Scholarships and Grants
At Merrimack, we offer a variety of scholarships and grants to help make your education affordable. Awards are based on many factors like financial need, academic achievement, athletic, musical, or theatrical talent, group involvement or even majors and career goals.
The best part? Scholarships and grants are gift aid, meaning you don’t have to pay them back. Check out our General Award Policies for details on how awards can be renewed, and take a look at the charts below to explore the different opportunities available for incoming students.
Scholarship eligibility is automatically considered during the admission process. Humanities, Government, and Creative Arts & Design applicants can qualify for Merrimack scholarships, need-based aid, and state or federal grants. Scholarship amounts are adjusted to reflect the lower overall cost of attendance.
Grants are based on financial need, so be sure to complete the FAFSA to be considered. Once you file, you’ll automatically be reviewed for available grants (no extra steps required!)
2026-2027 Merit Scholarships (Students starting in Fall 2026) |
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Merrimack College Science & Engineering scholarship (MCSE) |
Awarded to incoming students in Science & Engineering majors. | Up to $20,000 | Undergraduate applicants with the following majors are eligible: Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Data Science, Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Mathematics, Neuroinformatics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychology and Data Science, Business Analytics, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Cybersecurity and Business Administration, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health and Data Science |
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Merrimack College Future Educator scholarship (MCFE) |
Awarded to incoming students studying Education. | Up to $20,000 | Undergraduate applicants majoring in Education and STEM Education are eligible. |
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Merrimack College Criminal Justice Scholarship (MCCJ) |
Awarded to incoming students studying Criminal Justice related majors. | $20,000 | Undergraduate applicants majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Human Development and Human Services, School Counseling (5-year master’s), and Social Work (5-year master’s) are eligible. |
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Merrimack Scholarship |
Awarded to incoming students in recognition of academic achievement. | Varies by student and major | All undergraduate applicants are considered based on a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments. |
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Honors Scholarship |
Our most prestigious merit scholarship, awarded to the top applicants. | Varies by student and major | All undergraduate applicants are considered based upon a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments |
2025-2026 Merit Scholarships (Students starting in Spring 2026) |
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Honors Scholarship |
Our most prestigious merit scholarship, awarded to the top applicants. | Up to $30,000 | All undergraduate applicants are considered based upon a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments. |
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Presidential Scholarship |
Awarded to incoming students in recognition of academic achievement. | Up to $30,000 | All undergraduate applicants are considered based upon a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments. |
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Merrimack Scholarship |
Awarded to incoming students in recognition of academic achievement. | Between $15,000 and $29,000 | All undergraduate applicants are considered based upon a holistic review of their academic record and personal accomplishments. |
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Athletic |
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. |
Grants (Students starting in Spring & Fall 2026) |
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| Grant | Description | Amount per Year | Eligibility |
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Merrimack College Grant |
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 date and demonstrate financial need. |
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Housing Grant |
Awarded to Incoming students who live on campus. | Between $5,000-$8,000 | All incoming students who live on campus are eligible. Housing grant is in addition to merit scholarships. |
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Federal Pell Grant |
Awarded on need-based criteria. Students are automatically considered when they file the FAFSA. | Up to $7,395 | Eligibility depends upon the student’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA. |
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State Grant |
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) |
Awarded on a limited basis to Pell Grant recipients. | $1,000–$4,000 | Priority given to Pell Grant recipients with the lowest SAI. |
Special Scholarships (Students starting in Spring & Fall 2026) |
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| Scholarship | Description | Amount per Year | Eligibility |
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Augustinian |
Prestigious scholarship awarded to incoming students who have attended secondary schools affiliated with the Order of St. Augustine. Awarded in place of merit. | Select number of full tuition recipients; $1000 to select number of runner ups | Recipients embody the values of St. Augustine— hospitality, community, and the pursuit of truth. Full tuition students are required to commit to up to 6 hours of service per week. |
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Choral |
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 |
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 after institutional aid is applied. Three children receive a 13.3 percent reduction, and four children receive a 15 percent reduction after instituional aid is applied. | Varies per family | Siblings enrolled simultaneously in a full time undergraduate degree at Merrimack College. |
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Marching Band |
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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FIRST Robotics |
Awarded to select applicants who have participated in FIRST Robotics during their time in high school. Available in addition to awarded merit scholarships. Additional application is required for consideration. | $5,000 | Full time freshman applicants who participated in their high school FIRST Robotics team and indicate this involvement on their application. Must complete additional FIRST Robotics Scholarship application. Recipients are selected by the Admission Office. |
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Northern Essex Community College (NECC) |
Awarded to applicants who have earned their Associate’s Degree from NECC. Awarded in addition to merit scholarship | $5,000 - $10,000 | Full-time undergraduate transfer applicants who are on track to complete their Associate’s Degree from NECC prior to their admitted term. |
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Phi Theta Kappa |
Awarded to members of the Phi Theta Kappa community college Honor Society. | $2,000 | Applicants must identify themselves as Phi Theta Kappa members on their Merrimack application. Students will need to maintain full time status. |
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Tuition Exchange |
Awarded to selected students who are eligible through their parent or guardian’s employment at a Tuition Exchange member institution. | Full Tuition | Merrimack College selects scholarship recipients. Students must submit a TE EZ-Application and have eligibility confirmed each year. Students are required to maintain resident status (live in Merrimack housing) and annually file the FAFSA Form. |
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Tuition Remission |
Awarded to individuals currently employed full time at Merrimack College or dependents of individuals currently employed full time at Merrimack College. | Full tuition | Families should confirm Tuition Remission eligibility with Merrimack College Human Resources. |