Education to Empowerment
Education to Empowerment (E2E) is an exciting scholarship program presented by the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation. This unique and innovative program provides financial support and ongoing mentorship for students completing their final year at MCC and continuing to a four-year college or university toward an advanced degree. To date, Education to Empowerment has awarded $720,000 in scholarships to 77 MCC students.
You are invited to join the more than 100 Education to Empowerment members who have already stepped up to support education in our community!
Congratulations to our 2025 E2E Scholarship Recipients
Meet all ten of the 2025 E2E Scholarship Recipients »
2025 E2E Summer Scholarship Event
On Wednesday, July 31, 2025, E2E hosted its Education to Empowerment Garden Party at Courthouse Square in Woodstock, celebrating the 2025-2026 scholarship recipients.
E2E scholarship recipient Isabella Spratt
E2E members engaging at the event
Education to Empowerment Chair, Kim Keefe, delivering remarks
E2E members connecting at the event
Education to Empowerment Advisory Committee
Ronda Gabbard, Dr. Gabbard, and Dana Gliniecki
E2E scholarship recipient Stefani Sorejian
E2E scholarship recipients with the Foundation team
E2E scholarship recipient Maya Garcia with her mentor
MCC Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer, Christina Haggerty, shaking hands with the recipients
E2E members sharing laughter at the event
Attendees enjoying the summer scholarship event
MCC President Dr. Clint Gabbard delivering remarks
E2E scholarship recipients Kaya Jarosinski and Mia Wiginton
Event attendees listening to student remarks
E2E scholarship recipient Isabella La Porta meeting her mentor
2025 Education to Empowerment Recipients
