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Scholarships

Scholarships at Mount Saint Mary Academy

Scholarships change lives and create lasting impact at Mount Saint Mary Academy. Through both annual and endowed scholarships, donors can support deserving students in meaningful ways. These scholarships may be created in honor or memory of a loved one and can reflect criteria set by the donor or the Academy. As the need for tuition assistance continues to grow, scholarship support helps families meet changing financial realities, strengthens the Mount’s ability to attract and retain talented young women, and advances the long-term financial strength of the Academy.

Endowed Scholarships

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  • Andrea M. Stofer Carey ’61 Endowed Scholarship

    This $2,500 scholarship, awarded over four years, supports a student with academic promise and financial need who aspires to serve others through healthcare.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates financial need and academic achievement
    • Interest in pursuing a healthcare career
    • Bilingual in Spanish and English

  • Dominic & Janet Gambacorto Endowed Scholarship Fund

    This $2,500 scholarship, awarded over four years, supports a hardworking student facing financial challenges who is committed to faith, service, and the Mount community.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates financial need
    • Strong desire to attend MSMA
    • Gives service to community and/or parish

  • Dr. Albert F. and Mary L. Misko Family Medical Scholarship Fund

    This $2,500 scholarship, awarded over four years, supports a student pursuing a future in medicine.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates financial need and academic achievement
    • Interest in becoming a physician (MD or DO)
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Full-time enrollment and U.S. citizenship (is anyone not?)
    • Typically awarded to an incoming freshman

  • Margaret Young Shaw ’61 Endowed Scholarship

    This $500 merit-based scholarship, awarded over three years, recognizes a student who embraces service and the spirit of the Mount. It is awarded beginning in sophomore year and celebrates a commitment to giving back.

    Criteria:
    • Awarded to a rising sophomore
    • Demonstrates ongoing service beyond school requirements
    • Completion of a short essay on the meaning of MSMA and service
    • Final selection made by the donor (or designee)

  • Sister Mary Alphonsus Kennedy, RSM ’39 Endowed Scholarship

    This $2,500 scholarship, awarded over four years, supports a student with strong academic achievement and demonstrated financial need who also shares a connection to the Mount’s alumnae community.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates financial need and academic achievement
    • Must be the daughter, granddaughter, or niece of an MSMA alumna
    • Recipient selected in collaboration with the Alumnae Association Leadership & Alumnae Coordinator

  • The Amelia Endowed Fund

    This $3,000 scholarship, awarded each year to one student, recognizes a student who reflects kindness, character, and Mercy Core Values.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates financial need
    • Embodies Mercy Core Values
    • Open to students in any grade
    • Emphasis on character over academic performance

  • The Dara A. Segarich ’00 Memorial Scholarship

    A $1,250 scholarship is awarded to a rising senior who demonstrates academic achievement, financial need, and an interest in STEM. The scholarship was created by Dara’s parents, in her memory.

    Criteria:
    • Awarded to a rising senior
    • Demonstrates financial need and academic achievement
    • Interest in Engineering or Physics
    • Embraces Mercy Core Values

  • The Maher Family Endowed Memorial Scholarship

    A $10,000 merit-based scholarship awarded over four years to a student who demonstrates strong character and achievement. Selection is based on criteria determined by Sister Lisa and scholarship committee, independent of financial need or entrance exam results.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates merit, character, and commitment to the Mount
    • Selection determined by Sister Lisa and scholarship committee

  • The Nesbitt Family Endowed Scholarship 

    A $3,000 scholarship awarded each year to one student for her four years at The Academy. 

    Criteria: 
    • Demonstrates financial need 
    • Resides in the Plainfield area of New Jersey 

  • The Singer Family Endowed Scholarship 

    This $10,000 merit-based scholarship is awarded each year to one student for her four years at The Academy. The recipient should demonstrate that she lives out her Catholic faith through active participation and service. Created to recognize this dedication to Catholicism, criteria must continue to be met. 

    Criteria: 
    • Student from a practicing Catholic family with a parish recommendation, prior to the first-year’s award, noting family’s involvement and service to parish 
    • Student must be an active participant in the Academy’s “Right to Life” Club 
    • Opportunity to connect with the scholarship benefactor (Mrs. Nancy Kelly-Singer) 

Annual Scholarships

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  • Carolyn Gallagher Memorial Scholarship

    A $10,000 scholarship awarded over four years to a student who demonstrates strong academic achievement and financial need.

    Criteria:
    • Demonstrates financial need
    • Strong academic performance

  • David Janazzo PGK Scholarship

    A $1,000 scholarship awarded each year to one student for her four years at The Academy. The scholarship was created by The Knights of Columbus, Summit Council 783, in honor of alumnae parent David Janazzo P’11’12. 

    Criteria: 
    • Demonstrates financial need and merit 
    • Recipient may be recognized by the Knights of Columbus in their printed and online platforms 

  • De Parto Family Scholarship

    A $15,000 scholarship awarded over four years to provide meaningful, life-changing support to a student in need. 

    Criteria: 
    • Demonstrates significant financial need 
    • Intended to provide transformational support 

  • McAuley Bridge Scholarship

    A $2,000 scholarship awarded each year to one student for her four years at The Academy. The scholarship is primarily intended to support students with financial need. 

    Criteria: 
    • Demonstrates financial need 

  • Sister Judy Ward Memorial Scholarship

    A variable award given each year for four years in memory of Sister Judy Ward. 

    Criteria: 
    • Demonstrates artistic talent 
    • Financial need

  • St. Theresa of Calcutta Scholarship

    This scholarship, covering 50% of tuition and fees over four years, supports a student with financial need who lives out Mercy values through faith and service. 

    Criteria: 
    • Demonstrates financial need

  • The Carol Picozzi Memorial Scholarship

    A $2,000 scholarship awarded each year to one student for her four years at The Academy in support of a selected student. 

    Criteria: 
    • Recipient selected by the school 
    • May be awarded to a new or continuing student 

  • The Lillian P. Mossett Koenig '46 Scholarship

    A $7,500 scholarship awarded over four years to support students who contribute to the richness and diversity of the Mount community. 

    Criteria: 
    • Consideration given to financial need 
    • Emphasis on supporting ethnic diversity 
    • Final selection made by Sister Lisa and scholarship committee 

Support a Scholarship

Consider a gift today to one of the scholarship funds listed above. If you have questions or are interested in learning more, please contact Kathleen Staudt, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 908.356.8409 or kstaudt@mountsaintmary.org.  

For information about Merit scholarships for incoming students, including eligibility, selection, and contact information, please visit our Tuition, Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid page. 

Thank you for your interest.
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