Bishops Scholarship

The Mount St. Mary’s University Bishop’s Scholarship is awarded by the bishops of designated dioceses to recognize Catholic students who have had distinctive academic achievement and have used their talents to enhance their parish, school and community.

Dioceses awarding scholarships for first-year students in 2009-10 are:

• Arlington, VA
• Baltimore, MD (2 scholarships)
• Camden, NJ
• Harrisburg, PA (2 scholarships)
• Rockville Centre, NY
• Washington, D.C.
• Wilmington, DE

If you are a member of one of the dioceses listed above, click here to download an application. (PDF)

Applications for the Bishop’s Scholarship must be submitted by February 1 to the Mount St. Mary’s University Office of Admissions. Recipients of the Bishop’s Scholarship must be accepted applicants to the university, have a 3.0 GPA and an 1100 SAT (Critical Reading and Math combined), and write a 500-word essay (instructions are on the application).