Regents Scholarships for Maryland Community College Transfer Students

The Regents Scholarships will provide financial assistance for the full cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees as well as living expenses (comparable to on-campus room and board) and a book stipend for students attending on a full-time basis. The Regents Scholarship for the part-time student will provide funding for tuition and mandatory fees as well as a modest stipend for books and educational supplies. The partial scholarships will provide financial support per year for students demonstrating need. Any student nominated for a Regents Scholarship will automatically be included in the review for the partial scholarships. By maintaining the appropriate academic standing, the students may receive this generous support for a total of four semesters (or eight semesters for the part-time student).

This prestigious scholarship is available by nomination only.

Scholarship Number of Awards Criteria
Kelly
(Application - PDF) 		1
  • Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher
  • Complete a minimum of 56 credits
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at any USM institution
Kelly at Hagerstown
(Application - PDF) 		1
  • Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher
  • Complete a minimum of 56 credits
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at the USM Hagerstown Center
Kelly at Shady Grove
(Application - PDF) 		1
  • Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher
  • Complete a minimum of 56 credits
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at the University at Shady Grove
Part-Time Weinberg
(Application - PDF)		 1
  • Earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average
  • Complete the Associate's degree
  • Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at any USM institution on a part-time basis
  • Tuition and mandatory fees will be provided plus a small stipend for books and educational expenses
Shipley
(Application - PDF)		 1
  • Earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average
  • Complete the Associate's degree
  • Pursue any major leading to the bachelor's degree at any USM institution

Deadline: May 10, 2013. Submit all documents below to Ms. Mindy M. Schaffer, Director of Financial Aid, Dorchester Bldg., Room 144. Only complete applications will be considered for nomination.

Required documentation:

  1. Nomination letter from the community college president
  2. Scholarship Application
  3. Personal Statement of the student's educational and career goals
  4. Official copy of the community college transcript (preferably using Electronic Transcript to USM Office, FICE code 007959)
  5. Unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended
  6. Resume or listing of the student's extracurricular and community activities
  7. Evidence of the student's scholarly and creative activities - limit of two items (can include copies of research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.)
  8. One or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff members at the community college
  9. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders - staples or clips are permitted.

Please note:

  1. Preference will be given to Maryland residents during the scholarship selection process.
  2. Students must submit the FAFSA in order to be considered for any of the Kelly Regents Scholarships.