Scholarship Information

Marywood University does not want money to stand in the way of any qualified student who wants to attend. 98% of incoming first-time students receive some type of financial assistance. Over $22,000,000 in institutional aid is awarded each academic year to Marywood students.

University-Funded Programs

Marywood University Scholars Program recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated their outstanding academic abilities. Candidates for the freshman class whose combined Critical Reading and Math scores of the SAT are 1200 or higher and whose six-semester high school GPA is 3.50 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) are considered for these awards. Candidates for these awards must have applied and been accepted to Marywood prior to December 15 of their senior year in high school. These awards are only available for full-time students entering in the fall semester. These awards are renewable for up to eight (8) fulltime semesters. Students are required to maintain full-time status and a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average to renew the award each year.

IHM Scholarships recognize students whose combined SAT scores are typically 1150 or above (based on Math and Critical Reading only) and who rank academically among the upper fifth of their graduating class. Transfer students are also eligible for consideration based upon their prior postsecondary academic records. The number of awards and scholarship amounts vary from year to year.

Marywood University Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate academic ability. These grants vary in value depending upon the applicant’s academic profile and financial need. Marywood scholarships/grants are renewable for a total of four years, if the student maintains full-time enrollment and the required cumulative QPA of 3.00 for an IHM scholarship and 2.50 for a grant.

Talent Awards are made to students who demonstrate outstanding proficiency in music, art,or communication arts and who plan to major in one of these areas at Marywood. Talent is demonstrated through evaluation of an art portfolio,a music audition, a communication arts portfolio, or participation
in the annual theatre competition. Evaluations must be completed by March 1.

Maxis/Gillet Service Awards are awarded to incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community during their high school years and have a commitment to continue that service while enrolled at Marywood. To be considered for this award, the applicant must be accepted for admission and complete the Maxis/Gillet Service Award Application by February 1. For more information, contact the Office of Collegiate Volunteers or Campus Ministry at 570-961-4723.