Campus Program Scholarships

All students are automatically considered for academic scholarships when they are reviewed for admission to the College. No separate application is required for merit-based scholarships.

Recommendation forms and additional materials are required for the Top Ten on 10 Scholarship and the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarship as these are scholarship competitions.

Alumnae Tuition Grant
$750, renewable.
For direct relatives of SMWC graduates or current students.

Athletic Scholarships ("Pomeroy")
Award amounts vary, renewable with Athletic Director's recommendations. Based on athletic team needs and applicant's talent.

Cristo Rey Network Scholarship
Award amount $11,000 (Cristo Rey Network students only).

Frankfort Area Alumnae Club Scholarship
$11,000 Per Year.

Guerin High School Scholarships
Up to $20,000. Guerin College Preparatory High School (Chicago) and Guerin Catholic High School (Indianapolis) Scholarships will be awarded to any female student who enrolls in the campus program at SMWC.

Hoosier Girls State Scholarship
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will award any student who completes Hoosier Girls State a $2500 scholarship per year (renewable for 4 years).

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School Scholarship
Up to $11,000.

Ivy Tech Grants
For Ivy Tech graduates continuing their education at SMWC.

Merit Scholarships for Freshmen
Awards range from $5,000 - $11,000.

Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students
Merit Scholarships for campus transfer students. Awards range from $2,000 - $11,000 per year

Military / Veteran Spouse Grant
$3,000 Grant awarded (for full-time enrollment) to the spouse of military service members who have served on active duty or are currently serving in the reserves, renewable yearly for duration of degree program. (documentation required in the form of DD-214 or NOBE).

Phi Theta Kappa
$11,000 award for qualifying members of the National Phi Theta Kappa organization.

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarship
To recognize students who embody the principles by which Mother Theodore Guerin lived and served, SMWC created the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarship Competition. The College will award 10 renewable Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholarships to students nationwide who have used their unique experiences, aptitudes and abilities to make a difference in their local communities and beyond.

September 11th Scholarship Fund
Award amount - $20,000
Immediate family members of those killed or seriously injured and permanently disabled in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, or United Airlines Flight 93 will receive a full tuition scholarship.

Starfish Initiative Award
In addition to the Indiana state award, SMWC will cover room and board costs for eligible students.

Top Ten on 10 Scholarship
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) and WTHI-TV will present over $135,000 in scholarships to female high school seniors in the WTHI viewing area.

Twenty-First Century Scholars
In addition to Indiana state award, SMWC will cover room and board costs.

Vigo County Catholic Student Scholarship
$11,000 /yr.

Visual or Performing Arts Scholarship
Awards up to $10,000

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