MxCC Foundation

Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc.

Community colleges are a purely American institution designed to make higher education accessible to all. Middlesex
Community College offers an open door to residents of Middlesex County, Meriden, Wallingford, and the shoreline.
MxCC is the hometown college for this area, offering learning, insight, training opportunity and hope. For years MxCC
has made a difference- been an important experience in the lives of those whom it has served. Our faculty care not only
about what they teach, but also about the students they teach. Our faculty offers academic competence and expertise, the
ability to communicate effectively and a commitment to the College's vision “...to provide excellence in teaching as well as
personal support in developing the genius of each student.

The purpose of the MxCC Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)3 organization incorporated in Connecticut is threefold:

1. To support the College and its students by receiving, managing and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes;
2. To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the College and Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic and educational leaders in the communities served by the College; and
3. To advise the President with respect to educational programs. Members of the Foundation board also serve as the College's Regional Advisory Council.

Removing the financial obstacles that bar student access to education is the Foundation's driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also the perennial wish to celebrate achievement.

While MxCC offers a quality education at a reasonable cost in a supportive environment, what once was a reasonable cost
for a two-year college education has grown unreasonable for many. Some even give up their dreams of going to college to
prepare for a brighter future. Financial assistance is critical for about 85 percent of MxCC students as they work toward their
educational and career goals.

Each academic year the Foundation has approximately 50-60 scholarships available that generally range from $500 to $2000 each. The Foundation and scholarship recipients have individuals, civic groups, alumni, businesses, faculty, and
student organizations to thank for these scholarships. Donors establish scholarships to honor the memory and  achievements of family, faculty or friends, to express their appreciation for their own educational experiences at MxCC or because they believe in the importance of individuals having access to the quality education offered at the college. In addition, the Foundation organizes The MxCC Classic Golf Tournament in collaboration with the College, and the $cholarship 5K
Road Race to support scholarships and other educational programs.