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Undergraduate Scholarship Programs

Most of the scholarships listed below are renewable. Renewable scholarships are those that allow recipients to remain eligible for aid under the same program for more than one year. To be considered for renewal, you must reapply each year. Renewal awards are not guaranteed. You may receive one UMUC scholarship or grant award per academic year.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, UMUC undergraduate scholarships require a minimum GPA of 2.5 and completion of 15 undergraduate credits at UMUC.

• AEGON USA Scholarship
  • Supports the UMUC Better Opportunities Through Online Education scholarship program
    • Low-wage worker employed full or part time
    • Defined goals and expectations
    • Prior computer or technical training
    • Federal financial aid eligibility
    • Willingness to accept academic and/or personal support
    • Personal interview at UMUC
    • Separate application required (please visit http://www.umuc.edu/botoe/ for additional details)
    
    
• Alpha Sigma Lambda, Tau Chapter, Scholarship
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 at UMUC
  • Seeking first bachelor's degree
  • Preference given to applicants with demonstrated financial need
  • Separate application required (please contact asl@umuc.edu to request the application)
  
  
• Alumni Association-International Scholarship
  • Completion of 60 credits
  • Minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA at UMUC or minimum University System of Maryland institution transfer GPA of 3.5
  • Enrolled full-time (12 semester hours)
  • Admitted as a Maryland resident
  • Documented, demonstrated leadership and community involvement
  
  
• Daniel Arrill Endowed Scholarship
  • Freshman or sophomore student
  • Primary specialization or major in business and management
  
  
• Better Opportunities Through Online Education Scholarship
  • Low-wage worker employed full or part time
  • Defined goals and expectations
  • Prior computer or technical training
  • Federal financial aid eligibility
  • Willingness to accept academic and/or personal support
  • Personal interview at UMUC
  • Separate application required (please visit http://www.umuc.edu/botoe/ for additional details.)
  
  
• Patricia Currey Scholarship
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Majoring in psychology with academic emphasis in clinical science
  
  
• Roscoe E. Dann Sr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Completion of 30 credits
  
  
• The Joseph and Mary Ellen Hrutka Scholarship
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstrated financial need
  
  
• Dr. Mortimer M. Glickman Scholarship
  • Completion of at least 60 credits toward an undergraduate degree in human resource management or marketing
  • Demonstrated financial need
  
  
• Lynn Rishell Henthorn Memorial Scholarship
  • Completion of 55 credits
  • Pursuing a career in social work, psychology, social science, or a closely related field
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  
  
• Ralph J. Klein Memorial Scholarship
  • Spring award only
    • Completion of 30 credits at UMUC
    • Minimum GPA of 3.75 at UMUC
    • A specialization in the liberal arts or sciences
    • Demonstrated financial need
    
    
• Orkand Scholars Program
  • Completion of 90 credits toward degree
  • Minimum GPA of 3.75 at UMUC
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Enrolled in at least two courses
  
  
• Edward A. and Marjorie M. Parnell Scholarship
  • Pursuing a first bachelor's degree
  • Demonstrated financial need
  
  
• The Pateman Scholarship
  • Female student entering her third year
  • Interest in pursuing a career in aeronautics, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated financial need
  
  
• Adam V. Pessagno Memorial Scholarship
  • Immediate family member of a law enforcement officer who died during active duty (Survivors of "special" police and sheriff's officers, as well as spouses who remarry, are not eligible.)
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Preference may be given to hardship cases
  
  
• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
  • Membership in Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges
  • Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and an associate degree.
  • Scholarship is renewable if a 3.0 is maintained. Non-U.S. citizens and students with previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
  
  
• John R. Syme Scholarship
  • Spring award only
    • Specialization in American history
    
    
• Swank Audio Visuals Scholarship
  • Participation in UMUC's Cooperative Education program working in the audiovisual/technology rental industry
  • Specialization in communication studies, technical management, any business-related field, information systems management, or computer studies
  • Separate application required (please contact the Cooperative Education Center)
  
  
• Undergraduate Programs Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Demonstrated financial need
  
  
• The Walter R. Somerville, JR School of Undergraduate Studies Business Students Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Awards are offered to support students in the School of Undergraduate Studies majoring in Business Administration
  • Must be a Community College Transfer Student
  • Minimum GPA of a 3.0 or higher when transferring to UMUC
  • Demonstrated financial need
  
  
• Lisa Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • To provide assistance to busy adults who have excellent academic records
• Minimum GPA of a 2.75
• Must demonstrate financial need


• George R. Troupe Scholarship Fund
• To provide support for undergraduate males seeking a degree in Information Systems Management
  
  
• Paul H. Hamlin, PhD Tribute Fund
  • To provide support to undergraduate students who are majoring in a social sciences discipline, and who need financial assistance for tuition cost
    
    
• The Working Family Scholarship Fund
  • To provide scholarship support to students who are working full-time and have family commitments (spouse and dependents)
  • Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Demonstrated financial need