Mediacom offers $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors

Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 23rd consecutive year and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors.

Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution starting in the fall of 2024. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership accomplishments.

Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online: mediacomworldclass.com. Information has been sent to all high schools in areas where Mediacom delivers its high-speed internet services.

Some of the communities in the Mediacom area are: Big Rock, Chemung, Cortland, Elburn, Gilberts, Hampshire, Hebron, Hinckley, Kaneville, Maple Park, Ottawa, Rolling Meadows, Spring Grove, and Sugar Grove.

High school officials are asked to encourage seniors to submit applications on or before the Jan. 31, 2024 deadline.

"Our company makes it a priority to give back to communities in which we do business, and we believe one of the best ways is to invest in promising young students who will be our future leaders," said Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom's senior vice president of operations, product strategy and consumer experience.

Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in the 22-state area served by Mediacom's fiber-rich broadband network. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included with the online application. Inquiries may be sent to scholarship@mediacomcc.com.

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom provides high-speed data, video, and phone services to 1.4 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business, and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at mediacomcable.com.