Scholarships at Saint Mary


USM was founded in the belief that students should be admitted based on their academic talents—not the depths of their pockets.

To that end, the university awards a number of academic scholarships to high school graduates and transfer students who demonstrate a high level of accomplishment and potential. Many recipients are selected on the basis of high school and college records and ACT or SAT scores. Some scholarships require demonstration of leadership and service. They are awarded on a one-year basis and are renewable.

Scholarships available at Saint Mary include

Other aid, in the form of state and federal grants and student employment, is also available.
 

Academic & Merit Scholarships

» Jubilee Scholarship-Full Tuition

(Full-time day enrollment; on campus residents only)

Nominated first-year student. Must meet 2 of the 3 minimum criteria: a 3.6 high school cumulative GPA, a 26 ACT score and/or a class rank in the top 10% of his/her class.
 

» Saint Mary Presidential Scholarship-$48,000 over four years, $12,000 renewable annually

(Full-time day enrollment)

Entering first-year student. Based on high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. (Recipients have an average ACT of 25 & GPA of 3.97). All students will be given consideration upon completion of admission application.
 

» Saint Mary Dean's Scholarship-$44,000 over four years, $11,000 renewable annually

(Full-time day enrollment)

Entering first-year student. Based on high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. (Recipients have an average ACT of 21 & GPA of 3.36). All students will be given consideration upon completion of admission application.
 

» Saint Mary Honor Scholarship-$40,000 over four years, $10,000 renewable annually

(Full-time day enrollment)

Entering first-year student. Based on high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. (Recipients have an average ACT of 19 & GPA of 3.02). All students will be given consideration upon completion of admission application.

 

» Saint Mary Grant-$32,000 over four years, $8,000 renewable annually

(Full-time day enrollment)

Entering first-year student. Based on high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. All students will be given consideration upon completion of admission application.
 

» Saint Mary Transfer Scholarship: $4,500-$7,500 renewable annually

(Full-time day enrollment)

Entering transfer student. Based on cumulative college GPA (minimum college GPA for scholarship consideration is a 2.5). Students will be given consideration upon completion of admission application.


» Saint Mary Catholic High School Scholarship: $6,000 over four years

(Full-time day enrollment)

For students graduating from a Catholic High School. First-time freshmen enrollees.