Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Alumnae Scholarship is a partial tuition award for the daughter of an alumna. One student is selected each year based on their strong desire to continue the Mercy legacy, demonstrated commitment to leadership, service, the Mercy core values, and high academic achievement. Daughters of alumnae will be invited to apply. 

This fund was established in 2000 to honor Sister Catherine FitzPatrick, RSM, (Sister Gertrude Marie), who served as Merion Mercy principal from 1953 to 1968. This partial scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman with a strong commitment to the Mercy core values who shows great potential to impact the Merion Mercy school community. Students eligible for this scholarship will be notified.

Selection of Howley Scholars of Distinction will be based on high academic achievement and/or potential for community impact in co-curricular activities while at Merion. Demonstrated need, while not required, will be a preference for these scholarships. Howley Scholars of Distinction must maintain a cumulative average of 3.5 during their time at Merion Mercy.

Scholarships are awarded to students in the top tier of achievement on the High School Placement Test, along with a personal interview and past academic achievement. Students who are awarded will be notified of selection.

Mercy Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the area of service to others.

Partial tuition scholarships are awarded to students for instrumental or vocal music based on a personal audition and performance on the Scholarship and Entrance Exam. Click here for policies and application form. for Direct all questions to Dr. Cara Latham at clatham@merion-mercy.com. 

This partial tuition scholarship is awarded to serious art students for each year she attends Merion Mercy and is based on an application and completion of specific criterion determined by the Art Department. Click here for policies and application form.

This longstanding source of funding is for girls from single-parent families living in Philadelphia and is based on financial guidelines set by the foundation. Providing partial tuition assistance over four years, applicants must meet all required criteria. The application process is guided by our Admissions Office. Please contact Admissions for further information.

Michael Guzzardi established this scholarship in 2005 to honor his parents, Salvatore and Tina, and their strong belief in the importance of private, Catholic education. The goals of this fund are to assist Merion Mercy in growing school programs and to provide financial aid to a deserving student. This partial tuition scholarship is given to a student with great financial need who has maintained a solid academic standing. It is awarded to one student every four years. Students eligible for this scholarship will be notified.

Partial scholarship awards are available to students with great need who possess the academic ability to successfully participate in a college preparatory curriculum. These scholarship awards are limited to families who apply to Merion Mercy for financial aid by completing the Financial Aid Student Tuition form (FAST). Click here for the FAST application.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy to bring faith into action, this scholarship reflects the Sisters of Mercy’s intention to enhance and sustain the racial and cultural diversity of the student body at Merion Mercy Academy. These scholarship awards are limited to families who apply to Merion Mercy for financial aid by completing the Financial Aid Student Tuition form (FAST). Click here  for the FAST application.

Established by Dr. Henry Bender and family in memory of his deceased wife, Jane Bender, mother of alumna Kate Bender ’97, this scholarship honors the Mercy spirit of the school and single mothers. Providing supplemental support for non-tuition needs, it is awarded to students who are hard pressed to participate in MMA activities and traditions outside of tuition funding. Request for funding originates with the individual student, and is channeled through the student’s advisor. 

Established in 2005 by Joseph and Angelina Falcone in memory of their daughter, Felicia Falcone ’87, who died in April 2000, this scholarship is awarded each year as partial tuition assistance for either a junior or a senior. Criteria for this award include outstanding academics, demonstrated interest in writing, music, or musical theater, and a strong commitment to service. Students eligible for this scholarship will be notified.

Awarded to a junior or senior student of Irish descent (up to and including fourth generation), who exhibits emergency financial need, a commitment to service, and a record of strong academic achievement. Candidates are subject to approval by the scholarship donors. 

Established by Joseph Sweeney, Jr. in memory of his wife, Bernadette Milani Sweeney ’78, who died in April 2019, this scholarship is awarded to a junior with demonstrated interest in pursuing a STEM major who is already receiving financial aid. Scholarship candidates are nominated by the Merion Mercy Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math faculty. The scholarship is guaranteed for both junior and senior years.