Navigating Maryville University and Maryville College Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide

Maryville University and Maryville College are committed to making education accessible through a variety of scholarship opportunities. Both institutions offer financial aid packages, with a significant percentage of students receiving assistance. This article provides a detailed overview of the scholarships available at each institution, outlining eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application processes.

Maryville University Scholarships

Maryville University, a nationally recognized private institution located near St. Louis, Missouri, provides both merit-based and need-based assistance. The university aims to make its top-ranked, private education affordable and accessible to deserving students.

Automatic Scholarships for Freshmen

Students applying as first-time, full-time on-campus freshmen are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. To qualify, applicants should generally have at least a 2.5 GPA and an ACT/SAT score of 22/1110. No separate scholarship application is required; eligibility is determined as part of the college application process, and qualified students will be notified.

Maryville University Hillel Scholarship

Maryville University Hillel offers a merit-based scholarship specifically for Jewish women who are either freshman or transfer undergraduate students, or graduate students. This scholarship, funded through a gift from Irma Sue Macy, is available each year to both a new first-year or transfer undergraduate student, and a graduate student entering Maryville University. Applicants will need to provide a document demonstrating their Jewish heritage.

Design & Visual Art Programs Scholarships

Students admitted to one of the Design & Visual Art programs may be eligible for scholarships. A portfolio submission is required for review.

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General Scholarship Information

Maryville University distributed over $65 million in financial aid to full-time traditional undergraduates. A significant percentage of full-time, traditional undergraduate students receive aid.

Maryville College Scholarships

Maryville College, with a history spanning over 200 years, offers generous scholarship and financial aid packages to students. Scholarships are awarded based on academic information, student interest, student leadership, and/or talent.

Academic Merit Scholarships

No formal scholarship application is required for Academic Merit Scholarships; consideration is part of the college application process. Students who qualify will be notified. Institutional merit scholarships and grants are applicable to tuition and, in some cases, fees. The College reserves the right to adjust the financial assistance previously awarded when these awards in combination with other sources of assistance exceed the cost of tuition and fees, including Veterans Affairs educational benefits, external awards and state scholarships and grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are generally awarded for full-time enrollment. On-campus scholarships range significantly in value.

Here's a breakdown of the academic scholarships available:

Presidential Scholarship: Requires a 4.0+ GPA and a commitment of four semesters as an Academic Mentor. This scholarship offers up to $26,000 per year (on-campus) or $20,000 per year (off-campus) and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 3.0 GPA.
Dean’s Scholarship: Requires a 3.75+ GPA and a commitment of three semesters as an Academic Mentor. It provides up to $24,000 per year (on-campus) or $18,000 per year (off-campus) and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.
Covenant Stone Scholarship: Requires a 3.5+ GPA. The scholarship offers up to $22,000 per year (on-campus) or $16,000 per year (off-campus). It is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.0 GPA.
Orange & Garnet Scholarship: Requires a 3.0+ GPA. This scholarship offers up to $18,000 per year (on-campus) or $12,000 per year (off-campus) and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.0 GPA.
Kin Takahashi Scholarship: Requires a 2.75+ GPA. It provides up to $16,000 per year (on-campus) or $10,000 per year (off-campus).

Additional Scholarships Based on State Residency

TN Hope: Awarded to first-year Tennessee students who have a 3.0+ unweighted GPA OR 21+ ACT composite score OR 1060+ SAT composite score.

Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships

Maryville College offers several competitive scholarships and fellowships that require separate applications and may include interviews or auditions.

McGill Scholarship/Fellowship: The McGill Scholarship is awarded to 5 incoming first-year students with combined minimum 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT or 86+ CLT and 3.6+ GPA and demonstrated leadership abilities. Recipients are required to live on campus and serve five semesters as an academic mentor. The McGill Fellowship is awarded to 20 first-year students meeting the same requirements as the McGill Scholarship, but with slightly lower test score requirements (24+ ACT or 1160+ SAT or 76+ CLT preferred) and a 3.0+ GPA preferred. These awards offer up to $3,000 and are renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a GPA requirement that increases over time (2.75 GPA during the first year, 2.85 GPA in the second and third years).
Harold and Jean Lambert Scholarship: Awarded to a student leader from Blount, Knox, or Sevier County, TN, who fosters self-initiative to become a campus leader among their peers. This scholarship provides $4,000 per year and is renewable for eight semesters of full-time study with a 3.0 GPA.
Kiwanis Scholarship: Awarded to a student from Blount County, Maryville City, or Alcoa City Schools who is an active member of the Circle K organization at MC. This is a non-renewable scholarship of $2,000.
Brahams Scholarship: Awarded to one student who demonstrates a passion for service but doesn’t meet the financial need requirements for the Bonner Scholar Program. Brahams Scholars will participate in a significant amount of Bonner programming. This scholarship provides $4,000 per year and is renewable for eight semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.
Knowles Family Scholarship: Awarded to one student with a documented learning disability, a current IEP, and a 3.0+ GPA. This scholarship offers $5,000 per year.
Equestrian Team Scholarship: Available to equestrians riding/showing for a minimum of three years, preferably at three-foot fences or higher. This scholarship offers up to $3,000 and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.
Scots Science Scholarship: Awarded to first-year students majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, including pre-professional and licensure tracks. A 22+ Math ACT score is preferred. This scholarship offers up to $3,000.

Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships

These scholarships honor students with proven talent and dedication in music, theatre, or visual arts. Applicants may submit materials for multiple disciplines but can only receive one scholarship in a single area of focus.

Music Scholarship: Open to all musicians and vocalists based on individual talent. Recipients are required to participate in a related music ensemble. One full-tuition scholarship is awarded per year, with additional scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 per year. These are renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.
Art & Design Scholarship: Open to all artists based on individual talent, with awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 per year. These are renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.
Theatre Scholarship: Open to all actors and/or theatre technicians, with awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 per year. These are renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.

Service Scholarship and Fellowship Programs

These programs are designed for students committed to service and faith-based leadership, recognizing dedication to community engagement, church involvement, and leadership both within and outside of faith settings. Applicants may submit materials for multiple disciplines but may only receive one scholarship in a single area of focus.

Bonner Scholarship: A need-based award program for first-year students involved in their community through community service or other responsibilities. Recipients are required to invest 10 service hours per week. The scholarship provides a $3,000 per year stipend plus additional grant money up to $10,000 based on financial need and is renewable with a 2.0 GPA.
Isaac Anderson Fellowship for Church Leadership: Awarded to student leaders wanting to explore their goals of work and calling in light of their Christian faith. Requires a minimum combined 26+ ACT or 1240+ SAT or 81+ CLT and 3.5+ GPA. This fellowship offers up to $3,000 per year and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.75 GPA.
Chapel Fellowship: Awarded to one student with experience and interest in leading worship, especially music services. Recipients will be active participants in chapel leadership through the Center for Campus Ministry. This fellowship offers up to $2,500 per year and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.0 GPA.
Church and College Fellowship: Available to active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or the Cumberland Presbyterian Church who are committed to providing two hours per week of volunteer service to local Presbyterian churches. This fellowship offers up to $2,000 per year and is renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with a 2.0 GPA.
Faith Leadership Fellowship: Available to active members of a Christian, non-Presbyterian Church who are committed to providing two hours per week of volunteer service to a local Christian church. This fellowship offers up to $2,000 per year.

Veterans Benefits and Yellow Ribbon Program

Maryville College welcomes veterans and their eligible dependents who wish to attend as full-time students and are eligible for veteran education benefits and/or the Yellow Ribbon Program benefits. Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, the VA and Maryville College will cover 100% of the cost of a student’s tuition and fees.

Transfer Student Scholarships

Awarded to five transfer students annually with a minimum college grade point average of 3.25 and demonstrated leadership abilities. An application and a campus interview are required. Up to $4,000 per year.

Awarded to an entering transfer student with a minimum 3.0 college GPA who is interested in developing leadership skills while taking part in one of the South’s premier outdoor adventure programs. Up to $2,500 per year.

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Up to $2,000 per year.

Additional Scholarship Resources

Hundreds of scholarships, which can be filtered based on eligibility, are available for Jewish students in this Jewish Scholarships Portal.

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