Graduate Scholarships

A graduate degree can be the bridge from where you are in life today to where you want to be tomorrow. But going back to school is a big decision, particularly for working adults. Our scholarship opportunities, combined with low tuition costs and the convenience of our evening and online learning programs, help to make your commitment more manageable.

We’ve listed a few of our scholarship opportunities below and encourage you to speak with your admissions representative today to learn about our full listing of scholarships. Now is your time to achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Scholarships

Scholarships for Catholic Educators

 As part of our commitment to supporting Catholic education, we offer a $5,000 scholarship to those employed full-time by a K-12 Catholic school or other recognized partner and enrolled in a non-capped program. 

Family Legacy Scholarship

If your son or daughter is currently attending or is a graduate of the University of Mary, you may receive the Family Legacy Scholarship to advance your education at Mary. With this scholarship, you may receive your first class free when you enroll in an eligible University of Mary Online program.

Continue the Mary legacy within your family!

Scholarship for FOCUS Alumni

Through a unique partnership between FOCUS and the University of Mary, a special scholarship is available only for FOCUS alumni. FOCUS alumni who continue their education with the University of Mary are eligible for a scholarship of:

  • $400 per semester for five semesters of graduate study; or
  • $400 per semester for eight semesters of non-traditional, undergraduate study

In addition to our Catholic Philanthropy graduate certificate, the University of Mary offers other undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, all rooted in our authentically Catholic faith and Benedictine values. To learn more about qualifying programs, please contact our admissions representatives.

Next Step Scholarship

Earn up to $10,000 in scholarships toward a graduate degree as an alumni of the University of Mary. This is our largest scholarship, designed exclusively for Marauders alumni. Jump into our MBA program, our Master of Science in Nursing program, or another eligible program to take advantage of this incredible incentive.

Our graduate-level education will launch you to the next step in your career. We want to make sure that you don't break the bank while you make that jump. For more information and to determine your eligibility, please contact us today!

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Scholarships for Employees of Our Business Partners

Thanks to partnerships with certain employers, we grant tuition discounts in the form of scholarships to their employees. Ask your admission representative whether your employer is one of our partners. If so, you may qualify for a scholarship.