Adult Student Scholarships

Adult Learner Scholarship

A merit-based scholarship awarded upon acceptance by the office of Undergraduate Enrollment. The Adult Learner Scholarships are awarded annually to part-time and full-time students enrolled.     
 
Full-time study 12-16 credits  

• Eligibility Requirements: Full-time enrollment   
• Award Amount: $1,500 per semester  
• If a student drops from full-time to part-time, student will be eligible for the part-time ALS award  

Part-time study 3-11 credits  

• Eligibility Requirements: Part-time enrollment   
• Award amount: $750 per semester  
• If a student goes to 12 credits, student will be eligible for the full-time ALS award  

Marist Scholarship for Academic Excellence 

The Marist Scholarship for Academic Excellence is a merit-based scholarship awarded upon acceptance to full-time adult students by the Office of Undergraduate Enrollment.  The award is $2,500 per semester.  If a student is eligible for the Marist Scholarship for Academic Excellence and is not full-time, they can receive the part-time Adult Learner Scholarship.   

Bro. James Kearney Scholarship for the Blind 

The Bro. James Kearney Scholarship for the Blind (formerly, Lavelle Fund College Scholarship Program) aims to help make quality undergraduate and graduate education affordable for Tri-State New York areas residents who are legally blind and demonstrate financial need.  Toward this end, the Lavelle Fund for the Blind (the Fund) is awarding scholarship grants to selected colleges in the New York City area.  For additional information please contact accommodations@marist.edu or visit Brother James Kearney Scholarship for the Blind.