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Sister Mary Grace was a Moderator of the Leagues of Mercy for many years and encouraged individuals to pursue service to the sick. The scholarships in her memory, which in the past have ranged from $500 to $2,000, are awarded on a one-time basis to worthy students in financial need who are studying for a career in healthcare.

For more information regarding this scholarship or to obtain an application, please call the League office at (516) 705-1833. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2010.

About the Leagues of Mercy
Since their beginning in 1915, when ladies from Hempstead sold linens on the lawn of Mercy to raise funds for the work of the Sisters, the Leagues of Mercy have been among the outstanding hospital auxiliary organizations in New York State. Today their activities are centered around twelve community-based organizations. Through the fundraising events of these individual leagues, which include luncheons, fashion shows, theatre parties, trips, auctions, raffles and the more ambitious projects of the Council of Leagues, significant funds are raised each year for capital improvement projects at Mercy.