By Qiyam Stewart

Qiyam Stewart a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. As an Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College, Qiyam has worked in the admissions office and interviewed prospective high school students applying to Kenyon. Qiyam currently attends Kenyon College as a Philosophy major and double concentration in Law & Society and African Diaspora Studies.

Updated: July 17th, 2021

The state of Maryland has a wealth of educational options ranging from research universities like Johns Hopkins University to the U.S. Naval Academy to University of Maryland, the state flagship university.

Maryland scholarships exist to help support in-state Maryland residents, as well as other students who hope to attend college in the “Old Line State”.

Jump ahead to:

• Top Maryland Scholarships
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Maryland Scholarships
• Upcoming scholarships

Top Maryland scholarships in 2021

Below is a list of scholarships directly tied to Maryland and Maryland residents!

Perlita Liwanag Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: must reside in the Washington, DC metro area (Maryland, Northern Virginia and DC) and be seeking higher education within the U.S.
• Amount: $2,500
• Deadline: Feb 11, 2021

AFCEA Washington, DC Chapter Scholarship

• Eligibility: Must be a resident within the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.  Acceptable majors: Computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, cybersecurity, and management information systems; and command, control, communications, computers and Intelligence (C4I)-related fields of study including electrical, computer, chemical, aerospace or systems engineering or electronics
• Amount: $12,000
• Deadline: February 25, 2021

Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Must be planning to enter a medical or medical-related field. Medical or medical-related filed shall mean the professional work of a duly licensed medical practitioner; this includes, but is not limited to, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and bioengineers
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: Feb. 25, 2021

Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant

• Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a full-time student (minimum 12 credits per semester) in one of the eligible, degree-granting institutions in the State of Maryland
• Amount: From $400 to $3,000 per yea
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

 Maryland Delegate Scholarship

•  Eligibility: Available to resident students who can demonstrate the requisite level of financial need
• Amount: The minimum award amount is $200. Maximum awards can not exceed the total cost of attendance, or $19,000
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

Maryland Senatorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Available to resident students who can demonstrate the requisite level of financial need
• Amount:  Ranges from $400 to $9,700
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

Letitia B. Carter Scholarship

• Eligibility: Must be a Maryland resident, high school senior or college student high school, college or corporate instructor or hospitality industry professional. Must be pursuing hospitality related coursework, and have a minimum cumulative unweighted grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 (high school and college students only). or a minimum of 1,500 hours documented industry experience (instructors, teachers and industry applicants only). Must have a minimum of 400 hours documented industry experience (high school and college students only)
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: March 20, 2021

Frederick Douglass Scholarship

• Eligibility: Maryland Residency. U.S. Citizen. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for all college work. Earned an associate’s degree from a Maryland community college
• Amount: Partial or Full Scholarship
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Essay Contest

• Eligibility: High school seniors who submit a 300 essay. Winner must travel to Baltimore to read his/her winning 300 word essay aloud at the Flag House on June 14th
• Amount: $1812
• Deadline: March 17, 2021

Central Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Students who have lived in Maryland or within 200 miles of Baltimore City for at least one year. Students with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students planning to attend an accredited U.S. college, university, community college or career school in the next academic year
• Amount: $40,000
• Deadline: April 1, 2021

Educational Leadership Scholarship

• – Eligibility: Be a high school senior and resident of Prince George’s County in Maryland. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must enter University in the following year after graduation from high school
• – Amount: $1,000
• – Deadline: April 30, 2021

Infinite Hope Scholarship Award

• Eligibility: High School Seniors in the LLF’s service area (most of Maryland)
• Amount: $1000
• Deadline: April 30, 2021

100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. Scholarship

• Eligibility: STEM majors, PG County residents, graduating high school seniors
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: June 10, 2021

Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: You must be a Maryland resident at the time of application and enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college/university, as a full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student or attend a private career school. Applicants must be related to U.S. Service members, veterans, POW/MIA from the Vietnam War, a victim of 9/11, a state, local or public employee or school employee who either died in the line of duty or suffered a disabling injury.
• Amount: equivalent to the sum of annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at UMBC, not to exceed $9,420
• Deadline: July 15, 2021

Frequently asked questions about Maryland scholarships

Does the University of Maryland give scholarships?

Yes, the University of Maryland does provide both partial and full scholarships for various purposes.

How do I get a Maryland Senatorial Scholarship?

In order to apply, one must contact their Senator in order to find out the specific stipulations of the scholarship’s application process. Aside from that, the student must be registered for the FAFSA.

How do I apply for the Maryland Delegate Scholarship?

Delegates may choose specific stipulations, so find out by contacting the delegates office. The award also could be awarded via the FAFSA listed.

How do I get a full ride to UMD?

By having as much success as possible! A high GPA, applications to varying scholarship opportunities, and extracurricular activities. 

Summary of Maryland Scholarships

1. Perlita Liwanag Memorial Scholarship
2. AFCEA Washington, DC Chapter Scholarship
3. Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
4. Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant
5.  Maryland Delegate Scholarship
6. Maryland Senatorial Scholarship
7. Letitia B. Carter Scholarship
8. Frederick Douglass Scholarship
9. Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Essay Contest
10. Central Scholarship Program
11. Educational Leadership Scholarship
12. Infinite Hope Scholarship Award
13. 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, Inc. Scholarship
14. Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program

Upcoming scholarships

Horatio Alger District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: This award is for high school seniors who reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia and have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and unmet financial need
• Amount: $10,000  with 10 scholarships awarded each year
• Opens: August 1, 2021