The Third Century Scholars Program

Apply today or find out more by contacting:

Third Century Scholars Program Director: Tyrone Perry
301-447-6932 * fax 301-447-5860 * perry@msmary.edu

Making College a Reality for Motivated Students

The Third Century Scholars Program assists low-income, underrepresented students from the Washington, DC metro area to obtain a college degree and return to the area to serve and lead in their communities. The program provides financial support, as well as mentoring and social support, to help students succeed in earning a bachelor’s degree in business or education at Mount St. Mary’s University.  

Financial Support

Third Century Scholars receive Mount St. Mary’s University scholarships, other financial aid, federal grants and student loans that will cover the complete cost of attendance (tuition, room, board, fees and personal expenses) through graduation as long as they continue to make satisfactory progress toward their degree.

“The Third Century Scholars Program will help me succeed academically and become a better person because it has opened doors and paths that otherwise would not be accessible.”
--Joel Sanchez, Third Century Scholar from Bell Multicultural High School, majoring in business

Community Support for Success

Just as important, students in the program become part of a tightly knit learning community that will inspire them in their studies and future plans. Support includes:

• A summer orientation program
• Year-round mentoring and academic advising from the program coordinator as well as the student’s faculty advisor
• Special enrichment events throughout the year
• An atmosphere that encourages students to challenge each other and create a positive learning environment
• Family involvement through family weekend activities, social activities throughout the school year and assistance with transportation home
• Career counseling, graduate school advising and summer academic options
• Transition services during semester breaks

Who May Apply?

•  Highly motivated students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or education
•  Must have successfully completed a college prep curriculum with a B or better average and achieved SAT or ACT scores comparable to those of typical accepted Mount applicants
•   Must be an ethnic minority student (U.S. citizen) residing or attending high school in the Washington, D.C., metro area
•  Must demonstrate financial need—eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant
• Must plan to live on campus
• Open to individuals of all faiths

“The Third Century Scholars Program has helped me leave the city life and open my eyes to a new environment with a wide variety of diversity.”
--Josemar Garcia, Third Century Scholar from Archbishop Carroll High School, majoring in business and planning to open a business in D.C. when he graduates