Scholarships

Program Description

These scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000 for Maryland & DC residents and $6,000 to $18,000 for non-Maryland residents per academic year.

Eligibility

While there are variations, recipients of this award typically rank in the top 20% of their class, present a cumulative unweighted GPA exceeding 3.0, and achieve a combined SAT 1 score of 1100 or higher.

Program Description

These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to transfer students with outstanding college grades and range from $1,000 to $6,000 per academic year.

Eligibility

While there are variations, recipients of this award typically present a rigorous course of study and a cumulative college GPA exceeding 3.0.

Transfer students who enter St. Mary’s College and are members of Phi Theta Kappa with a GPA of 3.25 or greater, or are a member of their College’s Honors Program with a GPA of 3.5 or greater will receive an Honors Scholarship of $1,000-$2,000 that will be reflected in the award amount included in their package.

Program Description

The First-Year Excellence Scholarship is limited to students who did not receive a scholarship upon entrance and completed their first year of study with an outstanding GPA.

Eligibility

These students will be considered on a competitive basis if they completed 32 or more credits during the first year at St. Mary’s and excelled academically.

Program Description

Designed to recognize and support high-achieving students from Baltimore City and funded through a combination of College and private funds, the Baltimore City Scholarship program offers eligible students the equivalent of a full-tuition scholarship, including merit and need-based funding, as part of their financial aid award. To be considered for the Baltimore City Scholarship program, students must apply to St. Mary’s College of Maryland, be offered admission, and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility

• Be a permanent resident of Baltimore City for a minimum of 12 months before matriculating at St. Mary’s College;
• Apply and be offered admission to St. Mary’s College;
• Be a first-year, first-time applicant beginning with the Fall 2022 term;
• Have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; and,
• Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $75,000.

The Baltimore City Scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters (fall and spring) for first-time, first-year recipients provided the student maintains full-time enrollment, a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, and resides on campus. Total gift aid including SMCM merit and need-based funding and outside funding cannot exceed direct tuition, fee, room, and board costs. In these cases, SMCM merit and/or need-based aid will be adjusted accordingly.

Program Description

The Landers Scholars scholarships are awarded through an application process and support full tuition, general fees, room, and board. This scholarship program benefits four new students a year, combining financial aid support with first-year mentoring and community service. Students that meet the eligibility requirements are invited to apply upon acceptance to St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Eligibility

Recipients of this scholarship demonstrate high financial need (determined by FAFSA and Pell eligibility) and in-state residency (priority given to Baltimore-area students). Recipients will also commit to one year of mentoring, a minimum of 12 hours of volunteering through campus-sponsored initiatives, and respect and embrace the St. Mary’s Way. Preference is given to those who are first-generation and/or from traditionally under-represented groups.

Scholarship awards are renewable for up to three years as long as the recipients remain in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and completing no fewer than 12 credits per semester.

Program Description

Originally founded by six local contracting companies, the PRS&T Consortium scholarship provides financial need scholarships and internship experiences. Awarded through an application process, the scholarship provides $7,500 per year. Students that meet the eligibility requirements are invited to apply upon acceptance to St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Eligibility

Recipients of this scholarship demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in computer science, mathematics, and/or physics and are from the Tri-County area (preference for St. Mary’s County residents).

Both first-year students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a combined SAT of 1200 (ACT of 25) and transfer students with an AA degree or a 3.0 GPA are eligible for this scholarship.

Students must be a U.S. Citizen. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years as long as the recipients remain in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and completing no fewer than 12 credits per semester.

Program Description

These merit scholarships are awarded to ten first-year or transfer students in the amount of $3,000 per academic year. Preference is given to students who are St. Mary’s College staff members (excluding senior administration) or their dependents.

Eligibility

These scholarship awards are renewable for up to three years as long as the recipients remain in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and completing no fewer than 12 credits per semester.