The Ellen and Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program provides students the chance to accelerate careers. This full-ride scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers so students can earn their technical diploma or certificate and advance in careers faster.
HOW DO I APPLY?
- The Spring 2025 application is now closed.
- Please stay tuned for Fall 2025 application information.
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
This is a "last dollar" scholarship, meaning that these items are funded after all other state, federal, and other financial assistance is applied.
- Tuition and course fees
- Required books and equipment/supplies through the MATC Bookstore
- Child care (during classes, advising and commute time) reimbursed through MATC Children’s Centers or a state-licensed child care provider
- Food through MATC Campus Meal Plan and grocery gift cards
- Housing as available at MATC’s Westown Green apartments (students must take summer classes to receive summer rent support)
- Transportation through MCTS U-PASS or MATC parking vouchers (for students attending classes at the Mequon Campus, additional options may be available due to lack of transit access)
You have up to 18 months of funding through the Checota MATC Scholarship Program to complete your program.
Please note: if you are granted this award, you are no longer eligible for other MATC Foundation scholarships.
HOW DO I STAY IN THE PROGRAM?
- Continue to register for at least nine credits per semester. (Exceptions may be provided for students in their last semester or who are receiving accommodations through the college)
- Earn a 2.0 GPA or higher each term and complete (earn) 67% of the credits attempted in a semester.
- Complete a FAFSA annually.
- Agree to participate in post-graduation surveys.
Eligible Programs include:
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee
Bilingual Office Assistant
Business Management
Business Management Trainee
Digital Marketing and Integrated Communications
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Financial Services
Financial Services Trainee
Foundations of Lodging Hospitality Management
Medical Billing
Office Technology Assistant
Property Management
Real Estate Broker Associate
Real Estate Salesperson
Sales and Customer Experience
Special Event Management
Supply Management
Transportation - Logistics
Community & Human Services
Child Care Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic
Preschool Certificate
Water Technician
Creative Arts, Design & Media
Audio Engineer
Baking Production
Culinary Assistant
Digital Imaging
Food Service Assistant
Front-End Web Developer
Production Artist
TV/Video Field Production Assistant
TV/Video Studio Production Assistant
Unity Developer
Healthcare
Dental Assistant
Dietary Manager
EKG Technician
Health Unit Coordinator
Healthcare Customer Service
Medical Assistant
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Interpreter
Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Practical Nursing
Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
Appliance Technician
Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking
Auto Collision Repair and Finish Technician
Automotive Express Lube Technician
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Automotive Tech Maintenance Light Repair
Aviation Maintenance Technician – General Cert (Amt-G)
Aviation Technician – Airframe
Aviation Technician – Powerplant
Boiler Operator
Bricklaying
Building Automated Systems
Carpentry
CNC Setup and Operations Certificate
Dental Technician
Diesel and Powertrain Servicing
Electrical Power Distribution/Line Mechanic
Electricity
Landscape Horticulture Technician
Machine Tool Operations
Power Engineering and Boiler Operator
Preparatory Plumbing
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician
Truck Driving
Welding
Welding Fundamentals
STEM
Central Service Technician
Electronics Technician Fundamentals
IT Computer Support Technician
IT Digital Forensics Analyst
IT Help Desk Support Specialist
IT Level 2 - Service Center Technician
IT Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Specialist
IT Networking and Infrastructure Administration
IT User Support Technician
Mechanical and Computer Drafting
Science Processing Technician
Service Center Technician
Surveying and Mapping
QUESTIONS?
Contact us by email at fullride@matc.edu or by phone at 414-297-7226.
Your scholarship or grant may be taxable if used for non-educational expenses like housing, childcare, or food. Tax laws vary, so consult a tax professional to determine your specific situation. It is your responsibility to report taxable income to the IRS.
PROGRAMA DE BECAS CHECOTA DE MATC
Una beca completa para obtener rápidamente un diploma técnico o un certificado
El programa de becas Checota de MATC da a los estudiantes la posibilidad de acelerar sus carreras profesionales. Esta beca completa está diseñada para eliminar los obstáculos económicos, con el fin de que los estudiantes puedan obtener un diploma técnico o un certificado y progresar en sus carreras profesionales con más rapidez.