Marietta College Awards Over $26 Million in Scholarships and Grants Annually
Marietta College is proud to recognize students' academic, extracurricular, and leadership accomplishments by awarding OVER $26 MILLION in scholarships and grants annually. Our merit-based scholarships seek to recognize past accomplishments and future potential to propel a student's contributions to our campus community. A student must be enrolled full-time in his/her first bachelor's degree program to be eligible. These funds are used for tuition only, except for the McCoy Scholarships.
Marietta College also offers many other awards that speak to some of our traditions and particular connections to Marietta College. Marietta permits a student to receive up to two non-need-based awards with a total dollar value not exceeding the full tuition cost.
Incoming domestic First-Year Student Scholarships for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Marietta College is proud to be our students' largest source of financial assistance. We offer extraordinary academic scholarships that are awarded to top students in the entering class, regardless of financial need. In order to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a first-time, full-time, degree-seeking student accepted for admission to Marietta College by May 1, 2025.
- Meet the cumulative high school GPA requirement based on an official transcript.
When you submit your application for admission, you’ll automatically be considered for merit scholarships and awards based on your high school GPA. You will be notified of your award at the time of admission. Test scores must be submitted by February 15, for merit consideration. Scores submitted after this date will not change existing financial aid packages.
Students who receive these scholarships must enroll full-time in their first bachelor's degree program.
Marietta College is pleased to offer additional grants and need-based awards to students who qualify by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| Scholarship | Minimum Requirements (High School GPA) | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1835 Founders | 4.00 | $26,000 |
| Marietta Distinction | 3.65 – 3.99 | $25,000 |
| Compass | 3.30 – 3.64 | $23,000 |
| Riverside | 2.95 – 3.29 | $20,000 |
| Pioneer | 2.94 or lower | $15,000 |
Individual student eligibility is determined based on a holistic application review
**Automatically renewed for a total of four years
Transfer Scholarships for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Marietta College is proud to recognize students' academic success as they enter our campus community. We offer transfer scholarships and awards to reward your current success in higher education. In order to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a full-time, degree-seeking student transferring to Marietta College from an accredited college or university.
- Be working towards your first bachelor's degree.
- Must have completed at least two terms of college credit.
- All prior college transcripts must be received by the first day of your first term.
| Scholarship | Minimum Requirements (College GPA) | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer 1835 Founders | 3.5 or Greater | $24,000 |
| Transfer Marietta Distinction | 3.25 - 3.49 | $23,000 |
| Transfer Compass | 3.0 - 3.24 | $21,000 |
| Transfer Riverside | 2.75 – 2.99 | $18,000 |
| Transfer Pioneer | 2.74 or Lower | $14,000 |
Students who were previously admitted to Marietta College as first-time first-year students, right out of high school, will have their original financial aid award package honored within one year of high school graduation and less than 36 hours of earned college credit. Transfer scholarships are not stackable with the original First-Time First-Year Student package.
Incoming International Student Scholarships for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Marietta College is proud to offer merit-based scholarships to international students as a way to recognize you for your success. In order to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a full-time, degree-seeking student accepted for admission to Marietta College.
| Scholarship | Award |
|---|---|
| International 1835 Founders | $24,000 |
| International Marietta Distinction | $23,000 |
| International Compass | $21,000 |
| International Riverside | $18,000 |
| International Pioneer | $14,000 |
Individual student eligibility is determined based on a holistic application review, which considers high school GPA and English proficiency scores.
**Automatically renewed for a total of four years
Premier Scholarships
The Premier Scholarship competition will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, for any accepted incoming First-Year Students for Fall 2025 with a minimum high school GPA of 4.0. Invitation and registration information will be sent to qualified applicants. These awards supersede all other college-funded awards.
Students who receive awards that meet or exceed full tuition are ineligible for additional Marietta College grants or scholarships. Recipients of a premier scholarship are required to live on campus.
| Scholarship | Award |
|---|---|
| John G. & Jeanne B. McCoy Scholarship | Equal to full tuition, mandatory fees, standard room, 14 meal plan |
| Trustees' Scholarship | Equal to full tuition |
| Rickey Scholarship | Equal to full tuition |
| Virginia "Jinny" McCoy Scholarship | Equal to full tuition, mandatory fees, standard room, 14 meal plan |
The below scholarships and grants stack with all other aid.
| Scholarship | Description | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Sumner Harrison Attendance** | Awarded to students who compete for the Charles Sumner Harrison Scholarship. | $1,000 |
| International Grant | Awarded to international students admitted to MC. | $2,000 |
| Esports | Marietta College offers esports scholarships for students interested in competing on our varsity esports team in the following: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six, and Hearthstone. To receive an esport scholarship, you have to schedule a tryout. Please contact Dr. Matthew Williamson at williamm@marietta.edu about the tryout schedule or if you have general questions about the program. You can also fill out the tryout form online. | $2,000 |
| Legacy Grant | Available to the children and grandchildren of Marietta graduates and is renewable for up to four years, provided the student remains in good academic standing. | $1,000 |
| Long Blue Line Scholarship* | Students nominated for admission by December 10, 2024, by an alum of Marietta College | $500 |
| Premier Attendance** | Awarded to students who compete on Premier Scholars Day. | $1,000 |
| Visit Grant | Awarded to students who visit MC and submit their completed application for review by December 10, 2024. | $500 |
*The Long Blue Line Scholarship and Legacy Grant does not stack with each other. Students are eligible to receive only one.
**The Premier Attendance and Charles Sumner Harrison Attendance Scholarships do not stack with each other. Students are eligible to receive only one.
All award amounts listed above are the total annual amounts.
Students are eligible to receive only 1 of the scholarships or grants listed below.
| Scholarship | Description | Award |
|---|---|---|
| eSports Scholarship | Marietta College offers esports scholarships for students interested in competing on our varsity esports team in the following: League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six, and Hearthstone. To receive an esport scholarship, you have to schedule a tryout. Please contact Dr. Matthew Williamson at williamm@marietta.edu about the tryout schedule or if you have general questions about the program. You can also fill out the tryout form online. | $2,000 |
| Fine Arts Scholarship | Based on a student's performance in a College-sponsored competition | $1,000–$5,000 |
| McDonough Leadership Scholarship | Awarded to students who are accepted to MC and the McDonough Leadership Program by January 10, 2025 | $2,000 |
| Music Scholarship | Based on a student's performance in a College-sponsored competition | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Theatre Scholarship | Based on a student's performance in a College-sponsored competition | $1,000–$5,000 |
| West Virginia Pioneer Grant* | Awarded to students from West Virginia high schools who qualify for the West Virginia Promise Scholarship and live on campus | $2,500 |
Need-Based Marietta College Grant
Additional funding in the form of the Marietta College Grant is awarded to students who have a determination of need provided to the Office of Student Financial Services through the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must continue to have demonstrated financial need to continue receiving this grant in subsequent years.
When a student is awarded additional institutional scholarships or grants, the Marietta College Grant is recalculated. Students who are awarded an additional scholarship or grant will continue to receive these awards in subsequent years even if the financial need as determined by the FAFSA decreases. These additional awards ensure financial security to students and their families during their time at Marietta College.
Off-Campus Residency
As a residential campus, Student Financial Services calculates the Marietta College Grant for students as on-campus. If a student is approved to live off-campus, the Marietta College Grant will be reduced by $10,000. This reduction is due to the decrease of direct charges (room/board) from on-campus to off-campus. Marietta College does not provide additional financial aid for indirect costs.
This total reduction includes the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). Due to limited funding, Marietta College requires students to live on campus to be eligible for SEOG.
*Starting in Fall 2025, students who receive the Marietta College Grant and are approved by the Office of Community Living to live off-campus will no longer be eligible to retain the Marietta College Grant. The grant is designed to support students living on-campus, as it helps cover additional on-campus living costs. Since the grant is specifically for on-campus residents, students living off-campus are not eligible for this particular funding.
MC Pell Promise Grant
The Pell Promise Grant for Fall 2025 is available to incoming first-time freshmen who qualify for federal Pell grants, and it’s renewable for up to eight semesters, provided you remain enrolled full-time, live on campus, stay in good academic standing, and make satisfactory progress toward your degree. For additional information and to see if you qualify for this grant, see MC Pell Promise.
Choose Ohio First - STEM Scholarships
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is part of Ohio's strategic effort to increase the number of graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Marietta College in the following majors:
- Actuarial Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Geology
- Health Science
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Petroleum Engineering
- Physics
- Physician Assistant Studies (Graduate Program)
- Planetary Science
- Psychology (Graduate Program only)
Eligible undergraduate students must be residents of Ohio. Selected recipients could receive a Choose Ohio First Scholarship up to $5,500 annually based on eligibility requirements and funding levels determined by the State of Ohio.
To be considered for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship, a student must:
- Be admitted to Marietta College as a full-time student
- Show evidence of strong academic achievement with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in high school or college work
- Present a two-page essay explaining career goals and professional aspirations as well as how the Choose Ohio First Scholarship will enable them to work toward a STEM degree successfully
Submit the Choose Ohio First application:
The deadline for Priority Applications is March 1, 2025. The deadline for Secondary Applications is May 1, 2025.
Questions? Email Michelle Jeitler, Marietta College's Choose Ohio First Director, at mej001@marietta.edu.
Endowed Scholarships
Students who receive institutional grants and/or scholarships may be eligible for named endowed scholarships as determined by the Office of Student Financial Services. The awarding of an endowed scholarship identifies the actual source of funding for the student. Without the generosity of donors, our total scholarship and grant assistance would not be possible. Please note:
- There are no separate applications for endowed scholarships.
- When a student receives a named endowed scholarship, the total amount of institutional aid awarded to the student does not increase.
- Scholarships are awarded to students who meet the criteria specific to each fund.
Many private companies, foundations, and local agencies offer scholarships for which you might be eligible. Marietta College suggests that students check for scholarship information in your high school guidance counselor's office, in your local newspaper, and at the following links below.
Any outside scholarships received by the Office of Student Financial Services will be directly applied to the student's billing account.
Outside scholarships are additions to other financial aid awarded at Marietta to the extent permitted by federal regulations.
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Ohio Scholars Program
Scholarship eligibility criteria can vary by program. However, all applicants within the Ohio Scholars Program must meet the following criteria:
- Be an Ohio resident.
- Be a full-time undergraduate student during the full 2025-2026 academic year.
- Maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
- Attend an OFIC member college or university (Members — OFIC) during the full 2025-2026 academic year.
- Submit a current, unofficial transcript within application.
- File the FAFSA and submit your FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly SAR).
*Availability of awards is dependent on eligibility, competition, number of candidates, and continued donor support.
Robert E. Evans Scholarship
The Robert E. Evans Education Fund provides scholarships to young adults seeking a higher
education.
The deadline to submit an application for the 2025-2026 school year is March 31.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate a financial need with preference given to students having a higher
need. A FAFSA Submission Summary is required (previously known as the
Student Aid Report). - Have a 3.5 or higher GPA and reside within a Peoples Bank market area (OH, KY,
WV, VA, MD or Washington D.C.). - Be a high school senior in pursuit of a four-year degree in business, education,
engineering, liberal arts, math, science or technology.
International Student Aid
Marietta College offers renewable merit-based scholarships for outstanding international students accepted to the college. International Student Merit Scholarship awards may vary as award amounts are determined by academic records, test scores, and other factors received by Marietta College at the time of application. Marietta College is an NCAA Division III school and is prohibited from offering athletic scholarships.
International students are generally not eligible for federal, state, or most institutional funding. However, Marietta College offers opportunities for international students to increase their financial assistance outside of the first year through campus employment, student leadership positions, and the Office of Community Living's Resident Assistant program. For more information on these opportunities, please get in touch with the Office of Education Abroad.
Eligibility for most financial aid requires that you are a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. If you are considered a U.S. National or a U.S. Permanent Resident, you may qualify for some types of aid. Please note that if you qualify as a U.S. Permanent Resident, you are not considered to be an international applicant. Please click here to link to the domestic student application process. To determine your status, visit studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility/non-us-citizens.
For additional guidance regarding funding education at the undergraduate level, visit Financial Aid for International Students at edupass.org/finaid and https://educationusa.state.gov/.
Grants
Grants are typically offered to incoming students for their undergraduate studies on the basis of financial need. The combination of scholarships and grants may not exceed tuition costs. Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.
To view all federal and state grants offered through Marietta College, please visit the Grants page.
Disclaimers
Marietta College cannot award financial aid that exceeds the Cost of Attendance, as this would be considered an overaward. If a student’s total financial aid exceeds the COA, the Student Financial Services Office is required to adjust and/or reduce aid. Students who receive institutionally funded scholarships/grants are not eligible to receive a refund of institutional aid.
Students who receive institutional-funded scholarships/grants equal to full tuition are ineligible to receive any additional Marietta College grants and scholarships. The total institutional-funded scholarships/grants cannot exceed the cost of full tuition.
Students who receive a scholarship that covers tuition, mandatory fees, standard room, and 14 meal plan will have costs covered up to this amount. If a student becomes part-time or elects to choose a smaller meal plan, the scholarship will be reduced to not exceed the total direct charges.
Resident Assistant (RA) Scholarships cover the cost of the room the student is assigned and up to a 10 meal plan. If a student is charged for a smaller meal plan, the RA Scholarship will be adjusted to not exceed the total direct costs.
Additional Resources
Financial Aid Information Page
Possibly the most comprehensive financial aid site available on the Web, with information about all types of financial aid, links to financial aid applications, and free scholarship searches.
FastWeb
General admission and financial aid information, plus a free scholarship search engine.
Collegeboard.com
This site's "For Parents" section includes links to helpful scholarship information.