Scholarships General Information

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University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers a wide variety of opportunities to help you achieve your educational goals.

UMUC Scholarships are available to students based on merit and/or financial need. Award amounts vary by scholarship. Before completing the UMUC Scholarship Application, you must complete the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the UMUC scholarship application. Be sure to include UMUC's school code on your FAFSA: 011644.

How to Apply

After your FAFSA information is received by UMUC, you are ready to apply. (Please allow 3-5 business days for your FAFSA information to be loaded at UMUC).

To apply for a UMUC scholarship, log into your MyUMUC account. Once logged in, click on the following:
MyFinances > Financial Aid > Financial>View My Financial Aid

Next, select the corresponding Aid Year (2012) and you will see a blue link labeled "Click on this link to apply for a UMUC scholarship." Students who complete the scholarship application will be considered for all scholarships.

Requirements

UMUC scholarships may require a minimum number of credits and grade point average (GPA):

Undergraduates

  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of 15 credits

Graduates

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Completion of 9 credits

Other UMUC Requirements

  • A citizen or permanent resident of the US
  • Degree-seeking at UMUC

Additional Scholarship Information

Unless otherwise stated, the minimum enrollment requirement during the award period is 3 credits. UMUC scholarships are generally awarded for the fall and/or spring semesters only. Employees of UMUC and their dependents, as well as persons who receive remission of fees from other institutions, are not eligible to apply for UMUC institutional scholarships or to receive UMUC institutional grants.

If you receive a UMUC scholarship, you must complete 100 percent of your coursework during each enrollment period. If you receive an award for the academic year (fall and spring) but do not complete 100 percent of the coursework during the fall semester, your award will be automatically canceled for the spring semester.

Renewal awards are not guaranteed; you must reapply each year. You may receive one UMUC scholarship or grant award per academic year. UMUC scholarships are generally awarded for the fall and/or spring semesters only.

We wish you success in your pursuit of scholarship and grant assistance—and in achieving your academic goals.

Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-888-UMUC (8682) or e-mail us at scholarships@umuc.edu for any scholarship-related inquiries.

UMUC Europe students may also contact the Financial Aid Office at DSN 314-370-6762, ext. 324, CIV +49-(0)6221-378324 or 3780, Fax +49-(0)6221-378398, or e-mail finaid@europe.umuc.edu for all financial aid related inquiries.

Last updated: 26 July 2011