Academic Scholarships
Saint Mary Academic Scholarship
- Full tuition
- Five awarded each year to first-time freshmen
- Competitive. Application deadline: December 30, 2011. Requires completion of Marian University Academic Scholarship Application and participation in one of two scholarship competition days to be held on January 14 and January 28, 2012.
- Minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average, ACT 27 or SAT 1200
- Renewable for up to seven consecutive semesters by maintaining cumulative university grade point average of 3.00
- Apply online
Saint Francis Academic Scholarship
- Half tuition
- Fifteen awarded each year to first-time freshmen
- Competitive. Application deadline: December 30, 2011. Requires completion of Marian University Academic Scholarship Application and participation in one of two scholarship competition days to be held on January 14 and January 28, 2012.
- Minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average, ACT 25 or SAT 1150
- Renewable for up to seven consecutive semesters by maintaining a cumulative university grade point average of 3.00
- Apply online
Saint Clare Academic Scholarship
- Amount varies, up to half tuition
- Awarded to eligible freshmen and transfers
- Freshman: minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, ACT 24 or SAT 1100
- Transfers: minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00
- Renewable by maintaining a minimum cumulative university grade point average of 3.00
Dean's Academic Scholarship
- Amount varies, up to $5,000
- Awarded to eligible freshmen at the recommendation of one of the Marian University academic deans
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, ACT 24 or SAT 1100
James A. Allison Fellowship
- Amount varies, up to $6,000
- Competitive. Application deadline: January 6, 2012.
- Selection based on academic performance and interest in entrepreneurship
- Apply online
Lugar Fellow Global Studies Scholarship
- Amount varies, up to $6,000
- Competitive. Application deadline: January 6, 2012.
- Selection based on academic performance and interest in global issues
- Apply online
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Faith Awards and Scholarships
San Damiano Scholars Program for Church Leadership Award
- Amount varies
- Competitive. Application deadline: December 1, 2011. Requires completion of San Damiano Scholarship Application.
- Selection based on academic performance, church or religious involvement, and intent of post-graduate church related employment or significant volunteer service
- Apply online
Bishop Simon Bruté Scholarship
- Amount varies
- Residence in Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary required
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Talent Based Awards
Athletic Award
- Amount varies, up to full tuition
- Competitive. Selection based on athletic ability and potential contribution to team. Personal interview with coach required.
- Subject to Marian University, Mid-Central College Conference, and NAIA guidelines
Fine Arts Talent Award for Music
- Amount varies, up to $6,000
- Competitive. Selection based on audition, talent, and potential contribution to the music program.
Fine Arts Talent Award for Marching Band Performance
- Amount varies
- Competitive. Selection based on audition, talent, and potential contribution to the marching band.
Fine Arts Talent Award for the Visual Arts
- Amount varies, up to $6,000
- Major in visual arts
- Competitive. Selection based on portfolio, interview with faculty, talent, and potential contribution to the visual arts program.
Faith and Forensics Award
- Amount varies, up to $5,000
- Competitive. Application deadline: January 6, 2012.
- Selection based on talent and potential contribution to the Marian University speech team
- Renewable for up to seven consecutive semesters
- Apply online
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Grants
21st Century Scholars
- Full tuition and fees funded through a combination of federal, state, and Marian University financial aid for up to 25 new scholars each year.
- Must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10 and meet Indiana state requirements for the program.
- Renewable for three additional years for students in good social and academic standing.
- Apply online
Diocesan Employee Family Grant
Marian University Grant
- Varies, based on demonstrated financial need
- Must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10
Marian University Housing Grant
- Varies, based on demonstrated financial need
- Must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 10
- Must live in campus housing
Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
- $7,500 housing grant for full-tuition scholars who live in campus housing
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