MCC Foundation
Middlesex Community College Foundation
MCC Foundation Scholarships
Aradhya-Beauchemin Arts Scholarship ($500)
This award is to assist talented students who are pursuing an associate degree in graphic design, studio art, or music or who have a strong passion or talent in graphic design, studio art, or music. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Lowell, Chelmsford or Groton and who are the first generation in their family to attend college. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. The Aradhya-Beauchemin Arts Scholarship was established by Jennifer Aradhya to honor her late father, David F. Beauchemin, who was a passionate supporter of the arts.
Emily Boudrot Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Established by the loving family, friends, and colleagues of Emily Boudrot to celebrate
her life and legacy of commitment to the community. The purpose of the scholarship
is to assist a nursing student who is a single mother. Preference will be given to
a student with a goal of gerontology, palliative care or hospice.
Robert Cataldo Scholarship ($1,000)
This award has been established by the family, friends, and colleagues of Robert Cataldo
to honor his commitment to the community and to Middlesex Community College. The
purpose of the scholarship is to assist a deserving student who resides in Lexington,
Massachusetts.
Chelly Foundation Scholarship (up to $750)
The mission of The Chelly Foundation is to help bring about positive changes in people's
lives (especially children) through literacy, education and other means. Since 2015,
The Chelly Foundation has been furthering this mission by providing educational opportunities,
including four-year university scholarships in-country, primarily to young women,
and primarily from villages in the Chumkuri District of Kampot Province in Cambodia. The
Chelly Foundation Scholarship provides educational assistance to selected students
who are able to establish a connection with Kampot Province in Cambodia.
Audrey A. Cogliano Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This Scholarship is established in memory of Audrey A. Cogliano to celebrate a life
filled with compassion and generosity to others. The purpose of the award is to assist
a student who has demonstrated a commitment to charitable and community based works.
John Michael Delehanty Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
Created by Carolyn Delehanty to remember and celebrate the life or her son, John Michael
Delehanty. John Michael was a kind and caring person, who always made time for others.
He had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding and art; as well
as spending time with good friends and family. The purpose of the scholarship is
to assist a graduate of Lowell High School currently attending Middlesex Community
College.
Geraldine B. Deragon Scholarship Fund ($1,500)
This Scholarship was established in memory of Geraldine B. Deragon by her husband
and four children. After Gerri's youngest child was in school, she embarked on a
journey to become a nurse. She received her ASN from Middlesex Community College
and continued on to earn her BSN and MSN. Gerri had a wonderful career in psychiatric
nursing for over 25 years. She also loved teaching. She was a wonderful teacher
to many students at Middlesex Community College and took pride in being able to mentor
students and watch them continue on in the nursing field. The purpose of the scholarship
is to assist a student who is pursuing a nursing degree while also being the primary
caregiver for his/her family.
Caryl Dundorf Scholarship ($1,000)
The scholarship is awarded to honor the memory of Caryl Dundorf, her commitment to
Middlesex Community College, and the value she placed on service to the community
in which we live. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist a male student completing
an associate's degree in pursuit of a bachelor's degree.
Keri-Lyn (Gleason) Farley Scholarship ($500)
The scholarship was established in memory of Keri-Lyn (Gleason) Farley. Keri-Lyn
worked as the librarian at Crocker Elementary School in Fitchburg. She was active
in the Fitchburg Girl Scout Program, the Crocker Parent Teacher Organization, as well
as the Lassie Softball League Program. Keri-Lyn's passion was her devotion to teaching
and being with children. She always considered every interaction with a young person
as an opportunity to teach them about the world in which we live. The purpose of
the scholarship is to assist a female elementary education major planning to transfer
to a 4-year school in order to become a teacher.
Kim Forte Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship honors the memory and outstanding achievements of Kim M. Forte, a
Middlesex alumna and instructor in MCC's Dental Assisting Program and Mathematics
Department. When Kim graduated from high school, her yearbook quote was, "It's nice
to be important, but more important to be nice." This is how Kim loved her life -
always a smile, always a helping hand. Her legacy will always be remembered. Established
by her husband, Lou Forte, the Kim M. Forte Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student
in a dental program at Middlesex Community College with preference to one pursuing
a dental assisting degree.
Catherine L. Goodwin Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Established by the loving family, friends and colleagues of Catherine L. Goodwin to
celebrate her life and legacy of commitment to the community. The purpose of the
scholarship is to assist a student majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Liberal
Studies. Preference is given to those with an interest in history or art history.
The Muriel G. Hervey Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)
This award was established to recognize three students who are majoring in paralegal
studies and who demonstrate academic excellence and exceptional promise.
Instrumentation Laboratory Scholarship (up to $5000)
Instrumentation Laboratory Company (IL), which is headquartered in Bedford, MA is
a global developer of In Vitro diagnostic instruments for use in hospitals and laboratories
around the world. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a worthy student who
has completed a significant portion of the coursework required for his or her intended
associate degree at MCC, but who is struggling financially to continue in a course
of study. This award may be awarded to two MCC students, although one of the awardees
must be a student in the STEM/Life Science area of study.
John Keough Award ($500)
This award has been established by the family and friends of John Keough (Bedford
High School '73) and a graduate of Middlesex Community College, Class of 2002. "In
spite of the substantial hurdles thrown his way by his physical condition, John poured
his considerable talent and energy into his studies and into his beloved music. It
is this music which consoles the many people who loved him."
Mavis Leno Scholarship ($500-$2,500)
This award has been established by the JDM Foundation for the purpose of providing
financial assistance to deserving female students whose goals include working for
the advancement of women's rights. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist female
students who may not otherwise have the ability to pay for a college education. Preference
will be given to students with an interest in advancing the rights of all women.
Lexington-Concord Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association
(AFCEA) Scholarship ($1,000) AFCEA is an international professional organization comprised of government,
industry, and military personnel formed for the purpose of encouraging a free flow
of ideas and open discussion of common technical issues. The Lexington-Concord chapter
seeks to promote engineering education for undergraduate students. The purpose of
this scholarship is to assist two students pursuing a degree in engineering, computer
science, or physical science with the intention of pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Lowell Spinners Annual Scholarship (up to $5000)
The Lowell Spinners Annual Scholarship is part of the Spinners Scholars program, made
possible by team owner Dave Heller and the Lowell Spinners baseball club. This annual
scholarship was established to benefit students from the Merrimack Valley who exhibit
both a high level of integrity and academic excellence, as well as an interest in
sports, a demonstrated desire to improve their community and a willingness to commit
to making one’s future in the Merrimack Valley. The recipient will also participate
in a paid internship with the Spinners organization.
The Charles and Olga Malvers Memorial Scholarship ($500)
This scholarship honors the memories of Charlie and Olga (Singelakis) Malvers. Charlie
and Olga, both children of Greek immigrants, worked hard throughout their lives to
contribute to their working class families. They exemplified their values for family,
strong work ethics, and religious faith. Charlie's career included work in automotive
mechanics and sales, welding, real estate, and as a restaurant owner. Olga's work
ranged from shoe factory worker in Haverhill, MA to restaurant owner and, later in
life, as an elementary classroom aid for special needs children. Though they were
not afforded opportunities to pursue higher education, they both valued education
and made it possible for their children to obtain college degrees. This award will
assist a student pursuing an associate's degree in one of the following academic programs:
automotive technology, business administration, early childhood education, and hospitality
management-culinary arts.
Markowicz-Dundorf Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship was established by the Markowicz-Dundorf family to honor the memory
of Reverend Walter A. Markowicz, Professor of Latin and Greek and creator of the medical
ethics program at Wayne State University. Rev. Markowicz's philosophy of learning
was the foundation upon which the Markowicz-Dundorf family became dedicated to public
education and community service. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist a female
student completing an associate's degree in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the
STEM fields.
Tom McKay Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
This scholarship was created by the family and friends of Tom McKay to celebrate a
man who was a civic leader in the city of Lowell. The purpose of the scholarship
is to assist a deserving Middlesex Community College student who demonstrates strong
civic commitment.
Deolinda Mello Memorial Scholarship ($500)
This scholarship was created by members of the Portuguese-American community in Lowell.
Deolinda Mello, a child of immigrants was born and resided in Lowell until her death.
Mrs. Mello dedicated forty years of her career serving immigrants who made Lowell
their home. After having served on the board of directors of the International Institute since
1939, Mrs. Mello was appointed executive director of the International Institute
in October 1958, a role that she held for twenty one years. Mrs. Mello dedicated her
life to care for and help everyone regardless of their race, color, creed or nationality.
She believed that each immigrant and refugee brings with him a contribution of talents,
skills and culture that in turn enrich our city. The Deolinda Mello Memorial Scholarship
has been established to support immigrants and/or children of immigrants who are pursuing
higher education and wish to dedicate their lives to helping others.
Middlesex Community College Foundation Board of Directors Founder's Award (up to $5000)
This Scholarship has been established in honor of the members of the Board of Directors
of the MCC Foundation who have served on the Foundation for ten or more years. This
award will assist a worthy student or students who intend to study abroad on an MCC
International Fellowship or an approved Study Abroad program.
Middlesex Community College Foundation Merit Award ($500- $1,000)
This award recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and exceptional
promise.
Middlesex Community College Performing Arts Scholarship ($500)
This scholarship was established from the proceeds of the Murder-Mystery Event at
Nesmith House in October of 2016, in which current students and alumni of the MCC
Performing Arts program performed a Murder-Mystery play. This scholarship will assist
a worthy student who is pursuing an associate degree in the Performing Arts at Middlesex
Community College.
Robert Minue Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship was established in August of 2011 by the family, friends, and colleagues
of Robert "Bob" Minue to honor his memory. Over his thirty year career with the Massachusetts
State Board of Retirement, Bob was known as a reformer who understood the arcane provisions
of retirement law and implemented them with personal empathy. He was a role model
and mentor to a generation of public servants and embodied the finest qualities of
service, dedication, and leadership. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist
a student pursuing a degree in business administration.
New England Woodcarvers (NEWC) Scholarship (up to $4,000)
The New England Woodcarvers (NEWC) is a non-profit cultural and educational organization
dedicated to the advancement of all woodcarving skills and the promotion of woodcarving,
wood sculptures and whittling as public art forms. The purpose of this scholarship
is to assist a student(s) pursuing a degree in the arts. Preference will be given
to students enrolled in the creation of fine arts such as sculpture, drawing, painting,
and stained glass.
Northeast Association of Realtors Scholarship (NEAR) ($500)
This scholarship was established to assist a deserving student in NEAR's service area
of: Andover, Billerica, Boxford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lawrence,
Littleton, Lowell, Methuen, North Andover, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro or Westford.
Thomas O'Mahony "Spirit of Excellence Award" ($1,000)
This award has been established by AFCEA to recognize one of its members, Thomas O'Mahony,
for his devotion to the pursuit of learning and educational excellence. AFCEA is
an international professional organization comprised of government, industry, and
military personnel formed to encourage the free flow of ideas and open discussion
of common technical issues. The purpose of this award is to assist a student in a
business-related associate degree program.
Positive Psychology Scholarship ($500)
The scholarship is intended to support student participation in the MCC course, Positive
Psychology, which has been created by Professor Robert Fera. The donors have described
this course as “life changing” and hope that other students will learn how to make
a positive difference in our world through participation in this course.
Kathy Reticker Scholarship (up to $2000)
This award was established by the family, friends, and colleagues of Kathy Reticker
to celebrate her lifetime of work and advocacy for affordable, high quality childcare
and education for all children and families. Kathy was a beloved leader in the field
of early childhood care and education and the non-profit community in general, as
well as an inspiration, role model, and mentor to generations of champions for children
and families. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student who is pursuing
a program in early childhood education. Preference will be given to students with
an interest in advancing the rights of all children and women.
Securitas Security Scholarship ($2,500)
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the accomplishments of two students
who demonstrate both a commitment to academics and public safety by pursuing a career
in law enforcement.
Ray Shea Memorial Scholarship ($750)
This scholarship has been established by his family to honor Humanities Professor
Ray Shea. Professor Shea began his MCC teaching career on the day the college opened
(September 1970), and continued to teach here for the next 42 years. His special
fields of interest were American Literature and Irish Literature, and it was his experiences
“on the ground” in Ireland that initially confirmed for him the value of being present
in the place one is studying. Ray traveled to Ireland more than 28 times, often leading
literary/landscape tours for the college. Taking students to China in 1994, and being
a part of a Fulbright study tour in Cambodia for MCC faculty in 2002, likewise impacted
his Humanities courses. His family hopes this scholarship can help Middlesex students
open their own “windows to the world.” The purpose of the scholarship is to assist
a student to participate in an international study experience, a short summer course
abroad or a semester abroad.
Paul Sheehy Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
This scholarship was created by the family and friends of Paul Sheehy to celebrate
the life of the former Lowell City Manager and former State Senator. The purpose
of the scholarship is to assist a deserving student of Middlesex Community College
who demonstrates a commitment to community and plans to transfer from Middlesex Community
College to UMass Lowell.
Lura Smith Scholarship ($1,000)
The purpose of this award is to assist an African-American or African student(s) pursuing
an associate degree at Middlesex Community College.
Verena Stair Memorial Scholarship ($600)
This award was established by Dr. A.T. Stair, Jr. and his family, with the support
of Carol T. Zachor ('90) and friends of MCC, to memorialize the community's memory
of Verena, a model for nontraditional students seeking academic fulfillment. The
purpose of the scholarship is to assist a nontraditional female student, who has been
accepted as a full-time transfer student in pursuit of a baccalaureate at another
institution of higher learning.
James and Dorothy Sullivan Scholarship ($500)
This scholarship is to support a female student interested in pursuing an Associate's
degree and/or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,
or the STEM field. This award is named in honor of James and Dorothy Sullivan who
began their respective careers in education, and who both believe that a quality education
is rooted in the preparation of the teacher and her commitment to life-long learning.
Paul Sullivan Scholarship ($1,000)
This scholarship honors the memory of Paul Sullivan. Paul wore many hats: radio talk
show host, newspaper columnist, political commentator, and a teacher here at Middlesex
Community College. His favorite of all was teaching because he believed he was helping
to shape the leaders of tomorrow. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a
student pursuing a degree in Business or Communications.
Support Staff Scholarship ($500)
This award has been established by the Support Staff of Middlesex Community College
to assist a nontraditional adult student who has been out of the academic setting
for an extended period due to family considerations or seeking job training to reenter
the workforce.
Judith Tarutz Scholarship ($500)
This award was established by Judith Tarutz to celebrate her success in reshaping
her career path to become a professional software technical writer and editor. The
author of an award-winning book on technical editing and former instructor in MCC's
Software Technical Writing Program, she serves on the College's Technical Writing
Advisory Board. She created this grant to help promising new editors and writers
acquire the education and skills to succeed in the field of technical publishing.
Shirley W. Thidemann Memorial Scholarship ($500)
This award honors the memory of Shirley Thidemann and her contributions to the social
services field. A 1977 graduate of Middlesex Community College with a degree in Mental
Health Technology, she dedicated her life to the treatment of mental health and alcohol
abuse, and encouraged others to do the same. The purpose of this scholarship is to
assist a student who is pursuing a degree related to mental health or the treatment
of alcohol/substance abuse.
Collegiate TRIO Programs Scholarship ($1,000)
The Collegiate TRIO Programs at Middlesex Community College are federally funded programs
that support students who are low income, first generation to college or individuals
with disabilities. Middlesex Community College has two collegiate TRIO Programs on
campus with the goals of assisting students to succeed academically, earn associate
degrees, and transfer to four year institutions. The Student Success Program works
with 200 low income, first generation, and disabled college students and the Program
for Student Achievement works with 100 individuals with disabilities. The purpose
of the scholarship is to assist two deserving collegiate TRIO participants (one from
the Student Success Program and one from the Program for Student Achievement) in pursuing
an associate's degree and transferring to a four year institution.
Unitas Scholarship ($600)
With a gift from the Unitas Corporation upon its dissolution, the Middlesex Community
College Foundation created a scholarship to fulfill the mission of Unitas, "to promote
the interests of Hispanic people in the city of Lowell, to integrate the Hispanic
community for the purpose of lessening friction, avoiding confrontations and sponsoring
progressive community harmony, and to strive for the fulfillment of the greatest economic
and social potential of the Hispanic people of the City of Lowell." The purpose of
the scholarship is to assist a Lowell resident of Hispanic origin who is currently
attending Middlesex Community College.
For questions, please contact MCCScholarships@middlesex.mass.edu.