Scholarships

The St. Mary’s University Alumni Association takes great pride in supporting access to higher education through the Alumni Association Scholarship Program. Scholarship funds are made possible through money raised during the annual Fiesta Oyster Bake, Oysters & Pearls Scholarship Gala, the Annual Golf Tournament and the generosity of alumni. The Alumni Association offers two scholarships to incoming freshmen and current undergraduate students.

Alumni Association Scholarship for Graduating High School Seniors and/or Incoming Freshmen: This scholarship is awarded to students who have been accepted to St. Mary’s for the upcoming year and who have no previous university or community college enrollment after high school graduation. Students who took dual credit, IB or AP courses while in high school are eligible. Eligible students must be nominated by a St. Mary’s alumnus or alumna.

Alumni Association Scholarship for Current St. Mary’s University Undergraduate Students: This scholarship is awarded to currently enrolled undergraduate students who have completed 45 undergraduate hours, have a declared major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and are classified as a full-time student for the upcoming year.

Army ROTC is a college elective that focuses on leadership and management training. St. Mary’s Army ROTC offers students the opportunity to learn and grow in a variety of ways. Each year, hundreds of students attending colleges nationwide receive ROTC scholarships. ROTC awards them to students studying science, engineering, nursing, business, as well as a variety of other majors.

ROTC scholarships are awarded on merit. Merit is exhibited in academic achievement and extracurricular activities, such as sports, student government or part-time work.

Out of the 13 NCAA Division II Rattler Athletics teams at St. Mary’s, 12 offer scholarships to student-athletes. Athletics scholarship aid is dispersed annually to our recruits, and the amount awarded is at the discretion of the head coach. If you have questions about your Athletics scholarship, contact the head coach of your team/sport.

The St. Mary’s University Honors Program is open to incoming freshmen, current incoming sophomores and transfer students. Honors Scholars undertake a thesis or project, enroll in Honors seminars and elective courses, and participate in high-impact practices, such as internships and study abroad. Students in the Honors Program receive a $2,000 stackable scholarship.

The Marianist Leadership Scholarship is for members of the Marianist Leadership Program (MLP), a faith-based leadership and service program that cultivates and nurtures community. MLP is open to any student who already embraces the values of faith, community, leadership and service. Each member who successfully fulfills the yearly obligations of MLP receives the Marianist Leadership Scholarship of $4,000 per year.

The St. Mary’s University Department of Music holds annual auditions to offer Music Scholarships to eligible Music Majors, Music Minors and students who participate in performing ensembles. The scholarship offers financial assistance to help students pursue their musical goals and further their musical education. Students from all major areas and concentrations may audition.

Current St. Mary’s students who wish to study abroad may be eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities for summer and semester-long study abroad programs. Our study abroad program prices are lower than most institutions, and a student’s normal scholarship package often travels with the student.

The Contreras Leaders in Risk (CLiR) Program provides unparalleled growth opportunities to students who have shown excellence and leadership in risk management and insurance. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in Finance and Risk Management are invited to apply to participate in the program. The program grants participants a scholarship of $2,000 per semester for up to a maximum of four semesters.

The Emerging Entrepreneur Program enhances students’ professional development and prepares them for outstanding careers as entrepreneurs or small business owners, and to work in startups and innovative corporations. Emerging Entrepreneurs participate in Greehey School of Business Forum on Entrepreneurship Series, travel to conferences, attend workshops and receive mentoring. Students majoring in Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation are eligible for the program. Participants receive a scholarship of $1,500 each semester.

The Greehey Scholars Program is a specialty scholarship opportunity and program for qualified incoming freshmen entering the Greehey School of Business. The Program awards four-year, renewable scholarships to each Greehey Scholar including St. Mary’s University tuition, stipends for study abroad opportunities, and funding for extracurricular activities such as travel related to the Program.

The Rosow Scholars Scholarship exclusively considers prospective first-time freshmen interested in studying business. Rosow Scholars undertake a work commitment that aligns with their academic pursuits in addition to a commitment to volunteerism and the development of exceptional time management skills. Each participant will receive a scholarship of $2,000 per semester. Recipients may receive support for at least four years in a business program, provided they meet the scholarship requirements.

The St. Louis Scholars Award is a scholarship program for top Catholic high school students from the greater St. Louis region. St. Mary’s is pleased to offer a $5,000 stackable, annual scholarship to select students interested in attending a Catholic, Marianist university. 

The Office of Student Research and Inquiry (OSRI) provides multiple institutional programs and support for undergraduate and graduate students, including funding for fellowships, projects and travel related to research.

The Biaggini Research Program in the Department of Biological Sciences was established through an endowment to support research endeavors of faculty members and junior and senior-level Biology majors who are named Biaggini Research Scholars. Biaggini Research Scholars receive funds to participate in research projects with faculty members, as well as travel funds to attend meetings and conferences.

The Business Fellows Program is open to qualified incoming freshmen interested in majoring in business. The Program offers a one-time $5,000 Fellows Fund supporting school-approved educational, professional development and international activities.

The McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participating students receive a $2,800 stipend for a summer research program, including free room and board.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program aims to help increase diversity in the STEM workforce by supporting transformative undergraduate STEM education, programs to increase retention and persistence, and increased participation in research activities.

Six LSAMP Scholars will be selected after their freshmen year to participate in a 6-week summer program with a faculty member. Participants will receive room and board and a $3,500 stipend.

The Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE) is a training program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program assists students from populations historically underrepresented in STEM with an earnest desire to obtain a Ph.D. and pursue a research career in biomedical or behavioral sciences.

Participants receive a monthly stipend (about $1,200 per month) and tuition assistance ($16,000 per year).

The Title V Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program Grant was awarded in 2014 to St. Mary’s University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), by the U.S. Department of Education to expand and enhance its offerings to graduate students. The Title V, Part B Program (or PPOHA-BRAVO), will help fund scholarships, assistantships, fellowships and internships for graduate students admitted to St. Mary’s University.