Check out these opportunities and apply on iConnect! You will be considered for all scholarships when you apply, there is no need to choose.
Application Deadlines:
- March 15, 2019 for Transferring graduates
- May 31, 2019 for Continuing MWCC students
13 Scholarship opportunities for MWCC students who will graduate and transfer to another college or university in fall 2019:
| Name |
Alumni Association-Transferring |
| Criteria | Transfering MWCC student; Completed at least 1 semester of study; GPA of 3.0 or higher; Financial need |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Barbara Chaplin Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria | 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 |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Barnes & Noble Scholarship |
| Criteria | 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. (2 awarded, $1000 each) |
| Amount | $2,000.00 |
| Name |
Craig Hamel Scholarship |
| Criteria | MWCC Nursing Graduate/Post Graduate with definite plans to further nursing education; Positive, healthy/compassionate attitude; Facilitates healing in self and others |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Edith V Baldyga Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria | Graduating MWCC student who is preparing for a career in Elementary Education. This award will also be given based on financial need and academic performance. |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
James D Murphy Scholarship |
| Criteria | Given to the student who served as the student body representative on the MWCC Board of Trustees |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
John C Burton Scholarship |
| Criteria | Transfer to Baccalaureate Institution pursuing career in art; Preference to openly gay/lesbian student |
| Amount | $4,000.00 (2 awarded, $2000 each) |
| Name |
Joseph B Ruth, Jr. and Mary I. Ruth Scholarship |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Joseph S Baldyga Veteran’s Fund |
| Criteria | MWCC student, graduating from the business program and transferring to a four-year school and who is a Veteran of the armed forces. This award based on academic performance. |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Keith Nivala |
| Criteria | Given to the graduate who has a high GPA and is also a law enforcement officer and transferring |
| Amount | $1,000.00 |
| Name |
Michael Greenwood Business Scholarship |
| Criteria | Graduating MWCC business student transferring to Fitchburg State University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in business. |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Mount Observer Scholarship |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Amount | $500.00 |
42 Scholarship opportunities for current students who will continue their studies at MWCC in 2019:
| Name |
Albert H. & Reuben S. Stone Fund |
| Criteria | Resident of Gardner; Academic achievement-GPA of 3.3 or higher; Financial need. |
| Amount | $1,000.00 (2 awarded) |
| Name |
Alumni Association Continuing |
| Criteria | Continuing MWCC student, Completed at least 1 semester of study; GPA of 3.0 or higher; financial need |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Arthur F. Haley Scholarship |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Amount | $15,000.00 (divided among several students) |
| Name |
Babineau-Johnson Nursing Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria | A student in good standing, preferably in the in the Nursing program or a health-related field. |
| Amount | $2,500.00 |
| Name |
Babineau-Johnson Veteran’s Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria | A veteran in good standing |
| Amount | $2,500.00 |
| Name |
Carl Tammi Award |
| Criteria | Extraordinary CIS programming major; GPA of 3.0 or higher; second-year student continuing or transferring to a baccalaureate institution |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Carlton E. Nichols Scholarship |
| Criteria | Resident of Gardner Academic achievement-GPA 3.3 or higher Financial Need |
| Amount | $2,000.00 (divided among several students) |
| Name |
David H. Butler Memorial Scholarship |
| Criteria | MWCC Continuing Student GPA of 2.7 or higher; demonstrated service to MWCC students; demonstrated service to the community in which student resides; demonstrated financial need |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
Dr. Daniel M Asquino “Second Chance” Scholarship |
| Criteria | Must be entering or continuing MWCC student registered for a minimum of nine credit hours of work. Have applied for Fin Aid. Respond in writing to 2 questions: Why does this opportunity to study at the Mount represent a second chance to you? What does this opportunity mean for you and how will this opportunity be a life-changing experience for you? |
| Amount | $12,000.00 (awarded as needed to several students) |
| Name |
Edward H. Stevens Scholarship |
| Criteria | Continuing MWCC student; completed at least 1 semester of study; GPA of 2.7 or higher. Preparing for a career in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science in one of the following programs; S.T.E.M., LAS, or CIS |
| Amount | $100.00 |
| Name |
Father Adamo Scholarship |
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| Criteria | Student studying Roman Catholic theology or counseling; 3.3 GPA; continuing education to obtain a bachelor of arts | |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
First Congregational Church of Gardner |
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| Criteria | The 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 student. Must be willing to speak at church service. | |
| Amount | $500.00 |
| Name |
George Jones Sr. Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria | Continuing student in good standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher and unmet financial need of $1000 or more. |
| Amount | $3500 (divided as needed to various students) |
| Name |
Green Society |
| Criteria | Designed to accommodate and support students in the Natural Resources program. Awards of $250 are made annually to two qualifying students. Preference will be given to active Green Society members but membership is not necessary for consideration. Requirements: must be a Natural Resources major; must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher; students transferring to MWCC with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are ineligible; must have already earned 12 credits; will be attending MWCC the year the scholarship was applied for; must be a US citizen or permanent resident. |
| Amount | (2) $250 or (1) $500 |
| Name |
Harold E. Drake Jr. Veteran’s Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria | Each spring the MWCC Scholarship Committee in cooperation with the Director of Veteran Services will select a recipient that is a veteran (any military branch is eligible) that has made a significant contribution of time and effort to his community. |
| Amount | $1000 |
| Name |
H. Marilyn Kiosses Scholarship |
| Criteria | Nursing student demonstrating a commitment to patient care |
| Amount | $500 |
| Name |
HOPE Scholarship |
| Criteria | This fund was established to honor a founder of HOPE, Maxyne Schneider, upon her retirement. Preference is 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. |
| Amount | $1250 |
| Name |
James Murphy Scholarship |
| Criteria | Given to the student who served as the student body representative on the MWCC Board of Trustees. |
| Amount | $500 |
| Name |
James O. Garrison Fund |
| Criteria | Must be enrolled full-time or part-time in Early Childhood Education heading toward certificate or degree; can used for tuition, books, fees, or childcare expense at MWCC Garrison Center; open to new and continuing students. |
| Amount | $100,000 (divided among several students) |
| Name |
The Jane G. Doyle Scholarship Fund |
| Criteria | Awarded annually to a deserving and motivated candidate who is enrolled in the Mount Wachusett Community College Nursing Program. The scholarship is based on financial need and not on academic performance and may be renewed as long as the student stays in good standing with the college. Scholarship amount varies. |
| Amount | $1000 |