STAR Power Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide financial support for single parents attending MCC. The following astute, forward-thinking philanthropists lead the STAR Power Scholarship Initiative: Kathleen K. Bromley Essie Calhoun-McDavid Julie Camardo-Steron/...
Suki Regoni Paramedic Scholarship
Funded through LaShay D. Harris, Rochester City Council Vice President, the Suki Regoni Paramedic Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students pursuing paramedic training to stimulate and support continued recruitment to the paramedic...
Teresa C. Schottler Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2011 in memory of Teresa C. Schottler and reward outstanding student success at MCC. The scholarship seeks to support exemplary students with above average passion and academic performance in Hospitality Management.
THE BERNICE AND GEORGE J. COURY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
To honor the memory of Bernice and George J. Coury, who understood the importance of a college education. George had a very robust life: was a civil worker in the NAVY, an instrument maker, a valuable engineer. Both Bernice and George were in the peace corps and...
The Borbee Family
The Donald B. and Kathleen R. Borbee Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 as a permanent and everlasting tribute to Donald and Kathleen – loving parents of 11 grateful children and 18 grandchildren – who encouraged the pursuit of education and continually...
The Frankie Valente Memorial EMS Endowed Scholarship
EMTs and paramedics are vital to every community. As first responders, it is their duty to have the skills and training to provide life saving aid to an individual during some of the most trying situations in their lives. These amazing people always put stranger’s...
The Hally and Van Vessem Family Nursing Scholarship Fund
This endowment was established in 2024 by Terry and Christopher Van Vessem ‘83 in honor of Christopher’s grandmother Mary Whaley Hally and mother Harriet Hally Van Vessem, both lifelong professional educators whose guidance and generosity made it possible for many...
The Martha Maher-Garcia Memorial Scholarship
To honor the memory of Martha Maher-Garcia, former Director of Human Resources at Monroe Community College and champion of educational opportunities for Rochester women. The Martha Maher-Garcia Memorial Scholarship is intended to support deserving mothers as they...
The O'Hanlon Family First Responders Scholarship
In 2007 the O’Hanlon Family announced the formation of an endowment to fund The O’Hanlon Family First Responders Scholarship in memoriam of Cecelia Noel O’Hanlon and John Joseph O’Hanlon. The goal was to support future students and communities of first responders....
The Owen Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
Owen Schwartz never had it “easy,” but he didn’t let that stop him from living his best life. He persevered through challenges that would’ve deterred many of us to achieve a Star ranking in Boy Scouts, write for the school yearbook, and participate in...
Thiem Foundation
The Alvin F. and Ruth K. Thiem Foundation have supported MCC Nursing students with scholarships since 2004. Their investment has helped more than 150 nursing students complete their education and successfully enter the health care community as highly skilled and...
Thomas Hetherington Memorial Scholarship
Tom Hetherington, an MCC alumnus, devoted his life to the fire service and serving his community. He began his career as an Explorer with the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department and worked his way up through the ranks, eventually becoming chief. In his final years,...
Tom & Kate Flynn
Tom and Kate Flynn established the R. Thomas and Kate Flynn Scholarship in 2007 in honor of Tom’s retirement as President. A major gift made in 2017 by Mr. and Mrs. Flynn endowed the scholarship to ensure a legacy of support for deserving student leaders at MCC. Two...
Tony Lambiase, Jr. Memorial Firefighter's Scholarship
In loving memory of Anthony Lambiase Jr., who lost his battle with cancer in 2004, please consider making a charitable donation to the Tony Lambiase Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Tony began his journey with the City of Rochester Fire Department in 1985. In addition to...
Vasant N. Asgaonkar Scholarship
Dr. Lisa Paulis, a physician at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care and a member of the MCC Foundation Board of Directors, honored her father (pictured here with granddaughter Ellie) with the gift of an endowed scholarship, recognizing his dedication in fostering the next...
Vernita and Emerson Fullwood
Emerson and Vernita Fullwood established the Emerson U. and Vernita Fullwood Endowed Scholarship to support Rochester City School District students demonstrating academic promise and/or financial challenges as they pursue their career and educational goals at MCC....