{"id":32,"date":"2014-06-05T15:12:47","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T15:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/financialaid\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-04-09T20:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:50:35","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/osfa\/types\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"grid collapse\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic navy bounceInLeft\">\n<div class=\"infographic__header\">\n<div class=\"infographic__icon\">\n<div class=\"fa fa-dollar\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"infographic__stat\">95%<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"infographic__desc\">Percent of our first-year incoming students receiving <strong>SMCM gift-aid<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"infographic gray bounceInRight\">\n<div class=\"infographic__header\">\n<div class=\"infographic__icon\">\n<div class=\"fa fa-graduation-cap\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"infographic__stat\">75+<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"infographic__desc\">Total number of <strong>Foundation Scholarships<\/strong> offered in 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, we believe that academic excellence and hard work should be rewarded. Our merit-based scholarships recognize academic achievement demonstrated through a rigorous academic curriculum including advanced placement courses, honors courses, and co-curricular accomplishments. Merit-based scholarships are awarded without regard to a student\u2019s financial need.<\/p>\n<p>All students are considered for merit-based scholarships upon submission of application for admission, there are no additional steps are required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h2>Trustee, Presidents, Excellence Scholarships, and National Honors Award<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>Program Description<\/h3>\n<p>These scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000 for Maryland &amp; DC residents and $6,000 to $18,000 for non-Maryland residents per academic year.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"national-merit\" class=\"accordion\">\n<h2>SMCM National Merit Finalist Scholarship Program<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The SMCM National Merit Scholarship is a scholarship program is designed to recognize the unique accomplishments of students who are recognized as National Merit Finalists by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalmerit.org\/s\/1758\/start.aspx?sid=1758&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=61&amp;cid=160\">National Merit Scholarship Corporation<\/a> (NMSC). Students who are admitted to SMCM and are recognized as National Merit Finalists will receive a competitive merit-based award and may also be eligible for need-based financial aid by submitting the FAFSA.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Maryland\/DC Resident Students: <\/b>$2000 up to full tuition and mandatory fees. Renewable for up to four years\/eight consecutive semesters.<\/li>\n<li><b>Outside MD\/DC: <\/b>$4000 up to full tuition and mandatory fees. Renewable for up to four years\/eight consecutive semesters.<\/li>\n<li>All recipients must live on campus.<\/li>\n<li>All recipients will be designated as <b>Monument Scholars<\/b> and may participate in Monument Scholar Programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>SMCM National Merit Scholarships will be offered by March 15. The SMCM National Merit Scholarships may replace any other merit awards and may result in a change to previously awarded need-based funding.<\/p>\n<h3>National Merit Finalist Deadline<\/h3>\n<p>To be eligible for the SMCM National Merit Finalist Scholarship, National Merit Finalists must be admitted to St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland and submit their test scores as part of the admission process. They must designate SMCM as their college choice to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Updated scholarships will be offered by March 15. To confirm their scholarship, students must submit their enrollment deposit by their respective SMCM application plan due date and designate SMCM as their college choice by May 31.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h2>Transfer Student Scholarships<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>Program Description<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>While there are variations, recipients of this award typically present a rigorous course of study and a cumulative college GPA exceeding 3.0.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer students who enter St. Mary\u2019s College and are members of Phi Theta Kappa with a GPA of 3.25 or greater, or are a member of their College&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h2>First-Year Excellence Scholarship<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>Program Description<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>These students will be considered on a competitive basis if they completed 32 or more credits during the first year at St. Mary\u2019s and excelled academically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h3>Baltimore City Scholarship<\/h3>\n<div>\n<h3>Program Description<\/h3>\n<p>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\u2019s College of Maryland, be offered admission, and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a permanent resident of Baltimore City for a minimum of 12 months before matriculating at St. Mary\u2019s College;<\/li>\n<li>Apply and be offered admission to St. Mary\u2019s College;<\/li>\n<li>Be a first-year, first-time applicant beginning with the Fall 2022 term;<\/li>\n<li>Have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; and,<\/li>\n<li>Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $75,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Please note that all St. Mary\u2019s College merit-based scholarships are renewable for up to four years (8 semesters, fall and spring) of undergraduate study. The student must also maintain at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA and be registered full-time (12 graded credits) per semester.<\/p>\n<p>Tuition waivers and institutional scholarships cannot exceed billable charges, resulting in a stipend to the student. Institutional scholarships will be reduced when tuition waivers and institutional scholarships exceed billable charges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*<\/strong> Merit scholarships are associated with student residency and, therefore, the tuition rate.<br \/>\nSt. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland reserves the right to recalculate any scholarship amount based on any changes in the tuition charged to the student.<\/p>\n<h2>St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland Foundation Scholarships<\/h2>\n<div>Provided by generous alumni, families, and friends of the College, the St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland Foundation holds over 80 merit and need-based scholarships that support student educational experiences at St. Mary\u2019s College.<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<h3>Landers Scholars<\/h3>\n<div>\n<h4>Program Description<\/h4>\n<p>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\u2019s College of Maryland.<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>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\u2019s Way. Preference is given to those who are first-generation and\/or from traditionally under-represented groups.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Patuxent River Science &amp; Technology Consortium Scholarship<\/h3>\n<div>\n<h4>Program Description<\/h4>\n<p>Originally founded by six local contracting companies, the PRS&amp;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\u2019s College of Maryland.<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>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\u2019s County residents).<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Don Stabile Scholars<\/h3>\n<div>\n<h4>Program Description<\/h4>\n<p>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&#8217;s College staff members (excluding senior administration) or their dependents.<\/p>\n<h4>Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Find all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/osfa\/types\/foundation-scholarships\/\">foundation awards here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Outside Scholarship Search<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>We also encourage you to seek scholarships from additional resources. In an effort to assist you, we have provided the following links and databases for outside scholarship programs. Make sure you read and understand the application process and required qualifications for each program.<\/p>\n<p>Even though these scholarships are from outside sources, our Office of Financial Assistance is here to assist you with any questions that you might have along the way. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/financialaid\">aid counselor<\/a> can provide more information about how outside scholarships will fit into your financial assistance award.<\/p>\n<div class=\"one-half first\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/toolkit\/training\/find-scholarships.aspx\"><strong>Education USA Scholarship Finder<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Search more than 9,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bold.org\/scholarships\/\"><strong>bold.org<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nExplore exclusive scholarships for your state, major, year, demographic, and more. Access thousands of exclusive scholarships across hundreds of categories, all available only on Bold.org.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pointfoundation.org\/\">Point Foundation<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPoint Foundation empowers promising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential \u2013 despite the obstacles often put before them \u2013 to make a significant impact on society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goingmerry.com\/\">Going Merry<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA free scholarship search and application platform. Personalized matching. Thousands of scholarships are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastweb.com\">FastWeb<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nLargest, most accurate, and most frequently updated scholarship database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/scholarship-search\">College Board Scholarship Search<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe scholarship database lists scholarships and other types of financial assistance programs from 3,300 national, state, public, and private sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studentscholarshipsearch.com\/\">SRN Express<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA free web version of the Scholarship Resource Network database. It focuses on private sector, non-need-based aid, and includes information about awards from more than 1,500 organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-half last\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/salliemae.com\/scholarshipsearch\">Sallie Mae Scholarship Search<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nStudents get free access to more than 5 million scholarships worth up to $24 billion. They&#8217;re matched to scholarships suited to their skills, activities, and interests. Students can sign up to receive updates as new scholarships are posted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmsp.org\/\">Gates Millennium Scholarships*<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Gates\u2019 Awards for low-income minority students. You must apply as a high school senior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsf.net\/scholarship\">Hispanic Scholarship Fund*<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHSF works to address the barriers that keep many Latinos from earning a college degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uncf.org\/scholarships\"> United Negro College Fund*<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe UNCF Program Services Department manages various scholarship programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-indent: 3em;\">*<em>Scholarships directed toward minority groups<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<h2>International Scholarship Search<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edupass.org\/paying-for-college\/scholarships\/\"> EduPass<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite for international students interested in study in the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iefa.org\/\"> International Education Financial Assistance<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFree searchable database scholarships and other aid for international students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/iie.org\/en\"> Institute for International Education (IIE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIndependent, not-for-profit international education and training organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 95% Percent of our first-year incoming students receiving SMCM gift-aid. 75+ Total number of Foundation Scholarships offered in 2024 At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, we believe that academic excellence and hard work should be rewarded. 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