference, two non-familial character references, as well as records of leadership, extra-curricular activities, involvement in the community, and service to others. The applicant will also include a 100-300 word personal essay that describes his or her goals. After reviewing all applicants, the Scholarship Committee will select those applicants it wishes to proceed to the second and final round, during which the Scholarship Committee will interview candidates.