Scholarships
The following is a list of scholarships available through the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office can provide further information about the availability of scholarships. It is recommended that students make an appointment with the Financial Aid Office early so that funding deadlines are met.
Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship
Source: National Science Foundation
Award: Room, Board, & Tuition
Criteria: Freshman minority student majoring in biology, chemistry, nutrition, animal science, plant science, math, or computer science; competitive SAT & high school GPA.
Contact: Coordinator, AMP Program.
Honors Program Scholarship
Source: University Funded
Award: variable; renewable or three years providing student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA per semester.
Criteria: Admissions to The Honors Program. Priority given to students pursuing a major in a health/science area.
Contact: Director, The Honors Program
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Award
Source: Thurgood Marshall Foundation
Award: $4,000 per year
Criteria: Entering freshman with competitive SAT & GPA; must maintain 3.0 to be eligible for scholarship renewal.
Contact: Director, The Honors Program
Minority Access to Research Careers
Source: National Science Foundation
Award: Tuition
Criteria: Natural science majors interested in pursuing Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees
Contact: Director; MARC Program
Maryland State Scholarships
Source: State Funded
Award: Varies
Criteria: Need-based
Contact: The Maryland State Scholarship Administration 410-979-5370
Muticulture Scholars Program
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Award: Varies
Criteria: 3.0 GPA & major in Agriculture
Contact: Dean, School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
USDA Achievement Scholarships
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Award: Tuition and Fees
Criteria: Competitive GPA & SATscores; entering Freshman; priority given to students pursuing a major in an agriculture science.
Contact: Campus USDA Liaison Officer