Scholarships

MEET YOUR GOALS

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP


Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors, Mercy College of Health Sciences is able to award nearly $300,000 in scholarships each year to incoming and current students. These scholarships assist with college financing and related expenses. In 2018–2019, the average scholarship awarded was $1,645.

APPLY FOR MERCY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

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APPLYING MADE EASY

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS


Scholarship applications are available in the fall and spring for students who satisfy a wide range of criteria, from single parenthood to outstanding academic achievement.

CRITERIA

Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:

  • Criteria established by donor and/or scholarship fund (e.g. minority student, GPA, semester in academic program)

  • Financial need, in order from greatest to least
  • Responses to short answer questions completed during the application process

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

There are many great external scholarship opportunities out there, and we’ve compiled a list of some of our top choices for you.

TYPES OF AID

There are a number of different types of aid that make financing your education easy based on your personal scenario. Let us help!

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STEP TWO


REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements to receive scholarships:

  • A 2.00 cumulative GPA for current MercyPLUS students
  • Admitted to Mercy College
WHEN TO APPLY

Scholarship applications are open twice each academic year. Please use the chart below to determine when to apply.

APPLY DURING THIS ROUND RECEIVE FUNDING IN FOLLOWING TERMS
APPLY DURING THIS ROUND

March 1 – 31

RECEIVE FUNDING IN FOLLOWING TERMS

Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

APPLY DURING THIS ROUND

October 1 – 31

RECEIVE FUNDING IN FOLLOWING TERMS

Winter, Spring, and Summer

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Next step before transforming into a life-saving hero: complete the form below. Our admissions team will get you all the info you need to know.

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Email
Email

Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu

Phone
Phone

Admissions: (515) 635-1133
General: (515) 643-3180

ABOUT US

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master’s degreesbachelor’s degreesassociate degreescertificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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