2022-2023 Catalog

Marymount Manhattan College Scholarships

Scholarships are offered to freshman and transfer students and are given on the basis of academics, talent and service. A combination of scholarships may be awarded. However, total scholarships may not exceed tuition costs minus TAP and Pell.  All students are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year for consideration for all Federal, State and institutional need-based aid they are eligible to receive. Students must be attending full time (12 or more credits) each semester to be eligible for their scholarship. Scholarship recipients whose averages drop below the GPA required for renewal will lose their MMC scholarships.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY SELECTION CRITERIA AND AMOUNT APPLICATION RENEWAL
Presidential Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. Based on a weighting of the SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT Composite score and the academic GPA at time of application. Test- optional will be considered as well.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Dean’s Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. Based on a weighting of the SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT Composite score and the academic GPA at time of application. Test-optional will be considered as well.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Trustees’ Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. Based on a weighting of the SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT Composite score and the academic GPA at time of application. Test-optional will be considered as well.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Recognition Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. Based on a weighting of the SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT Composite score and the academic GPA at time of application. Test-optional will be considered as well.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Liberal Arts Achievement Award  Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school  1. Based on a weighting of the SAT (critical reading and math) or ACT Composite score and the academic GPA at time of application. Test-optional will be considered as well.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Theatre/ Dance/ Art Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates majoring in Theatre, Dance, or Fine Arts 1. New Freshman or Transfer student.
2. Competitive demonstration in specialized area.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
Audition, Interview, or Portfolio review with respective department 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in major.
3. Overall cum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
4. Must continue to major in area of scholarship.
5. Award possible for fall and spring terms only from entering year for a maximum of four years.
Theatre Production/ Management Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates admitted in the concentration after interview. 1. New Freshman or Transfer student.
2. Major in Production & Management
3. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cum. GPA of 3.0 or higher in major.
3. Overall cum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
4. Must continue to major in area of scholarship.
5. Award possible for fall and spring terms only from entering year for a maximum of four years
Theatre Design/ Tech Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates admitted in the concentration after interview 1. New Freshman or Transfer student.
2. Major in Design & Tech
3. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
4. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cum. GPA of 3.0 or higher in major.
3. Overall cum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
4. Must continue to major in area of scholarship.
5. Award possible for fall and spring terms only from entering year for a maximum of four years.
Distinguished Scholars Award Current Recipients Only Current Recipients Only Current Recipients Only

 Renewal is based on:

1. Students completing the required activities .

2. Maintain full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

3. Award possible for fall and spring terms only from entering year for a maximum of four years.

 

MMC Liberal Arts Scholarship Current Recipients Only Current Recipients Only Current Recipients Only

1. Student must remain in Liberal Arts major.

2. Maintain full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

3. Award possible for fall and spring terms only from entering year for a maximum of four years.

Transfer Presidential Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC from another college. Working towards first Bachelor’s degree 1. Transfer student with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Transfer Dean’s Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC from another college. Working towards first Bachelor’s degree 1. Transfer student with a GPA of 3.0-3.49
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date at MMC.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Transfer Recognition Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC from another college. Working towards first Bachelor’s degree 1. Transfer student with a GPA of 2.5-2.99
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with satisfactory academic progress. These awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC from another college. Working towards first Bachelor’s degree 1. Transfer student with a GPA of 2.49-2.0
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 
3. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.
 No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with satisfactory academic progress. These awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Path to Bachelor's Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC from another college and have already obtained an Associates Degree. Working towards first Bachelor’s degree 1. Transfer student with an Associates Degree confirmed from another college.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 
3. $2,000 awarded per academic year
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance Renewal is based on full-time status with satisfactory academic progress. These awards are applied to Fall and Spring semesters only for a maximum of four years.
Transfer Articulation Grant MMC has Guaranteed Admission Agreements with: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Brookdale Community College Westchester Community College, Guttman Community College. 1. Students who complete their Associate Degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater will receive a $2000 per year Transfer Articulation Grant.
2. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance This grant would be for fall and spring semesters only, and for a maximum of three years with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required for renewal.
Community College Honor Society Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate entering from a Community College who is a member of Honor Society 1. Proof of member of a recognized community college honor society (Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma, etc.).
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
3. $3,000 per year.
Letter with application requesting consideration.

1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years.

 

AmeriCorps Scholarship Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate 1. Alum of AmeriCorps.
2. U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.
3. Match up to $2,000 of AmeriCorps Award.
Letter with application requesting consideration. 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only.
4. The AmeriCorps Scholarship is not automatically renewed each year. You may choose to apply any amount of your AmeriCorps Education Award annually. MMC will continue to match funds only when additional AmeriCorps Education Award funds are allocated for MMC costs each year.
Dollars for Scholars Marymount Manhattan College is a Collegiate Partner of Scholarship America® and the Dollars for Scholars® family of community scholarship foundations MMC has a set budget and is committed to matching Dollars for Scholars awards of up to $1000 per student (provided that the student has financial need) MMC has agreed that Dollars for Scholars awards of (up to $2,500) per student will not adversely affect scholarship funding provided by MMC. All qualifying students should consider early processing as students who apply late may not be awarded the matching funds.
NYC Dance Excellence Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduate. 1. High School juniors and seniors who participate in the NYC Dance Alliance Competition.
2. Must major in Dance.
3. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
4. $15,000 awarded per year.
No application required considered at time of competition. Must maintain full time status (12 credits or more) each semester; maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must continue as a dance major.
Student Leadership Scholarship Current Recipients only Current Recipients only Current Recipients only 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.8.
3. Award possible for fall entrants only for a maximum of four years.
4. Successful completion of annual requirements.
5. Meeting with Assistant Dean of Student Development and Activities at end of spring term to evaluate the quality of involvement.
Gladys Brooks Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school Incoming freshmen who demonstrate superior academic ability and leadership potential as proven by test scores, grades, extracurricular activity, community service involvement and recommendations Application provided by Student Development and Activities on MMC webpage.   1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0
3. Award possible for fall /spring only for a maximum of four years.
4. Meeting with Assistant Dean of Student Development and Activities at end of spring term to evaluate the quality of involvement Successful completion of annual requirements.
Theresa Lang Scholarship Full-time degree seeking Continuing undergraduate students Demonstrate extracurricular activity, significant involvement in extracurricular volunteer services to the school or community Application provided by Student Development and Activities on MMC webpage. 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0
3. Award possible for fall /spring only for a maximum of four years.
4. Meeting with Assistant Dean of Student Development and Activities at end of spring term to evaluate the quality of involvement Successful completion of annual requirements.
International Transfer Merit Scholarship Current students only Current students only Current students only 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years
International Presidential Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. First-year students entering with a secondary school GPA of 3.75 or better at time of application.
2.Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years
International Dean’s Scholarship Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. First-year students entering with a secondary school GPA of 3.5 to 3.74 at time of application.
2.Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years
International Trustee's Scholarship  Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school

1. First-year students entering with a secondary school GPA of 3.25 to 3.49 at time of application.

2. Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.

 No application required. Considered at time of acceptance.

 1. Maintain full-time status.

2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years.

International Recognition Award Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school 1. First-year students entering with a secondary school GPA of 2.5 to 3.24 at time of application.
2.Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.
No application required. Considered at time of acceptance 1. Maintain full-time status.
2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years
International Merit Scholarship  Full-time degree seeking undergraduates who enter MMC directly from high school. 

 1. First-year students entering with a secondary school GPA.

2.  GPA of 2.0 to 2.49

3.Eligible students receive a fixed award based on their entry date.

 No application required. Considered at time of acceptance.   1. Maintain full-time status. 
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. 
3. Awarded fall/spring terms only for a maximum of four years