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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.
Recipients must be admitted to Ave Maria University. Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits per semester).
Based on evaluation by Admissions Office, considering factors such as application, high school GPA, and standardized test scores.
Provide financial aid support for student athletes.
Ave Maria Athletics participates in the Sun Conference of the NAIA. As such, the University offers athletic scholarships for participation in its intercollegiate offerings. Scholarship amounts vary and are at the discretion of the head coach of the individual sport and the Director of Athletics. If an athletic scholarship is offered, it is offered as a Letter of Intent, following an applicant’s admission to the University.
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.
Practicing Eastern Rite Catholic with parish endorsement letter. First-time college freshman. Unweighted high school GPA of at least 3.2 and a standardized test score of at least 24 ACT, 1180 SAT, or 77 CLT.
Accepted students will be identified by above criteria and do not need to submit an additional application. Scholarship may not be stacked with other regional or donor-funded scholarships.
Maintain a college GPA of at least 2.5 at Ave Maria University
Ave Maria University will cover the cost of the Cardinal Kung Foundation Scholarship for sophomore through senior year if the recipient enrolls at AMU.
Students must apply to the Cardinal Kung Foundation. For more information click here. The Cardinal Kung Foundation provides the scholarship for the first year, and Ave Maria University will supplement it for three additional years.
Candidates will be selected by the Cardinal Kung Foundation. Students must email their award letter to the Financial Aid Office at amufinancialaid@avemaria.edu.
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.
Students must apply to the Cardinal Newman Society Scholarship. Form is available here. The Cardinal Newman Society provides the scholarship for the first year and Ave Maria University will supplement it for three additional years.
Candidates will be selected by the Cardinal Newman Society Foundation. Students must email their award letter to the Financial Aid Office at amufinancialaid@avemaria.edu.
Department scholarships are awarded to students pursuing specific major programs during their time at Ave Maria University.
Varies by department.
Qualified students are evaluated during the admissions process.
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.
Recipients must be incoming first-year students. Recipients must meet the academic standards set by the Honors faculty. Recipients must submit an essay application for review by the Honors faculty.
Essays with qualifying academic credentials are reviewed by the Honors faculty to select students for admission to the program. Honors Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis within a month of application to the Honors Program.
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.
Student will be selected by committee
Provide financial assistance to Legatus members, their children, and grandchildren.
Please go to the Legatus website for details.
Provide financial aid support for students that are part of the Marching Band or Color Guard.
Ave Maria University offers scholarships for participation in its Marching Band and Color Guard. Scholarship amounts vary and are at the discretion of the Band Director and the Director of Athletics. You may be asked to submit an audition tape or audition in person. If an athletic scholarship is offered, it is offered as a Letter of Intent, following an applicant’s admission to the University.
Provide additional funding for Catholic students from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Student must be admitted to Ave Maria University. Must be a Catholic in good standing at a parish in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Provide a letter of endorsement from home parish.
Maintain a GPA of at least a 2.5 while at Ave Maria University.
Provide additional funding for first-time college students who graduated from a homeschool program and have been admitted to Ave Maria University.
Homeschooled all four years of high school. Practicing Catholic with parish endorsement letter. First-time college freshman. Unweighted high school GPA of at least 3.0. For full $5,000 annual scholarship: standardized test score of at least 23 ACT, 1140 SAT, or 75 CLT.
Accepted students will be identified by above criteria and do not need to submit an additional application. Scholarship may not be stacked with Ave Maria Foundation scholarships.
Maintain a college GPA of at least 2.5 at Ave Maria University
Provide financial support to academically gifted students interested in studying one of the STEM majors (listed below).
Recipient must demonstrate a desire to major in one of the following majors:
Recipients must be first-time college applicants or transfer students with fewer than 24 attempted credits (Freshman).
Initial requirement a minimum high school GPA of at least 3.70 unweighted and a minimum test score of one of the following:
Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credits per semester).
Selected by committee based on variety of factors, including application and academic credentials.
More information will be provided to you during the admission cycle should you meet these criteria.
Department:
Office of the President
Amount:
Tuition & Fees, Room, and Board
Duration:
Up to 4 years
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.
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.
Includes essay, comprehensive examination, and interview with AMU faculty member.
Recipients are encouraged to participate in the Thomas S. Monaghan Founders Scholarship Program (FSP). Learn more about FSP by clicking here. 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.
Please submit Admissions application by December 1, 2024, to qualify for Presidential Scholarship invitation.
Department:
Academics
Amount:
Varies
Duration:
One year with the opportunity for renewal up to four years
When your application is complete, it will be reviewed. After review of your application, you may also be asked to submit a song audition. With questions about the application, please contact Audrey Austin at audrey.c.austin@avemaria.edu.Thank you!
Provide financial support to academically gifted students who commit to participating in The Institute at Ave Maria University as a Scholar. The Institute provides its Scholars with four years of personal, professional, and cultural development driven by industry experts which complements the liberal arts tradition and is open to all majors. Scholars graduate from AMU and The Institute with the credentials, network, and experience to succeed both personally and professionally.
Candidacy Program
*Institute Eligible Sports: As deemed by athletic commitments which do not materially conflict with those of The Institute.
Varsity:
Non-Varsity/Junior Varsity:
Provide additional funding for first-time college students from Michigan who have been admitted to Ave Maria University.
Practicing Catholic with parish endorsement letter who resides in Michigan. First-time college freshman. Unweighted high school GPA of at least 3.7 and a standardized test score of at least 26 ACT, 1240 SAT, or 82 CLT.
Accepted students will be identified by above criteria and do not need to submit an additional application. Scholarship may not be stacked with other regional or donor-funded scholarships.
Maintain a college GPA of at least 2.5 at Ave Maria University.
Provide additional funding for first-time college students from Toledo who have been admitted to Ave Maria University.
Practicing Catholic with parish endorsement letter. Reside in Diocese of Toledo First-time college freshman. Unweighted high school GPA of at least 3.7 and a standardized test score of at least 26 ACT, 1240 SAT, or 82 CLT.
Accepted students will be identified by above criteria and do not need to submit an additional application. Scholarship may not be stacked with other regional or donor-funded scholarships.
Maintain a college GPA of at least 2.5 at Ave Maria University
Provide financial support to students who commit to participating in the Thomas S. Monaghan Founder’s Scholarship Program. The program enables participants to become more intentionally formed in the Catholic Liberal Arts Tradition at Ave Maria University, helping them become leaders for the good of the campus community and the Church.
Monaghan Scholarships will be broken down as follows:
*For a full explanation of Institute Candidacy, please see “Institute Candidate Program” document
*FSP-Eligible Sports: As deemed by athletic commitments which materially conflict with those in FSP. This list is subject to change.
Varsity:
Non-Varsity/Junior Varsity:
*Institute Eligible Sports: As deemed by athletic commitments which do not materially conflict with those of The Institute.
Varsity:
Non-Varsity/Junior Varsity:
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