Undergraduate Financial Aid

The Sister Mary Glennon '62 Full Tuition Scholarship  Eligible students must have a 3.7 GPA, or be ranked in the top 5% of class, and will take part in an essay writing competition (held on several days in late January/early February), and the top scoring students will return to campus in late February for an interview with committee members. Students who receive a SMG scholarship are required to reside in on-campus housing for two academic years Click here to learn more about the Sister Mary Glennon '62 Full-Tuition Scholarship

Merit Scholarship  To demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence, the University offers financial assistance to incoming freshmen who have attained outstanding academic records. The annual scholarships are renewable until graduation, provided minimum grade point averages (2.75 at the conclusion of the spring semester), satisfactory academic progress, and full-time enrollment are maintained. The minimum averages required for retention of the scholarship are outlined in the scholarship notification letter. Annual amounts range from $13,500 to $28,000 (these amounts include the University’s Residential Grant for students living on campus). Students are automatically given scholarship consideration at time of admission.  

Misericordia Success Grant  To demonstrate its commitment to academic success, the University offers a non-need based grant to incoming first year students who show determination and have academic promise. The annual grant is renewable until graduation, provided satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment is maintained. The grant is offered in amounts up to $17,500 (these amounts include the university residential grant). Students are automatically given consideration of this grant at time of admission.

Residential Grant (students entering 2025-2025\6) This non-need based grant of $3,000 is given to a student who will reside in on-campus housing. Students who receive this grant must maintain satisfactory academic progress, full-time enrollment, and maintain on-campus residency.

Non Pennsylvania Resident Grant  This need-based grant is given to students who resides outside of Pennsylvania and are living on campus. This annual grant is renewable provided on-campus residency. Students who receive the Non-PA Grant must maintain satisfactory academic progress and file the FAFSA form each year.

Alumni Legacy Incoming full-time students who are the children or grandchildren of Misericordia University alumni will receive a $1,000 annual scholarship.

Alumni Referral Award Incoming students who have indicated (by name) on their application for admission that they have been encouraged to apply by a Misericordia University Alumni will receive a $500 annual scholarship.

Sibling Scholarship A non-need-based scholarship of $1,000 per year is available when two or more eligible siblings are concurrently enrolled full time (charged flat rate tuition) at the institution. Scholarship is given to the eldest sibling. If more than two siblings are enrolled, the eldest sibling(s) will receive the Sibling Grant. 

Mission Grant Through its own fund-raising effort, Misericordia University provides substantial financial assistance to students who demonstrate significant financial need through need-based Mission Grants. These need-based grants help over 65 percent of Misericordia students meet their University costs. These grants are available to undergraduate full-time students with demonstrated financial need. Grants range yearly depending on need, total cost of attendance, available funds, and other aid received by the student. Students who receive the Mission Grant must maintain satisfactory academic progress, full-time enrollments, and file the FAFSA form each year. Changes in Housing status will impact a student's eligibility, which is determined each year.

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation

• Any student, age 25 or older
• Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5
• Demonstrated financial need
• Enrolled full time or part time in a traditional or accelerated undergraduate program
• Completed at least half of the credits towards degree program

Endowed Scholarships  Individuals and businesses close to Misericordia University sponsor scholarships which are available to qualified students. A complete listing of endowed scholarships is available In the University Catalog.

Merit Scholarship To demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence, the University offers financial assistance to incoming transfers who have attained outstanding academic records. The annual scholarships are renewable until graduation, provided minimum grade point averages, full-time enrollment, and satisfactory academic progress are maintained. The minimum averages required for retention of the scholarship are outlined in the scholarship notification letter. Annual scholarship amounts range from $7,000 to $13,000 (these amounts include the University’s Residential Grant for students living on campus). Students are automatically given scholarship consideration at time of admission.

Misericordia Success Grant To demonstrate its commitment to academic success, the University offers a non-need based grant to incoming transfer students who show determination and have academic promise. The annual grant is renewable until graduation, provided satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment is maintained. The grant is offered in the amount of $5,000. Students are automatically given consideration of this grant at time of admission.

Residential Grant (students entering 2025-2026) This non-need based grant of $3,000 is given to a student who will reside in on-campus housing. Students who receive this grant must maintain satisfactory academic progress, full-time enrollment, and maintain on-campus residency.

Non Pennsylvania Resident Grant  This need-based grant is given to students who resides outside of Pennsylvania and are living on campus. This annual grant is renewable provided on-campus residency. Students who receive the Non-PA Grant must maintain satisfactory academic progress and file the FAFSA form each year.

Misericordia Transfer Award Transfer students who have earned an Associate’s Degree from Lackawanna College or Keystone College receive a $1,000 annual award. Transfer students who have earned an Associate’s Degree from Luzerne County Community College receive a $4,000 annual award.

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer students who provide proof of membership to Phi Theta Kappa receive a $1,000 annual grant.

Alumni Legacy Incoming full-time students who are the children or grandchildren of Misericordia University alumni will receive a $1,000 annual scholarship.

Sibling Scholarship  A non-need-based scholarship of $1,000 per year is available when two or more eligible siblings are concurrently enrolled full time (charged flat rate tuition) at the institution. Scholarship is given to the eldest sibling. If more than two siblings are enrolled, the eldest sibling(s) will receive the Sibling Grant. 

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation

• Any student age 25 or older
• Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5
• Demonstrated financial need
• Enrolled full time or part time in a traditional or accelerated undergraduate program
• Completed at least half of the credits towards degree program

Endowed Scholarships Individuals and businesses close to Misericordia University sponsor scholarships which are available to qualified students. A complete listing of endowed scholarships is available In the University Catalog.