MVCC Scholarships

Albert V. Payne Memorial

Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) in a technical program, including but not limited to Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Graphic Communication,Data Processing: Programs and Systems, & certain Liberal Arts programs (Mathematics transfer, Chemistry transfer & Physics transfer).Preferential consideration will be given to the student’s performance of volunteer service, either on or off campus.

Description

In memory of Albert V. Payne, the first President of the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences of Utica (later to become MVCC).This scholarship is for students entering their freshman or sophomore year. Scholarships will be applied first to tuition, then to books and fees only.

Alfio Santucci

Criteria

Applicants must be full-time second-year Surveying Technology students attending MVCC with a minimum 2.5 G.P.A.

Description

This fund was established by a generous gift made by Gloria L. Santucci, Alfio’s sister.Throughout Alfio’s 56-year career, he championed the field of land surveying.

Anthony Torchia Memorial

Criteria

Applicant needs 2.0 or better G.P.A.; enrolled or intends to enroll in Electrical Engineering, Technology or Electrical Service Technical programs; a Utica resident or graduate from a high school in the City of Utica.Preference will be given to incoming freshmen and to students involved in extracurricular activities.If no qualified 1st year students apply, then 2nd year students will be considered.

Description

In memory of 19-year-old student Anthony Torchia whose life ended prematurely in a tragic car accident on May 6, 2000.The scholarship has been established as a way to preserve Anthony’s memory by providing scholarship assistance to deserving students in the Electrical Engineering curriculum.

Arthur Salvetti Outstanding

Criteria

One or more full-tuition scholarships will be awarded each year to top students in the electrical technology curriculum who will be continuing at MVCC for a second year.

Description

The scholarship is made possible by Arthur Salvetti, an alumnus (Electrical – Class of ’54)

Ballou/Feldmeier

Criteria

Student in Surveying Technology.

Description

This award is given to students in the Surveying Technology Program.

Celeste Lawton

Criteria

Description

Annual award presented to student enrolled in the electrical engineering technology program.

Duane Krull Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering

Criteria

Scholarship will accrue for freshman and senior year, provided ongoing eligibility (remain full-time and maintain G.P.A. (3,25+) is maintained.May be renewed for 2nd year.Second year students may receive an award for their senior year.

Description

This award is given to a full-time student majoring in mechanical engineering, who is strong scholastically (B+ average or better) with an aptitude and talent in engineering, and who demonstrates financial need.Also a possibility of a paid summer internship between freshman and senior years.

General Electric

Criteria

The recipient must maintain full-time enrollment at MVCC during the scholarship year.

Description

This award will be presented to the top freshman in the electrical engineering technology program.

Samuel J. Marchio Memorial

Criteria

Applications will have graduated from high school no more than 12 months prior to enrolling at MVCC.They will be enrolled on a full-time basis and will plan to study (in decreasing preferential order) civil engineering, carpentry & masonry or building management & maintenance. Applicants will have graduated in good academic standing (2.0 or better).Preferential consideration will be given to applications who have held jobs and/or have performed community service while completing high school.Students from high schools within Laborer's Local 35 will be eligible to apply.

Description

This scholarship is given in memory of Samuel Marchio ‘ 81.

Utica Plumbing Supply

Criteria

Applicants must be residents of Oneida County, have potential in their field and have moderate need.

Description

This fund awards members of the Heating and Air Conditioning Program.

Walter F. Davis Memorial

Criteria

Selection based on need, improvement, interest, attitude and academic achievement.

Description

This award is given to a first-year electrical service technology candidate.