Mount Scholarships and Grants
The Mount offers scholarships and aid to students in three categories. Click on the links below to learn more about each:
- Academic Scholarships
- Additional University Scholarships
- Need Based Financial Aid
GUARANTEED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FALL 2012
Freshmen academic scholarships are based on several criteria, including course achievement, SAT and/or ACT results, and achievemen tin extracurricular activities. Financial need is not a factor in merit-based award decisions.
The following are descriptions of the attributes of academic scholarship recipients: (SAT score ranges noted below are based on Critical Reading/Verbal and Math scores only. We do not consider scores on the Writing section.) Once a student is accepted and offered an academic scholarship, additional scores after the date of acceptance cannot increase the amount.
Trustee Scholarship ($18,000 per year)
Accepted students are guaranteed this scholarship if they have a high school GPA of at least 2.75 and SAT score of at least 1250 (or ACT score of at least 28).
Presidential Scholarship ($16,000 per year)
Accepted students are guaranteed this scholarship if they have a high school GPA of at least 2.75 and SAT score of 1050-1240 (or ACT score of 22-27).
Dean's Scholarship ($12,000 per year)
Accepted students are guaranteed this scholarship if they have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 and SAT score of at least 900 (or ACT score of at least 20).
Leadership Grants ($5,000 per year minimum)
Accepted students who do not fall within the ranges above will be considered for these awards. Award amounts will be based on leadership qualities, involvement in school and community activities, and financial need. For full consideration, all students should file the FASFA.
ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Please refer to the links below each scholarship description for specific procedures and/or application requirements.
Founder's Scholarships
Two full-tuition Founder’s Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who perform superbly during an on-campus written exam in late January and a personal interview for finalists in early March. Students must be accepted into our Honors Program and meet certain academic criteria to participate. The requirement for participation is a 3.5 GPA combined with either an SAT score of 1150 or higher (reading and math only), or an ACT score of 25 or higher. Invitations will be sent in November, December, and early January to those students who qualify.
Catholic Leadership Scholarship
The Catholic Leadership Scholarship is awarded to recognize five freshman Catholic students who have distinctive records of service and academic excellence.
Campus Ministry Scholarship
The Campus Ministry Scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshmen who have been leaders, innovators, and distinctive member of diverse ministry activities.
Federal Reserve Challenge Scholarship
The Richard J. Bolte, Sr. School of Busines will award four scholarships to incoming students with an interest in the Federal Reserve Challenge Team and a major in Economics.
Fine Arts Scholarship
The Fine Arts Scholarship recognizes outstanding high school and community achievement in the area of art, music, and theatre.
Catholic Educators Scholarship
Children of current Catholic elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, and staff will receive a minimum of $6,000 annually to attend Mount St. Mary’s University as a full-time, undergraduate student. Financial need based upon the FASFA is required for this scholarship.
Athletic Scholarships
Mount St. Mary's University competes at the NCAA Division I level in 19 men's and women's sports. All varsity teams offer athletic scholarships. Contact the athletic director or head coach at 301-447-5296 for additional information on these scholarships. Click here to go to the athletic department directory.
ROTC Scholarships
Mount students receive full-tuition scholarships plus a monthly stipend from the Army ROTC program. Recipients are able to combine their ROTC scholarship with other Mount scholarships. Scholarships may be for two to four years. Contact the Mount ROTC department at 301-447-5350 or go to www.msmary.edu/ROTC for additional information on these scholarships.
Mount Grants in Aid
Last year 98% of the Mount St. Mary’s freshman class was offered financial assistance from the university. Students and their families with demonstrated need (as calculated by the federal government) are considered for additional aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Commuter Grants
Up to 50% of tuition is awarded based on financial need to students who live at home and commute to the Mount. When combined with an academic scholarships, total money from the Mount cannot exceed 50% of tutition. The grant is not available for summer school.
Family Discount Grant
Each incoming students with a brother or sister enrolled at the Mount will receive a $2,000 Family Discount Grant. This grant is renewable as long as the siblings are concurrently enrolled.
