Scholarships

Scholarships are funds that, normally, do not need to be repaid. Many scholarships, though, may require that the student study or work in a specific field, maintain a minimum GPA, file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and even submit an essay. Please be sure to review all requirements for applying for the scholarship, how to renew the scholarship (if necessary), and conditions for receiving the funds. Don t forget to check with local organizations for scholarships such as volunteer and civic organizations, honor societies/school clubs, employers (student and parent), businesses, place of worship, and your local library.

The key to applying for a variety of scholarships is to APPLY EARLY! You should begin to inquire about scholarship applications for a fall semester (September) as early as January-March. For many scholarships, funds are limited and may only be awarded on a first come/first served basis. If you are beginning in a Spring semester, scholarship opportunities will be very limited as most scholarships are awarded for a full academic year.

Institutional Scholarships

UMES has several institutional scholarship opportunities. Most of the academic based scholarships (determined by major, GPA, and/or student involvement) are awarded through an academic department or specific organization. You can review Institutional Scholarships for a listing of some of UMES's available scholarships. Although we regularly update this listing, we also recommend that you, the student, directly contact your departments/organizations to get more information.

You also want to read the weekly UMES Campus News and Announcements (send via campus email), as scholarship opportunities can be advertised there as well.

Scholarship Search Links

The following are links to several FREE scholarship searches!!! Remember, if a scholarship search site charges you money to find scholarships, it is probably not a legitimate site.

Disclaimer: Many of the following web sites will collect personal information that is used to identify your eligibility for scholarships. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is not responsible for how these organizations will use that data.

http://www.scholarshiphelp.org

http://www.finaid.com

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.scholarships.com

http://www.freschinfo.com

http://www.schoolsoup.com

http:// www.embark.com

http://www.petersons.com

http://www.scholar.com

http://www.collegeboard.com

http://www.usnews.com

http://www.usafunds.com