Marymount Scholars Program

The Marymount Scholars Program is a charitable program within the Marymount Education Foundation that awards college scholarships and provides a supportive community to freshman and transfer students.

Geographic Scope: California (partnering universities located in CA)

Partner Institutions:

• Cal Lutheran University (Thousand Oaks, CA)
• Chapman University (Orange, CA)
• La Sierra University (Riverside, CA)
• Mount Saint Mary's University (Los Angeles, CA)
• St. Mary's College (Moraga, CA)

Target Population:

• Freshman and transfer students
• Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds
• GPA range: 2.7-3.3

Program Values: Partner institutions align with MCU's tradition and values rooted in Catholic higher education, including:

• Commitment to educating the whole person
• Personal, communal, and ethics-based approach to learning
• Recognition of the harmony of faith and reason
• Openness to all backgrounds and faiths
• Importance of integrative knowledge
• Commitment to the dignity of the individual
• Concern for wider issues of justice in society

Support Provided:

• Financial support/scholarships
• Personal attention
• Professional mentorship