SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Scholarships

A holistic assessment will be made based upon several factors, including—but not limited to—high school or college GPA, standardized test scores, and the academic rigor of the high school classes.

Aquinas Scholarship

Provide financial support to academically gifted students equipped to become active leaders in the campus and culture, to foster a fuller participation in the great tradition of a Catholic liberal arts education.

Athletic Scholarships

Provide financial aid support for student athletes.

Brilliant Jewel Eastern Rite Scholarship

Provide additional funding for first-time college students who belong to one of the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church and have been admitted to Ave Maria University.

Cardinal Kung Foundation Scholarship

Ave Maria University will cover the cost of the Cardinal Kung Foundation Scholarship for sophomore through senior year if the recipient enrolls at AMU.

Cardinal Newman Society Essay Scholarship Contest

Ave Maria University will cover the cost of the Cardinal Newman Society Essay Scholarship for sophomore through senior year if the recipient enrolls at AMU.

Department Scholarships

Department scholarships are awarded to students pursuing specific major programs during their time at Ave Maria University.

Honors Academic Scholarship

Incoming first-year students identified by their achievement on the SAT/ACT/CLT exams and high school coursework (courses, programs, GPA, class rank, etc.) will be invited to apply for the Honors Program. Consideration will be given to students with a high school GPA of 3.6 or higher and an SAT score of 1350 and above, an ACT score of 29 and above, or a CLT score of 90 and above.

Jessica Scott Nursing Scholarship

Provide financial support to one rising junior Nursing Student at Ave Maria University who requires financial assistance to complete his or her last two years of their Nursing degree.

Legatus Scholarship

Provide financial assistance to Legatus members, their children, and grandchildren.

Marching Band / Color Guard Scholarship

Provide financial aid support for students that are part of the Marching Band or Color Guard.

Mary Cross Tippmann Scholarship

Provide additional funding for Catholic students from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

National Homeschool Scholarship

Provide additional funding for first-time college students who graduated from a homeschool program and have been admitted to Ave Maria University.

Papitto Family STEM Scholarship

Provide financial support to academically gifted students interested in studying one of the STEM majors (listed below).

Presidential Scholarship

Invest in the best and brightest applicants to Ave Maria University by providing tuition and fees, room and board for four years to students selected by a committee based on a variety of factors.

Shakespeare in Performance

St. Rita of Cascia International Student Scholarship

Provide financial support to an international student.

The Michigan Scholarship

Provide additional funding for first-time college students from Michigan who have been admitted to Ave Maria University.

The Toledo Scholarship

Provide additional funding for first-time college students from Toledo who have been admitted to Ave Maria University.

Founder's scholarship program

The Thomas S. Monaghan Founder’s Scholarship Program (FSP) is designed to form students who are grounded in the Catholic Faith and equipped to become active leaders in the campus and culture, to foster a fuller participation in the great tradition of a Catholic liberal arts education. More than simply a scholarship, the program will place students within a cohort of peers and provide opportunities for growth by introducing them to professors and staff leaders who will serve as mentors. Students will also participate in planned programs and activities that are meant to help them grow in their understanding and ability to live out and share the Catholic Faith in their daily lives. These include weekly meals, required reading, and participation in campus events.