Mount Scholarships and Grants Academic Scholarships
Additional University Scholarships
Need Based Financial Aid Academic Scholarships
(SAT score ranges noted below are based on critical reading/verbal and math scores.) All applicants for admission are considered for academic scholarships based on several criteria, including high school course selection, course achievement, rank in class, SAT and/or ACT results and involvement in extracurricular activities. Financial need is not a factor in merit award decisions. In addition to academic scholarships, most financial aid applicants also have received aid that includes grants, work study jobs and/or student loans to further help defray the cost of attendance. The following are general descriptions of the attributes of academic scholarship recipients.
Trustee Scholarship ($12,500 or $15,000 per year)
Recipients typically have a high school A average with distinctive course selection, 1300 or greater SAT scores, recognized leadership and involvement in school and community activities. Presidential Scholarship ($12,500 per year)
Recipients typically have a high school B+ to A average with above average course selection, 1150 - 1350 SAT scores, recognized leadership and involvement in school and community activities. Dean's scholarship ($10,000 per year)
Recipients typically have a high school B+ to A average with above average course selection, 1050 - 1200 SAT scores, recognized leadership and involvement in school and community activities. Mount Leadership Grant ($7,500 per year)
Recipients typically have a high school B to B+ average, 1000 - 1150 SAT scores and are an active participant and leader in school and community activities. Mount Heritage Grant ($5,000 per year)
Recipients typically have a high school B average, 950 - 1050 SAT scores and are an active participant in school and community activities. [ Back to Top ] Additional University Scholarships
Please refer to each scholarship description for specific procedures and/or application requirements of these additional university scholarships. Founder's Scholarships
Three full-tuition annual scholarships are awarded to students who perform superbly during an on-campus, written examination in January. Students eligible for the scholarship competition have a 3.25 GPA or better and SAT scores of 1200 or greater. Contact the admissions office for dates and eligibility. Bishop's Scholarship
Selected Bishops will award $16,000 scholarships from Mount St. Mary’s University for their parishioners. For a current listing of dioceses and application procedures, please click here. The scholarship application deadline is February 1st. Catholic Educators Scholarship
Undergraduates whose parents are full-time faculty, staff or administrators at Catholic elementary and secondary schools and who have demonstrated financial need will receive a minimum of an $8,000 scholarship from Mount St. Mary's, renewable annually as long as the parent’s employment is certified. The scholarship application deadline is February 1st. Click here for details and to download an application. Campus Ministry Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship awards of $1,500 annually are made to students who have been leaders in faith based initiatives that include activities of liturgy, community service, retreats and music ministry. Students interested in all academic majors and from all religious backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The scholarship application deadline is February 1st. Click here for details and to download an application. Fine Arts Scholarship
Scholarship awards of $1,000-2,000 annually recognize outstanding high school and community achievements in the arts. Scholarship awards consider student achievement in visual art, music and drama and are available regardless of anticipated academic major. The scholarship application deadline is February 1st. Click here for details and to download an application. Athletic Scholarships
Mount St. Mary's competes at the NCAA Division I level in 19 men's and women's sports. All varsity teams offer athletic scholarship aid. 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. [ Back to Top ] Need Based Financial Aid Mount Grants in Aid
Each year over 95% of the Mount St. Mary’s freshman class is 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) and the Mount St. Mary’s Financial Aid Application. Commuter Grants
Up to $7,000 annually is awarded based on financial need to students who live at home and commute to the Mount. When combined with an academic scholarship, total money from the Mount cannot exceed $7,000. Family Discount Grant
Each incoming student with a brother or sister enrolled at the Mount will receive a $1,000 Family Discount Grant. This grant is renewable as long as the siblings are concurrently enrolled. [ Back to Top ] | 
