2024 – 25 Campus Scholarships

Indiana 21st Century Scholars (Tier I)

Amount: At the time of admission, students who have a GPA of 2.5 or above are eligible for the Tier I award, up to the full cost of tuition. The scholarship will be applied towards tuition costs only. Cannot be combined with other SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must also be a state-verified 21^st Century Scholar. Students must live on campus.

Renewable Requirements:

• Must meet all requirements for the Indiana 21^st Century Scholar program.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must live on campus.

Learn more about Pomeroy Scholars.

Indiana 21st Century Scholars (Tier II)

Amount: At the time of admission, students who have a GPA of 2.5 or above and will be commuting, are eligible for the Tier II award of up to $18,000. This award, when combined with federal, state and outside awards, could cover the full cost of tuition. The scholarship will be applied towards tuition costs only. Cannot be combined with other SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must also be a state-verified 21^st Century Scholar. Students must be commuters.

Renewable Requirements:

• Must meet all requirements for the Indiana 21^st Century Scholar program.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Learn more about Pomeroy Scholars.

Indiana 21st Century Room Scholarship

Amount: $2,000 per year

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must also be a state-verified 21^st Century Scholar. Students must live on campus.

Renewable Requirements (award and amount are not guaranteed):

• Must meet all requirements for the Indiana 21^st Century Scholar program.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must live on campus.

Catholic Faith Scholarship (Tier I)

Amount: At the time of admission, students who self-identify “religion” as Catholic on their application and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to receive the Tier I award, up to $20,000. The scholarship will be applied towards tuition costs only. Cannot be combined with other SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must attend a Catholic Church or high school (verification is required) and live on campus. Students are also expected to participate in college events to support our Catholic identity and mission.

Renewable Requirements: The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, make satisfactory academic progress towards their degree and live on campus to renew the award for up to 8 semesters.

Catholic Faith Scholarship (Tier II)

Amount: At the time of admission, students who self-identify “religion” as Catholic on their application and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to receive the Tier II award, up to $16,000. The scholarship will be applied towards tuition costs only. Cannot be combined with other SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must attend a Catholic Church or high school (verification is required). Students are not required to live on campus to receive this level.  Students are also expected to participate in college events to support our Catholic identity and mission.

Renewable Requirements: The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to renew the award for up to 8 semesters.

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarship

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must submit a SMTG application, and a written essay by the deadline and students must live on campus. The scholarship will be applied toward tuition costs only. It cannot be combined with other SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers. If the student does not live on campus, the maximum award will be up to $22,000.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher, make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree and live on campus to renew the award for up to 8 semesters.

Tier I – One Recipient

• Full tuition award.
• $4,000 toward cost of a room (does not include meal plan and excludes private/single rooms).

Tier II – Three Recipients

• Full tuition award.

Tier III – up to 10 recipients

• $22,000 towards tuition costs.

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Indiana Resident Scholarship

Amount – Up to 50% tuition scholarship.  The scholarship will be applied toward tuition costs only.  It cannot be combined with other SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must be a resident of Indiana and have a high school or college GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher, make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree and maintain permanent residency in Indiana. If the student fails to retain residency in Indiana, the scholarship will be replaced.  

Trustee Scholarship

Amount: Up to $12,500. Other SMWC awards may reduce or replace this award.

Qualifications: Must have a high school or transfer GPA of 4.0 or higher.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress towards their degree.

Presidential Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,500. Other SMWC awards may reduce or replace this award.

Qualifications: Must have a high school or transfer GPA of 3.5 to 3.99.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.

Dean Scholarship

Amount: Up to $8,000. Other SMWC awards may reduce or replace this award.

Qualifications: Must have a high school or transfer GPA of 3.0 to 3.49.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.

Center for Leadership Development (CLD)

Amount: (3) recipients per year will be chosen to receive a scholarship up to full tuition. Cannot be combined with other SMWC offers.

Qualifications: Qualifying first-time (Freshmen), admitted students attending SMWC full-time, in a degree-seeking campus program. Student must live on campus. The students must complete the following CLD programs: self-Discovery/Career-Exploration Project, Emerging Scholars Program, and College Prep Summer Program. Students are also required to participate in the Pomeroy Scholarship Competition event.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to renew the award for up to (8) semesters.

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Pomeroy Athletic Scholarships

Amount: Determined by Head Coaches and Athletic Director. The scholarship will be applied towards tuition costs only. Athletic offers include a combination of all SMWC awards and can be reduced or replaced by federal, state or outside award offers. Athletic offers will also be reduced if the student is/becomes a commuter, the maximum commuter offer cannot exceed $22,000.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students are selected to receive awards by the coaches based on athletic talent and team needs.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to renew the award for up to 8 semesters. Students must be in good standing with the SMWC athletic department and an active member of their respective sport.

SMWC Legacy

Amount: Student must be related to an Alum of SMWC. Relationship will determine the amount of the award: from $500 to $5,000 towards the cost of tuition only. Cannot be combined with certain scholarship or grant offers.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, students must be related to an Alum of SMWC.  The name, year of graduation and contact information for the Alum is required.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree.

SMWC Endowments

Amount: Amounts vary depending on remaining financial need. Cannot be combined with certain scholarships or grants.

Qualifications: In addition to being a full-time, degree-seeking campus student, first consideration will be given to students who have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The amount of the award will be determined by the student’s unmet financial need after other awards are applied. Once the student is committed to SMWC the generic endowment will be switched to a named donor award.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and make satisfactory academic progress towards their degree.

Lilly Endowment Room/Board Scholarship

Amount: Full cost of room/board (excludes private/single room types). Other costs covered include up to $500 per semester for books and required supplies (must utilize the SMWC bookstore), and the SMWC Technology Fee – includes Apple iPad Air and three years of Apple Care.

Qualifications: Must be attending SMWC as a full-time student in a degree-seeking campus program. Student must live on campus. Student must be a recipient of the Lilly Endowment Award which covers the cost of tuition. Cannot be combined with other SMWC offers. Award can be reduced by other outside funding in excess of direct costs

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a 3.0 minimum academic cumulative GPA and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to renew the scholarship for an additional three years (up to 8 semesters).

Post-9/11 GI Bill/Yellow Ribbon Program

Amount: The Indiana highest cost of tuition as determined by the Veterans Administration. SMWC and VA will award funds to cover the total cost of tuition and fees.

Qualifications: Qualifications determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs as determined by the Post 911 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program requirements. Cannot be combined.

Renewable Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to renew the scholarship for up to 8 semesters.

Music & Visual Art scholarships may be combined with most other scholarships (some exclusions apply). Scholarships are renewable each year based on progress in the program.

Sister Sue Pietrus Memorial Music Scholarship (up to $3,300 per year)

Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students who are full-time, undergraduate students declaring a major in music or music therapy. The number of available scholarships may vary each year.

Mildred and Harry Martin Term Scholarship (up to $2,500 per year)

Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students who are full-time, undergraduate students declaring a major or minor in music. Can be combined with most merit scholarships (some exclusions apply).

Sister Marie Brendan Harvey Endowed Scholarship (up to $2,400 per year)

Sister Marie Brendan Harvey, alumna of 1951, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College educator and former SMWC director of alumni affairs, founded the College’s Madrigal Program. Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students who are full-time, undergraduate students declaring a major in music or music therapy, or outstanding members of the SMWC Madrigals (auditioned ensemble). The number of available scholarships may vary each year.

Sister Mary Thomasetta Term Scholarship (up to $1,000 per year)

Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students who are full-time, undergraduate students declaring a major in music. The number of available scholarships may vary each year. Can be combined with most merit scholarships (some exclusions apply).

Mary Alice Shannon Klueh 1948 and Duane Klueh Term Scholarship (up to $750 per year)

Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students who are full-time, undergraduate students declaring a major in music therapy. A preference is given to students from the Wabash Valley. The number of available scholarships may vary each year. Can be combined with most merit scholarships (some exclusions apply).

• Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission to SMWC. SMWC reserves the right to adjust scholarship amounts & criteria from year to year; however, the student will maintain the award offered at the time of admission.
• Students must be degree-seeking, full-time students in a campus program, taking campus courses.
• SMWC scholarships are valid for up to (8) semesters and can only be used for courses required for degree completion. Once the student has completed the requirements for their first baccalaureate degree at SMWC, no additional disbursements of SMWC aid will be allowed unless the student is pursuing a dual degree.
• Students may add minor(s) to their program; however, the minors must be completed by the end of their degree. If the program does not require a minor, then the minor credits do not count towards degree completion and cannot be paid with Title IV aid, unless they also meet some other degree completion requirement such as electives or credits towards the major.
• SMWC aid will only cover dual majors if the second major is declared prior to completing the first major.
• Students must adhere to scholarship guidelines to renew the award for up to eight (8) semesters.
• If a scholarship requires the student to live on campus and the student moves off campus, the award will be reduced or replaced. Student athletes cannot be commuters without approval of the Athletic Director. Athletic offers will be reduced if the student changes residency status (living on campus to a commuter).
• If a student withdraws from SMWC, their awards are not guaranteed if they choose to return.
• SMWC scholarships cannot be used for study abroad courses. However, students may use federal/state aid (including loans) to cover study abroad courses as long as they are required for their degree. Students are encouraged to plan ahead and apply for one of the SMWC Study Abroad Scholarships.
• Campus scholarships cannot be used for online or graduate courses.
• If the student is in his/her last semester and cannot be full-time status, the SMWC scholarship(s) will be prorated.
• SMWC reserves the right to reduce/replace SMWC awards with other scholarship offers or awards.