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Mercy Scholarships

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Mercy High School recognizes the achievements of outstanding young women who place in the topmost percentiles of their peers locally and nationally on the High School Placement Test. The following two Academic Scholarships are offered to Freshwomen:

President’s Scholarship – President’s Scholarship is awarded to students who score 95th thru 99th percentiles on the High School Placement Test.  A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an incoming 9th grade student.

Principal’s Scholarship – The Principal’s Scholarship is awarded to students who score in the 90th thru 94th percentiles on the High School Placement Test.  A $500 scholarship is awarded to an incoming 9th grade student.

Please note: The Admissions Office will notify recipients of the President’s and Principal’s Scholarship by mail.

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Mercy High School is grateful to our friends and donors who have generously established the Named Scholarships listed below. These gifts create a legacy that will enable Mercy High School to continue to offer learning opportunities for future generations of Women Who Make a Difference.  Scholarships are made possible by donor contributions to the Annual Appeal Fund and separate Endowment funds enabling students in need of financial assistance to attend Mercy who otherwise would not be able to do so. Thank you!

Please note: The program requirements have changed for the Mercy High School Financial Aid Program. Visit http://www.mhsmi.org/admissions/tuition_assistance_fund for application process, details, and forms.

THE BERNARD and MILDRED ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP

Available to current 11th grade students who are registered at Mercy for their senior year. The Bernard and Mildred Allen Scholarship was established in memory of the parents of Sister Marjorie Allen, RSM. It is awarded to a junior who, without financial aid, would find it very difficult to complete her senior year.   

Criteria: Financial need; support for Mercy Values; academic effort and performance

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

The Alumnae Association Tuition Assistance Fund was established by the Alumnae Association Board. The scholarship annually awards students financial assistance towards their tuition.  Due to the generous donations of alumnae each award is $1,000

Criteria: Financial need; B or above average; school leadership; service in/out school, school spirit

THE JULI BARTLETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Juli Bartlett Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 by the Bartlett family in loving memory of Juli Bartlett. This annual scholarship is funded through private donations to assist students in their academic careers at Mercy High School. The scholarship is granted to the young woman who best exemplifies the following as determined by the Bartlett family in conjunction with Mercy High School:

Criteria: Financial need; unwavering academic effort and performance; desire to pursue a college education; strong conviction of morals and beliefs

THE BUERSMEYER/BRANKIEWICZ SCHOLARSHIP

Cyril and June Buersmeyer established this perpetual scholarship in honor of their daughter and granddaughter, both of whom attended Mercy High School. The grant is awarded to a student who financially would otherwise be unable to attend Mercy.

Criteria: Financial need; determination to succeed; desire to serve others;, diligent study habits; willingness to embrace Mercy values

VANESSA and LARA CARIONI MEMORIAL FUND

The Carioni family established this fund in memory of their daughters Vanessa and Lara, who lost their lives in a tragic traffic accident in 1985.  This memorial fund helps to make a Mercy education possible for other students.

Criteria:  Financial need; C average or above; service to Mercy and beyond; promotes the Mercy spirit

CONRAD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Conrad Charitable Foundation Scholarship was established at Mercy High School in 2005 to Provide tuition assistance for deserving young women from single-parent households who demonstrate financial need.

Criteria: Financial need; from a single-parent household; exemplifies school spirit; conscientious student

JOHN D. AND JEAN E. DINAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

4 Year Scholarship

The John D. and Jean E. Dinan Foundation Scholarship is awarded to two students who financially would otherwise be unable to attend Mercy High School.  The scholarship amount is $5,000 each and is renewable annually providing the recipients fulfill the criteria.

Criteria: Financial need; 2.7 GPA or better; service to Mercy High School and community; favorable school attendance; Involvement in school activities; school spirit

JEANINE M. ELLISMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Jeanine M. Ellis Memorial Scholarship was established in the year 2000 in loving memory of Jeanine M. Ellis, an ’84 alumna and practicing attorney who died of breast cancer at the young age of 33.  This scholarship is funded primarily by Jeanine’s classmate and dear friend, Marisa Bahn, as well as through donations from family and friends.

Criteria: Financial need; Involvement in sports and student activities; B average or better    

MARY FARLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Mary Farley Scholarship Fund was established in March 1998 in loving memory of Mary Farley, by her family.  Mary served as a Mercy High School counselor from 1965 to 1980.  She was genuinely concerned about students, often going that extra mile to direct, encourage and affirm each one. 

Criteria: Financial need; C average

PATRICK AND BARBARA HACKETT SCHOLARSHIP

This perpetual scholarship was established to honor Patrick and Barbara Hackett who gave their seven daughters the gift of a Mercy High School education and whose lives reflect their commitment to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical and cultural development of young women. In their honor, the Hackett Family wishes this scholarship, renewable for up to four years, to be awarded to a young woman who is in financial need and who, in the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, fulfills the following criteria.

Criteria:

  • Demonstrates a commitment to making a difference, at Mercy High School and beyond.
  • Understands the mission of Mercy high School and her on-going responsibility to develop and share her unique gifts in keeping with that mission:  serving as a compassionate leader, addressing human needs, respecting human dignity, acting with mercy, working for justice, and serving the poor.

THE JULIE KAY HORNMEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP

The Julie Kaye Horn Memorial Art Scholarship was established in September of 1995. The family and friends of Julie Horn have established this fund in loving memory of a beautiful and talented woman. Their wish is to see Julie’s spirit live on in the artistic endeavors of an aspiring Mercy Art Department student. The scholarship is granted to the young woman who best exemplifies the following criteria as determined by the Horn Family in conjunction with the Mercy High School Art Department.

Criteria:  Financial need; currently enrolled in Art at Mercy; desire to continue her education beyond high school; creative and independent thinking

SISTER MARY CAMILLE KELLEY, RSM SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in May 2006, in honor of Sister Mary Camille Kelley, RSM, Mercy High School Principal from 1969-1978 by her family, friends, and alumnae in recognition of her dedication to Mercy.

Criteria: Financial need; one or more siblings enrolled in a Catholic School

POLCYN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in 2004 as a tribute to Mrs. Josephine Polcyn, a single parent, who worked hard to send her three daughters to Mercy in the late 1960’s.  The Polcyn’s wanted to establish this scholarship as a way of thanking Mercy and their mother for the wonderful education they received.

Criteria:  Financial need; 2.5 or better GPA; students of Hispanic descent are encouraged to apply

SISTER MARY VICTORINE RAPIN, RSM SCHOLARSHIP

The Sister Mary Victorine Scholarship Fund was established at the time of her death, March 21, 2004, through the generosity of alumnae women whose lives she touched as friend, teacher, and principal.

Criteria: Financial need; C Average; positive attitude; sense of humor, zest for life

ETHEL RAYSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Ethel Rayson Scholarship is a four year grant, awarded to a freshwoman in need of tuition assistance in order to attend Mercy High School.  Although need is the greatest requirement, the overall academic record, conduct and attitude of the student will have an important impact on the continuation of the scholarship each year.

Criteria: Financial need; academic record; positive attitude and good conduct

CATHERINE REPUCCI MEMORIAL FUND

FOR CURRENT JUNIORS ONLY

The Catherine Repucci Memorial Fund set up by Mary and Frank Repucci in memory of their daughter, Cathy, a graduate of 1977. The scholarship is awarded to assist a Junior with tuition during senior year.

Criteria: Compassion for those in need; a commitment to “do one’s best;” a spirit of joy and generosity; loyalty to Mercy by active participation in school related activities

THE ELIZABETH SCHARRET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The family of Elizabeth Scharret established this scholarship in fond memory of Elizabeth, who graduated from Mercy in 1985.

Criteria: Financial need; dound character; femonstration of concern for the needy; participation in physical fitness; s friendly spirit and respect for all persons        

MARY JEAN SHANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This is a four year grant and will be available for the 2013-2014 school year.

The Mary Jean Shannon Memorial Scholarship is a four year grant established in Mary Jean’s memory through the McNish Foundation. She was very involved in numerous Mercy High School extracurricular activities, served as Student Council President and graduated Salutatorian of the Class of 1950. This scholarship was established to help a young woman who otherwise is unable to gain access to the wonderful education that Mercy High School provides. In turn, it is the hope of the McNish Foundation to inspire a young woman at Mercy High School to be a ‘woman who makes a difference” just like Mary Jean Shannon who continued to serve others throughout her lifetime. 

Criteria: Demonstrate need for financial assistance in order to attend Mercy High School; hold a minimum grade point average of 3.0; demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities or volunteer service. Preference is given to a student living in the City of Detroit. Applicant must fill out, in full, the application form and submit it together with the essay. 

The Mary Jean Shannon Memorial Scholarship is renewable if the student maintains the following criteria:

  1. A minimum of 3.0 grade point average
  2. Follows a college preparatory curriculum
  3. Demonstrates continued need for financial assistance in order to attend Mercy High School.
  4. Demonstrates involvement in the life of the school by the student and her parents or guardians.
  5. Demonstrates volunteer service to her school, church, or community.
  6. Provides the McNish Family Foundation Board semi-annual updates on her progress in school, including extra-curricular activities.

THE SISTERS OF MERCY MCAULEY CENTER SCHOLARSHIP

The Sisters of Mercy McAuley Center Scholarship is given through the donations of retired Sisters of Mercy living at McAuley Center. Many of the sisters at McAuley Center have taught at Mercy High School and wish to help students financially. 

Criteria: Financial Need; C average or above; active in school activities; dupports Mercy Values

STRINGS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP*

Criteria: Financial need; rnrolled in Orchestra Class; maintain a 2.5 grade point average

Mercy High School in Farmington Hills is committed to expanding its instrumental program each year by making a Strings Scholarship available to incoming freshman. If you play violin, viola, cello or string bass and have registered to attend Mercy for the Fall of 2012-2013, you are eligible to audition for the Strings Scholarship.

The scholarship offers the following benefits:

  1. $1000 off of your tuition for each year at Mercy (you must be enrolled in orchestra for the full 4 years)
  2. The chance to participate in a chamber/full orchestra experience, like a small symphony orchestra.
  3. The opportunity to play a wide variety of high quality, world-class music in an environment that is challenging and fun. 

Scholarship winners will be chosen based on their musical ability.

Audition Requirements:

Auditions for the 2012-2013 scholarship will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Applicants must submit an application form and letter of recommendation by April 2, 2012.  Applicants will be contacted about exact audition time.  The audition will consist of:

  1. A prepared solo or etude (with or without accompaniment)
  2. Two major scales of your choosing
  3. A 2-octave chromatic scale
  4. A sight-reading excerpt chosen by the evaluator and presented at the time of audition

Further information can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Amy Malaney, Music Director of the Performing Arts Department.  Please call (248) 893-3573 or e-mail admalaney@mhsmi.org

WENDY WAHL/DENNO SCHOLARSHIP

This is a four year grant is available to an incoming 9th grade student.

This scholarship was established in fond memory of Wendy by the Wahl/Denno family. It is a four year grant awarded to an incoming freshwoman, renewable annually, providing the student continues to meet the following:

Criteria: Financial Need; 2.5 GPA; involvement in two or more student and/or dport activities; supports Mercy values; Intends to seek higher education, promotes school spirit

The Mary Gregory Memorial Scholarship Foundation

The Mary Gregory Memorial Scholarship Foundation (TMGMSF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was formed to find and support female individuals, driven by passion to reach out to those in need. With primary education being of extreme importance in developing young minds and the cost of that education increasing, TMGMSF will provide scholarships to deserving high school juniors and seniors who have proven academically and through community service, to be exemplary in developing themselves and in helping others. The TMGMSF Scholarship Program seeks to invest in those who are exemplary role models in their community and who have the initiative to fulfill their educational and community service goals. Scholarship aid is available to currently enrolled SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS. CLICK HERE for more details, application requirements, and application form and process.

Student Mentor Partners

If your daughter is currently in 8th or 9th grade, has average or marginal academic skills, (B or below) and desires to reach her full potential you may want to participate in the Student Mentor Partners opportunity at studentmentorpartners.org.

Community Caring Program

The Community Caring Program was established in 1995 to give scholarships to children in the Tri-County Area. Please check the following website for more info www.communitycaring.org.

Join the Circle of Mercy

The Circle of Mercy is a group of people interested in helping make it possible for young women to attend Mercy High School by providing scholarships and tuition assistance. Their support may be structured as an endowed scholarship fully funded or funded over time. It can also take the form of a financial commitment over a specific period of time (usually 4 years or more), to be used for tuition assistance. This special group of donors will be acknowledged in a special section of our Annual Report. Donors who establish endowed scholarships or make a long-term commitment to financial assistance may be able to meet the specific student that they are sponsoring.

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