Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships and awards may be available to students based on academic interest, program participation, and affiliations. Students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be eligible for additional financial assistance. Speak to your financial aid advisor to explore all the different ways that you can pay for your degree at Marian University. Marian University is also pleased to support our students through our special programs which may help fund your education.
Freshman Student Scholarships
Freshman who enroll full-time in a traditional undergraduate program receive either a merit-based award or partnership award (not both) – the award of greater value will be presented. The information on this page is only a guide and details are available from your Admission Counselor.
These awards may only be part of your total financial aid package. As a student, you are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine if you are eligible for additional funding. Additionally, scholarship opportunities may exist through your community involvements, places of employment, and other organizations. If you receive a scholarship from an organization outside of Marian, be sure to notify the Office of Financial Aid so that it is included on your financial aid award.
GPA criteria is based on the high school cumulative grade point average using an unweighted 4.00 grading scale. If multiple ACT/SATs taken, criteria is based on composite “superscore” by averaging the best scores from each subject.
Merit-Based Awards
Partnership Awards
Transfer Student Scholarships
Transfer student merit-based scholarships are awarded to students who enroll full-time in a traditional undergraduate program. The information on this page is only a guide and details are available from your Admission Counselor.
These awards may only be part of your total financial aid package. As a student, you are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine if you are eligible for additional funding. Additionally, scholarship opportunities may exist through your community involvements, places of employment, and other organizations. If you receive a scholarship from an organization outside of Marian, be sure to notify the Office of Financial Aid so that it is included on your financial aid award.
GPA criteria is based on the cumulative grade point average of all colleges/universities attended. If less than 15 college credits have been earned, the high school GPA may also be taken into account.
Additional Awards
Additional awards are available to freshmen or transfer students who enroll full-time in a traditional undergraduate program, and may be awarded in addition to a merit-based or partnership scholarship. The information on this page is only a guide and details are available from your Admission Counselor.
These awards may only be part of your total financial aid package. As a student, you are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to determine if you are eligible for additional funding. Additionally, scholarship opportunities may exist through your community involvements, places of employment, and other organizations. If you receive a scholarship from an organization outside of Marian, be sure to notify the Office of Financial Aid so that it is included on your financial aid award.
International Award | $17,000/year
International freshman and transfer students are eligible for this award. It will be presented in the acceptance letter, and is awarded to students who enroll full-time in a traditional daytime undergraduate program. The award renews annually as long as full-time enrollment and a 2.0 cumulative GPA are maintained.