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. See the charts below to learn more about the various types of scholarships and grants for the incoming class.
Scholarship eligibility is determined through the admission process and a separate application is not necessary. Humanities applicants are eligible for need-based aid, state/federal grants as well as Merrimack scholarships. Scholarship amounts are at a reduced level due to the discount in overall cost of attendance.
Grants are dependent upon filing the FAFSA and demonstrating financial need. Amounts vary, but students are typically considered for these grants automatically when filing the FAFSA.
2024-2025 Merit and Athletic Scholarships |
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Honor’s |
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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President’s |
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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Trustees’ Dean’s Merrimack |
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 |
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| Fund | 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 |
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| Fund | 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. |
