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The College of Mount Saint Vincent offers competitive scholarships to qualified students on the basis of their high school or college records. Scholarships may be used for any educationally related expenses. Recipients of academic scholarships must be full-time students and must maintain the GPA stipulated by their particular award. Students who fail to meet the academic requirement for scholarship renewal will have their eligibility for financial aid renewed on an individual basis.
The College also awards grants based on need. Renewal of need-based aid is contingent on the timely filing of the FAFSA each year as well as demonstrated need and satisfactory academic progress.
First-Year Merit Scholarship: 10,500 – 20,000 Awarded to prospective students at the time of acceptance, this 4 year scholarship is offered to first year students based on their grade point average and standardized test scores (SAT or ACT). Depending on the amount, recipients must maintain either a 2.7 or 3.0 cumulative grade point average for yearly renewal. Some students will be invited to Dolphin Scholarship Day in February to compete for an additional supplementary award.
Transfer Merit Scholarship: 9,000 – 12,000 To be eligible, students must submit an application for admission and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 – 4.0 at previous institutions. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average for yearly renewal. Students will be notified about the amount of the merit scholarship at the time of acceptance.
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Merit Scholarships for non-nursing majors: GPA 3.20- 3.49= $7,500 commuters $10,000 residents
GPA 3.50-.4.00= $9,000 commuters |
Merit Scholarships for nursing majors (*excluding Accelerated Nursing majors*): GPA 3.30- 3.59= $7,500 commuters $10,000 residents GPA 3.60- 4.00= $9,000 commuters $12,000 residents |
*The College of Mount Saint Vincent does not offer Merit Scholarships to Accelerated Nursing majors.
Catholic High School Incentive Awards: 8,000 – 10,000 The Catholic high school incentive awards are for incoming, first year students who did not earn a merit scholarship (from above). To be eligible, a prospective first year student must attend a Catholic high school, apply to the College by March 1 of their senior year, and submit the FAFSA form by April 1.The amount of the award will vary depending on the students housing choice (commuter versus resident).
Corazon C. Aquino Scholarship: This is a 4 year full tuition scholarship to the highest achieving incoming student of Filipino descent. Recipients must maintain a 3.2 cumulative grade point average for renewal each year. Interested students must apply to the College by February 1. Recipients will be chosen in early March.
Fonthill Writing Award: This is a 4 year full-tuition scholarship awarded to a prospective student with a serious interest in developing as a writer. A panel of professional writers judge applicant portfolios. The recipient must choose the Writing Minor program or be an active participant in the school newspaper. Interested students must submit a complete application including a portfolio by February 1 of their senior year. See instructions, tips and FAQs.
Interested students must submit a complete application including a portfolio by February 1. Download the Fonthill Writing Award application.
Seton Service and Leadership Scholarship: Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of New York, this is a 4 year full room and board scholarship offered to students who have an outstanding academic profile and have demonstrated community service and leadership skills. To be considered, candidates must participate in the annual Dolphin Scholarship Day in February. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and continue to be a resident student for annual renewal.
Download the Seton Service and Leadership Scholarship Application.
Virginia Warder Jackle Scholarship: The Virginia Warder Jackle Scholarship, established in honor of Mount Saint Vincent alumna and benefactor, is awarded each year to the daughter or son of a Mount graduate. The recipient is required to apply for financial aid by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Mary Ambrose Dunphy, S. C. Scholarship: The Mary Ambrose Dunphy, S.C. Scholarship was established in honor of the first dean (president) of the College of Mount Saint Vincent. To be eligible for the award, the applicant must be a niece or nephew of a Sister of Charity or the child of an employee of the Sisters of Charity. The recipient is required to apply for financial aid by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
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