Types of Scholarships

Scholarships at Saint Elizabeth University

Saint Elizabeth University is deeply committed to making an exceptional education accessible to all who seek it. Our scholarship program includes both institutional merit awards, granted automatically to students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential, and Advancement Scholarships, established through the generosity of alumni, friends, and benefactors who wish to support future generations.

Together, these scholarships honor the University’s mission of faith, service, and community—helping students achieve their goals and make a meaningful impact in the world.


Explore Our Scholarship Opportunities

▶ Learn More About Institutional Merit Scholarships
Automatically awarded at the time of admission, these scholarships recognize academic achievement, leadership, and service. Students are considered based on their application for admission—no separate application is required.

▶ Apply for Advancement Scholarships
Advancement Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of SEU alumni and friends. Many have specific criteria such as academic major, class year, or community involvement. Students are encouraged to apply to be considered for all awards that match their background and interests.

Awarded to a limited number of residential freshman or transfer students who demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement.

Awarded to freshman students with superior academic performance.

Awarded to freshman students with outstanding academic performance in a challenging high school program.

Awarded to freshman students with a strong academic performance in a solid high school program.

Awarded to freshman or transfer students who have demonstrated the values of leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility as exemplified by Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan.

Awarded to freshman or transfer students who are graduates of Catholic high schools.

Awarded to freshman or transfer students who are nieces/nephews or grandnieces/grandnephews of a Sister of Charity.

Awarded to freshman or transfer students who are children and grandchildren of alumni from SEU.

Awarded to full-time transfer students based on college GPA.

Awarded to full-time transfer students who were members of the PTK Honors Society at their Community College.