Endowment Funds & Scholarships

Endowment Funds at the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida

Endowment Funds & Scholarships

The Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Endowment serves as a long-term “savings account” for need-based scholarships, faculty and student enrichment, and unrestricted funds for the growing needs of Cardinal Mooney. The Endowment is an invested pool of money that provides a reliable source of income, providing annual distributions to continue the work of Mooney. All contributions are held in perpetuity and Cardinal Mooney uses only annual earnings from these funds, leaving the principal intact. Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School partners with the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida to manage these funds. Together these funds total over $8,000,000. The Cardinal Mooney Endowments grow yearly as donors continue to invest in the future of the school. All endowed funds held at the Catholic Community Foundation are designated for tuition assistance.

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Scholarship Information

Memorial Scholarships

Gage Schrantz graduated from Cardinal Mooney in 2015. The Gage Schrantz Memorial Scholarhsip was started by Gage’s family and friends. All junior students at Cardinal Mooney are eligible and encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Applicants will be judged on their essays, accomplishments in school activities, community involvement, recommendation letter(s) and an interview, if applicable. A $4,000 scholarship will be applied to the student’s tuition for the following school year.

Recipient: Amani Armstrong ’26

Aidan McDonald was a member of the Class of 2025. The Aidan McDonald Memorial Scholarship was started by friends of Aidan’s family. All current students are eligible to apply for the Aidan McDonald Memorial Scholarship by writing a 500-1000 word essay demonstrating their commitment to academic and extracurricular achievements, while also being committed to serving within the community. While incorporating how they are modeling being “a ray of hope for those who are lost in the darkness.” $3,000 scholarship will be applied to the student’s tuition for the following school year.

Recipient: Mason Jordan ’26

Robert Hasse was a member of the Class of 2003. The Robert Hasse Memorial Scholarship was started by his friends and family in his memory. This scholarship is for juniors you are in need of financial need and who displays courage, character, leadership, and concern for others. Scholarship recipient will receive $500 towards tuition for the following school year.

Recipient: John Badala ’26

Greg Rattigan graduated from Cardinal Mooney in 1998. The Greg Matthew Rattigan Scholarship was started by his family in memory of Greg. The scholarship is for a second semester freshman, male or female, from a partner school (Incarnation, Epiphany, St. Martha, St. Joseph, or St. Charles). Student must write a 100 word essay explaining why he/she is deserving of the scholarship and what their goals and aspirations are. Students are awarded $1000 for the following school year.

Recipient: Barbara Sanchez ’28

Gigi Longpre graduated from Cardinal Mooney in 2010. The Gigi Longpre Memorial Scholarship was started by Gigi’s friends and family in her memory. The scholarship is available for all female students, grades 9-11. Applicants will be judged on their essays, accomplishments in school activities, community involvement, recommendation letter(s) and an interview, if applicable. Scholarship recipients will receive $1000 towards tuition for the following year.

Recipient: Hadley Paben ’27

The Patrick Christie Memorial Scholarship was stared by Patrick’s family in his memory. The Patrick Christie Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an incoming Freshman from Incarnation. Scholarship recipient receives $500 towards tuition for their freshman year at Mooney.

Morgan Lee graduated Cardinal Mooney in 2000. The Morgan Lee Memorial Scholarship was started by Morgan’s friends and family in his memory. The scholarshp is awarded to a junior with financial need who either plays soccer or excels in math or science. The recipient receives $500 towards tuition for the following year.

Recipient: Joseph Esparza ’26

Eleana (Najmy) Hall graduated from Cardinal Mooney in 1988. The Eleana Najmy Hall Scholarship was started by the Class of 1988. The scholarship is awarded to students who are role models in 9th or 10th grade. The recipient receives tuition assistance for the following year.

Paul Morandi was a member of the class of 1982. The Paul Morandi Award was started by Paul’s friends and family and continues to be funded by the Class of 1982. It is our goal to honor Paul’s memory by rewarding other CMCHS students who have set an example through community service. We also hope this will encourage and inspire others to follow Paul’s example and reach out to the community. Since the founding of this scholarship, more than $25,000 has been awarded to CMCHS students who exemplify the values of Paul. Recipients are awards $1000.

Recipients: Meg Brown ’25, Sy’monique Simon ’25, Grace Vaughan ’25

Non-Memorial Scholarships

Awarded to an incoming freshman from Incarnation Catholic School.

Awarded to a freshman with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and be returning to CMHS as a sophomore. The student must exhibit exemplary character and financial need.

Recipients: Caroline Joan Rooney ’28, Benjamin Kramer ’28