University-Funded Programs
Marywood University President's Scholarships
Both freshmen and transfer students are eligible for consideration for these awards. Marywood University President's Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. Marywood University utilizes a number of factors when evaluating admissions applications, including SAT or ACT scores, high school performance, and types of courses completed. For transfer students, performance on the postsecondary level is taken into consideration.
Marywood University Trustees’ Scholarships
Both freshmen and transfer students are eligible for consideration for these awards. Marywood University Trustees' Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. Marywood University utilizes a number of factors when evaluating admissions applications, including SAT or ACT scores, high school performance, and types of courses completed. For transfer students, performance on the postsecondary level is taken into consideration.
Marywood University Founder's Scholarships
Both freshmen and transfer students are eligible for consideration for these awards. For transfer students, performance on the postsecondary level is taken into consideration.
Marywood University Deans’ Scholarships
Both freshmen and transfer students are eligible for consideration for these awards. For transfer students, performance on the postsecondary level is taken into consideration.
Marywood University Success Awards
Both freshmen and transfer students are eligible for consideration for these awards. For transfer students, performance on the postsecondary level is taken into consideration.
Marywood University Opportunity Awards
Both freshmen and transfer students are eligible for consideration for these awards. For transfer students, performance on the postsecondary level is taken into consideration.
Talent Awards
Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding proficiency in music or art and who plan to major in one of these areas at Marywood. Talent is demonstrated through evaluation of an art portfolio or music audition. Evaluations must be completed by the published date.
Maxis/Gillet Service Awards
The University grants service awards to incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding service to the community during their high school years and have a commitment to continue that service while enrolled at Marywood. To be considered for this award, the applicant must be accepted for admission and complete the Maxis/Gillet Service Award Application by the published date. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Ministry at 570-961-4723 or visit marywood.edu/maxis-gillet.
Marywood University Grants
Based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Grants are reevaluated every academic year based on a student’s/family’s financial situation. Grants do not have to be repaid.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
In addition to the scholarships listed above, transfer students also qualify for:
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Awarded to transfer students who are members of this International Scholastic Order of two-year colleges. A minimum transfer GPA of 3.50 is required for consideration for this scholarship as well as an earned associate degree. The student must enroll at Marywood immediately upon graduation from a two-year college. Proof of PTK membership is required. This scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA at Marywood University. Part-time students are not eligible for this award.
Federal/State Funded Programs
Marywood participates in all established programs of federal/state financial aid, which includes the following: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Work-Study Programs. Parents can borrow under the Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS) Program.
Students who are residents of Pennsylvania can apply for the Pennsylvania State Grant; residents of other states can apply through their respective State Higher Education Agency for state grant/scholarship consideration. Students should also investigate other scholarships/grants available through local, civic, religious and fraternal organizations, as well as Veterans Benefits or Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) funds, if eligible. Students are personally responsible for contacting these agencies directly.