2024-25 Mount Mary University Jewel Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Scholarship Summary: 
Mount Mary University's Jewel Scholars Program aims to expand access to STEM careers for women and underrepresented (domestic) students, with the purpose of growing the talent pool of highly skilled scientists in the Milwaukee area.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible,
•  Students must be majoring in:
    o Biology
    o Biology - health sciences
    o Biology - environmental sciences
    o Food Science
    o Chemistry
    o Please note: Human biology: pre-occupational therapy majors and human biology: pre-dietetics majors are not eligible.
•  Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
•  Students must be US residents from the Milwaukee area
•  Students must be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant

Value of Scholarship: 
Jewel Scholars who are first year students will earn $27,000 or more per year, renewable for four years. Along with other grants and awards, this scholarship can cover up to full tuition. 

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To be considered for the Jewel Scholars Program, students must complete the following steps:
2.  Submit official transcript(s) from all institutions attended

Students accepted to Mount Mary who meet the eligibility requirements listed above, will be considered for the Jewel Scholars Program. No additional scholarship application is required. Applicants will be reviewed for consideration in January.

Three first year (high school) students and two transfer students are awarded this scholarship each year. This scholarship is renewable for four years.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Mount Mary University Jewel Scholarship Page.