Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Announces Free Additional Classes in the New Raptor Ready Scholarship Program
- June 29, 2020
- Press Releases
Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç has added 11 new classes to the Raptor Ready Scholarship Program, on top of the 10 classes previously announced. Ë«Ó®ÓéÀֳǡ¯s new Raptor Ready Scholarship Program is designed to help 2020 Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç high school graduates get an early introduction into highly transferable college courses in an online or structured remote environment.
- Accounting II (ACCT 222)
- Computer Science I (CMSC 203)
- Computer Science II (CMSC 204)
- Principles of Economics 2 (ECON 202)
- Intro to Engineering Design (ENES 100)
- Precalculus (MATH 165)
- Calculus I (MATH 181)
- Calculus II (MATH 182)
- Multivariable Calculus (MATH 280)
- Differential Equations (MATH 282)
- General Physics I (PHYS 161)
The scholarship program covers tuition and fees for one course (four credit hours maximum) and a grant to cover technology or educational supplies not to exceed $530 for the second summer session at MC, which begins July 11. The program is for spring 2020 Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç high school graduates who are Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç residents, including anticipated June graduates. The Raptor Ready scholarships are limited and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
There is also a limited number of Raptor Ready scholarships and vouchers available for DACA, Dreamer, and F1 students through the Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç Foundation.
¡°There is no reason to delay your college dreams during this uncertain time,¡± said Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç President DeRionne Pollard. ¡°Thousands of graduates have discovered that Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç is the smart choice for achieving their college and career goals.¡±
To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be a spring 2020 Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç high school graduate and a Montgomery Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç resident
- Earned no more than 6 college credit hours at time of application (not including Advanced Placement)
- Be admitted to Ë«Ó®ÓéÀÖ³Ç. If you are not already admitted, complete the admissions application online before applying for the Raptor Ready program.
- Filed the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and had it sent to MC or completed the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (for students who cannot complete the FAFSA)
- Be financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote learning
Other courses covered by the Raptor Ready Scholarship Program:
- Biology 150
- Chemistry 131
- Communication 108
- Economics 201
- English 102
- Mathematics 117
- Philosophy 101
- Political Science 101
- Psychology 102
- Spanish 101
If you have questions, email RaptorReady@montgomerycollege.edu.