Viking Scholarships
Current Salem State students are invited to apply for endowed scholarships through the Viking Scholarship Portal, which are awarded each year to students meeting the donor’s criteria.
Students can submit the general scholarship application through the Viking Scholarship Portal to be automatically matched to scholarships for which they qualify.
The Viking Scholarship general application is open from December 1 to March 1 each year. Students will be notified of their award before the billing due date.
Learn more about the Viking Scholarship process.
Viking Completion Grant
The Viking Completion Grant program, generously established by Kim Gassett-Schiller ’83, ‘18H, and Philip Schiller, aims to annually award 50 to 75 microgrants of up to $6,500 each to the university seniors with high academic merit who are most at risk for dropping out. The program will combine this financial support with ongoing coaching to encourage awardees’ successful on-time completion. Learn more about the Learn more about the Viking Completion Grant.
Student Emergency Fund
The Salem State University Emergency Funds were created through the generous donations of alumni, community members, local businesses, staff, faculty, and students to support unexpected personal financial emergencies. Applying does not guarantee that you will be eligible to receive funds, as funds are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, availability of funds, matriculation status, and the nature of the emergency. Learn more about the Student Emergency Fund.