2026 Application Guide for Saint Mary's College of California Merit Scholarships

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Saint Mary’s College of California

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will close on the

15th of January, 2026.

Scholarship Summary: 

Saint Mary’s awards merit scholarships to incoming students (domestic and international) with outstanding academic credentials. These awards are determined at the time of freshman admission and applied to each of four years of consecutive full time undergraduate study toward your first bachelor's degree at Saint Mary's.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 

There are no set criteria for eligibility but past recipients were typically in the top 30% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 

The SMCC Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;

i. Trustee's Scholarship: $29,000 annually

ii. Presidential Scholarship: $28,000 annually

iii. Provost's Scholarship: $26,000 annually

iv. Dean's Scholarship: $24,000 annually

v. Gael Scholarship: $16,000 annually

Scholarship Application Guide: 

Decisions are determined at the time of acceptance; no additional forms are required to be considered for these scholarships. Simply apply for admission before the stated deadline.

Scholarship Website: 

Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Saint Mary’s Undergraduate Financial Aid Page.