Scholarships and Grants
College of Saint Mary is here to help you discover your greatest strengths and achieve your degree – all while being affordable. When you apply to CSM as a full-time undergraduate student, you are eligible for numerous renewable scholarships and/or grants.
Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarships for first-time, full-time students are based on three potential factors: high school GPA unweighted on a 4.0 scale, ACT/SAT test score and high school quality. Eligibility is determined by various factors that consider your high school academic success. Merit scholarships for transfer students are based on transfer cumulative GPA.
2025-26 First-time, Full-Time Merit Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Annual Amount |
|---|---|
| Women's Academic Honor Merit Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Distinguished Women Merit Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Women of Excellence Merit Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Women's Presidential Merit Scholarship | $15,000 |
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic scholarships are available and offered on an annual basis.
Josie Harper Nursing Scholarship
Through the generosity of The Harper Family Foundation, new nursing students can receive $10,000 annually toward their education while achieving their academic goals and nursing career dream.
Marie Curie Scholarship
The prestigious Marie Curie Scholars Program provides an $80,000 Scholarship toward an undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Human Biology.
Misericordia Scholarship
The Misericordia Scholarship is for undocumented students of diverse backgrounds who are not eligible for federal financial assistance.
NASA STEM Transfer Grant
Transfer students interested in STEM could receive $20,000 annually for up to two years.
The Dream.US National Scholarship
The Dream.US National Scholarship is for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.
