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Transfer Scholarships

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Many four-year institutions offer scholarships in addition to financial aid to help ease costs. The key is planning ahead.

File the FAFSA

Eligible students should fill out aFAFSAnew window(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year. Even if you did not qualify for aid based on financial need at Montgomery College, many transfer scholarships require students to fill out a FAFSA. Forms become available October 1 each year. Most scholarship programs require filing a FAFSA by varying dates of January 1 through March 1. Keep a calendar of scholarship application deadlines and plan to file the FAFSA in early January or sooner.

Maryland State Scholarships

Maryland State Regents Scholarshipsnew window: Full and partial scholarships offered by the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents for use at specific Maryland public transfer four-year schools.Learn how MC students can apply for a Regents scholarship.

MHEC (Maryland Higher Education Commission)lists transfer scholarships for Maryland state residents. See sample awards listed below and check theMHEC pagenew windowfor updates. Most awards have a March 1 application deadline.

  • Community College Promise Scholarship– for high school students entering Montgomery College or current MC students. Technically not a transfer scholarship but if you are finding this page as a student about to begin Montgomery College or as a current student who has financial need, this award can be applied to the first two years of a four-year degree. Deadline March 1; must have demonstrated financial need.
  • The 2+2 Transfer Scholarshipnew windowis designed to assist and encourage transfer students from Maryland community colleges to attend a 4-year institution within the State. Students must be enrolled in an eligible accredited Maryland postsecondary institution. You must have demonstrated financial need, defined as a federally calculated expected family contribution (EFC) of $10,000 or less as reported on the student's FAFSA. Award is $1,000 for most majors; $2,000 per year for science, teaching, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or nursing majors. Priority Deadline is March 1; applications continue to be accepted until May 1 if funds are available.

See all MHEC Scholarships based on majors/career goalsnew window.

Scholarships Offered at the Universities at Shady Grove

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) offers awide range of scholarship fundsnew window从教科书到全额学费，帮助学生实现他们的教育目标。这些奖学金是在USG提供39个专业的9所不同大学提供的奖学金之外。

These scholarships are created with contributions from private donors including the USG Board of Advisors, local businesses, foundations, community organizations and individual donors. Students fill out one Scholarship Application and USG will match students with possible awards.

Scholarships Offered by Specific Transfer Institutions

大多数大学为转校生提供奖学金。在每个学校的主页上搜索“转学奖学金”——大多数要求完成特定数量的学分(在转学前获得30到60个学分)，有些要求完成副学士学位。奖励可能是基于成绩(主要是GPA[平均绩点]和领导活动)，其他可能是基于需求。Most schools will require submission of aFAFSAto process both merit-based and need-based awards.

Sample Transfer Scholarships by Institutions:

Scholarships for International Transfer Students

国际转校生奖学金通常由私立学院和大学提供;在重点为州居民提供援助的州立/公立学校，这类学生的数量更少。在每个学校的网站上搜索“国际奖学金”，可以看到选项。

Sample transfer schools offering international scholarships:

Scholarships for DACA/Dream Act Students

Review The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)'s webpage onScholarships for Undocumented, DACA, TPS Studentsnew windowfor important general information.

Using Scholarship Search Programs

Use free accounts that do not require a payment for the service. Most will require that you create an account but will not require credit card information.

  1. College Board Opportunity Scholarship
  2. College Board Scholarship Search
  3. FastWeb
  4. Unigo

General Transfer Scholarships

These scholarships can be used at a variety of schools.

Tips for Applying for Scholarships

Make yourself a strong candidate
A strong GPA is important when applying for scholarships but it's not the only factor. Get involved, gain valuable experience by participating inMC Clubs and Organizations,Volunteer Activities, enroll inMC Honors Programs, join the community college Honor SocietyPhi Theta Kappa, or get involved in aco-op/Internship.

Keep an eye out for opportunities
Apply for FAFSA early, visit theMC financial aid office, apply forMC Board of Trustee or MC Foundation Awardswhich may be for specific transfer majors during your years at MC, check MyMC for scholarship announcements, and search for transfer scholarships at specific schools. Additionally, perform a general web search such as “transfer scholarships psychology majors” to see what may come up.

Pay attention to eligibility criteria
Scholarships can be merit-based, need-based, or a combination of the two. Merit-based scholarships often require a specific GPA as well as leadership activities and honors courses. Need-based scholarships often ask for FAFSA or income information. Know what is required before applying for a scholarship you might not be eligible for.

Keep track of deadlines
As noted above, most Maryland State scholarships have a March 1 or earlier deadline. Create a calendar of application deadlines.

Research the sponsoring organization
Read about the organization, institution or scholarship you are applying to. If you know the sponsor has a passion for healthcare and you are interested in healthcare, then highlight that in your application to stand out.

Keep an updated resume
Scholarships often require a resume as part of the scholarship packet. A scholarship resume is different than one that you would use when applying for a job, it focuses more on academic activities. Get resume help from MC’sStudent Career and Employment Services.

Letter of Recommendation
View aStudent's Guide to Getting the Best Letters of Recommendation.(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)Make sure to ask faculty for a letter of recommendation with enough notice; they may need a few weeks to write the letter and send it.

Have supplemental materials ready
Most scholarships will require some if not all of these supporting materials:

  • Official transcripts - request transcripts fromAdmissions and Enrollment Management
  • Financial aid forms and tax information - accessible online through yourFAFSAprofile
  • Essays - consult with theMC Writing Centersor an advisor to make sure your essay is polished and comprehensive
  • Recommendation letters - ask in advance and make sure your references can meet the required deadline

Submit a complete application
The application form itself may seem like the simplest part, but this is often where scholarship readers find the most mistakes. Read over your application carefully before you submit it. Double check all required materials (sometimes applications require multiple copies of certain materials). Incomplete applications are often discarded.

Avoid scholarship scams
阅读一些可能预示着诈骗的危险信号，包括你没有申请的奖学金，以及如果你支付了费用就可以获得奖学金的项目。US News: How to Avoid Scholarship Scamsnew window

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