MxCC Foundation Restricted “C” Scholarships
The Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc. awards scholarships each year to enable students to continue their education and to recognize student accomplishments. Scholarships are funded by donations from individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and corporations.
The Cathryn Addy Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing student based on his/her academic achievements and financial need.
The Angelo Aglieco Memorial Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing or graduating student in ophthalmics who is able to overcome obstacles and accomplish goals.
The Altrusa Club International, Inc. of Middletown Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a graduating non-traditional student for exemplary community service to enable him/her to continue his/her education and obtain a Bachelor’s degree.
The Anonymous C Scholarship -- $1,500
Awarded to a student applying for admission to the College with preference given to one who is planning to enroll or is enrolled in a nursing program. The amount may be divided between two students.
The Anonymous R Scholarships -- $10,000
Awarded to entering or continuing students who are residents of Chester, Deep River, or Essex or who attended or graduated from Valley Regional High School and need financial aid. The amount is divided among those who qualify.
The Beckert Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing student who needs financial aid with a preference for one who is working as well as enrolled at MxCC and maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above.
The Biggs Memorial Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a non-traditional student who needs financial aid with a preference for a female.
The Citizens Bank Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing student who is a resident of Middlesex, New Haven, or New London counties and who is interested in financial services. Priority consideration will be given to a student with a record of community service.
The Cura Gen Corporation Scholarship -- $1,000
Awarded to a student enrolled in the sciences who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher and has completed at least 16 credits of course work at MxCC or will have done so at the end of the current semester.
The Edie Fuld Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing student interested in human services, especially student services, who has a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and needs financial aid.
The Hartford Courant Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to an entering or continuing student who needs financial aid.
The Paul L. Jones Foundation Scholarships -- $5,000
Awarded in equal amounts to continuing students and less but equal amounts to graduating students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are enrolled full-time in the radiologic program.
The Nihla and Bob Lapidus Scholarships -- $3,600 - (Two at $1,800 each)
Awarded to entering or continuing students of any age who are motivated to succeed, clear about what they want to accomplish with their lives and for their community, and how this scholarship will help them.
The Liberty Bank Foundation Scholarship -- $1,000
Awarded to an entering or continuing non-traditional student who needs financial aid.
The Dr. Jeff and Sonya Madoff Scholarship in honor of Thomas Melbert -- $500
Awarded to a continuing student who has demonstrated performance in both social and behavioral sciences and the humanities, with an emphasis on literature where possible. The student should demonstrate community involvement and be preparing for a career in human services, social services, teaching, nursing, or a helping profession.
The Lisa Massita Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing or graduating student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the College.
The Melvin – Zaffino Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing or graduating student based on financial need.
The MxCC Foundation Scholarships -- $500
Awarded to entering or continuing students who need financial aid in order to continue their education. These scholarships are paid for through the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, e.g., the Annual Golf Tournament.
The Phelps Ingersoll Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to an entering or continuing student who needs financial aid.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a Phi Theta Kappa member, continuing or graduating, for his/her academic achievements, contribution to the organization and the College, and financial need.
The Pratt & Whitney Scholarships -- $2,000 - (Two at $1,000 each)
Awarded to applicants who need financial aid – one to a student enrolled in the Engineering Science curriculum and the second to a student in the Environmental Science curriculum.
The Melvin – Zaffino Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing or graduating student based on financial need.
The Record-Journal Foundation Scholarship -- $1,500
Awarded to an entering or continuing non-traditional student from Meriden or Wallingford based on his/her academic accomplishments, financial need, and who plans to complete at least nine credit hours a semester.
The Rotary Club of Middletown Scholarship -- $1,000
Awarded to a continuing student who is a resident of Middletown, Portland, Durham, or Higganum based on academic achievement and who otherwise would be unable to attend college.
The James U. Rundle Humanities Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a graduating student who has shown outstanding achievement and/or promise in the humanities with preference given to one planning to pursue a career in college teaching.
The Susan M. Smart Memorial Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to a continuing or graduating student based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in college activities.
The Nellie R. Smith Memorial Scholarship -- $500
Awarded to an entering or continuing student who needs financial aid. Consideration may be given to a student interested in teaching.
The Professor Richard Srb Scholarship -- $1,500 - (Two at $750 each)
Awarded to continuing students with a GPA of at least 2.5 who need financial aid in order to graduate from MxCC.
The St. Luke’s Gerontology Scholarship - $500
Awarded to a continuing or graduating student for excellence in the Human Services program studies. Preference will be given to an individual planning to pursue a career in gerontology.
The Maxine L. Thumim Scholarship - $1,000
Awarded to an entering or continuing student who needs financial aid.
The Unilever Scholarship -- $1,000
Awarded to an entering or continuing student who needs financial aid.
The Wiltsie Scholarship -- $1,000
Awarded to an entering or continuing student who is motivated to succeed, clear about how this scholarship will help him/her to succeed, and who needs financial aid to pursue an education.
MxCC Foundation Endowed Scholarships
The Alumni Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor alumni who consistently contribute their time and energy to raise funds for the Foundation’s scholarships and operating expenses. An exemplar of this is David Hampton. This scholarship is awarded to an entering student who needs financial aid to continue his/her formal education.
The Beaulieu Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2000 – 2001 by Suellen Beaulieu in memory of her father and mother, Rowland and Ruth Beaulieu. It is awarded to a continuing student in business administration with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher who needs financial aid to continue his/her formal education.
The Boris Burack Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor the first Chairman of the College’s English Department. It is awarded to a continuing or graduating student with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher who needs financial aid to remain in college or to continue his/her formal education at a four-year college.
The Robert A. Chapman Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor the second President of the College. It is awarded to a continuing student who has distinguished himself/ herself through academic excellence, or unusual efforts, or community or college service. Financial need may be a deciding factor.
The Deans’ Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor Deans who have made outstanding, substantial contributions to the College. An exemplar of this is Edward G. Vater, the first Dean of Students of the College. It is awarded to a continuing student based on the equally weighted criteria of academic performance, attainment of a least twenty credits at Middlesex, financial need, and service to the College.
The Catherine L. Dennis Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2004 by her husband, George, and their adult children in her memory. She believed deeply in the value of education. It is awarded to a woman committed to earning a bachelor’s degree in social work or human services who may be financially unable to do so without this scholarship.
The Faculty Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor faculty who have been exemplary educators. Two exemplars of this are Richard and Jean Burr Smith. It is awarded to a continuing or graduating student who has distinguished himself/herself through academic excellence, made a contribution to the college community, and needs financial aid to continue his/her formal education.
The Founders Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor those whose foresight and labor led to the creation of Middlesex Community College and to recognize all who have helped nurture that original vision of a college. The Founders Committee included Wilbert Snow, Chair; Edith M. Taylor, Secretary; Arnold Ackerman; Lawrence J. Cacciola; Edward P. Collins; Edward Dypa; Peter Gilles; Vincent D. Lamb; Josephine Licitra; Anne Palamountain; Jesse Salafia; Henry Sherwood; William L. Smith; and Herbert Zlokower. It is awarded to an outstanding continuing or graduating student who needs financial aid to continue his/her formal education.
The Edie Fuld Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2001 by her parents, Arnie and Phyllis Fuld, and her friends to honor her and recognize the compassion, energy, and enthusiasm she showed to students and her colleagues. She was Coordinator of Student Activities at the College. It is awarded to a continuing student who has demonstrated an interest in human services, especially student services, has a cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and needs financial aid to continue his/her education.
The Herbert Levine, M.D., Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2001 by his colleagues, patients, and friends to recognize his contributions to the College and Foundation as a Board member of the latter and his mentoring so many at both. It is awarded to a graduating student for his/her love of the liberal arts, commitment to higher education beyond the Associate’s degree, and excellent performance at the College.
The Martha DePecol Sanner Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships were established with $50,000 of the $100,000 bequest of Martha DePecol Sanner. This allocation of the bequest was approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in March of 2003. Ms. Sanner was an extraordinary educator, respected and highly regarded by students, faculty, and staff. It is awarded to non-traditional continuing students based on their interest in an allied health field, and who need financial aid to continue their studies.
The Philip D. Wheaton Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 2001 by the Foundation to honor the first and founding President of the College. It is awarded to a continuing or graduating student who needs financial aid to continue his/her formal education.
NOTE:
The amount awarded is dependent on the income accrued each calendar year. Only those endowed scholarships with sufficient income ($500 or more) will be funded.
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