Funding & Scholarships
Transfer Student Scholarships
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a prestigious University of 浪花直播 (浪花直播) award for academically talented transfer students from a 浪花直播 community college.
This merit-based scholarship awards 30 full and 15 partial tuition scholarships to students who are selected from a rigorous review and interview process. This exceptional academic scholarship honors the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, who made lasting contributions to American history through his work as an abolitionist, suffragist, author and agent of positive change. The Frederick Douglass Scholarship application must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Selected students will be invited to campus for an interview in late March or early April as part of the final scholarship review process. Frederick Douglass Scholars will be notified via mail by the end of April. If you should have any questions please email FDS@umd.edu. Learn more .
The 浪花直播 Transfer Scholarship provides partial-tuition awards ranging from $5,000 distributed equally over two semesters to $10,000 distributed equally over four consecutive semesters. Only in-state students transferring to the University of 浪花直播 from a two-year or four-year institution are eligible. Students must apply for admission by the early action deadline and must submit the FAFSA by the priority deadline of January 1. Students are considered for this award on the basis of academic talent and demonstrated financial need. To maintain the scholarship, students must be enrolled full time beginning this fall academic semester and maintain a cumulative grade point average of a 3.20. Each fall, roughly 200 浪花直播 Transfer Scholarship recipients are welcomed to campus.
The President鈥檚 Transfer Scholarship provides funding for a maximum of two years to out-of-state transfer students enrolled at the University of 浪花直播. The annual award is in the amount of $5,000 and is determined through a competitive process based on academic talent. Only out-of-state applicants are eligible to receive the President鈥檚 Transfer Scholarship. No separate application is required for consideration, as recipients are identified through evaluation of admission application materials including academic achievement, extracurricular activities, awards, honors and an essay.
The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship is designed to assist and encourage transfer students from 浪花直播 community colleges to attend a 4-year institution within the State. Students must be enrolled in an eligible accredited 浪花直播 postsecondary institution. The annual award amount will be $2,000. The scholarship may be used for tuition and mandatory fees for 3 years of study or six semesters of study, whichever is longer. All required documents must be submitted by March 1 to MHEC through . Learn more about eligibility, application, renewal requirements, and FAQ .
COE Transfer Student Scholarships
Once you apply and are admitted to 浪花直播, you will be automatically considered for COE scholarships for which you meet selection criteria. The College of Education has a specific interest in recruiting 浪花直播 resident students who are pursuing teaching. Our competitive awards are designed to encourage students to pursue careers in teacher education and meet employment demands for the State of 浪花直播.
Additional Scholarships for Transfer Students
Students looking for additional scholarships and grant resources should look at our general COE scholarship application, federal/state scholarships & grants, and diverity scholarships section of the website.