Merit-Based Scholarships

• Students may apply for multiple merit based scholarships but are only eligible to receive (1) one
• If you have questions about any of these opportunities, please contact Ann Kasch, MCC Admissions Advisor, at 727-0793 Ext. 310 or kascha@melbournecc.org
• Merit-Based Scholarship Application available here

Dr. Michael J. McLaughlin Scholarship
Purpose: Merit, excellence in Math
Award: $4,000 ($1,000 per year over 4 years)
Term: Renewable with a 3.5 GPA
Selection Criteria: Incoming Freshman who receives the highest score on the math portion of the High School Placement Test
Selection Process: Scholarship Committee
Selection Date: March 2018
Notification: Recipient notified by letter
 
Janice Doane Moyles Scholarship
Purpose: Merit, excellence in Reading
Award: $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years)
Term: Renewable with a 3.5 GPA
Selection Criteria: Incoming Freshman who receives the highest score on the reading portion of the High School Placement Test
Selection Process: Scholarship Committee
Selection Date: March 2018
Notification: Recipient notified by letter
 
Fine Arts Scholarships
Purpose: Merit in Visual Arts, Music and Drama (multiple scholarships are awarded)
Award: $2,000 ($500 per year for 4 years)
Terms: Renewable with 3.0 GPA and active participation in the Fine Arts Program
Selection Criteria: Rising Freshmen
Selection Process: Fine Arts Department and Scholarship Committee, portfolio or audition
Selection Date: Spring 2018 (requires audition or portfolio)
Notification: Recipients notified by letter
 
David Franco Community Service Scholarship
Purpose: To recognize those students active in service to their communities
Award: $2,000 ($500 per year for 4 years)
Term: Renewable with 3.0 GPA and active participation in MCC Community Service Program
Selection Criteria: Rising Freshmen
Selection Process: Scholarship Committee.  Applicant must submit Service Hour log as well as write a two paragraph essay on their favorite service activity and why.
Selection Date: March 2018 (requires essay)
Notification: Recipient notified by letter
 
Padua Franciscan Scholarship
Purpose: Merit, academic
Award: $2,000 ($500 per year for 4 years)
Term: Renewable with 3.0 GPA
Selection Criteria: Rising Freshmen
Selection Process: Scholarship Committee.  All applicants shall submit a brief essay describing the meaning of MCC’s four Franciscan virtues (Inclusivity, Humility, Integrity, and Generosity) in his/her life.
Selection Date: March 2018 (requires essay)
Notification: Recipient notified by letter
 
Joseph M Verlander Citizenship Scholarship
Purpose: Merit, academic
Award: $2,000 ($500 per year for 4 years)
Term: Renewable with 3.0 GPA
Selection Criteria: Rising Freshmen students who present good academic credentials and who demonstrate exemplary citizenship
Selection Process: Scholarship Committee.  All applicants shall submit a brief essay answering the following:  What are your rights and responsibilities as a citizen?  How does this apply to your life?
Selection Date: March 2018 (requires essay)
Notification: Recipient notified by letter
 
Presidential Scholarship
Purpose: To recognize those students scoring in the top 5% on the High School Placement Test
Award: $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years)
Term: Renewable with 3.5 GPA
Selection Criteria: Incoming Freshmen from any (partner) school
Selection Process: Review HSPT scores by Scholarship Committee
Selection Date: March 2018
Notification: Recipient notified by letter
 
Honors Scholarship
Purpose: To recognize those students scoring in the top 5.1%-10% range on the High School Placement Test
Award: $2,000 ($500 per year for 4 years)
Term: Renewable with 3.0 GPA
Selection Criteria: Incoming Freshmen from any (partner) school
Selection Process: Review HSPT scores by Scholarship Committee
Selection Date: March 2018
Notification: Recipient notified by letter

Lourdes Barba-Ridyard Memorial Scholarship
The Lourdes Barba-Ridyard Memorial Scholarship has been established to benefit a student with learning needs in the current graduating class. Mrs. Barba-Ridyard was a member of the MCC class of 1983, who taught students with learning disabilities at MCC. She devoted her life to helping students with learning needs achieve academic success in the classroom. Nothing made her happier than to see a student reach their potential through hard work and perseverance.

This scholarship, in the amount of $500 is a one-time offering and will be awarded to one graduating student from Our Lady of Lourdes and one graduating student from St. Joseph. Student must be accepted to MCC prior to May 1, 2018. Student must enroll in MCC for the 2018-2019 school year. Award will be distributed directly to Melbourne Central Catholic High School to be used for enrollment/tuition fees. Application available here