Maryland State Distinguished Scholar Community College Transfer Scholarship 2010-2011

Are you transferring in fall 2010 to four-year College or University in Maryland?

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has a transfer scholarship for $3,000 per year for up to two years of study. The award is not based on financial need.

Requirements:

· Transfer and attend a Maryland four-year college or university full-time (12 credit hours per semester)
· U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (International students on visas are not eligible)
· Maryland resident; parents Maryland resident if dependent
· Have completed at least 60 credit hours by the start of fall 2010 semester
· Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on Maryland community college transcript

Renewing an Award:

The award is automatically renewed for one additional year if you maintain an annual minimum 3.0 grade point average, you and your parents remain Maryland residents, and you remain enrolled full-time at a Maryland 4-year institution.

Apply now!

Submit the Distinguished Scholar Community College Transfer application and official college transcripts. Applications are available on your MD Higher Education Student Portal Now. Visit the MD Higher Education Commission Website for details.

Application and Additional Information:

http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_DSCCT.asp

Deadline: March 25th, 2010 (newly extended deadline)