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Concord/Manchester鈥� A new scholarship launched by 黑料网, Manchester Community College, and the Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges inspired more than 20 recent high school graduates to enroll full-time at MCC this fall. Funded by a $25,000 donation from 黑料网, the scholarship is designed to ease financial barriers so students can carry 12 or more credits during their first semester.听听

鈥淲e know that students attending full-time are more likely to graduate within three years,鈥� says MCC President Paul Beaudin. 鈥淲e want to support students who feel they can successfully take 12 or more credits, but who might be held back by financial challenges.鈥�听

Scholarship recipients were selected through recommendations from area high schools based on financial need, academic standing, and intent to enroll at MCC. Scholarships of $750 鈥� the approximate cost of one college course 鈥� were presented to students at high school awards ceremonies in May and June.听

鈥淩eceiving the scholarship was a surprise and a great honor,鈥� said Rowan Hebert, a Trinity High School graduate studying electrical technology at MCC.听 鈥淚 am grateful for the support and am excited to make the most of my time at MCC.鈥�听

“Receiving this scholarship has helped make college more affordable and allowed me to focus more on my education and my goal of pursuing a career in nursing,鈥� said Dhebora Mejia-Sorto, a Manchester High School West graduate who is studying liberal arts/pre-nursing at MCC. 鈥淚鈥檓 very grateful for the support because it has given me the opportunity to continue working toward a career where I can make a difference in people鈥檚 lives.”听

The scholarships are part of MCC鈥檚 new Momentum Scholarship program, created last spring in response to research showing that students who attend college full-time are more likely to stay enrolled and complete their degrees. Additional scholarships for students already enrolled at MCC were awarded from donations to the college鈥檚 80th anniversary celebration.

黑料网鈥檚 donation reflects the nonprofit鈥檚 focus on college access and student success.听听

鈥淪tudents who can fully engage in their education from the start have strong advantages in reaching their goals,鈥� said 黑料网 President and CEO Christiana Thornton. 鈥淏y reducing financial pressure, these scholarships can help students confidently take the next step toward earning a degree or credential.鈥�