MCHS Scholarships

Approximately 45% of the students at MCHS receive some form of financial aid!

Marquette Catholic Founder's Scholarship
This scholarship was established anonymously to provide financial assistance to students based on financial need.  An application with confidential financial information is required.  $8,500 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Jane Morrissey Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student who has shown exceptional academic achievement in romance language and plans to continue such studies.  It is endowed by family members in memory of Jane Morrissey, a 1979 graduate of Marquette, who continued her studies in France.  $500 was given for the 2009-2010 school year.

Judge Michael & Irma Kinney Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a student on the basis of financial need.  A financial statement is required.  Students from Holy Angel's parish in Wood River are given first preference.  If no student applies meeting this criterion, the Committee shall designate another qualified student.  The scholarship is funded by the daughters of Judge Michael and Irma Kinney in the memory.  $500 was given for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Marc Roller Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a junior student on the basis of financial need.  A confidential financial statement is required.  A grade point average of 3.0 must be attained and participation or leadership in academic, athletic or social organizations.  Named in memory of Marc Roller, a former Marquette student who was fatally injured in an auto accident, the scholarship is funded by the Roller family.  $700 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Mark L. & Edith E. Lambert-Roberta Kratschmer Education Fund
This scholarship was created for th sole benefit of promoting and advancing Catholic secondary education at Marquette Catholic High School.  Funded by Edith Lambert and her sister Roberta Kratschmer, students must attain a 3.0 grade point average and show financial need.  Students must submit references for their pastor and elementary principal or a teacher.  Approximately $18,000 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The John W. Halloran Education Fund
Established in memory of John W. Halloran, a member of the 1981 graduating class of Marquette, this scholarship is awarded annually.  Applicants must submit a report of historical nature chosen by the Department of History.  A confidential financial statement is required.  Approximately $1,000 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Kelley Dennis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Kelley Dennis, a member of the 1986 graduating class of Marquette.  It is awarded to an incoming freshman annually.  Applicants must demonstrate a basis of financial need and receive a recommendation from their elementary principal.  Approximately $1,500 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.
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The A. Rudolph and Katharine Z. Green Scholarship
This scholarship was created to provide assistance in tuition for deserving students attending Marquette Catholic High School.  It was established from the estate of Katharine Z. Green, a loyal supporter of Marquette for many years.  A confidential financial statement must accompany the scholarship application.  Approximately $3,500 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Joyce Matthey Litzler Scholarship for Children of Catholic School Teachers
This scholarship, endowed by the Litzler family, is in honor of Joyce Matthey Litzler, an alumna of Marquette and educator for many years.  The scholarship is open to children of Catholic elementary school teachers of Marquette's parish feeders schools.  It is based upon financial need, student's interest in attending Marquette and academic achievement.  A confidential financial statement is required.  Approximately $500 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Mary Pat Walters Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Mary Pat Walters-Schmidt, a member of the MCHS graduating class of 1972, this scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming freshman.  Applicants must submit a report of scientific nature and have the recommendation of their elementary science teacher.  Selection will conclude with an interview process.  A confidential financial statement must accompany the application.  $1500 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Helen Crofton Ladendorff Scholarship Fund
Established in the memory of Helen R. Ladendorff, a member of the MCHS class of 1930, this scholarship is available to students attending Marquette.  A confidential financial statement must accompany the scholarship application.  Approximately $2,000 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.

St. Angela Merici Scholarship
This scholarship was created to bring more diversity to our student body.  A confidential financial statement must accompany the application.  The scholarship can provide up to 75% of the tuition costs for those students who meet the criteria academically, financially and in terms of extracurricular.  Approximately $115,000 was awarded for the 2009-2010 school year.