Saint Martin’s will reward your investment of hard work in your schooling with competitive Academic Merit Scholarships. You may automatically qualify for the following scholarships based only on your cumulative grade point average and your combined SAT or ACT test scores. These scholarship awards are not based on financial need. They are renewed on an annual basis for eight semesters of enrollment if you maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).

Academic Merit Scholarships

Freshman Merit Scholarships
Chancellor's Scholarship
12,000

President’s Scholarship
$10,000

Dean’s Scholarship
$9,000

Faculty Scholarship
$7,000

(Freshman merit awards are based on a combination of HS GPA and combined scores from the SAT or ACT.)

Transfer Merit Scholarships
Chancellor’s Scholarship
3.8-4.0 GPA
$7,000

President’s Scholarship
3.6-3.79 GPA
$6,000

Dean’s Scholarship
3.4-3.59 GPA
$5,000

Faculty Scholarship
3.0-3.39 GPA
$4,000

(Transfer merit scholarships are awarded to admitted students based on their cumulative college GPA.)

Many other donated or endowed scholarships, based on a variety of criteria, are available through Saint Martin’s. You do not need to apply separately for these scholarships, unless noted. Your Application for Undergraduate Admission provides all necessary information. For questions on Academic Merit Awards, contact the Admissions Office at 360-438-4596 or admissions@stmartin.edu.

Other Scholarships

Athletic Talent Award
Students participating in NCAA Division II athletics may be eligible for an award. For more information, contact the University’s Athletics Department, 360-438-4305.

Talent Awards in Music and Theatre Arts
Students who have demonstrated their interest and ability by participating in music or theatre arts can apply for a Talent Award. The awards range from $500 to $2,000 and are renewable. For more information, contact the University’s music department, 360-438-4506, or theatre arts department, 360-438-4345.

Legacy Award
Children or grandchildren of Saint Martin’s graduates are awarded $2,000 to assist with the cost of tuition.

In addition to the awards listed above, Saint Martin’s has grants and endowed and donated scholarships. Federal and state grant and loan programs and student employment opportunities also are available. These require demonstrated financial need.