Honor Grants
The Honor Grant program is a bold new initiative that will launch in Fall 2026 designed to help students enter essential careers by removing financial barriers that prevent enrollment and completion.
The initial Honor Grant pilot supports students preparing for public-service careers such as Nursing, Fire Technology, and Emergency Medical Services students. Because these programs require significant time and training, many students must reduce work hours or leave jobs in order to participate.
For too many talented students, this makes enrollment financially impossible. They are forced to take on high-interest debt, delay or abandon their education, or walk away from pursuing careers our community urgently needs. Honor Grants help bridge the financial gap so students can stay focused on completing their program and entering the workforce.
How Honor Grants Work
Honor Grants provide up-front and continuous funding to help students enroll in high-demand, high-wage vocational careers and cover their essential living and education-related expenses while completing their programs at MPC.
These grants are zero-interest, and repayable. Graduates pledge to begin voluntary monthly repayments one year after completing their program. These repayments are treated as tax-deductible charitable donations and help replenish the fund for future students. This model creates a self-renewing cycle of opportunity. Today’s students become tomorrow’s supporters.
A Powerful Matching Opportunity
Thanks to a generous lead donor, every dollar contributed will be matched 1:1!
Honor Grants meet critical local workforce needs, reduce reliance on loans and credit card debt, and build a lasting culture of philanthropy among MPC alumni. Join us in supporting the next generation of Nurses, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians!