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    TheTransfer Scholarship Guide for MarylandCommunity College Studentsassists transfer students in

    identifying and obtaining scholarships at four- yearinstitutions. This guide is produced by the MarylandCommunity College Financial Aid Directors with support fromSallie Mae, Inc., and cooperation from the Office of Student

    Financial Assistance (Maryland Higher EducationCommission), and Maryland Association of Community

    Colleges. The information in the guide was provided by four-year institutions and is subject to change. If a school is notlisted in the guide, contact the Admissions or Financial Aid

    Office at that school directly to ask about transferscholarships.

    The Maryland Community College Financial Aid Directorsthank Sallie Mae, Inc. for the generous grant support that

    made this publication possible.

    www.SallieMae.com/Transfer

    December, 2006

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    TRA N SFERRIN G M A D E EA SY

    TRA N SFER C HEC KLIST

    DATE

    COMPLETED ACTION COMMENTSSeek advice on transfer from your academic advisor

    during your first semester, or as soon as possible afterearning 15 credits.

    Consider joining your Phi Theta Kappa Honor

    Society. Membership could increase your chances

    for scholarships.

    Keep your grades up. Most transfer scholarshipswill require a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

    Choose, as early as possible, the institution to which

    you wish to transfer and your intended major program.

    Request catalog, application, and transfer information

    from four-year colleges and universities.

    Make use of ARTSYS, a computerized method of

    determining the transferability of your courses. Map

    out your coursework in accordance with the

    recommended transfer program.

    Begin searching for scholarshipsuse online resources.

    Dont forget to check for Maryland State grants at

    www.mhec.state.md.us.

    Visit the four-year institutions of your choice; arrange a

    campus tour and speak to an admissions counselor.Complete and mail the application form with the

    application fee before the colleges deadline.Apply for institutional scholarships from your transfer

    college. Continue other scholarship searches.

    Request all transcripts (high school and all colleges

    attended) and send them to the transfer colleges. You

    will also need to request a final copy of your transcript

    from HCC after you have completed all required

    coursework.Complete and send the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 for the following

    academic year. Available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.Make an appointment with the department advisor at

    your chosen transfer college to discuss your major and

    plan your course of study.Participate in your college's orientation program. You

    may be required to take placement tests at your transfer

    institution. These are often given during orientation.

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    Electronic Tool for Transfer Students

    ARTSYS is a computerized data information system which informs students andadvisors at a community college about the transferability of each communitycollege course.

    In addition to providing information on course transferability, the programprovides, in community college course numbers, the recommended courses fortransfer to specific programs of study at participating four-year institutions.

    With the ARTSYS program, students enter their transcripts into the system todetermine the transferability of their courses to one or more institutions. Forinformation, contact the transfer advisor on your community college campus.

    Transfer Glossary

    Credit Hour: One semester hour of credit is awarded for a minimum of 15 hours(50 minutes each) of actual class time; for 30 hours of laboratory time; or for 45hours of instructional situations such as practice, internships, and cooperativeeducation placements. (For example, a 3-credit lecture course meets for 45hours usually two or three times per week for 15 weeks.)

    Native Student: A student whose initial college enrollment was at a giveninstitution of higher education and who has not ever transferred to anotherinstitution.

    Receiving Institution: The institution of higher education to which a transferstudent currently desires to enroll or has enrolled.

    Recommended Transfer Program: A planned program of courses, including bothgeneral education and courses in the major, taken at a community college whichis applicable to a Bachelors degree program at a receiving institution. Ordinarily,transfer credits are limited to half the Bachelors degree program requirements.

    Sending Institution: The previous institution of higher education at which atransfer student earned transferable, academic credit.

    Transfer Student: A student entering an institution for the first time withtransferable, academic credit earned at another college.

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    Maryland State ScholarshipsMaryland Higher Education CommissionOffice of Student Financial Assistance

    To find state scholarships that you may be eligible for go to the following websiteand answer a few questions.

    www.mhec.state.md.us

    Name of scholarship Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant

    Number of scholarships available to award Multiple

    What does student need to submit to apply?FAFSA by March 1, Scholarship application byJune 1, available at www.mhec.state.md.us

    Scholarship deadline(s) June 1

    List all criteria:Merit and Need based. MHEC will rank applicants bygrade point average then need.Major in critical shortage field in the State of

    Maryland. Professions include child care, humanservices, nursing, public service, teaching, physicaltherapy/occupational therapy.

    Maryland residency

    Minimum GPA Ranked by highest grade point on a4.0 scaleAwards up to $17,000 per year depending on criticalshortage field

    Name of scholarshipDistinguished Scholar Community CollegeTransfer Program

    Number of scholarships available to award 50 new awards per academic year

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Distinguished Scholar Community College Transfer

    Program ApplicationScholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria:Completed 60 credits or Associates Degree withinpast year at a MD community college

    $3,000 per year, renewable for one additional year

    Full-time enrollment in a four-year college

    Maryland resident

    Minimum 3.0 GPA

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    MARYLAND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESWITH TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS.

    Bowie State University14000 Jericho Park Road

    Bowie, MD 20715301-860-4000

    Don Kiah301-860-3427

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship High AbilityNumber of scholarships available to award 1 to 3

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application, fee and transcript

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria: Minimum 3.5 cumulative college/university GPA

    Minimum 24 transferable college/university hours

    Capitol College

    11301 Springfield RoadLaurel, MD 20708-9758301-369-2800/888-522-7486

    Private College

    Name of scholarship Community College Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria:Scholarships are awarded to qualifying communitycollege students who are transferring to CapitolCollege

    $2,500 to $12,000

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    College of Notre Dame4701 North Charles Street

    Baltimore, MD 21210Financial Aid Office

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship EXTRA Scholarship Program

    Number of scholarships available to award Multiple

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship deadline(s) February 15

    List all criteria:Community College graduate, 3.2 cumulative gradepoint average, enroll full-time

    Name of scholarship Learn for Life Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 12What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship deadline(s) February 15

    List all criteria:Community College graduate, 3.5 or higher,competitive application, leadership and service toschool, church, and community considered

    Name of scholarship Presidential Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 1

    What does student need to submit to apply?Scholarship deadline(s) February 15

    List all criteria:3.5 GPA, leadership and service to school, churchand community, Associates Degree from anaccredited community college, enroll full-time

    Name of scholarshipLeadership/Talent/Endowed Award for 2

    ndYear

    Students

    Number of scholarships available to award multiple

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship deadline(s) February 15

    List all criteria:Student must have 30 credits and be considered asecond year student transferring from a CommunityCollege, 3.2 GPA and enroll full-time

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    Coppin State University2500 W. North AvenueBaltimore, Maryland

    410-951-3600 or 1-800-635-3675Earl Jackson410-951-3600

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Upper Division Honors

    Number of scholarships available to award Several

    What does student need to submit to apply? Complete Admission Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 15 & December 15

    List all criteria: 60 college level credits earned

    3.0 GPA or higher

    Reference from the Admissions Counselor

    Name of scholarship Gold Transfer Merit Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award SeveralWhat does student need to submit to apply? Merit Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 15 & December 15

    List all criteria: 56 Credits earned

    2.8 GPA or higher

    Name of scholarship Blue Transfer Merit Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Several

    What does student need to submit to apply? Merit Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 15 & December 15

    List all criteria: 25 credits earned2.5 GPA or higher

    Frostburg State UniversityAdmissions, 101 Braddock Road

    Frostburg, MD 21532301 687 4201Trisha Gregory301 687 4201

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 5--10

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application for Admission

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: 30 transferable credits

    3.50 Minimum Cumulative GPA

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    Goucher College1021 Dulaney Valley Road

    Baltimore, MD 21204410-337-6101

    Kelly Little410-337-6467

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Transfer Merit-Based Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application to Goucher

    Scholarship deadline(s) February 1

    List all criteria: 3.0 GPA

    Must maintain full-time status

    Hood College401 Rosemont Avenue

    Frederick, MD 21701301-696-3411Ronald Shunk301-696-3411

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa

    Number of scholarships available to award Open

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Phi Theta Kappa member

    GPA of 3.50 or higherEarned AA or AS degree

    Name of scholarship Apple Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award Ten

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: GPA of 3.0 or higher

    Name of scholarship Presidential Leadership

    Number of scholarships available to award Open

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Frederick County resident

    Name of scholarship Grossnickle Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Five

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Transfer from Frederick Community College

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    Johns Hopkins

    3400 N. Charles Street, 140 Garland HallBaltimore, MD, 21218

    410-516-8171John Birney

    (Undergraduate Arts and Sciences and Engineering)410-516-8171

    http://apply.jhu.edu/(Has links to info on other divisions, i.e. Nursing, Music)

    [email protected] is available to meet need

    Independent (Private) University

    Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing525 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21205

    410-955-7548Mary ORourke410-955-7548

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Academic Merit Award

    Number of scholarships available to award Up to 12 per academic year

    What does student need to submit to apply? Essay and admission application

    Scholarship deadline(s) See application for admission deadlinesList all criteria: Merit

    We are an upper division institution; all students transfer into the school. Students who areinterested in being considered for one of our academic merit-based scholarships should apply atthe time of application for admission.

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    Maryland Institute, College of Art

    1300 Mount Royal AvenueBaltimore, MD 21217

    410-669-9200Financial Aid Office

    410-225-2285www.mica.edu/CONTACT/financialAid/index.cfm

    Private College

    Name of scholarship Competitive Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Transfer Scholarship Application Form, A SlidePortfolio, Financial Aid Application, High SchoolTranscript, College Transcript, Letter(s) ofRecommendation endorsing application of admission

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 15

    List all criteria:Combination of meritorious achievement andfinancial need

    Full-time enrollment

    3.0 Annual GPA

    McDaniel College2 College Hill

    Westminster, MD 211571-800-638-5005; 410-857-2230

    Heidi Reigel410-857-2226

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Transfer Academic Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to awardUnlimited awards range from $5,000 to $18,000 peryear

    What does student need to submit to apply? Review is automatic for all accepted

    Scholarship deadline(s) Fall deadline: June 1; Spring deadline: January 1

    List all criteria:McDaniel offers merit scholarships to academicallytalented transfers who have a minimum cumulativecollege 3.2 GPA

    Minimum of 24 transferrable credits

    Note: Members of Phi Theta Kappa who have aminimum cumulative college 3.5 GPA and at least 36transferable credit hours automatically qualify for a$10,000 scholarship. Part-time students and studentswith previous bachelors degrees are not eligible.

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    Morgan State University1700 E. Cold Spring Lane

    Baltimore, MD 21251443-885-3333

    Honors Program443-885-3429

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Bridge Grant

    Number of scholarships available to award Approximately 120

    What does student need to submit to apply? Must be admitted by April 1

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5

    At least 24 credits earned

    Provides $500 per semester

    Name of scholarship Tuition Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Approximately 50What does student need to submit to apply? Must be admitted by April 1

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

    56 credits or AA or AS degree

    Covers full amount of tuition and fees persemester

    Name of scholarship Honors Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Approximately 40

    What does student need to submit to apply? Must be admitted by April 1

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.50

    AA or AS degree

    Covers full amount of tuition, fees, room, board, and$750 book allowance

    Recipients must never have been enrolled in a degree program at a 4-year institution. Studentsare selected based on college grades, academic rigor and demonstrated level of commitment toacademic pursuits. Students should be admitted by the April 1 priority scholarship considerationdate to qualify for all academic awards. Tuition and Honors scholarships are available for up tofour semesters when students achieve Honor-level satisfactory academic progress.

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    Mount St. Mary's University163000 Old Emmitsburg RoadEmmitsburg, Maryland, 21727

    301.447.5214 or Toll Free 800.448.4347Mary Catherine James

    301.447.5214 or Toll Free [email protected] or [email protected]

    Private University

    Name of scholarship Mount Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Transfer Cumulative grade point average is reviewed

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria:

    St. Mary's College of Maryland18952 E. Fisher Road

    St. Mary's City, MD 20686240-895-2000Loretta Cook240-895-5000

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship St. Mary's Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Variable

    What does student need to submit to apply? Complete application for admission

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 15

    List all criteria: A.A. or A.S. degree

    Member in good standing in PTKAwards competitive, ranging from $1,000 - $4,000

    Name of scholarship St. Mary's Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Variable

    What does student need to submit to apply? Complete application for admission

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 15

    List all criteria:32 or more transfer credits from another college oruniversity

    Awards competitive, maximum $4,000 per year

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    Salisbury University1101 Camden Ave.

    Salisbury, MD 21801410-543-6000

    Elizabeth Zimmerman410-543-6165

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship SU Transfer Merit Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Scholarship Application and Admission Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria:3.5 GPA and 60 transferable semester hours prior tocoming to Salisbury

    Renewable if maintains 3.3 GPA

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply?Apply for Fall admission directly from the CommunityCollege, Scholarship application, proof of PTKmembership

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria: Current PTK member

    Earn an AA degree or 56 transferable semesterhours with a minimum 3.5 GPA

    Renewable with a minimum 3.0 GPA

    Towson University8000 York Road

    Towson, MD 21252410-704-2647

    Kristen McCormick, Scholarship Coordinator410-704-2647

    Public University

    Name of scholarship Cultural Diversity Transfer Award

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Nomination by Admissions staffScholarship deadline(s) Apply for admission by December 1

    List all criteria: Junior transfer students

    Full-time students

    Essay required

    Open to direct transfer students from a Marylandcommunity collegeTransfer student criteria: 3.00 or higher cumulativeGPA and 56 or higher transferable credits (pleasenote: this criteria will change each year)

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    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Nomination by Admissions Staff

    Scholarship deadline(s) Apply for admission by December 1

    List all criteria: Junior transfer students

    Full-time students

    Transfer student criteria: 3.50 or higher cumulativeGPA and 56 transferable credits by time of transferfrom a community college

    Name of scholarship Transfer Academic Achievement Award

    Number of scholarships available to awardThe student will automatically be awarded a $1,000renewable annual scholarship if he or she meets thefollowing criteria:

    Number of scholarships available to award

    Scholarship deadline(s) Apply for admission by December 1

    List all criteria: Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA from all colleges attended

    Have earned 56 transferable credits or more at thecompletion of the last semesterTransfer to Towson University directly from aMaryland community collegeApply for admission as a full-time degree seekingstudent

    For more information on scholarships administered by various university colleges anddepartments, vist the Towson University Scholarship Seeker at http://onestop.towson.edu/ss/

    University of Baltimore1420 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21201

    Admissions - 1.877.APPLY.UBJanet Whelan410-837-4779

    [email protected]

    Name of scholarship Wilson Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 40

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship application, 500 word essay and two

    letters of recommendation (one must be from afaculty member)

    Scholarship deadline(s)March 1 for fall semester and November 1 for springsemester

    List all criteria:Must have applied for admission and submitted allnecessary paperwork

    Have at least 56 transferrable credits

    A cross-cumulative grade point average of at least a3.5

    Be a full-time student

    Award Amount 100% of in-state tuition

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    Name of scholarship UB Honors Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply?Scholarship ApplicationSubmit FAFSA by deadline date

    Scholarship deadline(s)Priority deadline - March 1 for fall semester andNovember 1 for spring semester

    List all criteria: Must have applied for admission and submitted allnecessary paperwork

    Have at least 24 transferable credits

    A cross-cumulative grade point average of at least a3.5

    Be a full-time student

    Award Amount$2,500 per yearMay be eligible for an additional $500-$1000 of need-based aid depending upon EFC from FAFSA

    Name of scholarship Dean's Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Scholarship application

    Scholarship deadline(s)Priority deadline - March 1 for fall semester andNovember 1 for spring semester.

    List all criteria:Must have applied for admission and submitted allnecessary paperwork

    Have at least 24 transferable credits

    A cross-cumulative grade point average of a 3.0-3.49

    Be a full-time student

    Award Amount$1,500 per yearMay be eligible for an additional $500-$1000 of need-based aid depending upon EFC from FAFSA

    Name of scholarship Part-Time Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 40

    What does student need to submit to apply? Scholarship application

    Scholarship deadline(s)Priority deadline - July 1 for fall semester andDecember 1 for spring semester

    List all criteria:Must have applied for admission and submitted allnecessary paperwork

    Have at least 56 transferable credits

    A cross-cumulative grade point average of at least a3.5

    Be a part-time student

    Award Amount 50% of in-state tuition for 6 credits

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    Name of scholarship Academic Achievement Award

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply?Scholarship applicationSubmit FAFSA by deadline date

    Scholarship deadline(s)Priority deadline - March 1 for fall semester andNovember 1 for spring semester

    List all criteria: Have at least 24 transferable credits

    Be a full-time studentA cross-cumulative grade point average of 2.5-2.99

    Award Amount$750 per yearMay be eligible for an additional $500-$1000 of need-based aid depending upon EFC from FAFSA

    The University of Baltimore has several special and/or donor scholarships for new as well ascontinuing students. For a complete up-to-date listing, please visithttp://www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=69. If you would like to apply for any of the scholarshipslisted, please complete a scholarship application and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid.Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For additional information or clarification on anyscholarship offerings, please contact Janet Whelan, Office of Financial Aid at 410-837-4763.

    University System of Maryland SchoolsOffice of Academic AffairsScholarships

    3300 Metzerott RoadAdelphi, MD 210783

    301-445-1990Ms. Elizabeth Murray

    301-445-1990Public Universities

    Name of scholarship Gross and Weinberg Regents Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award TwoWhat does student need to submit to apply?

    Contact Financial Aid or Scholarship Office atCommunity College

    Scholarship deadline(s) varies

    List all criteria: 4.0 GPA

    Associate's degree

    Must be nominated by Community College President

    Name of scholarship Kelly Regents Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Two

    What does student need to submit to apply? Contact Financial Aid or Scholarship Office atCommmunity College

    Scholarship deadline(s) varies

    List all criteria: 3.8 GPA or higher

    Minimum of 56 credits completed

    Demonstrate Financial Need

    Must be nominated by Community College President

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    Name of scholarship Maryland Business Regents Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award One

    What does student need to submit to apply?Contact Financial Aid or Scholarship Office atCommunity College

    Scholarship deadline(s) varies

    List all criteria: 3.8 GPA or higher

    Minimum of 56 credits completed

    Pursuing a degree in Business, Computing at UMBC,UMES, UMUC or pursing Computer Science atUMCP.

    Must be nominated by Community College President

    Name of scholarship Tyser Regents Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award One

    What does student need to submit to apply?Contact Financial Aid or Scholarship Office atCommunity College

    Scholarship deadline(s) varies

    List all criteria: 3.8 GPA or higher

    Pursing a degree in Business and Management atUMCP

    Admitted to Smith School of Business at UMCP

    Must be nominated by Community College President

    Name of scholarship Part-time Weinberg Regents Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award One

    What does student need to submit to apply?Contact Financial Aid or Scholarship Office atCommunity College

    Scholarship deadline(s) varies

    List all criteria: 4.0 GPA

    Completion of Associate's DegreePursuing any major leading to a Bachelor's Degree atany USM institution.

    Must be nominated by Community College President

    University of Maryland, Baltimore655 West Lombard Street

    Baltimore, MD 21201410-706-0501

    Brian Walls410-706-0501

    School of NursingPublic University

    Name of scholarship Merit Scholarship (UM,B School of Nursing)

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply? Completed admissions application

    Scholarship deadline(s) Priority admissions application deadline

    List all criteria: Must be enrolled full-time

    Selections is competitive based on GPA

    Awards range from $1,000 to full tuition

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    University of Maryland, Baltimore County

    1000 Hilltop CircleBaltimore, MD 21250

    (410) 455-3813Bobbie Shahpazian

    [email protected]

    Public University

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta kappa Award

    Number of scholarships available to award 15 in fall; 10 in spring

    What does student need to submit to apply? Completed admission application and essay

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 15 for fall; November 1 for spring

    List all criteria: Transfer from a community college

    Phi Theta Kappa Member

    3.5 GPA or higher

    Name of scholarship Academic Achievement Award for TransfersNumber of scholarships available to award 20 in fall; 15 in spring

    What does student need to submit to apply? Completed admissions application and essay

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 15 for fall; November 1 for spring

    List all criteria: Minimum of 35 credits completed

    3.5 GPA or higher

    Name of scholarship Honors College Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply? Essay submitted with Honors College application

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 15

    List all criteria: Must be admitted to the Honors College

    Name of scholarship Maggie Hrabowski Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Submit the UMBC Teacher Education ScholarshipApplication, a personal statement addressing theselection criteria, current transcripts and at least oneletter of reference.

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 15

    List all criteria: Must be pursuing teacher certification

    Commitment to education

    Record of contribution and accomplishment in thefield

    Evidence of professional promise as an educator

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    University of Maryland, College Park0102 Lee Bldg

    College Park, Md, 20742301-314-8385Britt Reynolds301-314-8757

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 12

    What does student need to submit to apply?Candidate nomination forms are available in lateDecember from the UM Undergraduate AdmissionsOffice or from community college advisers.

    Scholarship deadline(s)The deadline for receipt of the application, officialtranscripts, and scholarships materials is earlyMarch.

    List all criteria:

    These awards are available to outstanding studentstransferring from Maryland community colleges. Theawards cover in-state tuition and mandatory fees for

    two years of undergraduate study. To be eligible forconsideration, students must have an overall gradepoint average of 3.5 for all college work attemptedand must have completed an Associate of Artsdegree or the entire first two years of courses for themajor in which the student expects to enroll.

    Name of scholarshipPresident's Transfer Scholarship for Non-Residents

    Number of scholarships available to award 200

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) March

    List all criteria: Admissions determines based on strength of theincoming class of non-resident transfer students

    $5,000 per year for 2 years

    Name of scholarship President's Transfer Scholarship for Residents

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Apply for Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship

    Scholarship deadline(s) March

    List all criteria:Student interviewed for the Transfer AcademicExcellence Scholarship who are not selected toreceive this scholarship

    $5,000 per year for 2 years

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    University of Maryland, Eastern Shore1 Backbone Road

    Princess Anne, MD 21853410-651-2200

    James Kellam, Director of FA410-651-6172

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarshipHotel Restaurant Management AcademicScholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA or 1000 or better SAT scores

    University of Maryland, University College

    3501 University Blvd. EastAdelphi, MD 20783

    1-800-888-UMUCMegan Reedy301-261-8017

    www.umuc.edu/ccspPublic University

    Name of scholarship Community College Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    FAFSA, UMUC Student Data Form, Admissionapplication and scholarship applicationNote: Students must apply on-line atwww.umuc.edu/ccsp

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 1 for Spring and June 1 for Fall

    List all criteria: 3.0 GPA min. from all college course work attempted

    Associate's degree earned from Anne Arundel,Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett CC, Hagerstown,Harford, Howard, Montgomery, or Prince George'sCommunity Colleges; or from the College ofSouthern Maryland, or The Community College ofBaltimore County.

    Maryland Resident for tuition purposes

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    Villa Julie College1525 Greenspring Valley Road

    Stevenson, MD 21153410-486-7001Carol Fanshaw443-334-2209

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Villa Julie College Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited number

    What does student need to submit to apply? 3.0 college GPA, 18 academic college-level credits

    Scholarship deadline(s) Fall: May 1 (priority) Spring: Oct. 1 (priority)

    List all criteria: Must be full-time Bachelors degree-seekingapplicant without previous Bachelors degree

    enrolled in non-accelerated programUp to $8,000 annually, renewable for 3 more years30 hours of extracurricular activity to renewApplicants are eligible for only one type oftransfer scholarship

    Name of scholarship Villa Julie College Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited number

    What does student need to submit to apply? 3.2 college GPA, 18 academic college-level credits

    Scholarship deadline(s) Fall: May 1 (priority) Spring: Oct. 1 (priority)

    List all criteria: Must be full-time Bachelors degree-seekingapplicant without previous Bachelors degreeenrolled in non-accelerated programUp to $9,000 annually, renewable for 3 more years30 hours of extracurricular activity to renewApplicants are eligible for only one type oftransfer scholarship

    Must submit proof of PTK membership

    Washington Bible College6511 Princess Garden Parkway

    Lanham, MD 20706-3599877-793-7227 X1222

    Anthony Eldridge877-793-7229 [email protected]

    Private College

    Name of scholarship Dean-Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Completed WBC Admissions

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 6 (Fall), November 26 (Spring)

    List all criteria: Full-time enrollment

    3.0 GPA

    30+ credit hours

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    Name of scholarship Leadership Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Completed WBC Admissions

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 6 (Fall), November 24 (Spring)

    List all criteria: Freshman/Transfer Full-Time Students

    Distinguished outstanding leader in academic,extracurricular, church and community endeavors

    Washington College300 Washington AvenueChestertown, MD 21620

    410-778-7700Tony Littlefield

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Tuition Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application for admission

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: PTK membership

    $10,000 - $15,000 renewed annually

    Name of scholarship Hugh McGuire Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application for Admission

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: Transfer Student

    Transfer GPA 3.00 or higher

    $5,000 to $15,000 renewed annually

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    OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESWITH TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

    American University

    4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NWWashington DC 20016-8001

    202-885-6000Tanisha Holland

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Top 5% of entering transfer class

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Undergraduate Admissions Application, officialCollege/University transcripts, resume, essay,verification or recommendation letter from PTK

    advisor.Scholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria: Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

    Minimum 3.5 GPA

    45 or more credit hours at the time of application

    U.S. citizens and international students

    Name of scholarship Dean's Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Top 5% of entering transfer class

    What does student need to submit to apply?Undergraduate Admissions Application, OfficialCollege/University transcripts, Resume, Essay, letter

    of recommendationScholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria: Transfer applicant from a 4-year institution

    Minimum 3.5 GPA

    45 or more credit hours at the time of application

    U.S. citizens and international students

    Go to to learn more about American University and the transferapplication process.

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    Arcadia University450 South Easton Road

    Glenside, PA 190381-877-272-2342

    Collene Hare215-572-2840

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Distinguished Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?College transcripts. Students with fewer than 30credits may need to submit high school transcript andSAT/ACT scores.

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling, considered upon application to school

    List all criteria:Academic excellence, outstanding leadership,community volunteer service.Scholarship amounts range from $5,000-$12,000 peryear.Members of PTK with 30 or more credits and a

    cumulative GPA of 3.5 (from all institutions) withcourses from two or more academic disciplines areguaranteed $10,000 Distinguished Scholarship.

    Name of scholarship Achievement Awards

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies; amounts range from $1,000--$6,000 per year.

    What does student need to submit to apply?Automatically considered upon admission to theschool.

    Scholarship deadline(s) Contact Admissions Office

    List all criteria:

    Bridgewater College402 E. College Street

    Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599800-759-8328Jackie Spicer

    [email protected] College

    2007- 08 Institutional Aid Programs: Transfers

    Awards Amount and Criteria

    Transfer Grant $2000; transfer students with a minimum of 12transferable credits

    ACE 1 Scholarship $9000; minimum cumulative GPA 3.8 on all collegework

    ACE 5 Scholarship $8000; cumulative GPA 3.6 - 3.79 on all college workACE 10 Scholarship $7000; cumulative GPA 3.4 3.59 on all college workACE 20 Scholarship $6000; cumulative GPA 3.2 3.39 on all college workACE 30 Scholarship $5000; cumulative GPA 3.0 3.19 on all college workAssociate Degree Plus Grant $5000; transfers who have earned an associates

    degree with minimum 3.6 GPA from the degree-granting institution; recipients may also receive ACEScholarship

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    Associate Degree Grant $2000; transfers who have earned an associatesdegree with GPA less than 3.6 from the degree-granting institution; recipients may also receive ACEScholarship

    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $1000; transfers with membership in PTK from thecommunity college system

    State Incentive Grant $2500; residents of DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, PA and WVChurch of the Brethren Grant Members of Church of the Brethren; $2500 to

    resident: $1500 to commuterDiversity Grant $2000; students from groups underrepresented in the

    BC student body,Including but not limited to Caucasian foreign students

    Family Grant $1000; resident students with sibling enrolled at BC;maximum $2000 split among siblings

    General Grant and Endowed Scholarships Variable amounts awarded to students with financialneed as determined by the FAFSA

    Campbell UniversityPO Box 546

    Buies Creek, NC 275061-800-334-4111

    Michelle Efird1-800-334-4111 ext. 1286

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Presidential Transfer

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: Minimum 3.5 GPA

    Name of scholarship Campbell Transfer

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA

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    The Catholic University of America620 Michigan Ave., NEWashington, DC 20064

    Michael Cummings202-319-5305

    Private University

    Name of scholarship Alumni Grant

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Alumni Grant Recommendation Form

    Scholarship deadline(s) Must be submitted at the time of application

    List all criteria:Must be nominated by a CUA undergraduate,graduate or law alum.Must be a U.S.citizen applying for full-timeundergradute study at CUA

    May not be a currently enrolled student at CUA.

    Only one award per student.

    Name of scholarship Parish Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? An Parish Scholarship application form

    Scholarship deadline(s) Must be sbmitted at the time of application

    List all criteria:Must be nominated by the pastor a Catholic Church inthe U.S. or Puerto RicoMust be a U.S.citizen applying for full-timeundergradute study at CUA

    May not be a currently enrolled student at CUA.

    Name of scholarship University Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? A completed Undergraduate Application

    Scholarship deadline(s)Nov. 15 for SpringAugust 1 for Fall

    List all criteria: Awarded on the basis of strong academic credentials

    Name of scholarship Phi Thea Kappa

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?A completed Undergraduate Application withappropriate box marked for consideration and a copyof their PTK certificates

    Scholarship deadline(s) Must be submitted at the time of application

    List all criteria: Must be active members of PTK

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    Chowan CollegePO Box 1848

    Murfreesboro, NC 278551-800-488-4101

    Frances Cole1-800-488-4101

    [email protected]@chowan.edu

    Private College

    Name of scholarship Academic Merit Grant

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application, transcript

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: 2.0 GPAcumulative

    12 transferable hours

    Must maintain 2.0 GPA each semester

    Name of scholarship Academic Merit GrantNumber of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application, transcript

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: 3.0 GPA--cumuative

    60 hours or AA, AS degree

    Must maintain 3.0 GPA each semester

    Name of scholarship Music Performance Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Several

    What does student need to submit to apply? Audition

    Scholarship deadline(s) May

    List all criteria:Vocal and/or instrument--must major or minor inmusic

    Name of scholarship Chowan Christian Service Award

    Number of scholarships available to award Several

    What does student need to submit to apply? Interview

    Scholarship deadline(s) May

    List all criteria: Students who feel called into the ministry

    Name of scholarship Chowan College Leadership GrantNumber of scholarships available to award Several

    What does student need to submit to apply? Essay, interview on campus

    Scholarship deadline(s) February

    List all criteria:Student must hold leadership position in school,church, organization, must be currently involved andcontinue involvement in campus

    2.5 GPA

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    Corcoran College of Art + Design500 17th Street, NW

    Washington, DC 20006202-639-1814

    Elizabeth Smith, Director of Admissions202-639-1814

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Dean's Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award No set number

    What does student need to submit to apply? No separate application

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: Acceptance into the program

    Scholarship Committee selection of portfolio ofartwork

    Minimum 2.5 GPA

    Name of scholarship President's Award

    Number of scholarships available to award No set number

    What does student need to submit to apply? No separate application

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: Acceptance into the program

    Scholarship Committee selection of portfolio ofartwork

    Minimum 3.0 GPA

    Cornell College600 1st Street West

    Mount Vernon, Iowa 523141-800-747-1112

    Sharon GriceAssociate Director of Admission

    [email protected]

    Private College

    Name of scholarship

    Our scholarships range from $5,000 - $20,000 fortransfer students. We look at GPA, course

    curriculum, leadership skills, volunteer work, andoverall strength of students application. PTKstudents usually begin at the $10,000 lever with aDeans Scholarship.

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?Application for Admission, College transcripts, Essay,and Dean's Reference Form

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 1, 2007

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    Dickinson CollegeP.O. Box 1773

    Carlisle, Pa. 170131-717-243-5121

    Transfer Counselor1-717-245-1047Private College

    Name of scholarship Transfer Scholarships - Need based

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? CSS Profile form/FAFSA

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1 for fall; Nov. 1 for spring

    List all criteria: Awarded based on financial need

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Merit Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Considered upon application to the school

    Scholarship deadline(s) November 1 for Spring and April 1 for Fall

    List all criteria: Associates Degree; completion of a rigorous courseof study

    $12,000 per year for two years

    Drexel University3141 Chestnut Street

    Philadelphia, PA 191041-800-2-DREXELAdmissions [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Transfer ScholarshipNumber of scholarships available to award VariesWhat does student need to submit to apply? Admissions ApplicationScholarship deadline(s) March 1List all criteria: Must be accepted and enrolled full-time in day

    ProgramGPA 3.4 from all previously attended institutionsNOTE: Nursing ACE, RN-BSN and RadiologicTechnology applicants are not eligible for Drexelscholarships due to the unique format of theprograms curriculaScholarship amount is up to $18,000 and is

    renewable

    Name of scholarship Drexel GrantNumber of scholarships available to award VariesWhat does student need to submit to apply? FAFSA, Admissions ApplicationScholarship deadline(s) March 1List all criteria: Students who submit their FAFSA by March 1 will

    receive a $1000 Drexel Grant toward their firstyears tuition

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    East Carolina UniversityEast Fifth Street

    Greenville, NC 27858252-328-6131

    Admissions Officewww.ecu.edu

    Public University

    Name of scholarship Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Transfer Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) June 15

    List all criteria: Must be enrolled full-time

    GPA of 3.25 with 30 hours of transferable credits

    Preference is given to North Carolina CommunityCollege Students.

    NOTE: Not all scholarships are renewable

    Elizabethtown CollegeOne Alpha Drive

    Elizabethtown, Pa. 170221-717-361-1404

    Admissions Office1-717-361-1404Private College

    Name of scholarship Merit Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? College transcripts

    Scholarship deadline(s) June 1 for Fall and December 1 for SpringList all criteria: Honor Society Members are considered

    Range from $10,000 to $14,000

    Gettysburg College300 N. Washington St.Gettysburg, PA, 17325

    800-431-0803Leigh-Anne Redfern

    800-431-0803

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Need-based Financial Aid

    Number of scholarships available to award

    What does student need to submit to apply?CSS Profile (fall applicants only) and FAFSA (fall andspring applicants)

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria: Need-based awards

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    Goldey-Beacom College4701 Limestone RoadWilmington, DE 19808

    302-225-6248Lauren Godwin302-225-6248

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Transfer Merit

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply?Scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptancebased on previous college performance

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria:

    Name of scholarship Cecil Community College Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 1

    What does student need to submit to apply? Cecil Community College transcript

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria:

    Name of scholarship GBC Grant

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Application to the college and FAFSA

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria: Need based institutionally funded grant

    Goldey-Beacom College is on rolling admissions, therefore students can apply anytime throughout

    the year. Scholarships are awarded on a first come - first serve basis at the time of acceptance.For more information on our programs and scholarships please contact us directly.

    Lincoln University of Pennsylvania1570 Baltimore Pike, MSC 147 PO Box 179

    Lincoln University, PA 19352610-932-8300

    Takisha N. Mundy610-932-8300, ext. 3208

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Community College Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Associate's Degree & 3.25 GPA

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: Application/Fee $20.00

    Final HS Transcript

    Two Letters of Recommendation

    Essay (What would you like to accomplish at LincolnUniversity and how does it relate to your careergoals?)

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    Name of scholarship Community College Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply? Associate's Degree & 3.5 GPA

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: Application/Fee $20.00

    Final HS Transcript

    Two Letters of Recommendation

    Essay (What would you like to accomplish at LincolnUniversity and how does it relate to your careergoals?)

    Lynchburg College1501 Lakeside Drive

    Lynchburg, VA 24501434-544-8300

    Carrie Ross434-544-8390

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Trustee Transfer Scholarship $10,000

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply?No separate application, immediately awarded uponadmission based on cumulative GPA

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA

    At least 12 transferable credit hours completed

    Name of scholarship Deans Transfer Scholarship $7,500

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply?No separate application, immediately awarded uponadmission based on transfer GPA and hours

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: 3.00 3.49 cumulative GPA

    At least 12 transferable credit hours completed

    Name of scholarship Alumni Scholarship Award $5,000

    Number of scholarships available to award Unlimited

    What does student need to submit to apply?No separate application, immediately awarded uponadmission based on transfer GPA and hours

    Scholarship deadline(s) N/A

    List all criteria: 2.50 2.99 cumulative GPA

    At least 12 transferable credit hours completed

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    Messiah CollegeOne College Ave.

    Grantham, Pa. 170271-717-766-2511

    Admissions Office1-717-766-2511Private College

    Name of scholarship Provost's Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Consider upon application to college

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria: Minimum 3.2 GPA

    Range from $2,000 to $10,000 renewable

    Name of scholarship Provost's Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Considered upon application to college

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria: Membership in Phi Theta Kappa

    GPA 3.5

    $2,000 renewable

    North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University1601 E. Market St.

    Greensboro, NC 27408800.443.0835Timeka Ruffin800.443.0835

    Public University

    Name of scholarship Varies

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?All students who submit application for admissionsare considered for scholarships.

    Scholarship deadline(s) May 1, 2005

    List all criteria: 30 or more transferable hours

    3.5 GPA

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    Old Dominion University5115 Hampton Boulevard

    Norfolk, VA 23529757-683-3000

    Karen Rostov Kendall, University Scholarship Coordinator757-683-5524

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Governor's Technology Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award up to 20 annually

    What does student need to submit to apply?Application for Admission, Application for Endowed &Leadership Eligibility, application fee, resume, officialtranscripts

    Scholarship deadline(s) Completed application packet in office by March 15th

    List all criteria:Earn an associate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution

    Cumulative 3.25 GPA

    Majoring in one of our technology-based programs

    Entering the fall semester

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Up to 10 annually

    What does student need to submit to apply?Application for Admission, Application for Endowed &Leadership Eligibility, application fee, resume, officialtranscripts

    Scholarship deadline(s) Completed application packet in office by March 15th

    List all criteria:Earn an associate degree from a regionally accreditedinstitution

    Cumulative 3.25 GPA

    Be a member in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa

    Entering the fall semester

    Name of scholarship Transfer Merit Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Up to 10 annually

    What does student need to submit to apply?Application for Admission, Application for Endowed &Leadership Eligibility, application fee, resume, officialtranscripts

    Scholarship deadline(s) Completed application packet in office by March 15th

    List all criteria:Earn an associate degree from a regionallyaccredited institution

    Cumulative 3.25 GPA

    Entering the fall semester

    The scholarships listed above are awarded by the Office of Admissions. Applicants may qualify foradditional merit and need-based awards through the Office of Financial Aid. For additionalinformation, please contact the University Scholarship Coordinator listed above.

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    Philadelphia UniversitySchool House Lane and Henry Avenue

    Philadelphia, Pa. 19144(215) 438-5268

    Admissions1-800-951-7287

    Private University

    Name of scholarship Transfer Merit Awards

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Considered upon application to college

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria:Criteria varies based on major; GPA requirementsvary from 2.5 to 3.3

    Pratt Institue200 Willoughby Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11238718-636-3514/ 1-800-755-8920

    Claire [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Presidential Merit Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Every student considered

    What does student need to submit to apply?Must complete application and be accepted foradmission

    Scholarship deadline(s) Fall Admission-Feb.1, Spring-November 1

    List all criteria:

    Shenandoah University1460 University DriveWinchester, VA 22601

    540-665-4581 or 800-432-2266Lorraine Powell, Asst. Director for Transfers

    [email protected]

    Private University

    Name of scholarship Transfer Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award Five or more

    What does student need to submit to apply? Acceptance to the University

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria:Transfering at least 24 credits into Shenandoah fromanother institution (s).

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    Shepherd UniversityPO Box 3210

    Shepherdstown WV 25443304-876-5000Sarah Layne800-344-5231

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Phi Theta Kappa

    Number of scholarships available to award Three

    What does student need to submit to apply? Complete an admissions application

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 1

    List all criteria: Must have completed 60 credits

    Be a member of Phi Theta Kappa

    and have a 3.0 GPA or better

    Name of scholarship Tuition Waiver and Tuition Reductions

    Number of scholarships available to award VariesWhat does student need to submit to apply? Complete an admissions application

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 1

    List all criteria:

    Shippensburg University1871 Old Main Drive

    Shippensburg, Pa. 17257

    1-717-477-7447Admissions Office1-717-477-7447Public University

    Name of scholarship Sean C. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? FAFSA

    Scholarship deadline(s) Contact Admissions Office

    List all criteria: FAFSA; full-time English Major; GPA 2.5 cum

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    University of NC - Chapel HillPO Box 1080

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514(919) 966-3621Dan Thornton

    (919) [email protected]

    Public University

    Name of scholarship Foundation Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award 30% of undergrads (6,000 students)

    What does student need to submit to apply? FAFSA and profile

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 1

    List all criteria: Need-based

    Scholarship applies to all undergrads, includingtransfer students

    University of NC - Greensboro

    1000 Spring Garden StreetGreensboro, NC 27403

    336.334.5000Gina Ingraham(336) 334-5702

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Kendrick Gilmore Bell Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?FAFSA by March 1st, must complete The Adult &Transfer Student Scholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1List all criteria: Need-based

    6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or older

    Name of scholarship Class of 1948 50th Anniversary Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?Must complete The Adult & Transfer StudentScholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria: 6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or older

    Name of scholarship Betty Everhart Education Fund

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?Must complete The Adult & Transfer StudentScholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria: 6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or older

    Must be female

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    Name of scholarship Non-Traditional Adult Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?Must complete The Adult & Transfer StudentScholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria: 6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or olderMust be female student with 5-year break ineducation

    Name of scholarship Agnes & Foster Osborne Memorial Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?Must complete The Adult & Transfer StudentScholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria: 6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or older

    Name of scholarship Martin W. Parcel Scholarship for Adult Students

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?Must complete The Adult & Transfer StudentScholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria: 6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or older

    Name of scholarshipDr. Moses Edward Rice, Jr. Town StudentScholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?FAFSA by March 1

    st (given first priority), must complete The

    Adult & Transfer Student Scholarship Application

    Scholarship deadline(s) July 1

    List all criteria:Adult student with financial need and living off-campus or with parents

    6 or more credits

    Must be age 22 or older

    University of Richmond

    28 Westhampton WayRichmond, VA 23173804-289-8640

    Mary Ann Bagby804-289-8640

    [email protected] University

    While the majority of our academic scholarships are awarded to first-year students, departmentalscholarships sometimes become available when a student declares a major (transfer students wouldbe eligible). In addition, Richmond meets 100% of demonstrated need in financial aid and is need-blind in admission.

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    Virginia Military Institute

    AdmissionsLexington, VA 24450

    800-767-4207540-464-7212

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Institute Scholar Program

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?2 Essays, Resume, Test Scores, HS Transcript,College Transcript

    Scholarship deadline(s) January 15

    List all criteria: 3.6 GPA or higher, 1200+SAT or 28+ACT

    Wesley College120 North State Street

    Dover, DE 19901(302)736-2300

    Admissions Office(302) 736-2428

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Transfer Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Admissions Application

    Scholarship deadline(s)

    List all criteria: Scholarships and grants are based on cumulativeGPA. Prospective students must contact the office ofAdmissions to determine eligibility.

    West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeCollege Avenue

    Buchannan WV 262011-800-722-9933Wanda Donahue

    [email protected]

    Private College

    Name of scholarship Offer both academic and athletic (not specific)

    Number of scholarships available to awardEvery student is considered and award is based onGPA (at least 2.75 or above) and hours. Athleticawards determined by Coaching Staff.

    What does student need to submit to apply?Submit admissions applicaton + contact Ms.Donahue

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling

    List all criteria:

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    Name of scholarship Phi Theta KappaNumber of scholarships available to award Anyone who qualifiesWhat does student need to submit toapply?

    Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Must have 24completed credits and have a 3.5 GPA or higher.

    Scholarship deadline(s) RollingList all criteria:

    Widener UniversityOne University Place

    Chester, PA 19013610-499-4126/888-WIDENER

    [email protected] University

    Name of scholarship Academic Scholarships

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply?

    Scholarship deadline(s)List all criteria: 12 transferable credits

    Award amounts vary with GPA

    Minimum GPA of 2.5

    Wilmington College320 Dupont HighwayNew Castle, DE 19720

    302-328-9437

    Virginia Brown302-328-9437

    [email protected] College

    Name of scholarship Cecil Community College Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Selected by CCC

    Scholarship deadline(s) April 1

    List all criteria: Transferring from Cecil Community College

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    Transfer ScholarshipsSponsored by

    Maryland Community Colleges

    Carroll Community College1601 Washington Road

    Westminster, MD 21157410-386-8437Lori Henry

    [email protected]

    Public Community College

    Name of scholarshipStudent Government Organization TransferScholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Varies

    What does student need to submit to apply? Carroll CC scholarship application

    Scholarship deadline(s) March 1List all criteria:

    Currently enrolled w/ 12 miminum cumulative creditsat CCC

    Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

    Actively involved in CCC student activities program

    Harford Community College401 Thomas Run Road

    Bel Air, MD 21015

    410-836-4000Lynn Lee

    [email protected]

    Public Community College

    Name of scholarship Alumni & Friends Association TransferScholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award OneWhat does student need to submit to apply? 100 200 word essay on how Harford CC has

    helped student achieve goalsScholarship deadline(s) Contact Alumni & Friends Association,

    410-836-4356List all criteria: Full or part-time student

    Minimum 45 credits to transfer

    Minimum 2.5 GPA

    Active in extra-curricular activities at Harford CC

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    Name of scholarship George Englesson HEAT ScholarshipNumber of scholarships available to award OneWhat does student need to submit to apply? Two letters of recommendation

    500 word essay commenting on the role of theHEAT Center in obtaining your degree

    Scholarship deadline(s) Rolling application deadlineList all criteria: Graduation from Harford CC

    All courses must be taken at HEAT Center

    Minimum GPA of 3.0

    Name of scholarship Barbara Marcus Memorial Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award One, amount determined annually

    What does student need to submit to apply? A Portfolio

    Scholarship deadline(s) May 1 annually

    List all criteria:36 credits completed at HCC, 18 of which must bein art

    3.3 cumulative GPA

    Painting studentPortfolio review

    Montgomery College51 Mannakee StreetRockville, MD 20850

    301-279-5100Patricia Lopez301-279-5100

    [email protected] Community College

    Name of scholarship Cliff and Camille Kendall Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award Up to four

    What does student need to submit to apply?MC Foundation Scholarship Application

    http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/finaid/Scholarship deadline(s) June 1

    List all criteria:MC graduate transferring to the Universities at ShadyGrove

    U.S. Citizen

    Minimum 3.0 GPA

    Financial Need

    Final selection will be made by a scholarship panel. Please contact the Visual, Performingand Applied Arts Division Office (410.836.4291) for specific application information prior toMay 1.

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    Name of scholarship Molly Counihan Scholarship

    Number of scholarships available to award One

    What does student need to submit to apply?MC Foundation Scholarship Applicationhttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/finaid/

    Scholarship deadline(s) June 1

    List all criteria:MC graduate transferring to Teacher Education

    program at Universities at Shady Grove - TowsonMinimum 2.75 GPA

    Financial Need

    Name of scholarshipMC Alumni Association Transfer Scholarship forMontgomery Ambassadors

    Number of scholarships available to award One

    What does student need to submit toapply?

    MC Alumni Scholarship Applicationhttp://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/scholarships.html

    Scholarship deadline(s) June 30

    List all criteria: Participation in Montgomery Ambassadors Program

    Minimum 2.5 GPA

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    TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AIDApply online at the following website:

    www.fafsa.ed.gov

    Important Websites

    For free scholarship searches online:

    www.CollegeAnswer.com

    www.collegeboard.com/fincalc/ep/step4-1.jsp

    www.fastweb.com

    www.srnexpress.com

    www.gocollege.com

    For information on tax credits:

    www.irs.ustreas.gov

    www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/

    Others:

    www.mhec.state.md.us Maryland Office of Student FinancialAssistance

    www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid form

    www.pin.ed.gov Application for PIN for electronic signature onFAFSA

    www.gibill.va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs

    www.ed.gov/finaid.html U.S. Department of Education

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