SCHOLARSHIPS
Explore Scholarships at AMU
Ave Maria University is committed to making Catholic higher education accessible and affordable. We offer a comprehensive range of scholarships including
- merit-based awards recognizing academic excellence
- athletic scholarships for talented student-athletes
- specialized scholarships based on unique backgrounds, experiences, and talents.
Every student's journey to AMU is different—let us help you find the financial support that's right for you.
Specialized Scholarships: Find Your Hidden Opportunities
Beyond merit and athletic awards, we offer dozens of specialized scholarships based on factors such as heritage, community involvement, career interests, faith background, and unique experiences.
Complete our scholarship matching form to discover opportunities you never knew existed.
Outside Scholarships
Outside scholarships, also known as external scholarships, are awards offered by organizations not affiliated with the university, such as community groups, foundations, employers, and private donors. These scholarships can help reduce your educational expenses and lower the amount you need to borrow.
Students are encouraged to explore and apply for outside scholarships throughout the year. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Reporting Outside Scholarships:
All external awards must be reported to the Office of Financial Aid so we can ensure your aid package is accurate. Please submit award information via email at amufinancialaid@avemaria.edu
General Scholarships
- Community Foundation Locator
- Cardinal Kung Foundation
- Cardinal Newman Scholarship Contest
- American Indian College Fund
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder
- College Board
- Dreamers Roadmap
- FastWeb
- FinAid
- Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Horatio Alger Scholarships
- Scholarship America
- The CAPTRUST Scholarship
- The Dream
- Tuition Funding Sources
- United Negro College Fund
Military and Veterans Scholarships
- AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships
- Air Force Aid Society
- American Legion Legacy
- American Veterans (AMVETS) Scholarships
- Army Scholarship Foundation
- Children of Fallen Patriots
- Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
- Fischer House Foundation
- Folds of Honor Scholarship
- Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
- Hero's Legacy Scholarship
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
- Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
- National Association of Veterans Upward Bound
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
- Pat Tillman Foundation
- Student Veterans of America
- VA-ACME Scholarship Program
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Sports Clip Help a Hero Scholarship
- Veterans United Foundation Scholarships
- Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association Scholarship
- Hope for Warriors Scholarship