Institutional 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 - $2,500 from one of the award options listed below.

Awards for First-Year Students

In order to be eligible for most scholarships and awards, first-year students must apply for admission by January 15 of the year in which they plan to enroll.

Download the full list of MC Scholarships & Awards for First-Year students or the MC Scholarship & Awards Booklet that contains the list, all the applications, audition requirements and reference form.

Program Eligibility Criteria Financial Value
Maryville College Legacy Award Awarded to incoming students whose parents or grandparents graduated from Maryville College. Eligible candidates must contact the Office of Admissions for additional information by February 1. Up to $2,500 per academic year; amount awarded is based on consideration of all scholarships received and financial aid eligibility; renewable up to four years or eight semesters with minimum GPA of 2.50.
Bonner Scholarship Award Awarded to entering First-Year students only who are actively involved in community service and demonstrate significant financial need. Recipients are required to invest ten hours weekly and 280 hours for at least two summers in community service. Deadline February 1.Download Application Learn more about Bonner Scholars $2,500 for each year; plus additional scholarship and grant money based on family's financial situation. Renewable with satisfactory completion of required service and program participation.
Alana Cultural Diversity Award Awarded to incoming students demonstrating academic promise, leadership potential, and the ability to contribute to cultural diversity. Recipients are required to participate in related campus organizations and to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Deadline February 1.Download Application Up to $2,500 per academic year; amount awarded is based on consideration of all scholarships received and financial aid eligibility; renewable up to four years or eight semesters with minimum GPA of 2.5.
Instrumental Music Ensemble Award Awarded to non-music majors on the basis of individual talent demonstrated by audition. Recipients are required to participate in a related music ensemble. Deadline February 1. Audition required. Download ApplicationAudition Requirements Up to $2,500, renewable up to four years or eight semesters with continued involvement in music ensemble.
Choral Award Awarded to non-music majors who have been a member of a high school chorus for at least two years. Deadline February 1. Audition required. Download ApplicationAudition Requirements Up to $2,500 per academic year; renewable up to four years or eight semesters with continued involvement in choral ensemble.
MC Playhouse Award Awarded to non-theatre majors who have participated for at least two years in high school productions. Deadline February 1. Audition required. Download ApplicationAudition Requirements Up to $2,500 per academic year; renewable up to four years or eight semesters with continued involvement in theatre productions.
Yellow Ribbon Award Awarded to active military members post 9/11 or their dependents. Deadline February 1. Apply: www.gibill.va.gov VA will determine the amount applied to Yellow Ribbon. We agree to pay half and the VA will match. (40-100% based on number of months of active duty)

All figures current as of September 2009.

Awards for Transfer Students

In order to be eligible for most scholarships and awards, students must apply for admission by April 15 of the year in which they plan to enroll.

In addition to scholarships, Maryville College provides opportunities for additional awards to interested or qualified students. In consideration of scholarships received, individuals could earn $1,000 - $2,500 from one of the following sources.

Program Eligibility Criteria Financial Value
Maryville College Legacy Award Awarded to students whose parents or grandparents graduated from Maryville College. Eligible candidates must contact the Office of Admissions for additional information by May 1. Up to $2,500 per academic year; amount awarded is based on consideration of all scholarships received and financial aid eligibility; renewable with minimum GPA of 2.5.
Alana Cultural Diversity Award Awarded to incoming transfer students demonstrating academic promise, leadership potential, and the ability to contribute to cultural diversity. Recipients are required to participate in related campus organizations and to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Deadline May 1.Downloadable Application Up to $2,500 per academic year; amount awarded is based on consideration of all scholarships received and financial aid eligibility; renewable with minimum GPA of 2.5.
Instrumental Music Ensemble Award Awarded to non-music majors on the basis of individual talent demonstrated by audition. Recipients are required to participate in a related music ensemble. Deadline May 1. Audition required. <Download ApplicationAudition Requirements Up to $2,500, renewable with continued involvement in music ensemble.
Choral Award Awarded to non-music majors who have been a member of a high school chorus or college choir. Deadline May 1. Audition required. Download ApplicationAudition Requirements Up to $2,500 per academic year; renewable with continued involvement in choral ensemble.
MC Playhouse Award Awarded to non-theatre majors who have participated in college theatre productions. Deadline May 1. Audition required. Download ApplicationAudition Requirements Up to $$2,500 per academic year; renewable with continued involvement in theatre productions.