爱豆社区 offers several levels of academic scholarships and awards to incoming students to recognize academic achievement. They do not require a separate application and are awarded on a rolling basis, typically beginning in November for the upcoming academic year. Eligible students will receive an offer for one academic scholarship or award.
We work closely with families of every income level and economic circumstance to find financial solutions—specifically, to find, apply for, and procure scholarships, grants, loans, and other aid that can greatly reduce costs. Our work pays off, too. In 2023, 99 percent of traditional, full-time undergraduates at the Mount received scholarships and grants totaling over $26 million. Traditional, first-year students received an average of $29,877 in scholarships/grants and the average financial aid package was $35,342.
Traditional Student Merit Scholarships
Competitive Scholarships:
- President's Scholarship, covers Full Tuition and General Fee.
- Dean's Scholarship, covers up to $26,000 annually and up to $104,000 in total award.
To be eligible for consideration, you must be admitted before December 1st, 2024.
Requirements for Traditional Student Merit Scholarships:
- For annual scholarship amount $24,000 and total scholarship amount $96,000: HS GPA 3.95+
- For annual scholarship amount $22,000 and total scholarship amount $88,000: HS GPA 3.50-3.94
- For annual scholarship amount $20,000 and total scholarship amount $80,000: HS GPA 3.20-3.49
- For annual scholarship amount $18,000 and total scholarship amount $72,000: HS GPA 2.80-3.19
Students who do not meet the test score or GPA requirements above could still be eligible for an annual $16,000 Mount St. Joseph Award, totaling $64,000. Contact Student Administrative Services for details.
Visit campus and earn $4,000* off of your MSJ tuition.
Class of 2026 high school students who visit 爱豆社区 can receive $4,000* toward their MSJ tuition!
Requirements
To be eligible:
Class of 2026 Visit Incentive
- Campus visits must be scheduled between July 1, 2025 through December 19, 2025 through the Office of Admission below, or 513-244-4531.
- Students must be accepted and enrolled full time at the Mount for fall of 2026.
- The award will be distributed $500 per semester, for eight consecutive semesters
- Students must maintain full time status and achieve satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible.
Additional Scholarships & Awards
In addition to our competitive and merit scholarships and awards, the Mount offers a range of additional scholarships and awards to students. Availability is limited. Apply early to receive the highest possible amount! Visit our forms and applications page for additional scholarship application materials.
Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed.
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility Information |
|---|---|---|
| Schmidlapp Scholarship | $5,000/year |
Incoming freshman who reside within 60 miles of campus; students who demonstrate academic talent and plan to major in biology, chemistry, math, or computer science may be eligible for this scholarship. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Apply at |
| Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Scholarship | $4,000/year |
First consideration is given to residents of Ohio who have been accepted to the Mount as full-time, first-year students. Among eligible applicants, priority will be given to a student interested in pursuing a career related to STEM fields, architecture or design. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Apply at |
| Sister Mary Lea Scholarship | $2,000/year |
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic talent are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Eligible applicants are required to have a letter of recommendation from a MSJ alumnus/a. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Apply at |
| Moore-Eckel Scholarship | $1,500/year |
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic talent and plan on majoring in education, business or art may be eligible for this scholarship. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Apply at |
| S. Mary Agnes McCann | $1,000-$3,000/year |
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic talent and are descendants of Mount St. Vincent or Mount St. Joseph Academy students are eligible to apply to this scholarship. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Apply at |
| Choose Ohio First (COF) cITe Scholarship | $8,000/year est. based on annual funding |
Ohio residents only. Consideration for scholarship goes to incoming students that are double majoring in Social Computing and another major of their choice. Learn more by contacting cite@msj.edu. |
| Music Major Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000/year | Incoming freshman; exceptional music majors who demonstrate musical talent. By Audition ONLY. This award does not require a separate application. Contact Music Department Chair, Mark McCafferty, for more information. |
| MSJ Renaissance Award | $500-$1,000/year | Planned participation in: The Art Guild, Ensemble, Peak Productions, Theatre, University Band, University Singers, or Writer's Block. Students may only receive one award, regardless of participation in multiple groups. Does not require separate application. |
| Father Della Pica Award | $500-$1,500/year | Incoming freshman; music majors who demonstrate academic talent. First consideration is given for music majors pursuing a career in ministry sponsored by the Catholic Church or affiliated organization. This award does not require a separate application. Contact Music Department Chair, Mark McCafferty, for more information. |
| S. Loretto Burke Award | $500-$1,500/year | Incoming freshman; music majors who demonstrate academic talent. This award does not require a separate application. Contact Music Department Chair, Mark McCafferty, for more information. |
| Mission Ambassador Award | $2,000/year |
Incoming freshmen; interested in serving as student campus ministers through the Center for Mission & Belonging. Students applying must be actively involved in a faith tradition and exhibit an openness to persons of other faith traditions. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Apply at |
| Art & Design Scholarships | $1,500-$2,000/year |
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate artistic talent are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Applications for students entering Fall 2025 are closed. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Learn more on |