Scholarships
All MWCC Foundation, Inc. Scholarships have an application deadline of March 10 each year. Please contact Jessica Connors at 978-630-9387 or jconnors@mwcc.mass.edu if you have any questions.
By submitting a scholarship application, you will be considered for all scholarships below that you are eligible for. You can download the Scholarship Application by clicking on the link below:
| SCHOLARSHIP NAME | CRITERIA |
| Father Adamo Scholarship | Student studying Roman Catholic theology or counseling; 3.3 GPA; continuing education to obtain bachelor of arts. |
| Alumni Association-Continuing MWCC | Continuing MWCC student; Completed at least 1 semester of study; GPA of 3.0 or higher; Financial need. |
| Alumni Association-Graduated Transfer | Completed degree or certificate at MWCC; GPA of 3.0 or higher; Transferring to baccalaureate institution in upcoming fall semester; Demonstrate financial need. |
| Aspasia Anastos | Returning student who demonstrates excellence in the humanities- especially English. |
| Barnes & Noble Scholarship | Academic achievement-GPA 3.3 or higher; Preference-30 earned credits at MWCC. Transfer to a state college or university. Transfer credits may be considered; Financial need. |
| John C. Burton Scholarship | Transfer to Baccalaureate Institution pursuing career in art; Preference to openly gay/lesbian student. |
| David H. Butler Memorial Scholarship | MWCC continuing student GPA of 2.7 or higher; demonstrated service to MWCC students; demonstrated service to community in which student resides; demonstrated financial need. |
| Barbara Chaplin Memorial Scholarship | Non-traditional female student majoring in English or Education; Transferring or recently transferred to a baccalaureate institution; 3.0 GPA and completed 30 MWCC credits. |
| Jonathan C. Craven Scholarship | This scholarship will be awarded to someone who epitomizes the traits of Jonathan C. Craven i.e. hard work , sacrifice, enthusiasm and appreciation for life and an interest in technology and humanity. Please submit a letter showing that you possess these traits and how you will use education to assist humanity; Financial need; GPA of 3.0 or better; Resident of MA; 30 credits earned at MWCC; returning to MWCC or transferring to baccalaureate institution. |
| Ellen E. Daly Dental Hygiene Scholarship | Second year MWCC dental hygiene student; GPA of 3.5 or higher; Clinical excellence; outstanding leadership; professionalism; willingness to assist other students with compassion; commitment to the field of dental hygiene and patient care. |
| Rebecca Ann DesJardins Memorial Scholarship | Resident of Westminster, Gardner or Ashburnham; Preference to a female; MWCC continuing student; GPA 3.0 or higher and financial need. Direct costs-tuition, fees, books. |
| First Congregational Church of Gardner | Student must be registered in one of the following programs: CHD, HS, MAS, NU, NUP, or PTA. Strong preference for students with a 3.3 GPA; 30 credits at MWCC or Transfer; Returning MWCC student; Must be willing to speak at a church service. |
| James O. Garrison Fund | Must be enrolled full or part time in Early Childhood Education heading toward certificate or degree; can be used for tuition, books, fees, or childcare expense at MWCC Garrison Center; open to new and continuing students. |
| Robert H. Gilman Memorial Scholarship | Returning MWCC student or transferring to a baccalaureate institution. Demonstrated commitment to education and volunteerism; Financial need. |
| Arthur F. Haley Scholarship | Academic achievement-GPA 3.3 or higher; Preference-30 earned credits at MWCC; Transfer credits may be considered; Other considerations: Community service and financial need. |
| Twyla J. Haley Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Second year MWCC nursing student; GPA of 3.0 or higher; Other considerations: Community service, employment status, financial need; Direct costs-tuition, fees, books. |
| Craig Hamel Scholarship | MWCC Nursing Graduate/Post Graduate with definite plans to further nursing education; Positive, healthy/compassionate attitude; Facilitates healing in self and others. |
| HOPE Education Fund | This fund was established to honor a founder of HOPE, Maxyne Schneider, upon her retirement. Preference given to non-traditional students who have graduated from the HOPE for Women program and are currently enrolled at Mount Wachusett Community College. Students who have participated in the HOPE Youth Programs may also apply. |
| Sara Kajel | Nursing student who is a single parent displaying financial need. |
| H. Marilyn (Wickeri) Kiosses Scholarship | Nursing student demonstrating commitment to patient care. |
| Thomas and Alice Kymalainen Scholarship | Academic achievement-GPA 2.5 or higher; Preference-30 earned credits at MWCC; Transfer credits may be considered; Financial need may be considered. |
| Melissa Herr Marsh Scholarship | MWCC nursing student entering their second year; Academic achievement QPA of 3.5; Married with children; Nursing is second career; Community service to college and/or community. |
| Millie McGuire Foundation | Single parent balancing home, work, and education; service to community/church; financial need for enrolling returning to MWCC or transfer student. |
| Mount Observer Scholarship | Student has worked on the student newspaper, the Observer, at least one full year as an active staff member of the newspaper as either a reporter, assistant editor, editor, advertising representative, or graphic arts designer and is transferring to a four- year institution; financial aid is not absolute thought may be considered; other extenuating circumstances will also be considered. Tuition, books, and fees at college of student’s choice. |
| James D. Murphy Scholarship | Given to the student who served as the student body representative on the MWCC Board of Trustees. |
| Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund | Open to full and part time non-traditional students, second career students, living or working in the Nashoba Region open to rad tech; med tech; nursing; physical therapy; speech and occupational therapy; imaging tech and medical assistant. |
| Carlton E. Nichols Scholarship | Resident of Gardner Academic achievement-GPA 3.3 or higher; Financial Need. |
| Keith Nivala | Given to the graduate who has a high GPA and is also a law enforcement officer and transferring. |
| Carrie Progen Scholarship | MWCC Art program student; Preference to Gardner area resident. |
| Kathi J. Pullen Scholarship | Female 30 years or older balancing home, work, and education; GPA 3.3 or higher; Earned 9 credits or more at MWCC. |
| Joseph B. Ruth Scholarship | Given annually to an MWCC student graduating from the business program and transferring to a four-year school. Award is given based on academic performance and financial need. |
| Sandy Signor | Student who has persevered and achieved success in his college work. |
| Sterilite Student Success Fund | Students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. |
| Edward W. Stevens Scholarship | A student with at least 30 credits continuing his/her education at MWCC. Engineering science in the field of S,T,E,M, LAS, CIS; QPA of 3.0; Financial need will be considered. |
| Albert H & Reuben S. Stone Fund | Resident of Gardner; Academic achievement-GPA of 3.3 or higher; Financial need. |
| Sungard Higher Education Award | Academic Achievement, community service. |
| Carl Tammi Award | Extraordinary CIS programming major; GPA of 3.0 or higher; second year student continuing at MWCC or transferring to baccalaureate institution. |
| Peter J. Trainor Leadership Award | Given annually to the student, who in the opinion of the Academic and Student Affairs leadership teams has most exemplified these traits that Peter Trainor demonstrated during his career at the college. |
| Veteran’s Memorial Scholarship | Service in US Armed Forces – Honorable discharge; Enrolled full-time-MWCC or Transfer to baccalaureate institution; Demonstrated service to College and Community. |
| Robert Weibel Art Award | Graduating student demonstrating progress and commitment to art. |
