Mount St. Joseph University 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 2025 high school students who visit Mount St. Joseph University can receive $4,000* toward their MSJ tuition!
Requirements
To be eligible:
Class of 2025 Visit Incentive
- Campus visits must be scheduled between Aug. 1, 2024 through Dec. 15, 2024 through the Office of Admission below, or 513-244-4531.
- Students must be accepted and enrolled full time at the Mount for fall of 2025.
- 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.
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility Information |
|---|---|---|
| Schmidlapp Scholarship | $5,000/year |
Incoming freshman who reside within 60 miles of campus; female students who demonstrate academic talent and plan to major in biology, chemistry, math, or computer science may be eligible for this scholarship. Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Apply at Schmidlapp Application |
| 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. Find out more about the Knowlton Memorial Foundation Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 |
| 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. Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Apply at Sister Mary Lea Application |
| 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. Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Apply at Moore-Eckel Application |
| S. Mary Agnes McCann | $1,000-$3,000/year |
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic talent are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Priority is given to descendants of Mount St. Vincent or Mount St. Joseph Academy students. Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Apply at Sister Mary Agnes Application |
| 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. Application Deadline: March 1, 2025 Apply at Mission Ambassador Application |
| Art & Design Scholarships | $1,500-$2,000/year |
Incoming freshmen who demonstrate artistic talent are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 Learn more on the Art & Design Scholarship page |
| John Nartker Scholarship | $1,000/year |
Incoming freshman; academic talent- majoring in art, fine arts, art education, or graphic design. Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 Learn more on the Art & Design Scholarship page |
| Esports Scholarship | $2,000/year |
Freshman who are enrolled full time and participate in Esports practices, team workouts, and competitive events. Students participating in other NCAA Division III sports are not eligible for this scholarship. Contact Head Coach Christian.Duvall@msj.edu for more information. |
| MOSAIC Scholarship | $2,500/year |
Students in the MOSAIC Scholars Program, who commit to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for diversity. Application Deadline: April 1, 2025 Apply at MOSAIC Application |
| Lions 1st Scholars Award | $1,000/year |
First-generation college students who participate in the Lions 1st Scholars Community as first-year students or mentors. Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 Apply at Lions 1st Scholars Application |
| Anthony Munoz Foundation Impact Program Scholarship | $2,500/year |
In collaboration with Mount St. Joseph University, select Anthony Munoz Foundation Impact Program students will be chosen to receive a $10,000 scholarship (provided $2,500 annually). The scholarship is stackable with the foundation's $20,000 AMF Scholarship Fund (provided $5,000 annually). Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2025 Learn more about how to apply on the 2024 Mount St. Joseph University+AMF Scholarship Application |
| Leading Men Fellowship (LMF) Connections Scholars Program Scholarship | $20,000/year |
The Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship creates opportunities for young men of color and increases representation in the field of education. LMF participants must apply for the Mount’s Leading Men Fellowship Connections Scholars program and scholarship during their second semester of their LMF program, and after completion of the first semester of LMF. View more information on the Leading Men Fellowship page here. Apply at Leading Men Fellowship - MSJ Connections Scholars Application |
| Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) Scholarship | $2,500/year |
The Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) Scholarship is awarded annually to three eligible first-year, directly admitted undergraduate nursing students. The scholarship totals $10,000, and $2,500 will be distributed over four academic years. Application Deadling: January 31, 2025 Apply at Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) Scholarship Application |
Note: The Mount offers scholarships for students demonstrating artistic or musical talents, or planning to enroll in certain majors. Some of these awards require auditions, portfolios or separate applications.
Transfer Student Merit Scholarships
Students must have a minimum of 12 semester hours of college level coursework, be accepted to the Mount, and plan to attend full-time to be considered for a Transfer Scholarship. All Transfer Scholarships are renewable if the student remains full-time and meets satisfactory academic progress standards. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor’s degrees are not eligible. Transfer credit and transfer GPA must come from a regionally accredited institution. GPA used for scholarship consideration will be a calculation of all regionally accredited coursework. No applications are required for the scholarships listed below unless otherwise noted
Merit Based Transfer Scholarships
Students starting Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
| GPA | 2.8 - 3.19 | 3.2 - 3.49 | 3.5 - 3.74 | 3.75+ |
| AMOUNT | $16,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $22,000 |
| GPA | 2.8 - 3.19 | 3.2 - 3.49 | 3.5 - 3.74 | 3.75+ |
| AMOUNT | $18,000 | $20,000 | $22,000 | $24,000 |
* If you have graduated high school in the most recent academic year, and are planning to transfer and enroll at the Mount full-time for the spring semester please talk with an admissions representative to review scholarship opportunities.
Additional Transfer Scholarships & Awards 2025-2026
| Scholarship | Award | Eligibility Information |
|---|---|---|
| MSJ Award | $16,000/year | Students who do not meet the Transfer Scholarship criteria, but enroll full-time and are earning their first bachelor's degree may be eligible for an $16,000 MSJ Award. Please contact admission@msj.edu for details. |
| Mission Ambassador Award | $2,000/year |
Incoming students; interested in serving as student campus ministers through the Office of Mission Integration. Students applying must be actively involved in a faith tradition and exhibit an openness to persons of other faith traditions. Application Deadline: March 1, 2025 Apply at Mission Ambassador Application |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $1,000/year | A cumulative college GPA of 3.25, an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited institution and verification of PTK membership are required. This award can be in addition to other eligible merit scholarships. This scholarship is renewable if the student is full-time and maintaining a 3.0 college GPA. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. |
| Connections Scholarship | $2,500/year | While enrolled at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, Ivy Tech Community College, Sinclair Community College, or Gateway Community and Technical College a Connections Scholars application must be submitted. Requirements to meet the Connections Scholarship include an earned associate’s degree from Cincinnati State Technical & Community College or Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Connections Scholars must be enrolled in full-time status (12 credit hours minimum) at the Mount. This award can be stacked on other eligible merit scholarships. Applications and transcripts must be received two weeks prior to the start of the semester you plan to begin at the Mount. First-time freshmen are ineligible to apply. |
| Moore-Eckel Adult Scholarship | $750/year |
This scholarship is available to current and future MSJ adult students. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of coursework per academic year. A completed FAFSA application and additional application form must be submitted prior to deadline for consideration. Application Deadline: June 1 |
| Renaissance Awards | $500-1000/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. |
| 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. |
| MOSAIC Scholarship | $2,500/year |
Students in the MOSAIC Scholars Program, who commit to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for diversity. Begins Fall 2023. Application Deadline: April 1 Apply at MOSAIC Application |
| Lions 1st Scholars Award | $1,000/year |
First-generation college students who participate in the Lions 1st Scholars Community as first-year students or mentors. Begins Fall 2023. Application Deadline: January 31 Apply at Lions 1st Scholars Application |
| Be the Change Transfer Student Scholarship | $19,500.00/year | Students must have a minimum of 45 semester hours of community college/two-year college level coursework, have a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative transfer GPA, be accepted to the Mount, and plan to attend full-time towards a degree in education to be considered for a Be the Change Transfer Scholarship. The Be the Change Transfer Student Scholarship is renewable if the student remains full-time and meets satisfactory academic progress standards towards a degree in education. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor’s degrees are not eligible. Transfer credit and transfer GPA must come from a regionally accredited institution. GPA used for scholarship consideration will be a calculation of all regionally accredited coursework. Students who are awarded the Be the Change Transfer Student Scholarship are ineligible to receive the MSJ Award or merit-based transfer scholarships. View more information here. |
| Leading Men Fellowship (LMF) Connections Scholars Program Scholarship | $20,000/year |
The Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship creates opportunities for young men of color and increases representation in the field of education. LMF participants must apply for the Mount’s Leading Men Fellowship Connections Scholars program and scholarship during their second semester of their LMF program, and after completion of the first semester of LMF. View more information on the Leading Men Fellowship page here. Apply at Leading Men Fellowship - MSJ Connections Scholars Application |
Outside Scholarships
Visit our Outside Scholarship Chart to obtain a current list of outside (third-party) scholarships. Scholarship eligibility and application materials vary.