Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are awarded based upon many factors, including (but not limited to) financial need, academic excellence, athletic, musical, and theatrical talent, affiliation with various groups, or career aspirations.
Scholarships and grants are gift aid and do not need to be repaid. Please see our General Award Policies for renewal guidelines. To learn more about the various types of scholarships and grants please see the charts below.
Scholarship eligibility is determined through the admission process and a separate application is not necessary.
Merit and Athletic Scholarships
| Fund | Description | Amount per Year | Eligibility |
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President’s Amount per Year - Between $25,500 and $24,500 |
Our most prestigious merit scholarship, awarded to the top 30% of incoming students. | Up to $25,000 | All undergraduate applicants are considered based upon a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments. |
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Trustees’ Dean’s Merrimack Amount per Year - Between $7,000 and $22,500 |
Awarded to incoming students in recognition of academic achievement. | Between $12,500 and $24,000 | All undergraduate applicants are considered based upon a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments. |
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Athletic Amount per Year - Up to full tuition, room and board, books and fees |
Awarded to select athletic recruits. | Up to full tuition, room and board, books and fees | Recipients are awarded at the discretion of the Department of Athletics. |
Special Scholarships |
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| Fund | Description | Amount per Year | Eligibility |
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Augustinian Amount per Year - Full tuition |
Prestigious scholarship awarded to incoming students who have attended secondary schools affiliated with the Order of St. Augustine. Awarded in place of merit. | Full tuition | Recipients embody the values of St. Augustine— hospitality, community, and the pursuit of truth. Students are required to commit to up to 6 hours of service per week. |
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Choral Amount per Year - $500 |
Awarded to select applicants with a strong background in singing who intend to participate in concert choir. Awarded in addition to merit. | $500 | Applicants must indicate their interest on their application for admission. Recipients are selected by the Director of Campus Music Activities. |
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Family Amount per Year - Varies per family |
If two children from the same family are enrolled at Merrimack College in a full-time, undergraduate day degree program, each child is entitled to a 10 percent reduction in tuition. Three children receive a 13.3 percent reduction, and four children receive a 15 percent reduction. Reductions are calculated after institutional aid is applied. | Varies per family | Siblings enrolled simultaneously in a full time undergraduate degree at Merrimack College. |
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FIRST Robotics Amount per Year - $10,000 |
Awarded to a select number of high school seniors who have participated on a FIRST Robotics team. Awarded in addition to merit. |
$10,000 | Major within the School of Science and Engineering. |
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Honors Amount per Year - $1,000 |
Inspired by St. Augustine’s philosophy of teaching and learning, the Honors Scholarship is awarded to students selected into the Honors Program. Awarded in addition to merit. | $1,000 | Top 10% of the freshman applicant pool who confirm their intent to participate in the Honors Program. |
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Marching Band Amount per Year - Varies per student |
Awarded to talented musicians based upon musical ability who intend to participate in the marching band. Awarded as a comprehensive scholarship or in addition to merit. | Varies per student | Applicants must indicate their interest on their application for admission or on the music interest form. Recipients are selected by the Director of Bands. |
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Merrimack Achieves Collegiate Holistic Support Scholars (MACHS) Amount per Year - $8,100 |
Established through a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and awarded to select high achieving students who show a strong passion and ambition for a future in their field but may have financial barriers. Awarded in addition to merit. | $8,100 | Eligible students will need to major within the School of Science and Engineering and demonstrate significant financial need. Students will be notified and invited to submit an application. |
Grants |
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| Fund | Description | Amount per Year | Eligibility |
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Merrimack College Grant Amount per Year - Amount varies upon financial need |
Based upon demonstrated financial need, as per the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). | Amount varies upon financial need | File the FAFSA by the priority filing deadline and demonstrate financial need. |
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Federal Pell Grant Amount per Year - Up to $6,345 |
Awarded on need-based criteria. Students are automatically considered when they file the FAFSA. | Up to $6,345 | Eligibility depends upon the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA. |
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State Grant Amount per Year - Varies per state |
Awarded on need-based criteria. Students are automatically considered when they file the FAFSA. | Varies per state | Check with your state agency for state grant eligibility guidelines. |
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Amount per Year - $1,000–$4,000 |
Awarded on a limited basis to Pell Grant recipients. | $1,000–$4,000 | Priority given to Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFC. |
RaiseMe Scholarships
Merrimack has partnered with RaiseMe, a micro-scholarship campaign, to offer U.S. high school and transfer students the opportunity to earn scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements and outstanding accomplishments. Students can begin earning money as early as 9th grade, and these earnings will be incorporated into Merrimack’s scholarship awards.