UMUC

Financial Aid

Shady Grove Scholarship

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) now offers a special scholarship for community college graduates who will take at least half of their UMUC courses at the Shady Grove location.

What Are the Application Criteria?

  • Open to new students taking at least half of their coursework at Shady Grove each semester
  • Associate's degree earned from a Maryland Community College
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from transfer institution; must maintain 3.0 GPA at UMUC
  • Submission of UMUC Alliance or regular admission application and scholarship application
  • U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen; Maryland resident, for classification purposes

Please note: if you are receiving 100% employer tuition assistance, are a Golden ID student, or receiving tuition remission from the University of Maryland, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.

What Is the Application Deadline?

The priority deadline for the fall 2008 term is August 1, 2008. Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadline as long as funds remain available.

How Do I Apply?

  • Complete the 2008-2009 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
    Marion Branch
    University of Maryland University College
    6865 Deerpath Rd.
    Elkridge, MD 21075

    A complete packet consists of proof of submission of the admission application, the 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?

Students who submit complete scholarship packets will be awarded immediately. Scholarship awards will post to students account 10 days before the start of the semester. If you are registered for Term II or mid-fall/spring classes, your award will post 10 days before the start of the 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 based on completion of all scholarship guidelines and criteria:

  • Maintain 3.0 GPA

  • Complete updated

  • 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 students account 10 days before the start of 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

Marion Branch
E-mail: mbranch@umuc.edu
Office Phone: 443-459-3523