Merit Scholarships
It's time for your hard work to pay off.
You've worked hard - and we want to reward you for that. Every admitted first-year student receives a merit scholarship - no additional application required.
In addition to need-based financial aid - including federal and state grants, loans and work study - 国产传媒 offers merit scholarships to make your education more affordable.
No additional application.
Merit Scholarships for First-Year StudentsWhen you apply for admission, you're automatically considered for one of the following scholarships. And the best part? It's guaranteed* if you're admitted.
Academic Year 2026-27
| HS GPA | Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00+ | President's Award | $29,000 to $32,000 |
| 3.80 - 3.99 | Carondelet Award | $26,000 |
| 3.50 - 3.79 | Provost Award | $23,000 |
| 3.20 - 3.49 | Regents Award | $20,000 |
| < 3.20 | Opportunity Award | $18,000 |
*Admitted international students will receive the Dean's International Student Award ($20,000 per year) instead of the above.
Apply NowAdditional scholarships
Le Puy Founders' Scholarship
Students who have at least a 3.8 cumulative GPA can be considered for our renewable, full-tuition Le Puy Scholarship. To be considered, applicants must:
- Apply for admission by our Early Action deadline (December 1)
- Submit an additional essay (prompt and upload instructions provided upon application submission)
Music Scholarships
The Music Department offers scholarships for students who participate in the various music programs at Mount Saint Mary's. Learn more about requirements, applications and the audition process.
Inclusive Excellence Leadership Scholars Program
One of the core values of Mount Saint Mary’s University is fostering a sense of belonging among our students, faculty, staff, and community. To this end, the Inclusive Excellence Leadership Program equips Mount students from various backgrounds with the knowledge, capacities and curiosities to affect positive social change on our campus and within the local community.
Inclusive Excellence Leadership Program is a year-long program for incoming first-year and traditional transfer undergraduate students at the Mount. The program is designed to support and develop students’ understanding in these areas. In addition to leadership opportunities and networking, Inclusive Excellence leaders receive a $1,500 stipend for the academic year (and renewable years based on program participation).
Eligible students will receive more information about the application process once admitted to Mount Saint Mary's University. For more information, email inclusion@msmu.edu.
Dean's International Student Award
The Dean's International Student Award is awarded to first year and traditional transfer international (F-1) students at the time of admission. The award is for $20,000 annually and no separate application is required.
Marymount Education Foundation (MEF) Scholarship
Mount Saint Mary’s University has partnered with the Marymount Education Foundation (MEF) Scholarship program which aligns MCU’s and 国产传媒’s tradition and values rooted in Catholic higher education, including: a commitment to educating the whole person; a personal, communal, and ethics-based approach to learning; recognition of the harmony of faith and reason; openness to all backgrounds and faiths; importance of integrative knowledge; commitment to the dignity of the individual; and concern for wider issues of justice in society.
The Marymount Scholars Program will seek to assist high potential students from lower socio-economic backgrounds in Los Angeles County, with a B average GPA range by offering financial support, personal attention, and professional mentorship. The scholarships offered by the Marymount Scholars Program will pay for all net costs up to $25,000 per year that are listed on the university invoice after federal grants, state grants, and institutional scholarships are applied. The scholarship will be applied only to costs that are included on an institutional invoice only.
Financial Aid
We are committed to helping you afford your college education by offering both merit and need-based financial aid.
Learn more about:
- the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- the Cal Grant and CA Dream Act
- types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study