Scholarships and Grants

College of Saint Mary is here to help you discover your greatest strengths and achieve your degree – all while being affordable. When you apply to CSM as a full-time undergraduate student, you are eligible for numerous renewable scholarships and/or grants.

Athletic scholarships are available and offered on an annual basis. The Flames Academic Excellence Scholarship is stackable with other scholarships and awarded by Athletics.

Through the generosity of The Harper Family Foundation, new nursing students can receive $10,000 annually toward their education while achieving their academic goals and nursing career dream.

The prestigious Marie Curie Scholars Program provides an $80,000 Scholarship toward an undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Human Biology.

The Misericordia Scholarship is for undocumented students of diverse backgrounds who are not eligible for federal financial assistance.

The Dream.US National Scholarship is for highly motivated undocumented students who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.

First-time, full-time students will be awarded a TeamMates scholarship in the amount of $6,000 if they meet scholarship criteria from the TeamMates program.

Academic Scholarships

This scholarship is based on a combination of your high school GPA and ACT/SAT score (first-year students) or your college GPA (transfer students). It reduces your tuition by $2,000 (Academic Achievement Scholarship), $4,000 (Dean’s Scholarship) or $6,000 (President’s Scholarship) per year.

Catherine McAuley Grant​

No one is turned away from CSM because they can’t afford it. The Catherine McAuley Grant provides scaled assistance to students with financial need, making a college education a reality.

Residence Hall Scholarship

Living on-campus is the best way to experience college life, build friendships and be active in the CSM community. The Residence Hall Grant assists students who demonstrate financial need.

Additional Scholarships and Grants

CSM creates an environment of belonging and offers numerous scholarships for young women from all walks of life. Additional scholarships and grants include Boys and Girls Club, Teammates, and CSM’s Summer Academies. Ask your CSM Admissions Counselor for more information about scholarship and grant opportunities.