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Office of Community Relations
University of Maryland University College
6865 Deeparth Rd.
Elkridge, MD 21075
Morgan Pearson
E-mail: mpearson@umuc.edu
Office Phone: 443-459-3517
Scholarship News:
There's Still Time! Apply for a Community College Staff Scholarship
We're accepting scholarship applications now for the Spring 2009 semester. Don't wait—scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
UMUC offers transfer scholarships to eligible staff members of participating community colleges in the United States. Recipients may be awarded $1,000/year ($500 for fall, $500 for spring). This scholarship is for the Spring 2009 school year. Students can apply for a spring start date.
Which Colleges Participate?
Maryland Community College Alliance Partners
- Allegany College of Maryland
- Anne Arundel Community College
- Baltimore City Community College
- Carroll Community College
- Cecil College
- Chesapeake College
- College of Southern Maryland
- The Community College of Baltimore County
- Frederick Community College
- Garrett College
- Hagerstown Community College
- Harford Community College
- Howard Community College
- Montgomery College
- Prince George’s Community College
- Wor-Wic Community College
Out-of-State Community College Alliance Partners
- Central Texas College
- Coastline Community College
- Community College of the Air Force
- Dallas County Community College District
- Everett Community College
- Florida Community College at Jacksonville
- Honolulu Community College
- Houston Community College System
- Lansing Community College
- Miami Dade College
- Mohave Community College
- Oklahoma City Community College
- Palomar College
- Pikes Peak Community College
- Pima Community College
- Pittsburgh Technical Institute
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Stark State College
- Thomas Nelson Community College
What Are the Application Criteria?
To be eligible, you
- Must be a new student to UMUC
- Must be a community college staff member from an Alliance school who is not receiving 100% tuition remission
- Must be a citizen or U.S.-eligible non-citizen
- Must pursue a first-time bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree
- Must enroll in at least six UMUC credits per fall and spring semesters
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA at UMUC
- Must submit verification of employment, such as your most recent pay stub or a letter from your community college's Human Resources department that states that you are currently employed at that institution
The scholarship is renewable for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA, enroll in at least 6 credits per fall and spring semesters and maintain employment at an Alliance community college.
What Is the Application Deadline?
The priority deadline for the Spring 2009 term is December 13. Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadline as long as funds remain available.
How Do I Apply?
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Complete the admission application through MyUMUC.
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Complete the 2008-2009 Staff CC Transfer Scholarship Application
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Send all official transcripts from previous colleges attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent by the institution.
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Submit the scholarship application and official transcripts to:
The Office of Community Relations
Morgan Pearson
University of Maryland University College
6865 Deerpath Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
A complete packet includes proof of submission of the admission application, the Community College Staff Scholarship application, and official copies of transcript from previous colleges attended.
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Incomplete applications will not be processed.
When Am I Notified of the Scholarship Award Decision?
Scholarships will be awarded immediately.
Please note: Half of the award will post to your account 10 days prior to the start of the last registered class for the fall semester. The remaining half will be posted to your 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. The scholarship is automatically renewed if the scholarship guidelines and criteria are met.
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Maintain 3.0 GPA
- Recipients must enroll in at least 6 UMUC credit hours each fall and spring semesters.
- Awards will post to your account 10 days before the start of the last registered class for the semester.
- Students must maintain employment at a participating Alliance community college.
- You 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
