Scholarships & Awards for Transfer Students

Maryville College provides generous scholarship and award opportunities to deserving students. 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

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

  • Submit an application for admission.
  • Send your transcript and test score
  • 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.
Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

MC Distinguished Scholarship

Awarded to entering transfer students with a 3.5 and above grade point average.

Up to $22,000 per year on-campus. Up to $17,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA.

MC Honors Scholarship

Awarded to entering transfer students with a 3.0 to 3.49 grade point average.

Up to $21,000 per year on-campus. Up to $16,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA.

MC Scholarship

Awarded to entering transfer students with a 2.5 to 2.99 grade point average.

Up to $19,000 per year on-campus. Up to $14,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

MC Scots Scholarship

Awarded to entering transfer students with a 2.0 to 2.49 grade point average.

Up to $18,000 per year on-campus. Up to $13,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA.

All figures current as of October 2022.

Competitive Fellowships and Scholarships Information

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

  • Submit an application for admission.
  • Send your transcript 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.
Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

McGill Transfer Fellowships

Awarded to five transfer students annually with a minimum college grade point average of 3.25 and demonstrated leadership abilities. An application and a campus interview are required. Recipients are required to live on campus and participate in a living-learning community. Fellowship deadline is May 1.
Read more about the McGill Scholarship/Fellowship ❯

Up to $4,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA.

Mountain Challenge Staff Award

Awarded to an entering transfer student with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average who is interested in developing leadership skills while taking part in one of the South’s premier outdoor adventure programs. An application and campus interview are required. Award application deadline is May 1.

$2,500 per year. Renewable with continued commitment to program participation with 2.75 GPA.

Church & College Fellowships

Awarded to entering transfer students who are active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and who are committed to providing three hours per week of volunteer service to local Presbyterian churches. Will be in addition to the student’s MC Academic scholarship. An application and a campus interview are required.
Read more about the Church and College Fellowship ❯

Up to $2,000 per year. Renewable with commitment to leadership involvement and 2.75 GPA.

Music Scholarship

Open to music majors based on individual talent. Recipients are required to participate in related music ensemble. Will replace the student’s MC Academic scholarship. An application and audition required.
Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to full tuition per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA.

Theatre Scholarship

Open to theatre majors based on individual talent. Prefer at least two years prior participation in theatre productions. Will replace the student’s MC Academic scholarship. An application and audition are required.
Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to $22,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA.

Art Scholarship

Open to art majors based on individual talent. Will replace the student’s MC Academic scholarship. An application and portfolio are required.
Read more about Fine Art Scholarships and audition requirements ❯

Up to $22,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 3.0 GPA.

All figures current as of October 2022.

MC Awards

In addition to scholarships, Maryville College provides opportunities for additional awards to interested or qualified students. In consideration of scholarships received and financial aid eligibility, individuals could earn $1,000 – $5,000 from one of the awards listed below.

MC Awards Information

To apply for these awards, follow these simple steps:

  • Submit an application for admission.
  • Send your transcript and test scores.
  • Review the requirements for the available awards listed below. Once a student has been admitted, they will be given the opportunity to select the award(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.
Eligibility CriteriaFinancial Value

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 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study.

Instrumental Music Ensemble Award

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

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

Choral Award

Open to non-music majors. Prefer at least two years prior participation in a high school chorus. An application and audition are required.

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

MC Playhouse Award

Open to non-theatre majors. Prefer at least two years of prior participation in theatre productions. An application and audition are required.

Up to $2,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring
semesters of full-time study with continued involvement in theatre productions.

Equestrian Award

Awarded to a highly qualified equestrian who has been riding and showing for a minimum of three years preferably at three-foot fences or higher.

$2,000 per year. Renewable with continued commitment to program participation with 2.75 GPA.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Awarded to potential student leaders. Candidates must be members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA.

$1,000 per year. Renewable with 2.0 GPA.

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.