Returning Student Scholarships

Academic Scholars

These scholarships are awarded in the fall and spring semesters for up to three (3) full-time students in the College with the highest cumulative GPA in courses taken while attending Mercy College and entering the fourth semester of their professional degree program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 must also be met. No application required, decisions made internally.

Frank Harkin Memorial Scholarship

Funded by the General Scholarship Fund, this scholarship is awarded in memory of Frank Harkin (1922-2000), a long-time friend of Mercy Medical Center who throughout his life taught the health care workers who served him what it meant to live life to its fullest while overcoming physical disabilities. (Form 1)

Schildberg Foundation Student Scholarship

Funded solely by the Schildberg Foundation, these scholarships are awarded to two new students beginning their professional program of study and two students entering the second year of their professional program in fall 2007-08.  Eligible candidates must list a home address within one of the following Iowa counties:  Adair, Adams, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Madison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby, Taylor, Union.  In addition, candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the time of the scholarship deadline and demonstrate a financial need.  Of special note: recipients will be required to submit a progress report to the foundation on their academic achieve each semester they receive funds, or risk losing further funding. (Form 12)

Student Leadership/Community Service Scholarship

These $1,000 awards are available to second year full-time students who have demonstrated a historical pattern of significant volunteer service to their community, the College, professional organizations or other not-for-profit organizations both prior to and while enrolled, and which promotes health and wellness in line with the Spirit of Mercy values of the College. (Form 3)

Student Senate Scholarship

Funded by the General Scholarship Fund, this scholarship annually recognizes a returning full-time student who has provided leadership in the prior year to the College through membership in the Mercy College Student Senate. (Form 3)