REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS For Maryland Community College Transfer Students

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1 Regents Scholarships & Grants REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS For Maryland Community College Transfer Students Number of awards Criteria Kelly 2 Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher Pursue any major leading to the bachelor s degree at any USM institution Kelly at Hagerstown 1 Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher Pursue any major leading to the bachelor s degree at the USM Hagerstown Center Kelly at the Universities at Shady Grove 1 Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher Pursue any major leading to the bachelor s degree at the USG Center Shipley 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 Kelly Grants of $ Earn a 3.8 Grade Point Average or higher Pursue any major leading to the bachelor s degree at any USM institution Weinberg for Part-Time Student 1 Earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average Complete the Associate s degree Pursue any major for the bachelor s degree at any USM institution on a part-time basis Tuition, mandatory fees, small stipend for books & expenses provided TOTAL 8 5 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AND 3 PART-TIME STUDENT/PARTIAL GRANTS Required Documentation 1. Nomination letter from the community college president (HCC students do not need to request; it will be included for student if nominated) 2. Scholarship Application 3. Personal Statement of the student s educational and career goals 4. Official copy of the community college transcript (HCC students do not need to request; it will be included for student) 5. Unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended 6. Résumé 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 scanned copies of artwork, photos, creative projects, 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 or Grants. 3. Items with the student s personal information should be sent by more secure means such as fax, direct mailing or Electronic Transcript. 4. Other documentation -- such as letters of nomination, scholarly/creative evidence, or recommendations -- may be sent by fax or by with attachments. The deadline for submission of the completed Regents Scholarship applications is May 15, For more information, please contact Elizabeth Murray at efmurray@usmd.edu or fax.

2 Kelly Regents Scholarships The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship awarded in the University System of Maryland. The scholarship awards cover the entire cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus room and board as well as providing a stipend to defray other academic expenses. Regents Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability. Strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments are also factors in the selection process. Preference will be given to Maryland residents. The Kelly Regents Scholarships for Transfer Students may be awarded to Maryland community college transfer students who have completed a minimum of 56 credits with a 3.8 or higher Grade Point Average and have demonstrated financial need. Community College Comm. College GPA Date of Associate s Degree or # Credits Completed of USM Institution planning to attend APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE KELLY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Have you completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Please be aware that the FAFSA is required in order to verify a student s level of financial need for this award. 2. Do you have financial need as required for the Kelly Regents Scholarship? 3. Are you being nominated by your community college or USM institution for this award? (If so, please include that letter.) 4. Please attach a Personal Statement of your educational and career goals. 5. Please provide an official copy of your community college transcript either sent electronically to the USM Office (FICE Code ) or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the community college. Remember to send an unofficial copy of your final grades when posted to the transcript. 6. Please attach unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended. 7. Please attach a résumé or listing of your extracurricular and community activities. 8. Please provide evidence of your scholarly and creative activities limit of two items. (Scanned images can include artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.) 9. Please include one or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff at your community college. 10. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders. Staples or clips are permitted. Adelphi MD By fax: By efmurray@usmd.edu FEB KELLY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

3 Kelly Regents Scholarship for the at Hagerstown The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship awarded in the (USM). The scholarship awards cover the entire cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus room and board as well as providing a stipend to defray other academic expenses. Regents Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability as well as strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments. The Kelly Regents Scholarship for the at Hagerstown may be awarded to a Maryland community college transfer student who has completed a minimum of 56 credits with a 3.8 or higher Grade Point Average, has demonstrated financial need, and has decided to pursue a full-time bachelor s degree through the at Hagerstown. _ Community College Comm. College GPA Date of Associate s Degree or # Credits Completed of USM Institution planning to attend APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE KELLY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP AT USM AT HAGERSTOWN 1. Have you completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Please be aware that the FAFSA is required in order to verify a student s level of financial need for this award. 2. Do you have financial need as required for the Kelly Regents Scholarship at USM at Hagerstown? 3. Will you be attending a full-time program at the USM at Hagerstown? 4. Are you being nominated by your community college or USM institution for this award? (If so, please include that nomination letter.) 5. Please attach a Personal Statement of your educational and career goals. 6. Please provide an official copy of your community college transcript either sent electronically to the USM Office (FICE Code ) or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the community college. Remember to send an unofficial copy of your final grades when posted to the transcript. 7. Please attach unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended. 8. Please attach a résumé or listing of your extracurricular and community activities. 9. Please provide evidence of your scholarly and creative activities limit of two items. (Scanned images can include artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.) 10. Please include one or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff at your community college. 11. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders. Staples or clips are permitted. Adelphi MD By fax: By efmurray@usmd.edu FEB KELLY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND AT HAGERSTOWN

4 Kelly Regents Scholarship for the Universities at Shady Grove The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship awarded in the (USM). The scholarship awards cover the entire cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus room and board as well as providing a stipend to defray other academic expenses. Regents Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability as well as strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments. Preference will be given to Maryland residents. The Kelly Regents Scholarship for the Universities at Shady Grove may be awarded to a Maryland community college transfer student who has completed a minimum of 56 credits with a 3.8 or higher Grade Point Average, has demonstrated financial need, and has decided to pursue a full-time bachelor s degree at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). Community College Comm. College GPA Date of Associate s Degree or # Credits Completed of USM Institution planning to attend APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE KELLY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP AT USG 1. Have you completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Please be aware that the FAFSA is required in order to verify a student s level of financial need for this award. 2. Do you have financial need as required for the Kelly Regents Scholarship at USG? 3. Will you be attending a full-time program at the Universities at Shady Grove? 4. Are you being nominated by your community college or USM institution for this award? (If so, please include the nomination letter from that college/university.) 5. Please submit a Personal Statement of your educational and career goals. 6. Please provide an official copy of your community college transcript either sent electronically to the USM Office (FICE Code ) or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the community college. Remember to send an unofficial copy of your final grades when posted to the transcript. 7. Please submit unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended. 8. Please provide a résumé or listing of your extracurricular and community activities. 9. Please provide evidence of your scholarly and creative activities limit of two items. (Scanned images may include artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.) 10. Please submit one-two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff members at your community college. 11. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders. Staples or clips are permitted. Adelphi MD By fax: By efmurray@usmd.edu FEB KELLY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE

5 Shipley Regents Scholarships The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship awarded in the University System of Maryland (USM). The scholarship awards cover the entire cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus room and board as well as providing a stipend to defray other academic expenses. Regents Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability. Strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments are also factors in the selection process. Preference will be given to Maryland residents. The Shipley Regents Scholarships for Transfer Students are generally awarded to Maryland community college transfer students who have received the Associate s degree with a 4.0 Grade Point Average. Community College Comm. College GPA Date Associate s Degree Awarded of USM Institution planning to attend APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE SHIPLEY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Do you have financial need? FAFSA information is generally used to verify need. 2. Are you being nominated by your community college or USM institution for this award? (If so, please include the nomination letter from that college/university.) 3. Please attach a Personal Statement of your educational and career goals. 4. Please provide an official copy of your community college transcript either sent electronically to the USM Office (FICE Code ) or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the community college. Remember to send an unofficial copy of your final grades when posted to the transcript. 5. Please attach unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended. 6. Please attach a résumé or listing of your extracurricular and community activities. 7. Please provide evidence of your scholarly and creative activities limit of two items. (Scanned images may include artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.) 8. Please include one or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff at your community college. 9. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders. Staples or clips are permitted. Adelphi, MD By fax: By efmurray@usmd.edu FEB SHIPLEY REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

6 Weinberg Regents Scholarship for Part-Time Students The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship awarded in the (USM). The Weinberg Regents Scholarships for Part-Time Students cover the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for 18 semester credits per year (maximum) as well as providing a modest stipend to defray other academic expenses. Regents Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability. Strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments are also factors in the selection process. Preference will be given to Maryland residents. The Weinberg Regents Scholarships for Part-Time Students are generally awarded to Maryland community college transfer students who have received the Associate s degree with a 4.0 Grade Point Average. Community College Comm. College GPA Date Associate s Degree Awarded of USM Institution planning to attend APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR WEINBERG REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS 1. Do you have financial need? FAFSA information is generally used to verify need. 2. Are you being nominated by your community college or USM institution for this award? (If so, please include the nomination letter from that college/university.) 3. Are you planning to attend the USM institution on a part-time basis, including possible summer/winter terms? 4. Please submit a Personal Statement of your educational and career goals. 5. Please provide an official copy of your community college transcript either sent electronically to the USM Office (FICE Code ) or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the community college. Remember to send an unofficial copy of your final grades when posted to the transcript. 6. Please provide unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended. 7. Please submit a résumé or listing of your extracurricular and community activities. 8. Please provide evidence of your scholarly and creative activities limit of two items. (Scanned images may include artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.) 9. Please include one or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff at your community college. 10. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders. Staples or clips are permitted. Adelphi, MD By fax: By efmurray@usmd.edu FEB WEINBERG REGENTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS