The following scholarships are offered only at CSM. These are competitive scholarships and require a separate application process.  

  

Marie Curie Scholars Program-$18,000 per year minimum, competitive scholarship 

Thanks to a generous grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), College of Saint Mary is proud to support academic scholarship for women in the math and sciences. This prestigious program provides significant support and resources for academically talented women who study biology, chemistry or math at CSM. Marie Curie Scholars receive a minimum of $18,000 per year for four years in gift aid as long as they meet program requirements.  Participants will also have access to designated tutors, research opportunities, seminars and internships.  Full information and an application are available at http://www.csm.edu/Future_Students/Marie_Curie_Scholars_Program/.  

  

Sister Frances Warde, RSM Scholarship -$2,000 per year, competitive scholarship  

As one of the original seven Sisters of Mercy to sail to the United States from Ireland, Sister Frances Warde embodied the spirit and mission of the Sisters of Mercy in the United States. Her missionary vision and unwavering sympathy spread across the US, heralding a new era of mercy, service and education in the young nation. High achieving students (3.5 GPA and above) are invited to participate in the Frances Warde Scholarship competition. Participants will compete for a $2,000 scholarship through a series of interviews by CSM faculty and administrators and written essays. Critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively persuade members of the CSM community of scholars are pivotal in the selection process. Awardees are recognized as the exemplar students to embody the mission of CSM. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA to retain this scholarship.  

  

Mother Leo Gallagher, RSM Scholarship - $1,500 per year, competitive scholarship 

Academically strong students (2.5-3.49 GPA) are invited to participate in the Mother Leo Gallagher, RSM Scholarship competition. Mother Mary Leo Gallagher, another Sister of Mercy, carried on the tradition and opened the doors of College of Saint Mary in 1923. In the old Continental Hotel at 15th and Castelar Streets, the work began. The church schools needed teachers and Mother Gallagher believed women needed a strong liberal arts education to be effective in these positions. Several $1,500 scholarships are awarded each year to talented young women who compete through interviews by CSM faculty and administrators and written essays. In memory of College of Saint Mary's founder, these scholars continue the long-held tradition of compassionate service, education and development of mind, body and spirit. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required to maintain this award. 

 

Fine Arts Awards- $1,500 per year, six competitive scholarships available per year 

College of Saint Mary's campus life is enriched by our many musically and artistically talented students. Students with vocal talent are invited to audition for one of our music awards. Students with a strong background in art are encouraged to submit an art portfolio in advance and apply for an art scholarship. If selected, students receive a four-year award valued at $1,500 annually. Music scholarships are renewable provided that you actively participate in the Choral programs. In order to apply and audition for the above scholarships, please e-mail Enrollment at enroll@csm.edu. All fine arts scholarship winners must maintain a 2.0 GPA to retain the awards.