Nov 18, 2008
839 Bestgate Rd.
Ste. 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
URL: http://www.mhec.state.md.us
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Forgivable loan provides assistance for Maryland undergraduates attending a Maryland institution and pursuing studies in a child development program or an early childhood education program. Must serve as a professional day care provider in Maryland for one year for each year award received. Must maintain minimum 2.0 GPA. Contact for further information. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 100. Maximum no. of awards: 150. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 43 loan(s), totalling $47,250. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 6/15.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship for dependents of deceased or 100% disabled U.S. Armed Forces personnel; the son, daughter, or surviving spouse of a victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks who died as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the attack on the Pentagon in Virginia, or the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania; a POW/MIA of the Vietnam Conflict or his/her son or daughter; the son, daughter or surviving spouse (who has not remarried), of a state or local public safety employee or volunteer who died in the line of duty; or a state or local public safety employee or volunteer who was 100% disabled in the line of duty. Must be Maryland resident at time of disability. Submit applicable VA certification. Must be at least 16 years of age and attend Maryland institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 16-24 years old. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 70. Maximum award amount: $7200. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 69 scholarship(s), totalling $246,885. To Apply: Required: application form; birth and death certificate, and disability papers. Deadline: 7/30.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Delegate scholarships help Maryland residents attending Maryland degree-granting institutions, certain career schools, or nursing diploma schools. May attend out-of-state institution if Maryland Higher Education Commission deems major to be unique and not offered at a Maryland institution. Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be required. Students interested in this program should apply by contacting their legislative district delegate. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 3500. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $7200. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2980 scholarship(s), totalling $2,281,906. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Provides tuition assistance to students who are service employees who provide direct support or care to individuals with developmental disabilities or mental disorders. Must be a Maryland resident attending a Maryland college. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Focus: Therapy/Rehabilitation; Nursing; Special Education; Social Services; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 300. Maximum no. of awards: 400. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 371 loan(s), totalling $662,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 7/1.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for Maryland students enrolled full-time at Maryland institutions. National Merit Scholar Finalists automatically offered award. Others may qualify for the award in satisfying criteria of a minimum 3.7 GPA or in combination with high test scores, or for Talent in Arts competition in categories of music, drama, dance, or visual arts. Must maintain annual 3.0 GPA in college for award to be renewed. Contact for further details. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2000. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1398 scholarship(s), totalling $4,111,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Up to $3,000 award for Maryland high school seniors who have received the Distinguished Scholar Award. Recipient must enroll as a full-time undergraduate in a Maryland institution and pursue a program of study leading to a Maryland teaching certificate. Must maintain annual 3.0 GPA for renewal. Must teach in a Maryland public school one year for each year award is received. Focus: Education Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 20. Maximum no. of awards: 80. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 43 loan(s), totalling $126,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; must be recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Award for Maryland residents accepted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree or certificate program at a Maryland institution or hospital nursing school. Must submit financial aid form by March 1. Must earn 2.0 GPA in college to maintain award. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 11000. Maximum no. of awards: 20000. Minimum award amount: $400. Maximum award amount: $2700. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 20521 grant(s), totalling $32,009,568. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 3/1.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award intended to reimburse members of rescue organizations serving Maryland communities for tuition costs of course work towards a degree or certificate in fire service or medical technology. Must attend a two- or four-year school in Maryland. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Focus: Trade/Technical Specialties; Health and Medical Sciences; Fire Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 100. Maximum no. of awards: 300. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $4000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 155 scholarship(s), totalling $305,878. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 7/1.
(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Graduate and professional scholarships provide need-based financial assistance to students attending a Maryland school of medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, social work, or nursing. Funds are provided to specific Maryland colleges and universities. Students must demonstrate financial need and be Maryland residents. Contact institution financial aid office for more information. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Law/Legal Services; Dental Health/Services; Nursing; Social Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 40. Maximum no. of awards: 200. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 462 scholarship(s), totalling $458,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 3/1.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Award for Maryland resident enrolling full-time in an undergraduate program at a Maryland institution. Must be under 22 at time of first award and begin college within one year of completing high school in Maryland with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must have an annual family income less than 130% of the federal poverty level guideline. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 1000. Minimum award amount: $400. Maximum award amount: $11600. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 861 grant(s), totalling $4,965,247. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis.
(Undergraduate/Grant)
Purpose: Provides assistance for repayment of loan debt to Maryland residents working full-time in nonprofit organizations and state or local governments. Must submit Employment Verification Form and Lender Verification Form. Focus: Law/Legal Services; Nursing; Therapy/Rehabilitation; Social Services; Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 400. Maximum award amount: $7500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 348 grant(s), totalling $1,219,704. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 9/30.
(Postgraduate/Loan)
Purpose: Must be working at an eligible practice site in Maryland and be willing to provide at least two years of service. Provides assistance for repayment of loan debt to physicians and medical residents specializing in primary care in underserved areas. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 25. Minimum award amount: $25000. Maximum award amount: $30000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 14 loan(s), totalling $496,250. To Apply: Required: application form.
(Postgraduate/Loan)
Purpose: Provides assistance for repayment of loan debt to Maryland dentists working with underserved populations. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 20. Maximum award amount: $23000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10 loan(s), totalling $330,000. To Apply: Required: application form.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Renewable grant for Maryland residents enrolled in a two- or four-year Maryland institution nursing degree program. Recipients must agree to serve as a full-time nurse in a Maryland shortage area and must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college. Application deadline is June 30. Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 600. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 480 loan(s), totalling $1,264,592. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/30.
(Four Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: Renewable awards for Maryland residents who are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled in a Maryland teacher education program. Must agree to enter profession in a subject designated as a critical shortage area. Must teach in Maryland for one year for each award year. Renewable for one year. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 137. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $14775. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 98 loan(s), totalling $633,433. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; resume. Deadline: 12/31.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Funds provided to Maryland colleges and universities. Eligible students must be enrolled on a part-time basis (6-11 credits) in an undergraduate degree program. Must demonstrate financial need and also be Maryland resident. Contact financial aid office at institution for more information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1800. Maximum no. of awards: 9000. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 6489 grant(s), totalling $2,800,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 3/1.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Loan)
Purpose: For Maryland residents training as physical, occupational therapists or therapy assistants at Maryland postsecondary institutions. Recipients must provide one year of service for each full, or partial, year of award. Service must be to handicapped children in a Maryland facility that has, or accommodates and provides services to, such children. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Focus: Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 10. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 loan(s), totalling $7,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 7/1.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for Maryland residents attending a Maryland degree-granting institution, nursing diploma school, or certain private career schools. May be used out-of-state only if Maryland Higher Education Commission deems major to be unique and not offered at Maryland institution. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 7000. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5613 scholarship(s), totalling $5,750,575. To Apply: Required: test scores; financial need analysis; application to Legislative District Senator. Deadline: 3/1.
(Vocational/Occupational/Grant)
Purpose: Available to Maryland residents attending a private career school in Maryland with at least 18 clock hours per week. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1000. Maximum award amount: $400. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 989 grant(s), totalling $297,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis.
(Four Year College, Two Year College/Loan)
Purpose: Forgivable loan is available to nonresidents of Maryland who attend a two-year or four-year public institution in Maryland. The loan will be renewed provided student maintains academic requirements designated by institution attended. Loan recipient must agree to serve as a full-time nurse in a hospital or related institution for an equal amount of years as tuition was paid by Maryland Higher Education Commission. Loan recipient will pay tuition of Maryland resident. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. To Apply: Required: application form.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Applicant must be a high school graduate or recipient of a GED under the age of 21. Applicant must either have resided in a foster care home in Maryland at time of high school graduation or GED reception, or until 14th birthday and had been adopted after 14th birthday. Applicant, if status approved, will be exempt from paying tuition and mandatory fees at a public college in Maryland. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 20 or younger . High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 3/1.
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