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PLEASE NOTE: Application forms for available scholarships are accessible through the links below. Potential applicants should enter their pertinent information
directly into the document and save a copy to their personal computer drive once completed. Applications cannot be submitted to the University System of Maryland office through this site.
All student applicants, whether nominated by their institution's Office of the President or self-nominated, should work with their campus's Transfer Services or
Scholarship office to coordinate the submission of their application packets. Community College administrators will send application packages directly from their offices to the University System
of Maryland scholarship committee via a portal link to be provided to them.
Scholarships that Require Application Forms for Award Consideration |
Name |
Criteria |
Full Gross/Weinberg/Schaefer Award Download Application |
Earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average Complete the associate degree
Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at any USM Institution |
Full Kelly Award Download Application |
Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or Higher Complete a minumum of 56 credits
Demonstrate financial need by submitting FAFSA Pursue any major leading to
the bachelor's degree at any USM Institution |
Weinberg for Part-time Attendance Download Application
|
Earn 4.0 Grade Point Average Complete the associate degree Pursue any major
leading to the bachelor's degree at any USM Institution Tuition and mandatory fees,
small stipend for books & expenses provided |
Scholarships that do not Require Application Forms for Award Consideration winners are selected from among those who apply for the other transfer scholarships. |
Name |
Criteria |
$5000 Board of Regents Grant |
Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher Associate degree preferred or a minimum of 56 credits completed
Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at any USM Institution |
$4000 Kelly Grant |
Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or Higher Complete a minumum of 56 credits
Demonstrate financial need by submitting FAFSA Pursue any major leading to
the bachelor's degree at any USM Institution |
Required Documentation:
- Nomination letter from the community college president; students may self-nominate, but if they do so, the student's application must still go
through the campus college scholarship/transfer coordinator.
- Scholarship application form
- Personal statement of the student's educational and career goals
- Official copy of the community college transcript
- Unofficial transcript copies from all other colleges and universities attended.
- Resume or listing of the student's extracurricular and community activities
- Evidence of the student's scholarly and creative activities - limit of two items (can include scanned copies of artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.)
- One or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff members at the community college.
- Students must submit the FAFSA to be considered for any Regents Scholarship or Grants with the requirement of “Demonstrated financial need.”
Please Note: Preference will be given to Maryland residents during the scholarship selection process coming from the community colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
The deadline for submission of the completed USM Regent Scholarship and Grants
applications is June 1, 2023
For more information, please email USMRegentsscholars@usmd.edu