Baltimore City full-tuition equivalent
the Baltimore City Scholarship program offers eligible students the equivalent of a full-tuition scholarship, including merit and need-based funding, as part of their financial aid award.
Eligibility: To be considered for the Baltimore City Scholarship program, students must apply to St. Mary’s College of Maryland, be offered admission, and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be a permanent resident of Baltimore City for a minimum of 12 months before matriculating at St. Mary’s College; Be a first-year, first-time applicant beginning with the Fall 2022 term; Have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA; Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $75,000.
How to apply: ["apply and be offered admission to SMCM", "submit FAFSA", "Baltimore City residency (12 months)"]
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
These merit scholarships are awarded to ten first-year or transfer students in the amount of $3,000 per academic year.
Eligibility: Preference is given to students who are St. Mary’s College staff members (excluding senior administration) or their dependents.
📋 Preference for staff members or their dependents. Renewable for up to three years subject to academic standing
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First-Year Excellence Scholarship
The First-Year Excellence Scholarship is limited to students who did not receive a scholarship upon entrance and completed their first year of study with an outstanding GPA.
Eligibility: These students will be considered on a competitive basis if they completed 32 or more credits during the first year at St. Mary’s and excelled academically.
General Transfer Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$6,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to transfer students with outstanding college grades and range from $1,000 to $6,000 per academic year.
Eligibility: While there are variations, recipients of this award typically present a rigorous course of study and a cumulative college GPA exceeding 3.0.
Transfer students who enter St. Mary’s College and are members of Phi Theta Kappa with a GPA of 3.25 or greater, or are a member of their College’s Honors Program with a GPA of 3.5 or greater will receive an Honors Scholarship of $1,000-$2,000.
Honors/phi theta kappa transfer Honors Scholarship
Award
$1,000-$2,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to transfer students with outstanding college grades and range from $1,000 to $6,000 per academic year.
Eligibility: While there are variations, recipients of this award typically present a rigorous course of study and a cumulative college GPA exceeding 3.0.
Transfer students who enter St. Mary’s College and are members of Phi Theta Kappa with a GPA of 3.25 or greater, or are a member of their College’s Honors Program with a GPA of 3.5 or greater will receive an Honors Scholarship of $1,000-$2,000.
Maryland/DC National Merit Finalist
Maryland/DC Resident Students: $2000 up to full tuition renewable for up to four years or eight semesters.
Outside MD/DC: $4000 up to full tuition renewable for up to four years or eight semesters.
Eligibility: Students who are admitted to SMCM and are recognized as National Merit Finalists will receive a competitive merit-based award and may also be eligible for need-based financial aid by submitting the FAFSA.
How to apply: ["be admitted to SMCM", "designate SMCM as college choice to NMSC", "submit test scores as part of admission"]
📋 Renewable for up to four years or eight semesters.
🔗 SMCM National Merit Scholarships may replace other merit awards and may affect previously awarded need-based f
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Maryland & DC resident tier
Award
$2,000-$6,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • SAT 1100+
These scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000 for Maryland & DC residents and $6,000 to $18,000 for non-Maryland residents per academic year.
Eligibility: While there are variations, recipients of this award typically rank in the top 20% of their class, present a cumulative unweighted GPA exceeding 3.0, and achieve a combined SAT 1 score of 1100 or higher.
Non-Maryland resident tier
Award
$6,000-$18,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • SAT 1100+
These scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000 for Maryland & DC residents and $6,000 to $18,000 for non-Maryland residents per academic year.
Eligibility: While there are variations, recipients of this award typically rank in the top 20% of their class, present a cumulative unweighted GPA exceeding 3.0, and achieve a combined SAT 1 score of 1100 or higher.
Outside MD/DC National Merit Finalist
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Maryland/DC Resident Students: $2000 up to full tuition renewable for up to four years or eight semesters.
Outside MD/DC: $4000 up to full tuition renewable for up to four years or eight semesters.
Eligibility: Students who are admitted to SMCM and are recognized as National Merit Finalists will receive a competitive merit-based award and may also be eligible for need-based financial aid by submitting the FAFSA.
How to apply: ["be admitted to SMCM", "designate SMCM as college choice to NMSC", "submit test scores as part of admission"]
📋 Renewable for up to four years or eight semesters.
🔗 SMCM National Merit Scholarships may replace other merit awards and may affect previously awarded need-based f
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Award
$150-$5,250/yr in-state
$150-$5,250/yr out-of-state
As of Fall 2023, the College has made available up to $100,000 per year for the next 5 years to meet demonstrated financial need in support of study abroad opportunities. Eligible students can be awarded between $150 and $5,250 in support of their study abroad experience, based on program cost and financial need as determined through the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Eligibility: students don’t have to do anything to apply for this funding! It will be incorporated in the regular financial aid process, and eligible students can be awarded between $150 and $5,250 in support of their study abroad experience, based on program cost and financial need as determined through the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
How to apply: ["FAFSA (for need determination)"]