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Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid

Giving You Support

Scholarships and grants are the most desirable option for funding your education, because they don’t have to be repaid when you graduate.

Scholarships and grants are life-changing for many of our students and as a result many individuals, friends, alumni of the University, academic, professional, fraternal and business organizations and foundations have created their own scholarships to recognize and help you. 

All incoming students are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships based on their incoming academic criteria.

Federal and State Grants

Federal grants are offered to students who file the FAFSA  and demonstrate financial need. New York State offers grants to eligible residents who submit a separate application (TAP). Grants do not require repayment.

Federal Programs
New York State Programs

Institutional Awards

Mercy University has made a substantial commitment to making the cost of attending more affordable through institutional scholarships. We offer many undergraduate and graduate awards based on merit and financial need.

Incoming Freshmen Awards
Transfer Student Awards
Graduate Student Awards

International Undergraduate Awards
Athletics Programs
Other Award Opportunities

Outside Organizations

Find scholarships and grants from outside organizations.
Outside Award Opportunities

Restricted and Endowed Awards

Mercy University offers donor scholarships in a number of academic disciplines, and on the basis of other factors established by the donor. Donor Scholarships vary in amount and are not automatically renewable. 

Complete the Mercy University Endowed Application to be considered for these awards.

Endowed Scholarship Application

Additional Resources