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St. Louis Scholars Award

The St. Louis Scholars Award is a scholarship program for top Catholic high school students from the greater St. Louis region. St. Mary’s is pleased to offer a $5,000 annual scholarship to select students currently attending a St. Louis Catholic high school and are interested in attending a Catholic, Marianist university. This award can be added to any academic merit scholarship offer that a student is awarded as part of the general admission process.

About the St. Louis Scholars Award

  • A $5,000 annual, stackable scholarship for four years (eight semesters) of full-time, undergraduate study
  • Awarded to first-time entering freshmen from the greater St. Louis area, preference will be given to students from the area’s Catholic high schools
  • Renewable for four years if the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement and commitment to the Marianist charism and the Characteristics of Marianist Education

  • Steps to Apply

    Number 1

    Step 1

    Complete the Application

    Complete the online St. Mary’s University Admission Application by March 1.

    Online Application
    Number 2

    Step 2

    Submit Your Essay

    Submit a two-page essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing a degree at a Catholic and Marianist university.

    Number 3

    Step 3

    Submit Two Letters of Reference

    Provide two letters of reference from either two high school officials or one high school official and one church or parish leader.

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