The MAC Grant award varies and is based on need for tuition at MCC or TSTC. Students that choose to attend other colleges are not eligible their first two years, but are eligible to apply for the MAC Scholarships.
After completing the first two years, eligible students that apply can receive $2,500 in tuition for each of the final two years at the college of their choice. The MAC Scholarship is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Robinson, Passport to Success Foundation (Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Meyer), Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Duncan, and Waco Foundation. Each year, Baylor University also provides full scholarships to the three transfer students with the highest GPA.
Grants for the first two years pay tuition at McLennan Community College or Texas State Technical College (Waco location only) that isn’t already covered by Federal or State grants or other scholarships. MAC covers the remaining tuition needed for these two institutions.
$2,500 MAC scholarships are awarded at a ceremony held each July. The funds will be sent directly to the student’s college each semester.
The MAC Grant will only cover tuition. The MAC Scholarship is paid directly to the university you are attending and can be used for anything that the student can charge on his or her student account (which may include books, living expenses, dining, etc.)
Mrs. Stabeno conducts FAFSA workshops at area high schools, assists students in completing the FAFSA and provides other counseling regarding student financial aid.
The MAC Scholarship Program is located in the offices of Waco Foundation in the Wells Fargo Building, 1105 Wooded Acres Drive, Suite 701, Waco, Texas 76710.
Robbie Stabeno - rstabeno@wacofoundation.org or 254-752-9457.
Please note: While Mrs. Stabeno maintains an office at Waco Foundation, the MAC Program has a separate line. All calls related to MAC need to use the phone number listed here. Please do not call the Waco Foundation line if there is not an answer on the MAC line – just leave a message and Mrs. Stabeno will return your call when she is back at the office.
Mrs. Stabeno is the only one that is available to answer questions regarding the MAC Scholarship Program. She may be helping other students or out of the office giving presentations. She will return your call as soon as possibel. Please do not call the Waco Foundation line if there is not an answer on the MAC line; Mrs. Stabeno will get back with you as soon as possible.
The MAC Program operates within Waco Foundation but Foundation staff are not qualified or trained to answer questions pertaining to FASFA submissions, financial aid or the MAC Program.
Mrs. Stabeno sees approximately 2,000 students per year to help complete their FASFA’s, answer financial aid questions, etc. Please respect her time by making an appointment before coming to the office. That will ensure that she has adequate time to address all the questions you may have. Please call at least a week in advance to schedule your appointment.