Scholarships & Awards for First-Year Students

College decisions should be about your fit and feel and knowing you belong, not just about cost. At Maryville College, for over 200 years, we have historically awarded generous scholarship and financial aid packages. As we continue to invest in our students, we are excited to increase our current on-campus scholarships, and announce our Scots Legacy Award. Every admitted student is eligible for the Scots Legacy Award valued at $20,000 to become part of our residential community. And that’s just the beginning of our financial scholarships! Our on-campus scholarships range from $20,000 to full-tuition! Become a Scot and join the Legacy that is Maryville College!

Scholarships are awarded based on academic information, student interest, student leadership and/or talent. In instances where a candidate qualifies for more than one scholarship, the student will receive the largest scholarship for which they are eligible. Institutional merit scholarships and grants are applicable to tuition and, in some cases, fees. The College reserves the right to adjust the financial assistance previously awarded when these awards in combination with other sources of assistance exceed the cost of tuition and fees, including BUT not limited to Veterans Affairs educational benefits, external awards and state scholarships and grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are generally awarded for full-time enrollment. Exceptions to the awarding policy MAY include need based federal and/or state aid as determined by the director on a case-by-case basis.

Admitted students can apply to competitive scholarships on their MaryVille Portal (MVP) after receiving their admission decision.

Academic Scholarship Information »

MC Community Partner Scholarships »

Competitive Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards »

Veterans’ Benefits »

Academic Scholarship Information

Follow these simple steps to apply for admission, for scholarships and to learn more about MC.

  • Submit an application for admission.
  • Send your high school transcript, including senior year courses, and test scores.
  • No formal scholarship application required for the Academic Scholarships, it is considered part of the college application process. Students who qualify will be notified. Additionally, after a student is admitted, they may apply for the Competitive Fellowships/Scholarships/Awards listed in those sections below.
  • Arrange a campus visit to learn as much as you can about the MC experience.
  • GPA = weighted
    SAT/ACT scores include superscore; SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Math)
    CLT = Classic Learning Test
Program & Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

Presidential Scholarship

30+ ACT or 1390+ SAT or 92+ CLT and 3.8+ GPA. Requires a commitment of four semesters as an Academic Mentor.
Up to $26,000 per year on-campus.  $20,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA.

Dean’s Scholarship

26+ ACT or 1240+ SAT or 81+ CLT and 3.5+ GPA. Requires a commitment of three semesters as an Academic Mentor.
Up to $24,000 per year on-campus. Up to $18,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA.

Maryville College Scholarship

24+ ACT or 1160+ SAT or 76+ CLT and 3.2+ GPA.
Up to $22,000 per year on-campus. Up to $16,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

MC Scots Scholarship

3.0+ GPA or 19+ ACT or 980+ SAT or 64+ CLT
Up to $18,000 per year on-campus. Up to $12,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.

MC Orange & Garnet Scholarship

2.8+ GPA or 18+ ACT or 940+ SAT or 61+ CLT
Up to $15,000 per year on-campus. Up to $9,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.
Additional Scholarships (Based on State Residency)Financial Value

TN Hope

Awarded to first-year TN students that have a 3.0+ unweighted GPA OR 21+ ACT composite score OR 1060+ SAT composite score. Families must file the FAFSA in order to receive the TN HOPE Lottery Scholarship.
$4,500 – $6,000 per year
For a complete list of eligibility and renewal criteria, visit tn.gov/collegepays

All figures current as of October 2022.

MC Community Partner Scholarships

All Community Partner Scholarships can be STACKED with MC Academic Merit Scholarships.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: March 1

To compete for these fellowships and/or scholarships, follow these simple steps:

  • Submit an application for admission
  • Send your high school transcript, including senior year courses, and test scores
  • Review the requirements for the available fellowships and scholarships listed below. Once a student has been admitted, they will be given the opportunity to select the fellowship(s) and/or scholarship(s) for which they are eligible.
  • Complete the application(s) via their MaryVille Portal (MVP).
  • Arrange a campus visit to learn as much as you can about the MC experience.
Program & Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

Harold and Jean Lambert Scholarship

Awarded to a student leader from Blount, Knox or Sevier County, TN who fosters self-initiative to become a campus leader among their peers.
$4,000 per year. Renewable for eight semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA and leadership participation.

Kiwanis Scholarship

Awarded to a student from Blount County, Maryville City or Alcoa City Schools. The recipient will be an active member of the Circle K organization at MC.
$3,000. Non-renewable.

Equal Chance for Education Scholarship

Awarded to 10 DACA or undocumented students living in East Tennessee. 3.0+ GPA and have lived in Tennessee for the last 12 months.

$6,250 per year. MC ECE Scholarship based on
merit. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.

The Knowles Scholarship

Awarded to a student with a documented learning disability.
Must have a current IEP and 3.0+ GPA.
$5,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

All figures current as of October 2022.

To compete for these fellowships and/or scholarships, follow these simple steps:

  • Submit application for admission
  • Send your high school transcript, including senior year courses, and test scores
  • Review the requirements for the available fellowships and scholarships listed below. Once a student has been admitted, they will be given the opportunity to select the fellowship(s) and/or scholarship(s) for which they are eligible.
  • Complete the application(s) via their MaryVille Portal (MVP).
  • Arrange a campus visit to learn as much as you can about the MC experience.

Competitive Scholarships & Fellowships

All scholarships below REPLACE MC Academic Merit Scholarships. Students are not eligible to receive more than one replacement scholarship or fellowship listed below.
Application and campus interview required for all.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: December 1

Program & Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

McGill Scholarship/Fellowship

The McGill Scholarship is awarded to 5 incoming first-year students with combined minimum 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT or 86+ CLT and 3.6+ GPA and demonstrated leadership abilities. Required to live on campus and serve five semesters as an academic mentor.
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McGill Fellowship is awarded to 20 first-year students meeting the same requirements as the McGill Scholarship. Required to live on campus and serve four semesters as an academic mentor.
Read more about the McGill Scholarship/Fellowship ❯
Up to Full tuition. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 3.25 GPA. Fellowship is valued at $30,000. Renewable for eight semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA.

Music Scholarship

Open to all music majors based on individual talent. Recipients are required to participate in a related music ensemble. An application and audition are required.

Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to full tuition on-campus or up to $20,000 off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

Art Scholarship

Open to art majors based on individual talent. An application and interview required.
Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to $26,000 on-campus or up to $20,000 off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

Theatre Scholarship

Open to all theatre majors based on individual talent. Prefer at least two years prior participation in theatre productions. Recipients are required to participate in theatre productions. An application and audition are required.
Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to $26,000 on-campus or up to $20,000 off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

Mountain Challenge Scholarship

Awarded to one student leader interested in developing leadership skills while taking part in one of the South’s premier outdoor adventure programs. 24+ ACT or 1160+ SAT or 76+ CLT and 3.0+ GPA preferred.
Up to $24,000 on-campus or $18,000 off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA during first year and 2.85 GPA in second and third year.

Equestrian Team Scholarship

Equestrians riding/showing for a minimum of three years preferably at three-foot fences or higher.
Up to $24,000 on-campus or $18,000 off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full time study with 2.75 GPA.

Scots Science Scholarship

Awarded to 15 first-year students majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics, including pre-professional and licensure tracks. 22+ Math ACT preferred.
Read more about the Scots Science Scholarship ❯
Up to $24,000 on-campus or $18,000 off-campus. Renewable with 2.75 GPA

All figures current as of October 2022.

Additional Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

All scholarships below can be STACKED with MC Academic Merit Scholarships.

Application and campus interview required for all.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: December 1

Program & Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

Bonner Scholarship

Bonner Scholarship is a need-based award program for 15 first-year students involved in their community through community service or other responsibilities. Recipients are required to invest 10 service hours per week.

Read more about the Bonner Scholarship ❯

Merit award plus $3,000 stipend/year plus additional grant money up to $10,000 based on financial need. Renewable with 2.0 GPA

Brahams Scholarship

The Brahams Scholarship is for students who demonstrate a passion for service but don’t meet the financial need requirements for the Bonner Scholarship. Brahams scholars will participate in a significant amount of Bonner programming.

Read more about the Bonner and Brahams Scholarships ❯
$4,000 each year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA

 Kyle Family Scholarship

The Kyle Family Scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a passion for service but whose EFC is too high to qualify for federal assistance or does not qualify for any federal assistance. Kyle Family scholars will participate in a significant amount of Bonner programming.

$4,000 each year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA

Isaac Anderson Fellowship for Church Leadership

Awarded to two student leaders wanting to explore their goals of work and calling in light of their Christian faith. Minimum combined 26+ ACT or 1240+ SAT or 81+ CLT and 3.5+ GPA.
Read more about the Isaac Anderson Fellowship ❯
$3,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA.

Chapel Fellowship

Awarded to one student with experience and interest in leading worship, especially music services. Recipients will be active participants in chapel leadership through the Center for Campus Ministry.
Read more about the Chapel Fellowship ❯
$2,500 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.

Church and College Fellowship

Active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Recipients are committed to providing three hours per week of volunteer service to local Presbyterian churches.
Read more about the Church and College Fellowship ❯
$2,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.

ALANA Cultural Diversity Award

Students who identify as African American, Lantinx, Asian and Native American. Recipients work to become stronger allies to advocate for justice, diversity, inclusion, and equity at Maryville College.
Read more about the ALANA Cultural Diversity Award ❯
Up to $2,000 each year.  Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.

Instrumental Music Ensemble Award

Non-music majors based on individual talent, merit and ensemble. Recipients required to participate in a related music ensemble(s). An application and audition are required.
Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to $2,000 each year/ensemble.  Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with continued involvement in a music ensemble with 2.5 GPA

Choral Award

Non-music majors. Prefer at least two years prior participation in a high school chorus. Recipients required to participate in a choral ensemble(s). An application and audition are required.
Up to $2,000 each year.  Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with continued involvement in a choral ensemble with 2.5 GPA.

MC Playhouse Award

Non-theatre majors. Prefer at least two years of prior participation in theatre productions. Recipients are required to participate in theatre productions. An application and audition are required.
Up to $2,000 each year.  Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with continued involvement in theatre productions with 2.5 GPA.

MC First Award

Students from families where their parents/guardians did not complete a four-year college degree. 
$1,000 per year. 

MC Alumni Award

Students whose parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling graduated from Maryville College. Graduates will be verified by Alumni Office.

$1,000 per year.

Educator Award

Students whose parent or guardian is a current K-12 teacher in a public or private school in the United States.

$1,000 per year.

All figures current as of October 2022.

Veterans’ Benefits

Maryville College welcomes veterans and their eligible dependents who wish to attend Maryville College as full-time students and who are eligible for veteran education benefits and/or the Yellow Ribbon Program benefits. Students must apply for GI benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, the VA and Maryville College will cover 100% of the cost of a student’s tuition and fees. To learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program at Maryville College, visit our Veterans’ Benefits.