Scholarships
At Mount Mercy Academy, we believe education should be possible for everyone. We are willing to work with families who require financial aid, and are proud to offer a variety of scholarships for students with different skills and talents, who believe they would be a wonderful addition to the Mount Mercy Community.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Each academic scholarship will follow the recipient for four years at Mount Mercy Academy. The awards go to the top scorers on the Catholic High School Admissions Exam. Students who put Mount Mercy Academy as their first choice will be eligible.
Alumnae Scholarship
FULL TUITION
Student who received the top score.
Head of School Scholarship
HALF TUITON
Student who recievec the second highest score
Catherine McAuley Scholarship
$5,000
Student who recieved the third highest score
Legacy Scholarships - $1,000
All four years: goes to a student selected by Mount Mercy Academy’s Scholarship Committee. Students must complete the application and submit an essay to apply. Students with a family member who attended Mount Mercy Academy are eligible.
Approximately 80 named Benefactor Awards
The criteria for these scholarships is determined by the respective benefactors. Many are need-based. These students are selected by Mount Mercy Academy’s Scholarship Committee. Families must complete the financial aid application process (FACTS Grants & Aid) to be considered.
Mission of Mercy Scholarships
These awards will be given out to students for service, character and/or academic achievement.
To apply, students must submit an essay and one or more of recommendation.
Foundation Scholarships
John R. Oishei Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded each year to an economically disadvantaged minority student who has chosen Mount Mercy Academy as their first choice high school and is registered at MMA by the registration deadline. The recipient receives full tuition (except for the tuition deposit) for four years. A separate application and interview process is required.
Funded Scholarships
Due to the generosity of our loyal Alumnae and their families, we are able to offer over several funded scholarships. Availability dependent on the student meeting the criteria of the established scholarship. All interested students are strongly encouraged to apply.