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All students receiving scholarships have the responsibilities listed below. In addition, each scholarship may have other requirements such as service hours, or higher GPA requirements. Details will be outlined in scholarship notification letters. Minimum requirements for all scholarship recipients are:
- To work to achieve his academic potential, and to maintain a minimum GPA of at least 2.0; (**Academic Scholarship requirements vary);
- To participate annually in at least one sport or extracurricular activities of the student’s choice;
- To cooperate with all school policies and procedures and maintain an excellent discipline record;
- To participate in school events and student fundraisers such as the annual walkathon.
To our Indiana families who have a student or students in the McDermott Doyle program. The next application cycle begins March 1, 2025.
The Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) Program will provide students with disabilities throughout the state of Indiana access to the educational environment that best meets their learning needs. Parents of eligible students, or emancipated eligible students, will have the opportunity to spend dedicated scholarship money on approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees, and other expenses related to the student’s education. Applications must be submitted annually for consideration.
Tuition Assistance
Mount Carmel works to ensure every student that enters our school is given the most affordable education possible. Mount Carmel is proud to offer the most cost-effective, catholic high school education and to administer over 20 different scholarships including 6 cost certain scholarships for First Responders, Catholic School Families, Legacy, Siblings, and test score excellence. Our placement test scholarships award from 25-100% of the cost of tuition for all four years.
Cost Certain Scholarships
No application required
The following scholarships are for incoming students and are awarded based on criteria specified in applications.
The Fr. David Dillon, O.Carm. ‘57 Scholarship
Students who score in the 98th or 99th percentile on the HSPT will receive a full-tuition scholarship for all four years, based on continued strength in academics and commitment to Caravan Values.
$14,560 renewable
Students who score in the 98th or 99th percentile on the HSPT will receive a full-tuition scholarship for all four years, based on continued strength in academics and commitment to Caravan Values.
$14,560 renewable
The Nicholas A. Iosue Academic Scholarship
Students who score in the 85th to 97th percentile on the HSPT will receive a tuition reduction scholarship of 25% for all four years, based on continued strength in academics and commitment to Caravan Values.
$3,640 renewable
Students who score in the 85th to 97th percentile on the HSPT will receive a tuition reduction scholarship of 25% for all four years, based on continued strength in academics and commitment to Caravan Values.
$3,640 renewable
The Gilmore Legacy Scholarship
A renewable award for incoming freshmen whose father, grandfather, or great-grandfather graduated from Mount Carmel.
$1,000 renewable
A renewable award for incoming freshmen whose father, grandfather, or great-grandfather graduated from Mount Carmel.
$1,000 renewable
The Shoulder to Shoulder Scholarship
An award for families that have multiple students concurrently enrolled at Mount Carmel High School.
$1,500 for the second sibling and $3,000 for the third sibling, renewable.
An award for families that have multiple students concurrently enrolled at Mount Carmel High School.
$1,500 for the second sibling and $3,000 for the third sibling, renewable.
Public Safety First Responder Scholarship
An award for those students whose parents serves as police officers, firefighters, or paramedics. This award is also available to students who have a parent in the U.S. military.
$1,000 renewable
An award for those students whose parents serves as police officers, firefighters, or paramedics. This award is also available to students who have a parent in the U.S. military.
$1,000 renewable
Order of the Carmelites Catholic School Scholarship
An award for students who graduated from a Catholic Grammar School.
An award for students who graduated from a Catholic Grammar School.
$1,000 renewable
Application Scholarship Awards
Please find additional scholarships available below.
African Heritage Scholarship
This scholarship was established by alumni and parents of the Mount Carmel community to provide financial assistance to a student of African descent.
$1,250 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Isabella Astar Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created through the charitable trust fund of Isabella Astar to help students with financial need attend Mount Carmel.
The Barda Leadership Award
This award honors Jim Barda who passed away the summer before his anticipated graduation from Mount Carmel. Established by family members and the Class of 1963 friends. A Barda Leader is held to high expectations inside and outside of the classroom. You will be called upon to lead within your four years.
$2,000 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
$2,000 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Benjamin Francis Smith Scholarship
Need-based scholarship. Students must be a part of the McDermott-Doyle program. The application is an essay selecting two attributes and how you would incorporate them into your life: effective use of support systems, emotional coping strategies, goal setting, perseverance, proactivity, or self-awareness.
$1,000 one time
Application will be sent to enrolling families in the McDermott-Doyle Resource Program in advance of the school year.
Application will be sent to enrolling families in the McDermott-Doyle Resource Program in advance of the school year.
The Richard Bertoldi Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Bertoldi Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two rising seniors who have demonstrated strong work ethic and would benefit from financial assistance in their senior year.
$3,000 one time
No application required
The Richard Bertoldi Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two rising seniors who have demonstrated strong work ethic and would benefit from financial assistance in their senior year.
$3,000 one time
No application required
B.P.A.C. Scholarship
Is a need-based award established by members of the Class of 1959 who grew up in the South Shore neighborhood. This scholarship is available to graduates of St. Philip Neri School.
$2,500 one time
No application required
$2,500 one time
No application required
Class of 1970 Scholarship
This scholarship was created by alumni from the Class of 1970 to help students with financial need attend Mount Carmel.
$1,250 Renewable
Applicants should answer the essay question: Why do you want to attend Mount Carmel?
This scholarship was created by alumni from the Class of 1970 to help students with financial need attend Mount Carmel.
$1,250 Renewable
Applicants should answer the essay question: Why do you want to attend Mount Carmel?
The Michael J. Cummings '60 Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has financial need, lives in a one-parent household, and completes the essay requirements. Please share the challenges you have faced being part of a one parent household. How have you overcome those challenges and how has it defined you as a person.
$1,250 renewableCUNEO Foundation Scholarship
The Cuneo Foundation gives need-based scholarships to assist students in catholic high schools, colleges and universities in the greater Chicago region. These scholarships are designated for young men and women who exhibit academic excellence, a passion for service, and a desire to help create a more just society.
No Application Required
No Application Required
The Jack Cushing Family Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has financial need, scored in the top 20% on the entrance examination and completed the essay requirements:
- What is your passion in life?
- What challenges have you faced in pursuing your passion? How did you overcome them?
Application is not available at this time.
The d'Escoto Family Latino Heritage Scholarship
Rodrigo d'Escoto established the d'Escoto Family Latino Heritage scholarship to help ease the financial burden of a Catholic Education for a Latino student to attend Mount Carmel High School. An applicant must be Latino, graduate from a Catholic Grammar School and write an essay on the topic "Why is a Catholic Education important to you?"
$2,500 renewable GPA requirement (3.0)
Application is not available at this time.
$2,500 renewable GPA requirement (3.0)
Application is not available at this time.
The Deely Family Scholarship
The Deely Family Scholarship was created in memory of Gabriel Deely, the son of Carol and Brendan Deely, who was lost to suicide. Application includes an essay requirement addressing one of the following topics:
$1,250 renewable GPA Requirement (2.0)
Application is not available at this time.
The Deely Family Scholarship was created in memory of Gabriel Deely, the son of Carol and Brendan Deely, who was lost to suicide. Application includes an essay requirement addressing one of the following topics:
- a) The role of forgiveness in mental health well-being
or
- b) Why mental health is as important as physical health.
$1,250 renewable GPA Requirement (2.0)
Application is not available at this time.
The Kathleen and Richard Duffy Entrepreneur Award
$2,000 one time
No Application Required
A one-time scholarship for students enrolled in the INCubator (junior) and/or ACCelerator (senior) courses at Mount Carmel. The award will go to a student who develops real start up possibilities, who is interested in taking risks and pushing boundaries, and that can work in the real world.
$2,000 one time
No Application Required
The Steffie Dutka Scholarship
This scholarship was created through the charitable trust fund of Steffie Dutka to help students with financial need attend Mount Carmel.
Application is not available at this time.
The Curt Ehrenstrom '79 Memorial Scholarship
The Curt Ehrenstrom, '79 Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Coach "E" a longtime teacher, coach and mentor.
The Curt Ehrenstrom, '79 Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Coach "E" a longtime teacher, coach and mentor.
This scholarship was established to help provide financial support to a deserving young man who needs financial assistance to be able to attend Mount Carmel. Applicants are asked to complete an essay answering the question:
Why do you want to attend Mount Carmel?
$1,500 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Why do you want to attend Mount Carmel?
$1,500 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
The Grojean Scholarship
The Grojean Scholarship was established to help families in need afford Mount Carmel.
$2,500 renewable
No Application Required
The Grojean Scholarship was established to help families in need afford Mount Carmel.
$2,500 renewable
No Application Required
The Houlihan Scholarship
Please check back soon for information.
$1,000 Renewable
Please check back soon for information.
$1,000 Renewable
The John J. Hrisney ’63 Scholarship
A need-based scholarship designed to assist students who fit the profile of a Caravan man and are committed to bettering themselves and the Mount Carmel community. In an essay, please describe how you will contribute to the betterment of life and community at Mount Carmel.
300 word minimum.
300 word minimum.
$2,500 renewable
The Hynan Family Scholarship
Awarded to supporting families who have three or more students enrolled in Catholic schools. Application required.
Essay topic: How will you honor the financial commitment your parents have made during your time at Mount Carmel?
Awarded to supporting families who have three or more students enrolled in Catholic schools. Application required.
Essay topic: How will you honor the financial commitment your parents have made during your time at Mount Carmel?
$2,000 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
The Kavanaugh Family Scholarship
The Kavanaugh Family Scholarship was established to help families in need afford Mount Carmel.
$2,500 Renewable
No Application Required
The Kavanaugh Family Scholarship was established to help families in need afford Mount Carmel.
$2,500 Renewable
No Application Required
Lenti Legacy Scholarship
The Lenti Legacy Scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman with the potential to learn, grow, and achieve at Mount Carmel and those who understand the critical importance of giving back at every opportunity.
Application is not available at this time.
The Burt P. Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has financial need and an interest in entrepreneurial business.
Based on your knowledge and passion for entrepreneurial- business, choose one of the following topics and discuss:
Based on your knowledge and passion for entrepreneurial- business, choose one of the following topics and discuss:
- Why you should become an entrepreneur
- The traits of a successful entrepreneur
- Characteristic that every entrepreneur needs to have
$1,500 renewable
The Luise Mandel Scholarship
This scholarship was created through the charitable trust fund of Luise Mandel to help students with financial need attend Mount Carmel.
This scholarship was created through the charitable trust fund of Luise Mandel to help students with financial need attend Mount Carmel.
Application is not available at this time.
The Fred and Natalie Marcon Scholarship
Full Tuition Scholarship, renewable, GPA Requirement (3.0)
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Application Required
The Fred and Natalie Marcon Scholarship is a scholarship granted to students who demonstrate a desire and expectation to succeed both academically and personally at Mount Carmel.
Essay requirement addressing the following topic: In choosing MCHS, what do you expect to gain both as a student and as a person, and upon graduation, who will be proudest of you achieving those expectations?
Essay requirement addressing the following topic: In choosing MCHS, what do you expect to gain both as a student and as a person, and upon graduation, who will be proudest of you achieving those expectations?
Full Tuition Scholarship, renewable, GPA Requirement (3.0)
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Application Required
The McDonald Family Scholarship
This is a need-based scholarship with an essay requirement. Students are asked to share the following:
This is a need-based scholarship with an essay requirement. Students are asked to share the following:
- Why have you chosen to attend Mount Carmel?
- What goals do you have for high school?
- How will your work ethic and involvement in extracurricular activities help you achieve those goals?
$1,250 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
Incoming students are invited to apply
The McHugh '40 Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has a relative that was a Mount Carmel alum.
Essay: How has sports or extracurricular activities influenced your life and what have you learned from it.
$1,500 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has a relative that was a Mount Carmel alum.
Essay: How has sports or extracurricular activities influenced your life and what have you learned from it.
$1,500 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
The George McQuade Scholarship
The George McQuade Scholarship goes to a student who participates in at least one extracurricular activity and is the son of a single parent.
The application includes an essay requirement addressing the following topic: Why is a Catholic education at Mount Carmel important to you?
$2,500 renewable, GPA Requirement (3.0), Extracurricular Participation Expected
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Application Required
The George McQuade Scholarship goes to a student who participates in at least one extracurricular activity and is the son of a single parent.
The application includes an essay requirement addressing the following topic: Why is a Catholic education at Mount Carmel important to you?
$2,500 renewable, GPA Requirement (3.0), Extracurricular Participation Expected
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Application Required
The Mehay Family Scholarship
This scholarship was founded by Daniel '08 and Allison Mehay to assist incoming families in financial need from Northwest Indiana. In celebration of the Mount Carmel experience, the scholarship benefits those involved in extracurricular activities. An Indiana resident during his time at MC, Dan understands the struggle and work needed to commute to Mount Carmel and applauds the commitment of the young men choosing to make that journey each day.
This scholarship was founded by Daniel '08 and Allison Mehay to assist incoming families in financial need from Northwest Indiana. In celebration of the Mount Carmel experience, the scholarship benefits those involved in extracurricular activities. An Indiana resident during his time at MC, Dan understands the struggle and work needed to commute to Mount Carmel and applauds the commitment of the young men choosing to make that journey each day.
Essay: Why did you choose to attend Mount Carmel.
$500 Renewable
Application is not available at this time.
The Nicholas James Mercon Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the son of a single parent from the Southeast Side or Beverly area who attended a Catholic Grammar school.
$2,400 Renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
No Application Required
This scholarship is awarded to the son of a single parent from the Southeast Side or Beverly area who attended a Catholic Grammar school.
$2,400 Renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
No Application Required
The Murphey Family South Shore Scholarship
Application is not available at this time.
This scholarship was established by the Murphey Family to help students who meet the following criteria:
- Reside in South Shore Neighborhood ( Zip Codes 60619, 60637 or 60649)
- Demonstrate financial need
- Maintain good academic and disciplinary standing
Application is not available at this time.
The John and Lisa Murphy Scholarship
Applicants are to complete an essay sharing what they have learned having a sibling with special medical, mental or psychological needs.
$1,250 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Application is not available at this time.
A scholarship will go to a student with a sibling who has medical, mental or psychological needs that cause an added financial strain on the family.
Applicants are to complete an essay sharing what they have learned having a sibling with special medical, mental or psychological needs.
$1,250 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply.
Application is not available at this time.
The Thomas '82 and Janice Murray Scholarship
A scholarship awarding current students who perform at the top 50 percentile of the entrance exam and have a declared interest in science, technology or mathematics.
$3,750 Renewable
No Application Required
$3,750 Renewable
No Application Required
The Stella Myers Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman residing in the city of Chicago who has demonstrated a strong work ethic outside of the classroom.
$1,500 renewable
Application is not available at this time.
This scholarship is awarded to one incoming freshman residing in the city of Chicago who has demonstrated a strong work ethic outside of the classroom.
$1,500 renewable
Application is not available at this time.
The Father Thaddeus O'Brien and Father Vernon Malley Scholarship
The Thaddeus O'Brien and Father Vernon Malley Scholarship was created by members of the Class of 1966 to honor the two men who served as principal during their time as students at Mount Carmel.
$1,650
No Application Required
The Thaddeus O'Brien and Father Vernon Malley Scholarship was created by members of the Class of 1966 to honor the two men who served as principal during their time as students at Mount Carmel.
$1,650
No Application Required
The Bill O'Hara Leadership Scholarship
The Bill O'Hara Leadership Scholarship awards a current student in the Swimming or Water Polo Program who demonstrates characteristics of leadership.
Applicants submit a brief essay citing leadership characteristic, special circumstances or events, and the leadership qualities that the student has displayed.
Application is not available at this time.
The Bill O'Hara Leadership Scholarship awards a current student in the Swimming or Water Polo Program who demonstrates characteristics of leadership.
Applicants submit a brief essay citing leadership characteristic, special circumstances or events, and the leadership qualities that the student has displayed.
Application is not available at this time.
The Lawrence G. Pietrzak, Jr. Scholarship
$2,500 renewable, GPA requirement (2.8)
Students in all grade levels are invited to apply.
This scholarship was created by the Pietrzak family and others in memory of Mr. Lawrence G. Pietrzak '43. Larry was always proud to be a "Man of Carmel."
The essay requirement addressing the following topic:
Why it is a privilege to attend Mount Carmel?
The essay requirement addressing the following topic:
Why it is a privilege to attend Mount Carmel?
$2,500 renewable, GPA requirement (2.8)
Students in all grade levels are invited to apply.
Eugene Powers Scholarship
The Eugene Powers Scholarship is available to students who score in the top 50% on the entrance examination. Applicants are asked to write an essay answering the following questions:
- What is your passion in life?
- What challenges have you faced in pursuing your passion, how did you overcome them?
Application is not available at this time
Herman Prazsker Scholarship
The Herman Prazsker Scholarship was established to help students in need attend Mount Carmel High School.Application is not available at this time
The Father Gavin Quinn Memorial Scholarship
Application is not available at this time
This scholarship was created by alumni and members of the Mount Carmel community to honor the memory of Father Gavin Quinn, O. Carm.
Fr. Gavin served Mount Carmel for 17 years as the Prefect of Discipline and Vice Principal. He also taught Religion, Latin, Speech and Marriage. Fr. Gavin was a mentor to countless young men as he helped to shape their experience at MC.
Fr. Gavin served Mount Carmel for 17 years as the Prefect of Discipline and Vice Principal. He also taught Religion, Latin, Speech and Marriage. Fr. Gavin was a mentor to countless young men as he helped to shape their experience at MC.
Application is not available at this time
The Rossi Family Endowed Scholarship
$2,500 Renewable
This scholarship was established by the Rossi Family to help students in need receive a Mount Carmel Education.
Applicants are asked to write an essay on the topic: Why is it important to attend Mount Carmel?
Applicants are asked to write an essay on the topic: Why is it important to attend Mount Carmel?
$2,500 Renewable
The Fr. Aloysius Sieracki, O.Carm Scholarship
This scholarship honors the legacy of Fr. Al by awarding students who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics. This award is determined by committee selection.
Any Grade Level
$2,500 for one time
No Application Required
This scholarship honors the legacy of Fr. Al by awarding students who have demonstrated excellence in mathematics. This award is determined by committee selection.
Any Grade Level
$2,500 for one time
No Application Required
The Maurice Joseph Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
The Maurice Joseph Sullivan Memorial scholarship was established by his brother Tom to honor the life of Maurice. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Freshman that will participate in the McDermott / Doyle Program and has financial need. A student must also be hardworking, lead by example and treat others well.
Application is not available at this time
The Maurice Joseph Sullivan Memorial scholarship was established by his brother Tom to honor the life of Maurice. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming Freshman that will participate in the McDermott / Doyle Program and has financial need. A student must also be hardworking, lead by example and treat others well.
Application is not available at this time
The Frank Swiderski, Jr. Scholarship
A need-based scholarship awarded to a student who has an interest in the arts. Applicants are asked to complete an essay answering the following:
- What field of the arts are you drawn to?
- How does this interest inspire you in other ways?
$5,000 renewable
Incoming students are invited to apply
Incoming students are invited to apply
The Thacker '58 Scholarship
A need-based scholarship awarded to students of single-parent households.
Any Grade Level
$1,000 one time
No Application Required
Any Grade Level
$1,000 one time
No Application Required
The Robert Walsh '69 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was founded by the family of the late Robert Walsh to help lessen the burden of the cost of a Catholic education. Students are asked to complete an application.
$1,250
Incoming students may apply.
$1,250
Incoming students may apply.
3rd Party Scholarships
There are numerous organizations that award scholarships at the high school level.
We encourage our families to proactively seek those financial solutions through outside resources. Third party scholarships are applied to any tuition balance to lessen the financial burden for families.
Families with students in 7th and 8th grade should check with the organizations listed below for potential awards. Many of these scholarship partners have fall deadlines, so it is important to plan and make inquiries early!
Mount Carmel High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at that school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration or its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
