Freshman Scholarships for Fall 2013
To become eligible for UDM scholarships, students need to apply for admission at www.udmercy.edu/apply (we will waive the application fee).
The following scholarships are available to new, domestic freshmen who plan to enroll for classes on the McNichols Campus fall 2013.
(in alphabetical order)
Alumni Grant: - $1,000/year
Dependent undergraduate students who have a parent(s) who graduated from UDM, University of Detroit, or Mercy College of Detroit are eligible to receive an Alumni Grant. This grant is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
America’s Marketing High School Scholarship - $1,500/year
UDM is offering competitive scholarships to support and advance the career aspirations of business students in the fields of marketing/advertising, entrepreneurship, and other like professions. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) to outstanding students pursuing their undergraduate education at UDM.
Students must be seniors in high school. We encourage recommendations for students interested in majoring in business, marketing/advertising, entrepreneurship, or other business professions. Students must be regularly accepted for admission and have an America’s Marketing High School teacher submit a completed AMHS Scholarship Recommendation Form by March 1.
Benefactor Achievement Scholarship - $15,500/year
The Benefactor Achievement Scholarship rewards students who have been successful in high school and show promise of continued excellence. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 3.0 GPA, competitive ACT/SAT score.
Deans’ Scholarship - $15,500/year
Deans’ Scholarships are awarded to excellent students who are interested in majoring in Architecture, Business, Engineering, Nursing, Pre-law, or Education. These Scholarships are available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 3.0 GPA, competitive ACT/SAT score.
Founders High School Grant - $1,000/year
To recognize the work of our founding sponsors, The Society of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy, entering freshmen who have graduated from a Jesuit or Mercy High School will receive this grant. Eligible students need to have completed their last two years of high school at either a Jesuit or Mercy High School in the U.S.
Hispanic Leadership Scholarship - $15,500/year
This scholarship is for talented Hispanic students with an excellent academic record who will be incoming freshmen at UDM. It is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 3.0 GPA, competitive ACT/SAT score.
Insignis Scholarship - $20,000/year
The Insignis Scholarship is UDM’s top scholarship. It is awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional academic credentials. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 3.9 GPA, competitive ACT/SAT score. Valedictorians are automatically considered for this scholarship.
Jessie Slaton Memorial Scholarship - $20,000/year
The Jessie Slaton Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of a University of Detroit Law School graduate to assist talented African-American students in experiencing the richness of UDM. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 3.9 GPA, competitive ACT/SAT score. Valedictorians are automatically considered for this scholarship.
Jesuit-Mercy Scholarship - $11,500/year
The Jesuit-Mercy Scholarship is available to students who have taken a leadership role in their school and/or community and plan continued service in college. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs*) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 2.70 GPA, competitive ACT/SAT score.
MPLCC Scholarship - Full Tuition/year
The McNichols Puritan Lodge Community Counsil (MPLCC) scholarship was created in 1984 as part of an agreement between the MPLCC and University of Detroit Mercy to demonstrate a positive and supportive relationship between the University and its neighbors.
This scholarship is a full-time, continuous undergraduate scholarship and is awarded to up to two qualified residents of the MPLCC area. Full tuition to met with a combination of the MPLCC Scholarship and other federal, state and private grants and scholarships. A full scholarship covers the cost of tuition at UDM for up to four years. Summer semesters, room & board, and books are not included.
Interested students need to be a resident of the MPLCC area which includes the boundaries of West McNichols on the north, and Lodge Freeway to the south, with Livernois on the west and Log Cabin and Idaho Streets on the east. Students need to apply for admission and have all required application documents (high school transcripts & ACT/SAT scores) to the Office of Admissions by May 1. Once accepted, the MPLCC Scholarship Committee will contact eligible applicants for an interview. Based on the interview, the committee will make its selection. Notification will be sent to students during July.
Pastors’ Grant - $500/freshman year only
This grant is for full-time freshman students who are active members of a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Students must submit a letter of recommendation from the pastor on parish stationary.
Sibling Grant - $1,000
Students who have a sibling enrolled simultaneously at UDM are eligible to receive the Sibling Grant. Both siblings must be enrolled at the same time in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a first bachelor’s degree. Both UDM students are required to submit the Sibling Grant Form each year.
Spiritus Scholarship- $17,500/year
The Spiritus Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving, spirited individuals. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years (five years for qualified bachelor's and master's degree programs) of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Minimum 3.7 GPA. competitive ACT/SAT score.
Theatre Scholarship - $1,000/year
Full-time freshmen pursuing a major in Theatre are eligible for the Theatre Scholarship. This scholarship is available for up to 4 years of full-time undergraduate tuition.
Students must be regularly admitted to the Theatre program and be invited by the Theatre faculty to audition during the winter semester.
