Why do we need the Promise?
Currently, 53% of job postings require education beyond a high school diploma. By 2025 this is projected to rise to 64%. Today, only 28% of Mason County's workforce meets this criterion.
Mason County Promise provides an opportunity for all our students to have access to a promising future.
What does Promise cover?
Promise Scholarship covers up to 60 attempted credits, including all tuition and mandatory fees at West Shore Community College.
The Promise is a middle dollar scholarship program, meaning Promise dollars are applied to a student’s account after state and federal financial aid have been applied. Any other scholarship dollars a student is awarded can be used for books, housing, transportation or other costs of education.
Who is eligible?
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Graduates of MCC, MCE, or LASD with a 2.0 GPA or better who reside within Mason County or their school district
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Graduates of G2S with a 2.0 GPA or better
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Residents of Mason County who obtain a GED
How do I apply?
In The News
Ludington Daily News
Mason County Promise Zone Authority Board authorizes scholarships for 2018 graduates
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65 students use Promise in Fall
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Mason County Promise Zone approved, scholarships coming
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Mason County Promise becomes reality
Promise Zone Scholar Testimonials
" I was thinking about other colleges, but then I heard about the Promise and I'd like to stay local so I decided to come here...
I'd like to be a pediatrician."
- Savannah Bice 2018 Promise Scholar
" I was accepted into NMU, but then I got the letter to the Promise...I want to go to NMU later, but it's almost 50k for two years and West Shore is 5 miles from home, it's free, I have my home support.
I am gonna do it."
- Diego Reiz 2018 Promise Scholar