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.
Students who have completed a Maryville College application can access and apply for competitive scholarships directly through their MaryVille Portal (MVP).
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.
| Program & Eligibility Criteria | Financial Value |
|---|---|
Distinguished ScholarshipAwarded to entering transfer students with a 3.5 and above college GPA. |
$24,000 per year on-campus. $18,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA. |
Honors ScholarshipAwarded to entering transfer students with a 3.0 to 3.49 college GPA. |
$22,000 per year on-campus. $16,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA. |
MC ScholarshipAwarded to entering transfer students with a 2.5 to 2.99 college GPA. |
$20,000 per year on-campus. $14,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA. |
Kin Takahashi ScholarshipAwarded to entering transfer students with a 2.0 to 2.49 college GPA. |
$18,000 per year on-campus. $12,000 per year off-campus. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA. |
All figures current as of August 2025.
Special Interest Scholarships
All scholarships below will be added to the Academic Merit Scholarship unless otherwise noted.
Application and campus interview required for all.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: June 1
All Scholarships listed below will require application and interview.
| Program & Eligibility Criteria | Financial Value |
|---|---|
McGill Transfer FellowshipsAwarded 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.Read more about the McGill Transfer Fellowship ❯ |
Up to $4,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA. |
Mountain Challenge Staff AwardAwarded to an entering transfer student with a minimum 3.0 college GPA 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. |
Up to $2,500 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA. |
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) AwardTransfer students who are members of Phi Thea Kappa Honor Society. |
Up to $2,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.5 GPA. |
Equestrian Team ScholarshipEquestrians riding/showing for a minimum of three years preferably at three-foot fences or higher. |
Up to $2,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA. |
The Performing and Visual Arts Scholarships honor students with proven talent and dedication in music, theatre, or visual arts, including musicians, vocalists, actors, and theatre technicians. Applicants may submit materials for multiple disciplines but can only receive one scholarship in a single area of focus. These awards may be combined with other merit scholarships for additional support.
| Program & Eligibility Criteria | Financial Value |
|---|---|
Music ScholarshipOpen to all musicians and vocalists based on individual talent. Recipients are required to participate in a related music ensemble. |
One Full-tuition scholarship awarded per year and recipient require to live on campus. $500 to $5,000 per year in additional scholarships. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA |
Art ScholarshipOpen to all artists based on individual talent. |
$500 to $5,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA |
Theatre ScholarshipOpen to all actors and/or theatre technicians. |
$500 to $5,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.75 GPA |
The Service Scholarship and Fellowship programs are designed for students committed to service and faith-based leadership. These awards recognize dedication to community engagement, church involvement, and leadership both within and outside of faith settings. Applicants may submit materials for multiple disciplines, but may only receive one scholarship in a single area of focus. These awards may be combined with other merit scholarships for additional support.
| Program & Eligibility Criteria | Financial Value |
|---|---|
Chapel FellowshipAwarded 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 ❯ |
Up to $2,500 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA. |
Church and College FellowshipActive members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) or the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Recipients are committed to providing two hours per week of volunteer service to local Presbyterian churches.Read more about the Church and College Fellowship ❯ |
Up to $2,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA. |
Faith Leadership FellowshipActive members of a Christian, non-Presbyterian Church. Recipients are committed to providing two hours per week of volunteer service to local Christian church.Read more about the Church Leadership Fellowship ❯ |
Up to $2,000 per year. Renewable for eight fall/spring semesters of full-time study with 2.0 GPA. |
All figures current as of August 2025.
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.