Mount CarmelHigh School

List of 28 items.

• African Heritage Endowed Scholarship

  The African Heritage Endowed Scholarship was created by alumni and parents of the Mount Carmel community to provide financial assistance to a student of African descent. 

• Bob "Waldo" Walsh '69 Memorial Scholarship

  Bob "Waldo" Walsh embraced the camaraderie and brotherhood that makes Mount Carmel different from any other Catholic school in Chicago. This brotherhood would mark the way Bob lived his entire life. Bob's son's Matt ''95, and Brian, helped begin this scholarship with the help of many family and friends. 

• Burt P. Lewis Memorial Scholarship

  The Burt P. Lewis Memorial Scholarship was established by his nephew, James Hultquist, whose uncle was a diehard Caravan fan of modest means. Burt received guidance from teachers and leaders at Mount Carmel who shaped him and deeply impacted his life. His gratitude is expressed through this scholarship as a way to pay forward all that Mount Carmel has to offer. 

• Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship

  The Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship was established by several alumni of the Class of 1970, to assist students who have need meeting their tuition obligations. 

• Curt R. Ehrenstrom ’79 Memorial Scholarship

  The Curt R. Ehrenstrom ’79 Memorial Scholarship is awarded in honor of Curt Ehrenstrom ’79. Affectionately known as Coach E, he taught physics, coached football and water polo. Coach E had an incredible talent of connecting with students and was able to seize their imagination. He is truly a Mount Carmel teaching legend. 

• D'Escoto Family Latino Heritage Scholarship

  The D'Escoto Family Latino Heritage Scholarship will help to lessen the burdensome cost of a Catholic Education for Latino students who want to attend Mount Carmel. 

• Deely Family Scholarship

  The Deely Family Scholarship was founded by Carol and Brendan Deely, whose foundation, Gabriel’s Light, focuses on youth mental health and offers free programming to underserved schools. 

• Father Gavin Quinn Memorial Scholarship

  Father Gavin Quinn's first assignment was at Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois. from 1966 to 1976. He returned to Mount Carmel High School in 1978 to again serve on the faculty, from 1978 to 1986. From 1990 to 2006 he served as Pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Darien, Illinois. 

• Frank Swiderski, Jr. Scholarship

  The Frank Swiderski, Jr. Scholarship was created by Frank Swiderski, Jr. to benefit a student with financial need who has a passion for the arts. 

• George McQuade Scholarship

  The George McQuade Scholarship is offered to a student from a single-parent family who is involved in extracurricular activities at Mount Carmel. 

• Herman Prazsker Endowed Scholarship

  The Herman Prazsker Endowed Scholarship has been provided by the charitable trust fund of Herman Praszker for a deserving student who has financial need to attend Mount Carmel High School.

• Isabella Astar Endowed Scholarship

  The Isabella Astar Endowed Scholarship has been provided by the charitable trust fund of Isabella Astar for a deserving student who has financial need to attend Mount Carmel. 

• Jack Cushing Family Memorial Scholarship

  The Jack Cushing Family Memorial Scholarship, created by the Cushing family to honor the legacy of Jack, who became an ardent Mount Carmel supporter when his sons Matt '93 and Adam '98 were students. As the founding coach of Mount Carmel Rugby, Jack pushed young men to become more than they thought they could be. He fully embraced the motto: "You came to Carmel as a boy, if you care to struggle and work at it, you will leave a man." 

• John and Lisa Murphy Endowed Scholarship

  The John and Lisa Murphy Endowed Scholarship was created in 2023 to assist a student with special needs sibling whose medical, mental or psychological needs cause a financial strain on the family. Nehemiah, a freshman is the first recipient of this scholarship.

• John J. Hrisney '63 Scholarship

  The John J. Hrisney '63 Scholarship was created by John Hrisney '63 to provide financial assistance to a young man who is a high academic achiever, wants to attend Mt. Carmel, and needs some financial assistance to be able to afford the tuition. 

• Kathleen and Richard Duffy Young Entrepreneur Award

  The Kathleen and Richard Duffy Young Entrepreneur Award was created by the Duffy Family to motivate students with an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. The award will go to a successful student in the Incubator/Accelerator program at Mount Carmel, a business class that fosters a national high school entrepreneurial competition. 

• Lawrence G. Pietrzak, Jr. '43 Scholarship

  The Lawrence G. Pietrzak, Jr. '43 Scholarship was established by his family to honor his immense pride in being a Mount Carmel student. The recipient must demonstrate an understanding of the privilege of attending MC. 

• Lenti Legacy Scholarship

  The Lenti Legacy Scholarship, identifies and financially supports students who understand and practice the meaning of hard work and dedication. Named in honor of teachers, mentors and coaches Frank '69 and Dave (H) Lenti, the scholarship memorializes their accomplishments and contributions to the school over many decades. 

• Luise Mandel Endowed Scholarship

  The Luise Mandel Endowed Scholarship has been provided by the charitable trust fund of Luise Mandel for a deserving student who has financial need to attend Mount Carmel. 

• Maurice Joseph Sullivan Scholarship

  The  Maurice Joseph Sullivan Scholarship will be awarded this fall to a young man in the McDermott Doyle program in honor of Maurice Sullivan. Though his family attended another local high school, they are connected to Mount Carmel through friendships and have fallen in love with the Carmelite values and mission.

   

• McDonald Family Scholarship

  The McDonald Family Scholarship is a "give-back" for the education and experiences John '61 and Patrick McDonald '66 had while students at Mount Carmel. The $1,250 Scholarship is renewable for 4 years.

• Michael J. Cummings '60 Memorial Scholarship

  The Michael J. Cummings '60 Memorial Scholarship, which offers $2,500 per year, renewable for a total of $10,000, was created from the estate of Michael Cummings '60 to provide financial assistance to a student from a single parent household. 

• Rose and Ralph Genovese Endowed Scholarship

  The Rose and Ralph Genovese Endowed Scholarship has been made possible by the generosity of Rose and Ralph Genovese. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has financial need and shows strong community involvement. 

• Rossi Family Scholarship

  The Anthony and Marie Rossi Endowed Scholarship was made possible by this year's St. Albert Awardee. Families must have financial need to receive the scholarship. A young man will be required to be the best he can be in school to maintain this financial award. Young men applying will be required to prepare an essay describing why it is important for them to attend Mount Carmel and receive a Carmelite, Catholic Education. Shawn, an incoming freshman from Mount Greenwood, is the first recipient of this scholarship.

• Steffie Dutka Endowed Scholarship

  The Steffie Dutka Endowed Scholarship has been provided by the charitable trust fund of Steffie Dutka for a deserving student with financial need to attend Mount Carmel. 

• Stella Myers Scholarship

  The Stella Myers Scholarship, funded by the estate of Dr. Thomas Myers '67, benefits a student who resides in the City of Chicago and exhibits an outstanding work ethic. 

• The Dr. Paul McCormac Memorial Endowed Scholarship

  The Dr. Paul McCormac Memorial Endowed Scholarship is made possible by Simon, Rachel, and James ('25) McCormac in honor of Simon's brother. This scholarship stands as a lasting tribute to his memory and passion for science. It will be awarded to a young man with a strong interest in Science or Math, helping to lessen the burden of Catholic education.

• The Eugene Powers Scholarship

  The Eugene Powers Scholarship was created and funded by the Kavanaugh Family Foundation to help students who would not otherwise be able to attend Mount Carmel.