The Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school.
Scholarship Details
- Open to Maryland residents pursuing postsecondary education
- Available for full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate) and part-time (6-11 credits undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate) enrollment
- Can be used at two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or private career schools in Maryland
- Awards are based on financial need as demonstrated on the FAFSA or MSFAA
- Funds may also reimburse educational expenses for certificate or licensure programs at community colleges
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Maryland resident
- Open tocurrent high school seniors, current or prospective full-time or part-time undergraduate students, current or prospective full-time or part-time graduate students and current or prospective private career school enrollees
- Must complete the FAFSA by March 1 or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) if ineligible for federal aid
Application Process
- Contact your local Maryland delegates for application instructions
- Complete the FAFSA by March 1 or the MSFAA (if ineligible for federal aid)
- If the delegate requests OSFA to administer the award, ensure all FAFSA or MSFAA information is submitted by the deadline
- Await notification of the award amount, if selected
Scholarships can be used at out-of-state institutions if the applicant is on active duty with the U.S Military and domiciled in the state. Certain unique majors not offered at a Maryland public university may also be eligible for the Academic Common Market, a tuition savings program that allows students enrolled in approved programs at participating institutions to pay in-state tuition rates.
