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Maryland Community College Transfer Scholarship

Maryland Community College Transfer Scholarship

UMUC offers transfer scholarships to outstanding graduates of participating Maryland community colleges. Recipients may be awarded $3,300/year for full-time study or $1,650/year for part-time study. This scholarship is available for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Which Colleges Participate?

What Are the Application Criteria?

  • An associate's degree earned by the beginning of the semester you wish to begin at UMUC.

  • Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA from one of the participating community colleges.

  • Submission of the UMUC online admission application and scholarship application.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. F1 and J2 visa holders are not eligible.

  • Applicants cannot receive tuition remission from the University System of Maryland.

  • Alliance students who participated in dual enrollment before earning their associate’s degree are still eligible for the Maryland Community College Transfer Scholarship.

  • Please note, if you are receiving 100 percent employer tuition assistance or a Golden ID student, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

What Is the Application Deadline?

Apply Now!

UMUC is accepting scholarship applications now for the 2009-2010 academic year. Don't wait—scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

These scholarships are available thanks to the tremendous generosity of an anonymous donor, who has made it possible for UMUC to help more students realize their educational goals and dreams. The entire UMUC community extends its sincere appreciation to this new friend and benefactor of the university.

How Do I Apply?

  • Complete online admission application through MyUMUC.

  • Complete the 2009-2010 Maryland CC Transfer Scholarship Application PDF.

  • Send all official transcripts from previous colleges attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent by the institution.

  • Submit the scholarship application and official transcripts to:

    The Office of Community Relations
    Morgan Pearson
    University of Maryland University College
    6865 Deerpath Rd.
    Elkridge, MD 21075

    • A complete packet includes the Maryland Community College Transfer Scholarship application and official copies of transcripts from previous colleges attended.

  • All incomplete applications will not be processed.

When Am I Notified of the Scholarship Award Decision?

Scholarships will be awarded immediately after the priority deadline.

Please note: Half of the award will post to the student's account 10 days prior to the start of the last registered class for the fall semester. The remaining half will be posted to the students’ account 10 days prior to the spring semester.  Students registered for Term II or mid-fall/spring classes will have their awards posted 10 days before the start of class.

Is the Scholarship Renewable?

Yes. Full-time recipients may renew their awards for one year and part-time recipients may renew their awards for three years.  The scholarship is automatically renewed if the scholarship guidelines and criteria are met.

  • Maintain 3.0 GPA

  • Full-time recipients must enroll in at least 12 UMUC credit hours each fall and spring semesters and earn at least 30 credit hours per academic year.

  • Part-time recipients must enroll in at least 6 UMUC credit hours each fall and spring semesters and earn at least 15 credit hours per academic year.

  • Awards will post to a student's account 10 days before the start of the last registered class for the semester.

  • Students do NOT need to submit a scholarship application for renewal.

Who Do I Contact for Additional Information?

Office of Community Relations
University of Maryland University College
6865 Deerpath Road
Elkridge, MD 21075

Morgan Pearson
E-mail: mpearson@umuc.edu
Office Phone: 443-459-3517

Frequently Asked Questions - (Maryland Community College Transfers)