Scholarships
MEET YOUR GOALS
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors, Mercy College of Health Sciences is able to award nearly $300,000 in scholarships each year to incoming and current students. These scholarships assist with college financing and related expenses. In 2018–2019, the average scholarship awarded was $1,645.

APPLYING MADE EASY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Scholarship applications are available in the fall and spring for students who satisfy a wide range of criteria, from single parenthood to outstanding academic achievement. You must be admitted to Mercy College to receive a Mercy College scholarship.
CRITERIA
Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
- Criteria established by donor and/or scholarship fund (e.g. minority student, GPA, semester in academic program)
- Financial need, in order from greatest to least
- Responses to short answer questions completed during the application process
WHEN TO APPLY
Scholarship applications are open twice each academic year. Please use the chart below to determine when to apply. View our academic calendar for more detail.
APPLY DURING THIS ROUND | TO RECEIVE FUNDING IN THESE TERMS | |
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March 1 – April 30, 2025 | 2025-26 COMPLETE ACADEMIC YEAR
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October 1 – 31, 2025 |
2025-26 REMAINING ACADEMIC YEAR TERMS
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EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
There are many great external scholarship opportunities out there, and we’ve compiled a list of some of our top choices for you.
TYPES OF AID
There are a number of different types of aid that make financing your education easy based on your personal scenario. Let us help!

HAVE QUESTIONS?
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any questions, please contact us directly!
- EMAIL: FinancialAid@MCHS.edu
- PHONE: (515) 218-9846