Scholarships

46 million in financial aidGwynedd Mercy University offers numerous scholarships and grants to help you get a great education at an affordable cost.

Known as “gift assistance,” these scholarships and grants do not need to be repaid, and generally are renewable for all four years of your education as a student enrolled in a traditional program.

If you have any questions about your eligibility for these scholarships, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@gmercyu.edu.

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Merit Scholarships for Incoming First-Time Students

These scholarships are offered to students enrolling at GMercyU as first-time, full-time students in Fall 2026. 

Presidential Scholarship

Full Tuition - The Presidential Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship awarded to a limited number of selected first-time students. To be eligible, you will need a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.75. Students invited to apply for this competitive academic scholarship will to need to submit a separate Presidential Scholarship application, letters of recommendation, activities form, and an essay or video response to a provided prompt. Select students will then be invited for an on-campus interview. This full-tuition scholarship is renewable for three years as long as you continue to meet eligibility requirements and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. This full-tuition scholarship cannot be combined with any other GMercyU scholarships or grants, and your institutional funding may be reduced if your total gift aid from all sources exceeds standard tuition costs.

Honors Program Scholarship

Full Tuition in Final Semester of Senior Year - The Honors Program Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship that is applied to the final semester of a student's senior year. It is available to first-time, full-time Honors Program-eligible students who enroll in the Honors Program beginning in their first semester at GMercyU and meet all eligibility requirements. When added to any other scholarships and grants, this scholarship will bring tuition costs down to $0 in the final semester of a student's senior year.

Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship

Full Tuition in Final Semester of Senior Year - Students who participate in GMercyU’s Dual Enrollment program while in high school and then enroll as a full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking student at GMercyU will receive a full-tuition scholarship for the final semester of their senior year. When added to any other scholarships and grants, this scholarship will bring tuition costs down to $0 in the final semester of a student's senior year.

McAuley Scholarship

$22,000-$23,000 - The McAuley Scholarship is generally awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.52. Students accepted into the Honors Program often are awarded a McAuley Scholarship and may be eligible to apply for the prestigious full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.

Mother Mary Bernard Scholarship

$15,000-$21,000 - The Mother Mary Bernard Scholarship is awarded to first-time students based on high school GPA. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as you continue to meet eligibility requirements and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.

To learn about other scholarship opportunities for which you may be eligible, please review the Other Scholarships section below.


Merit Scholarships and Grants for Transfer Students

If you are transferring into Gwynedd Mercy University from another postsecondary institution with at least 24 credits, you may be eligible for one of our Transfer Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students enrolling on a full-time basis and are renewable for a maximum of three years. These scholarship amounts are for transfer students entering in Fall 2026. Your admissions counselor has details on amounts for students planning to transfer in Spring 2026.

Gold Transfer Scholarship

$18,000 - The Gold Scholarship is a special annual scholarship for transfer students with an incoming GPA of at least 3.5. The scholarship is renewable as long as you maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 while enrolled at GMercyU.

Crimson Transfer Scholarship

$15,000 - The Crimson Scholarship is an annual scholarship for transfer students who enroll as full-time GMercyU students with an incoming GPA between 3.0 and 3.49. The scholarship is renewable as long as you maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 while enrolled at GMercyU.

Transfer Student Grant

$11,000-$13,000 - The Transfer Student Grant is available to transfer students who enroll as full-time GMercyU students, and have earned a minimum of 24 credits from another accredited college or university and meet GMercyU Admissions requirements. The Transfer Grant is renewable as long as you meet eligibility requirements and maintain the required cumulative GPA as described in your scholarship letter.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

$2,000 - Gwynedd Mercy University will recognize your membership in Phi Theta Kappa and award you an additional $2,000 Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, as long as you’re a member who meets eligibility requirements. Your membership in Phi Theta Kappa must be documented and verified to qualify for the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship.

To learn about other scholarship opportunities for which you may be eligible, please review the Other Scholarships section below.


Institutional Scholarships and Grants

Visit Grant

$1,000 - The Gwynedd Mercy University Visit Grant is a $1,000 award provided to new first-time, full-time undergraduate students who visit campus before February 28, 2026 and enroll in the Fall 2026 semester. The grant is renewable for up to three years, as long as you continue to be enrolled as a full-time student. Does not include transfer students. See transfer scholarships here.

Maguire Scholars Scholarship

$3,000 to $5,000 - The Maguire Scholars Award is funded by Mr. and Mrs. James J. Maguire through The Maguire Foundation, a philanthropic enterprise that primarily focuses its resources on education. To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit an application and essay, demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 3.0. For more information or to apply for the award, please visit the Maguire College Scholars page.

Catholic Higher Education Achievement Grant

$3,000 - If you are a first-time, first-year student who graduated from a Catholic high school, you will be eligible to receive the Catholic Higher Education Achievement Grant. The grant is renewable for up to three years, provided you are in good academic standing and are enrolled full time.

Partner High School Grant

$2,000 - This scholarship is awarded to first-time, full-time students who graduate from one of our partner high schools:

  • Abington High School
  • Hatboro-Horsham High School
  • Mast Community Charter School
  • Norristown Area High School
  • North Penn High School
  • Pennridge High School
  • Souderton Area High School
  • Washington Township High School
  • William Tennent High School
  • Wissahickon High School

Sibling Grant

$2,000 - The Gwynedd Mercy University Sibling Grant is a $2,000 award provided to siblings who are enrolled at the same time as full-time students for at least one semester. The grant is renewable for up to three years even after one sibling graduates, as long as the other sibling continues to be enrolled as a full-time student.

Alumni Match Scholarship

$2,000 - The Alumni Match Scholarship is offered to children of Gwynedd Mercy University alumni and is renewable for three years. To qualify for this scholarship, one of your parents must have earned an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree from GMercyU or Gwynedd-Mercy College. You must be enrolled on a full-time basis and meet all academic standards.

*Please note: If you have already received a bachelor’s degree, you may not be eligible for federal, state or college scholarships and grants.

Alumni Grant for GMercyU Graduates

10% tuition grant — Graduates of a Gwynedd Mercy University bachelor's or master's degree program who want to enroll in a master's degree or a post-master's certification program are eligible for a 10% Alumni Grant, which will be applied to your tuition. This grant excludes GMercyU doctoral or doctoral certificate programs.


Other GMercyU Scholarships and Grants

A limited number of students each year may also receive additional scholarship funding made possible through generous donations from individuals and organizations that want to support Gwynedd Mercy University students.

Although you may meet the eligibility requirements of one or more of the scholarships listed below, additional funding is very limited and not guaranteed. To be considered for any of these scholarships, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about filing your FAFSA on our How to Apply for Financial Aid page.

General Scholarships

  • Alumni Association Scholarship in Memory of Mother Catherine McAuley
  • Carlino Endowed Scholarship
  • Catherine Dello Buono McLaughlin Scholarship
  • Catholic Philopatrian Scholarship
  • Charlotte W. Newcombe Endowed Scholarship
  • Claire McGuire Casale ’63 Endowed Scholarship
  • Clara Glover Scholarship Fund
  • Connelly Last Mile Scholarship
  • Connelly New Student Scholarship
  • Dorozinsky Family Scholarship for Graduate Studies
  • Gruber-Hiser Mercy Leadership Scholarship
  • Fourjay Newcombe Endowed Scholarship
  • Frank and Valie Genuardi Grant
  • Gerry Sweterlitsch '82 Endowed Scholarship
  • Gwynedd Mercy University Mission Scholarship
  • Janet DeMaine Kelly Endowed Scholarship
  • Jerry McLaughlin Endowed Scholarship
  • Joan Chermack Brown '74 Scholarship
  • John S. and Leigh P. Middleton Endowed Scholarship
  • Judith Leone Reed Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of S. Mary Consuela, RSM, Librarian and Faithful Friend
  • Kathleen A. Kordek ’69 Endowed Women’s Leadership Scholarship
  • Kathleen and Alan Owens Scholarship
  • Maria Bradley Endowed Scholarship
  • Mary I Flanagan and Edmund J Fitzpatrick Annual Scholarship
  • Mary Virginia Bevivino '05 Annual Scholarship
  • Mayor James E. Mullen Scholarship
  • Mercy Circle Scholarship
  • Patricia G. Connery Endowed Scholarship
  • Pay it Forward Scholarship
  • Sister Isabelle Keiss Memorial Scholarship
  • Sister Lois McDonough Scholarship
  • Sister Marie Denise Scholarship
  • Sister Mary Paul and Sister Mary Coleman Scholarship
  • W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Scholarship
  • William F. & Helen M. Henry Annual Scholarship
  • Windmill Foundation Scholarship for Mature Students

College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies Scholarships

  • Marie and Daniel Foley Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Alexandra P. Valeno Memorial Endowed Scholarship
  • Connelly Graduate Education Opportunity Scholarship
  • Connelly Undergraduate Education Opportunity Scholarship
  • Deborah Partenheimer '71 '05 Annual Scholarship
  • Dr. Beverly Barksdale Annual Dissertation Scholarship
  • Dr. Lucille F. Candeloro '73 Scholarship
  • Future PA Teacher Scholarship
  • Guardian Angel Endowed Scholarship for Speech-Language Pathology
  • Herbein + Company, Inc. Annual Scholarship
  • Jane Reckner Memorial Scholarship
  • Josephine Connelly Endowed Scholarship
  • Margaret A. Schmitt Scholarship for Education
  • Marie Louise Vermeiren Scholarship
  • Peggy Ann Osborne '62 and Frank Osborne Endowed Scholarship
  • Rosemarie Zaro '83 Endowed Scholarship
  • Sister Catherine McMahon Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Sister Linda Bevilacqua Scholarship
  • Susan B. Kiely Scholarship
  • Welcome to Holland Endowed Scholarship for Integrated Studies
  • Wendy S. Fingerman Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Integrated Studies
  • Wissahickon/GMercyU Opportunity Scholarship


Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions Scholarships

  • A Heart for Nursing Endowed Scholarship
  • A. Alexander and Carolyn B. Trupp '87 Annual Scholarship for Nursing
  • Alston Family Endowed Scholarship
  • Antoni Malecki Endowed Scholarship for Medical Laboratory Science
  • C. Jules Rominger and Martina K. Rominger Scholarship
  • Carolyn Saydah '65 Endowed Scholarship for Medical Laboratory Science
  • Catherine P. Alexander-Lennon '84 Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Dr. Patricia Brown-O'Hara '80 Ireland Nursing Fellowship
  • Erin Hutter Annual Scholarship for Nursing
  • Elissa Messori Jacobsen ’93 Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Elizabeth Powers Carlino Endowed Scholarship
  • Endowed Nursing Scholarship in Memory of Susan M. Stewart Reape, RN '95
  • Frances Cannata '66 and Joseph Stimmler Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Golden Opportunity Endowed Scholarship
  • William Randolf Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Honoring Our Veterans Nursing Scholarship
  • Independence Blue Cross Foundation Nurses for Tomorrow
  • Independence Blue Cross Foundation Service Scholars
  • John Woolf Jordan, II & Martha Strank Jordan Endowed Nursing Scholarship
  • Judy Gallagher Winterhalter Graduate Nursing Scholarship
  • Marion Burns Tuck, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE '74 Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Marty and Cindy Carroll Healthcare Scholarship
  • Mary Ann McGinley-Fitzpatrick '76 and Edward J. Fitzpatrick '95 Endowed Scholarship
  • Mary Ann Nemchik Pappano '60 and Achilles Pappano Annual Scholarship for Medical Laboratory Science
  • Michael John Maloney Johnson Nursing Scholarship
  • Montgomery Co Graduate Nursing Scholarship
  • National Board for Respiratory Care Restricted Scholarship
  • Patricia A. Fogel Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Pauline Reed Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Sister Mary Bonaventure Gowan, RSM Scholarship for Nursing
  • Sister Mary Fenton Joseph Scholarship
  • Sister Mary Thomasina & Sister Virginia Mary Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
  • Saint Maximilian Kolbe Annual Scholarship for Nursing
  • Susan Girer McQuiggan Scholarship for Nursing Students
  • Susan Landis Horrocks '73 Endowed Nursing Scholarship
  • Wilma Lynch Scholarship


Study Away Scholarships

  • Dr. Patricia Brown-O'Hara '80 Ireland Nursing Fellowship
  • Edward J. and Olga P. Piszek Scholarship
  • Maria Bello Doran Mercy Mission Endowed Scholarship
  • Mary Ann and Richard Francisco Endowed Fund for Nursing Abroad
  • Society of the Friendly Sons & Daughters of St. Patrick Endowed Scholarship Fund on Honor of the Sisters of Mercy
  • Windmill Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad