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- 2+2 Transfer Scholarships
- Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance grant
- Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grants
- Maryland Part-Time Grants
- Workforce Shortage Grants
Grants, unlike Loans, are funding sources with do not have to be repaid. State Grants are those sources of grant funding provided through the State of Maryland. Each State Grant has varying criteria, including submission deadlines as well as minimum criteria including but not limited to: Program (area) of Study, academic standards, and financial need.
Please consult the Office of Financial Aid for assistance in seeking State Grants as funding for particular programs is impacted directly by state allocation/support.
2+2 Transfer Scholarships
The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship assists transfer students from Maryland community colleges to attend a 4-year institution.
Eligibility
- Must be a legal resident of Maryland;
- currently enrolled at a community college in Maryland;
- earned an associate's degree by the end of the semester which the student plans to transfer;
- must be accepted to a degree program at a 4- year higher education institution in Maryland; and
- enrolled to complete a bachelor's program
Award Amount
The annual award amount will be $1,000. For students who enroll in a science, teaching, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or nursing program, the amount will be $2,000.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the 2+2 Transfer Scholarship application on MD CAPS, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit an official college transcript reflecting the applicant has earned an associate's degree from a community college in Maryland, and the documentation if applicable that the student has registered with the selective service system.
Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance grant
Any Maryland high school senior or undergraduate student is eligible to apply for an Educational Assistance Grant. Awards are made by the State Scholarship Administration based upon the student's demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility
- Must be a legal resident of Maryland;
- must demonstrate financial need; and
- must be accepted for admission as a full-time student (minimum 12 credits per semester) in one of the eligible, degree-granting institutions in the State of Maryland.
Award Amount
Grant values range from $400 to $3,000 per year.
How to Apply
To apply for the grant, the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the state by March 1. This grant is awarded on a priority basis on the FAFSA receipt date and based on the availability of funds.
Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grants
Any Maryland high school senior whose annual total family income is below 130 percent of the Federal poverty level is eligible to apply for a Guaranteed Access Grant.
Eligibility
- Must be a legal resident of Maryland;
- must begin college within one year of completing high school;
- must have successfully completed a college preparatory program and achieved an unweighted Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; and
- must be accepted for admission as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits per semester) in one of the eligible degree-granting institutions in the State of Maryland.
Award Amount
The amount of a grant equals 100 percent of the student's financial need. The minimum annual award amount is $400 and the maximum award is $18,400. Notre Dame of Maryland University participates in the Guaranteed Access Partnership Program that provides a matching grant to recipients of the GA Grant. The amount of the match grant will be comprised of academic and institutional awards.
How to Apply
To be considered for a Guaranteed Access Grant, students must submit a Guaranteed Access Grant application to the Office of Student Financial Aid and your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the State by March 1.
Maryland Part-Time Grants
The Maryland Part-Time grant is available for part-time (6-11 credits), degree-seeking undergraduates.
Award Amount
The minimum Part-Time Grant award is $200, and the maximum award is $2,000. Funds may not be available to award all eligible students.
How to Apply
Students must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of Financial Aid will award to eligible students in the fall and spring semesters. No application is required.
Contact for Financial Assistance Information from the State of Maryland:
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
www.mhec.state.md.us
410-260-4500 or 1-800-974-0203
Workforce Shortage Grants
The Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) program is for students who plan on working in specific career/occupational programs upon graduation. The grant is available for current high school seniors, full-time and part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in eligible accredited Maryland postsecondary institution.
Eligible Fields
- Child Care
- Human Services
- Teaching
- Nursing
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Public Service
How to Apply
Complete and file the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant application by July 1 and provide official transcripts from institutions attended. To be considered, based on need, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the application year. The FAFSA is not required; however, it will be used to determine the order in which students will be awarded.
Certain Majors may requires additional documentation, which will be noted on the application. Applicants for the William Donald Schaefer Scholarship are required to submit, in addition to the application and transcripts, a FAFSA, a 1,000 word essay on a topic determined by the Commission and Advisory Council, a resume and three (3) letters of reference.