Scholarship Awarding University:
Misericordia UniversityType of degree:
Bachelor’sScholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship are reviewed on an ongoing basis.Scholarship Summary:
To demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence, the University awards financial assistance to incoming domestic freshmen who have attained outstanding academic records. The annual scholarships are renewable until graduation, provided minimum grade point averages and satisfactory academic progress are maintained. The minimum averages required for retention of the award are outlined in the scholarship notification letter.Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria for consideration but past recipients were in the top 35% of the applicant pool.Value of Scholarship:
The available Misericordia merit scholarships are as follows;i. Merit Scholarship: Annual amounts range from $14,000 to $30,000 (these amounts include the University’s Residential Grant of $3,000 for students living on campus). Students are automatically given scholarship consideration at time of admission.
ii. Misericordia Success Grant: is a non-need based grant to incoming first year students who show determination and have academic promise. The annual grant is renewable until graduation, provided satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment is maintained. The grant is offered in amounts up to $17,500 (these amounts include the university residential grant of $3,000). Students are automatically given consideration of this grant at time of admission.
iii. Non Pennsylvania Resident Grant: This need-based grant is given to students who resides outside of Pennsylvania and are living on campus. This annual grant is renewable provided on-campus residency. Students who receive the Non-PA Grant must maintain satisfactory academic progress and file the FAFSA form each year.
* To obtain the Residential Grant, a student must reside in on-campus housing.