Morris Catholic High School is strongly committed to recognizing excellence and academic potential of our incoming freshmen and committed to meeting the demonstrated financial needs of all our families.
The following is a summary of scholarship, grant and aid opportunities available to freshmen entering MC in September, 2009. Please note application deadlines; complete and submit your applications in a timely fashion. Late applications will not be reviewed. Students are not permitted to simultaneously receive multiple Morris Catholic merit scholarships. In cases when a student qualifies for more than one scholarship, the award of greater value will be made.
- Blessed Pauline Scholarship Program – is named in honor of Blessed Pauline, the foundress of the Sisters of Christian Charity, who have staffed MCHS since its formation in 1957. An applicant must be recommended by his or her parish pastor and school principal as an incoming freshman that demonstrates excellence in academics and exemplifies the MC spirit of “More Character, More Community, More Commitment.” Students from parishes of the Diocese of Paterson, as well as neighboring dioceses, are eligible for these four-year, partial scholarships valued at $500 to $2,000/year. These awards are established to assist families who may only be able to attend Morris Catholic with the financial benefit of this program. Blessed Pauline Scholar applicants will be reviewed and selected by a Morris Catholic scholarship committee. Applications for this merit scholarship are available through the MCHS Advancement Office and must be submitted by December 30, 2008. Click on the following links to print scholarship forms: Blessed Pauline Scholarship Application
- Morris Catholic Scholarships – are academic, merit scholarships of $1,000/year awarded to freshmen whose Cooperative Entrance Exam scores are in the highest percentiles. MC Scholarships are four-year awards. Selections are made through a review of entrance exam scores and a student’s MC Application for Admission. No separate scholarship application form is necessary to be considered.
- Christopher Harris Thomas Scholarship – is awarded to one or more registered freshman students selected by a scholarship committee that reviews an essay and application along with a principal’s recommendation. It recognizes a student or students with a strong academic background and who are well rounded in terms of athletic participation, leadership and commitment to his or her faith and the community. It is a merit scholarship that awards partial tuition for freshman and sophomore years. Applications are available at the time of registration.
- President's Scholarships - are awarded to incoming freshmen that maintain a high academic profile and whose families demonstrate financial need. They are considered merit scholarships and are valued at $500 for the freshman year only.
- Paterson Diocesan Catholic School Educator's Grant - recognizes the commitment of Catholic school teachers that serve in a full-time capacity (according to Diocese of Paterson standards) in our community of elementary schools. The grant is valued at $1,000/year per family and is renewable each year providing the teacher’s employment status meets the stated requirements. Families who are eligible must submit a completed Catholic School Educator's Grant application to our Advancement Office for review by December 30, 2008 . Grant form: Educator's Grant Application
- Morris Catholic Alumni Grants – recognize our alumni whose children continue their education in the Crusader tradition. Each newly registered freshman that is a son or daughter of an MCHS alumna or alumnus will be eligible for a $250/year grant. Siblings registering subsequently do not receive an additional grant; this grant is awarded per family. Students must indicate their parent’s alumni status on the MC Application for Admission and submit an Alumni grant application to the Advancement Office by December 30, 2008. Grant form: MC Alumni Grant Application
- Parish Assistance – may be available through individual parishes. Parents should directly contact their pastor regarding the availability of aid. This year, MC students have collectively received over $30,000 in parish assistance. The form, to be submitted to your pastor, is included in the registration packet.
- Morris Catholic Financial Aid – is available for families with a demonstrated financial need. Parents are asked to complete and submit a financial aid form that will be reviewed for eligibility. A work-study option may be included in a financial aid package. Financial aid forms are available following the student registration period.
- Tri-County Scholarship Fund – is a privately administered program, working in conjunction with the schools of the Diocese of Paterson that addresses the needs of families who require financial assistance. Applications for Tri-County aid are available following the student registration period.
