Maryville University is committed to making a top-ranked, private education affordable and accessible. Last year, over $65 million in financial aid was distributed to full time traditional, undergraduates last year. 98% of our full-time, traditional undergraduate students receive aid. Both merit-based and need-based assistance is available as part of the schools scholarship program.
There are many scholarships sponsored by companies, fraternal organizations, churches, professional groups and employment affiliates. Spend some time researching potential funding sources through links in the Financial Aid menu or direct access at:
The scholarship amounts are subject to change. Students who apply for admission as a first-time, full-time on campus freshman and meet the stated requirements for the automatic scholarships will be awarded the appropriate scholarship. To be considered for the Freshman Competitive Scholarships students must apply for admission as a first-time, full-time on campus freshman. GPA is cumulative and calculated based on a 4.0 scale. We do not use the writing section of the ACT and SAT when considering scholarships.
| Freshman Automatic Scholarships | Amount | Minimum Criteria | Priority Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Scholarship | $14,000 annually* | GPA>= 3.5 OR ACT/SAT >= 27/1290*** |
Dec. 1 |
| Big Red Scholarship | $11,000 annually* | GPA>= 3.0 OR ACT/SAT >= 24/1180*** |
Dec. 1 |
| Maryville Opportunity Award | $9,000 annually* | GPA>= 2.5 OR ACT/SAT >= 22/1110*** |
Dec. 1 |
*May be used for up to 10 consecutive undergraduate full time semesters excluding summer
| Competitive Scholarships | Amount | Minimum Criteria | Priority Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship* | Full Tuition, Room & Board (double occupancy in residence hall) |
GPA>= 3.75 OR ACT/SAT >= 27/1290*** |
Dec. 1 | |
| Trustee Scholarship* | Full Tuition | GPA>= 3.75 OR ACT/SAT >= 27/1290*** |
Dec. 1 | |
| Multicultural Scholarship* | Up to full tuition, room & board | Students who demonstrate solid high school academic preparation, exceptional leadership qualities, and a commitment to actively contribute to building an inclusive campus culture at Maryville |
Dec. 1 | |
| Tomorrow’s Innovators Scholarship* |
$3,000 annually | GPA>= 3.0 St. Louis area students who demonstrate innovation on projects, leadership and/or activities. Must be nominated by a high school teacher, counselor, principal or homeschool educator. |
GPA>= 3.0 St. Louis area students who demonstrate innovation on projects, leadership and/or activities. Must be nominated by a high school teacher, counselor, principal or homeschool educator. |
Dec. 1 |
| Melissa Brickey Scholarship |
Full Tuition | Graduate of De La Salle Middle School (St. Louis, Mo.) and/or one of the public or private high schools within the boundaries of Saint Louis City. |
Dec. 1 | |
| Design & Visual Art Scholarships** |
$500 – $5,000 annually | Submission of a portfolio for review |
March 1 | |
| FIRST Robotics Scholarship |
$3,000 annually | Participation on a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team or a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team |
Jan. 10 | |
| Army ROTC Scholarship |
Varies | Visit goarmy.com | Jan. 10 |
| Club/Participation Scholarships | Amount | Minimum Criteria | Priority Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheer Dance Mascot |
Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts | May 1 |
| eSports | Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts (Counter Strike-Global Offensive, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm & Overwatch) |
May 1 |
| Pep Band | Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts | May 1 |
| Rugby (Men’s & Women’s) |
Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts | May 1 |
| STUNT | Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts | May 1 |
*Selected students who meet the minimum criteria for the Presidential, Trustee and Multicultural Scholarships are invited to compete for the appropriate scholarship at University Scholars Weekend.
**Students must be admitted to one of the Design & Visual Art programs and submit a portfolio for review. Students exhibiting outstanding artistic talent and meeting the minimum requirements for the Design & Visual Art scholarship will be considered for the scholarship.
***The SAT score reflects the new SAT (As of March 2016 Test Date)
The scholarship amounts are subject to change. Transfer applicants who apply for admission as a full-time on campus transfer and meet the stated requirements for the automatic scholarships will be awarded the appropriate scholarship. GPA is cumulative and calculated based on a 4.0 scale.
| Transfer Automatic Scholarships | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Barat Transfer Scholarship |
$5,500 annually | GPA>= 3.5 |
| Duchesne Transfer Scholarship |
$3,500 annually | GPA>= 3.0 |
| Mouton Transfer Scholarship |
$2,000 annually | GPA>= 2.5 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Award |
$1,500 annually | Transfer GPA>= 3.0 AND 24 transferable credit hours AND member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society |
| Competitive Scholarships | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Visual Art Scholarship***** |
$500 – $5,000 annually | Students must submit a portfolio for review |
| Club/Participation Scholarships | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Cheer Dance Mascot |
Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts |
| eSports | Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts (Counter Strike-Global Offensive, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm & Overwatch) |
| Pep Band | Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts |
| Rugby (Men’s & Women’s) |
Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts |
| STUNT | Up to $2,000 annually |
Tryouts |
****Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Business Administration, Financial Services, International Business, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Sport Business Management, Psychology, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education.
*****Students must be admitted to one of the Design & Visual Art programs and submit a portfolio for review. Students exhibiting outstanding artistic talent and meeting the minimum requirements for the Design & Visual Art Scholarship will be considered for this scholarship.