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Marymount partners with MedStar Health to enhance learning opportunities, scholarships for Physical Therapy students

Posted on February 7, 2024 (February 7, 2024) by nmunson

Students in Marymount University’s Physical Therapy programs can now receive new scholarships and enhanced training inside and outside the classroom through a new and innovative partnership with MedStar Health. This includes five $20,000 scholarships that MedStar Health will offer students in Marymount’s three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. “We are committed to providing […]

Nursing Workforce Scholarship Program aims to address national shortage

Posted on October 31, 2023 (October 31, 2023) by nmunson

As the nation grapples with an ever-increasing shortage of nurses, Marymount University is addressing this crisis by collaborating with local health care institutions and launching the new Nursing Workforce Scholarship Program. Through this initiative, Marymount is offering a merit-based $10,000 scholarship starting in the Spring 2024 semester for students admitted to the University’s on-ground […]

How Marymount elevates transfer students’ success

Posted on September 22, 2023 (September 25, 2023) by nmunson

Marymount University recognizes the integral role that transfer students play within its community. Their varied experiences, skills and perspectives enrich its academic environment in countless ways. However, despite their immense value, transfer students often encounter unique challenges that can complicate their educational journey. Marymount is dedicated to helping these students overcome obstacles and equipping […]

How to write a great scholarship application

Posted on September 11, 2023 (September 22, 2023) by nmunson

Are you beginning to search and apply for college scholarships? Marymount University’s Admissions team has seen many applications, read numerous essays and sat through a number of interviews with applicants for prestigious awards. Based on these experiences, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you begin to apply for scholarships. 1. […]

5 tips for starting your scholarship search the right way

Posted on April 24, 2023 (April 28, 2023) by nmunson

Applying to college is challenging, but applying for scholarships can be even more challenging! For many students, affording college is difficult and applying for scholarships is a must. We know that the thought of applying for scholarships can be daunting, so we want to share five tips to help you get started. So where […]

Marymount receives $1.46 million NSF grant to empower STEM students

Posted on October 27, 2022 (October 27, 2022) by nmunson

Amidst an ever-increasing need to meet the high-technology needs of today’s American workforce, faculty leaders at Marymount University are launching a new need-based scholarship program that will help students in STEM majors persist in their studies and pursue essential and fulfilling careers. The STEM Citizen Science Scholars Program, which officially began this month, is […]

7 ways to strategically research college scholarships

Posted on June 27, 2022 (July 1, 2022) by nmunson

Applying to colleges can be stressful — not to mention how stressful it can be to figure out how to pay for college once you get accepted. But here at Marymount University, we’ll help you figure out how to do just that. Here are seven tips to consider as you research scholarships! 1. Be […]

Marymount’s Student Research Conference held in person once again

Posted on May 4, 2022 (May 16, 2022) by nmunson

Public Health Education & Promotion student Emma Driscoll presenting at Marymount’s Student Research Conference Last month, more than 90 Marymount University students showcased their original research in topics across the academic spectrum at the institution’s annual Student Research Conference (SRC) in the Ballston Center. An annual celebration of Marymount’s student scholarship and creative works, the […]

Interior Design student wins Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

Posted on November 16, 2021 (December 8, 2021) by

Interior Design student Sidnia Garcia was awarded the IES District of Columbia Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

“Ever since I was little, I was captivated by design.” This is how Marymount University Interior Design student Sidnia Garcia began her winning essay as part of the application process for the Illuminating Engineering Society District of Columbia Section (IESDC) Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship. The merit-based scholarship recognizes future leaders in the fields of […]

14 tips for completing fantastic scholarship applications

Posted on October 4, 2021 (October 5, 2021) by nmunson

Applying to college can be a challenging process, but scholarship applications can be even more challenging! For many students, affording college can be difficult and securing scholarships is a must. We’ve compiled 14 tips that will help you successfully complete scholarship applications, write great scholarship essays and rock your scholarship interviews! Conquering the Application […]