Sticker Mule CEO pledges to send 100 students to St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam for free

Anthony Constantino, an alumnus of St. Mary’s Institute (SMI) in Amsterdam, will make the largest donation in the school’s long history to pay for several innovative additions to the school and fully fund the tuition of 100 students. If 100 students apply and are accepted, coupled with capital improvements to St. Mary’s, the donation could top $1 million.

“The plan is to make St. Mary’s Institute one of the top private schools in America,” Constantino said. “Parents, especially in New York, need strong alternatives to public schools.”

Constantino is also encouraging others to follow in sending their children to SMI, by paying their own way if possible to further grow enrollment and will help the school further improve fundraising efforts by upgrading the school’s website. 

“We are grateful to Mr. Constantino for this generous gift in service to his church and for his continued love and support of St. Mary’s Institute,” said St. Mary’s Institute principal Kayla Bills. “Anthony Constantino is an inspirational reminder of the value that our institution has been providing for decades.”

The Constantino Scholarship will be offered immediately to 50 new students in grades 4-8 in the community who would like to attend SMI. Sticker Mule will also be offering a scholarship to 50 employee children in grades K-8. This effort reflects a shared commitment to expanding Catholic education throughout our community.

Constantino will also work with the school on a number of innovative improvements to strengthen SMI’s already strong teaching foundation. Parents can apply for admission and scholarship at [email protected]. Students from throughout the Capital District are encouraged to apply. Students will be required to submit a current report card and a 100-word essay on “Why Do I Want to Attend SMI.”