Presidential Scholarship Lower your education costFinancial Aid FINANCIAL AID HOME FORMS, POLICIES, FAQS SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Athletic Presidential Thomas S. Monaghan Founders Aquinas Saint Rita of Cascia Jessica Scott (Nursing) Cardinal Kung Foundation Newman Guide Essay Honors Academic Department scholarships GRANTS Federal grants State grants Sibling grant Legacy grant Visit grant HEERF LOANS Federal Loans Private Loans STUDENT EMPLOYMENT VETERAN BENEFITS OTHER SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES Presidential Scholarship: Tuition & Fees, Room, and Board President Mark Middendorf Scholarship Purpose: 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. Duration: Up to 4 years Recipients are encouraged to participate in the Thomas S. Monaghan Founders Scholarship Program (FSP). See program description in FSP section below. Based on a variety of factors, including those listed below. Selected by a committee of faculty and administration. Applicants will also be evaluated for the Operation Aquinas Scholarship. Selection Process: Recipients must be invited to and participate in the Presidential Scholarship Weekend. Recipients must be incoming first-year students. Initial requirement: a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.70 and a minimum 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, or 92 CLT. Expectations: Includes essay, comprehensive examination, and interview with AMU faculty member. Amount: Tuition & Fees, Room, and Board Department: Office of the President