Graduate Awards & Scholarships
Graduate Funding Resources
Students have many options for making the financial challenge of graduate study workable beyond federal aid and B´ÎÔª scholarships. We've compiled some here, but we encourage you to do your own research, speak with your company’s HR department about tuition reimbursement, and make sure you are taking advantage of all opportunities available to you.
Federal Loans
Federal Direct loans can help offset the cost of tuition and course-related expenses, but they must be repaid.
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Learn MorePrivate Loans
B´ÎÔª has partnered with ELM Resources, a non-profit corporation that offers students the ability to compare and select the educational loan that best fits their needs. Clicking the link below will take you to Mercy's ELM partner site.
Payment Plan
B´ÎÔª offers a 4-month, term-based payment plan in partnership with Nelnet Campus Commerce. This allows for all or a portion of college costs to be spread over 4 months without interest. There is a flat enrollment fee for setting up the plan each term.
Restricted & Endowed Awards
B´ÎÔª offers donor scholarships in a number of academic disciplines, and on the basis of other factors established by the donor. Complete the to be considered for these awards. For a full list of awards, click the link below.
Learn MoreExternal Scholarships
Click the link below for more information on external scholarships.
Learn MoreComplete the (FAFSA) to find out if you qualify for federal aid.
Mercy Awards for Graduate Students
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Award
The program offers B´ÎÔª and The College of New Rochelle (CNR) undergraduate alumni and dependents of alumni a one-time, $1,000 scholarship when enrolling for the first time in one of our graduate programs. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other B´ÎÔª scholarship.
Mercy will continue to offer the Mercy/CNR Alumni Assistance Scholarships to those who qualify, for future terms.
Eligibility
- Mercy and CNR undergraduate alumni that have not previously started or completed a B´ÎÔª graduate program
- The dependent (spouse, partner, child, legal guardian) of Mercy and CNR alumni that have not previously started or completed a B´ÎÔª graduate program
- There is no restriction on program of study
- Scholarships will only be awarded while scholarship funds are made available
The B´ÎÔª School of Business wishes to attract new graduate students who will start their studies in the 2026-2027 academic year. Accordingly, the School is providing a program to encourage new incoming Business Graduate students, who have performed well academically in their undergraduate programs, with scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year.
These scholarships will be one-time and will be applied to their tuition bill equally over four consecutive terms beginning with the first terms in which the student is enrolled in the 2026-2027 academic year if the student registers for at least 2 courses each term, with the summer term as optional for enrollment. The scholarship will not extend beyond the four terms beginning when the student initially enrolls.
Applicants to each of the Graduate Business Programs will be automatically considered for one of two merit-based scholarship awards when admitted and enrolled in the term originally applied to. If a student defers acceptance, the funds are not guaranteed available. These applicants will not be required to complete a separate scholarship application.
Awards will be granted based on the students’ undergraduate GPA as follows:
A one-time annual scholarship of $7,000
Requirements for an award of $7,000 include:
- Undergraduate Degree GPA of 3.50 or above from a U.S. college or university that is regionally accredited or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
- The GPA used for this purpose will be the GPA the student earned from the institution that conferred their undergraduate degree. In addition, the GPA will not be rounded up, i.e., to receive this scholarship the GPA must be 3.50 or higher.
A one-time annual scholarship of $4,000
Requirements for an award of $4,000 include:
- Undergraduate Degree GPA greater than or equal to 3.00 and less than 3.50 from a U.S. college or university that is regionally accredited or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
- The GPA used for this purpose will be the GPA the student earned from the institution that conferred their undergraduate degree. In addition, the GPA will not be rounded up, i.e., to receive this scholarship the GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
This award is contingent upon the following:
- Submission of the enrollment deposit of $100 ($400 for international students)
- Register for at least two classes (2 courses) for each term.
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Scholarship Process
There is no separate application required. Each student who applies to begin their program in the 2026-2027 Academic year will be considered for one of the two scholarship awards listed above upon acceptance or admission to the program. There is a limited amount of scholarship money available for the 2026-2027 academic year, and scholarships will only be awarded while scholarship funds are still available.
Scholarships will be awarded to accepted students on a first-come first-served basis as determined by receipt of enrollment deposit.
This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship, grant, or discount program from B´ÎÔª.
You must register full-time (2 courses or more) each term and maintain a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Filing a FAFSA each year is highly recommended.
Students who are in the 4+1 BS/MBA Program are not eligible for this scholarship.
An annual award to a Mercy undergraduate alumni majoring in Business who intends to pursue an MBA. The Fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis, involving the submission of a project essay, a transcript and an application. The successful student will be provided with funds to supplement tuition assistance during the year the student is enrolled in the MBA program. To be eligible students must be new, not re-admits or continuing students.
This scholarship is for students in the Educational Supervision MS program and the Educational Administration MS program.
Scholarship: $1,500 per term
Initial Eligibility for the Scholarship:
- For applicants to the Educational Administration program or the Educational Supervision program
- 3.00 GPA from Undergraduate or Graduate Coursework
To continue receiving the scholarship each term:
- Must register for at least 6 credits per term
Must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the graduate program
*Students will be automatically considered for this scholarship based on their GPA and do not need to apply separately for it.
Outside Award Opportunities for Graduate Students
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, this scholarship provides tuition support as well as support for other expenses such as books, supplies, fees and equipment. To be eligible students must be a declared Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Mathematics major and have completed at least CISC 231; must be a US citizen or national; must be PELL eligible and have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student. Selection is made by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and is competitive. Please see the program director for more information.
Positions are available in the Health Service Office for students in the Graduate Nursing Program. For full tuition reimbursement, students work an equivalent number of weekly hours to the number of weekly hours of instruction. Please see the program director for more information.
Scholarships, fellowships and other forms of financial assistance are available for advanced study in nursing from various nursing, health and other philanthropic organizations. Interested students should contact the Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing for further information.
Scholarships, fellowships and other forms of financial assistance are available for study in Occupational Therapy. Interested students should contact AOTA at (301) 652-2682 or go to .
Scholarships, fellowships and other forms of financial assistance are available for study in Physical Therapy. Interested students should contact (800) 999-APTA.