Full Tuition Scholarships

• National Merit Scholar or Sts. Francis and Clare Scholarship recipient
• Competition with personal interview and essay
• Deadline for consideration: December 1

First-Time Freshmen (awarded after completion of your application for admission):

Sts. Francis and Clare Academic Scholarships (four levels)

St. Bonaventure level, $12,000 to $12,500 per year

• Valedictorian or salutatorian or 1200 SAT or 27 ACT
• 3.75 high school GPA
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service

St. Agnes of Assisi level, $10,500 to $11,000 per year

• 1150 SAT or 26 ACT
• 3.50 high school GPA
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service

St. Anthony of Padua level, $9,000 to $9,500 per year

• 1100 SAT or 24 ACT
• 3.25 high school GPA
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service

Thomas of Celano level, $8,000 per year

• 1050 SAT or 22 ACT
• 3.00 high school GPA
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service

Transfer Students Only

Sts. Francis and Clare Transfer Scholarships, up to $6,000 per year

• College GPA 3.00 or higher
• Twelve hours completed at most recent institution

Faith Scholarships

Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter Endowed Memorial Scholarship, $12,500 per year, apply online

• Performing arts, visual arts, or education major or minor
• Financial need
• Demonstrated commitment to values exhibited by Cardinal Ritter
• Approval by departmental chairperson
• Deadline for application: February 1

San Damiano Scholarship, up to $11,000 per year, apply online

• Demonstrated academic performance
• Church or religious involvement
• Post-graduate church-related employment or significant volunteer service
• Deadline for application: December 15

Cardinal Newman Campus Ministry Scholarship, up to $3,000 per year

• Application/personal interview
• Deadline for application: February 1

Bishop Simon Bruté Scholarship, up to $7,000 per year

• Residence in Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary required

Barbara Cooling Service Leadership Scholarships, $1,000

• Demonstrated service to school, work, or church
• Deadline for application: February 1

Liberal Arts Scholarships

James A. Allison Fellowship, up to $6,000 per year, apply online

• Demonstrated academic performance
• Interest in entrepreneurship
• Deadline for application: February

Faith and Forensics Scholarship, up to $5,000 per year, apply online

• Maintaining at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in all coursework.
• Dedicated participation in the Marian University speech team.
• Deadline for application: February 1

Global Studies Scholarship, up to $3,000 per year, apply online

• Demonstrated academic performance
• Interest in global issues
• Deadline for application: February 1

Honors Program Scholarship, up to $3,000 per year, apply online

• Demonstrated academic performance
• Interest in interdisciplinary studies
• Deadline for application: Feburary 1

Peace and Justice Scholarship, up to $3,000 per year, apply online

• Demonstrated academic performance
• Interest in peace and justice issues
• Deadline for application: February 1

Thomas More Scholarship, up to $3,000 per year, apply online

• Demonstrated academic performance
• Interest in a career in law
• Deadline for application: February 1

Fine Arts Talent Scholarships, up to $6,000 per year

• Made by academic department
• Variable criteria
• Deadline for application: February 1

Education Scholarships

Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Education Plus Scholarship, $2,000 per year

• Biology, chemistry, math majors or secondary education licensure in these majors
• Dependent of a parent employed by a Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce business
• Meet standard Sts. Francis and Clare scholarship criteria
• Deadline for application: February 1

Secondary Science Education Achievement Scholarship, up to $6,000 per year

• Letter of recommendation from a science teacher
• 1050 SAT or 22 ACT Composite
• 3.20 high school GPA
• Demonstrated interest in becoming a middle school or high school science teacher
• Deadline for application: February 1

Athletic Scholarships

Marian University Athletic Scholarships, $1,000 up to full tuition

• Competition/personal interview
• Nominated by college coach
• Subject to conference and NAIA national guidelines

Alumni Scholarships/Discounts

Alumni Discounts, five percent of tuition, five percent of room and board

• Dependent children or parents of Marian University alumni with bachelor’s degrees

Miscellaneous Scholarships

Diocesan Employee Family Grant, up to 50 percent of tuition

• Employment Verification Form
• Call Office of Admission for complete qualification details
• Deadline for application: February 1

Marian Grants, Tuition and Housing, amount based upon financial need

• Awarded by the dean of financial aid and enrollment
• Must file FAFSA by March 10

21st Century Scholars, new students enrolling Fall 2008

• Tuition and fees funded through a combination of federal, Indiana state, and Marian University grants and scholarships
• Room and board funded though a combination of Marian University and federal programs
• Must file the FAFSA by March 10
• Meet Indiana state requirements for program
• Renewable for four years

The awarding of multiple scholarships and grants are subject to institutional guidelines. Scholarships are subject to deadlines. Dollar amounts of scholarships may change.

Many of Marian University’s scholarships require specific SAT or ACT scores. Awards based upon SAT scores will use the SAT combined Critical Reading and Math scores. Awards based upon the ACT will use the ACT Composite score. For students who may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, institutional guidelines will be used to determine awarding and amounts. Scholarships are subject to deadlines.