In honor of their mother, Mary Angela Bessey, VMA alumni Joyce Wolfe Neff ’51 and her sister Lois Wolfe Avery ’55 established a scholarship at VMA. The Wolfe daughters boarded as elementary students because their mother was a widow and worked long hours. They were able to attend the high school as day students and truly appreciate the education they received at the Villa. They want to give the opportunity for others in financial need to be able to attend Villa Madonna Academy.  

Award Criteria:

- Financial need

- VMA High School student - May be an incoming freshman

- Minimum GPA of 3.5

- Displays positive personal characteristics

Application Requirements:   

- Application must be submitted by April 30 of each year and include:

- A Villa Madonna Academy Application Form

- A Villa Madonna Academy Financial Need Form

- A letter written by the student and a letter written by an adult explaining why the student should receive the scholarship addressing the criteria listed above.

- A recommendation letter from the student’s teacher