MCPS Students Receive $250 Million In Scholarships

 Mobile County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that its students recently received a record $250 million in college scholarships. Through a new statewide initiative from Alabama Possible, students were invited to apply to multiple in- and out-of-state colleges through a portal. From MCPS’ 12 high schools, 1,198 seniors received 12,082 admissions offers and $250 million in scholarships from Alabama colleges and universities. Acceptance and scholarship figures are expected to increase when the students hear back from out-of-state colleges and universities. “This is a game-changer,” said Dr. Monica Motley, director of school counseling services for MCPS. “This is going to make it easier for students to have access to higher education.”