Learn about scholarships at UMGC and find out if you qualify.
At ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ, we understand that funding your education is one of the most important factors in your educational journey. Our goal is to help as many students as possible make the dream of earning their degree a reality. To that end, we provide you with resources and guidance for navigating the world of scholarship offerings at UMGC.
Check out the scholarship categories below to see what you might qualify for and to learn about the different scholarship awarding processes.ÌýThese categories haveÌýuniqueÌýeligibility requirements and application processes, so reviewingÌýallÌýthe information on this page can help you stay as informed as possible about the different opportunities available to you.Ìý
Please note: The is required for most scholarships offered by UMGC. UMGC encourages all students to complete the FAFSA early each year.
Most scholarships require students to be enrolled in a minimum number of program-applicable credits in each semester they receive an award.
UMGC Institutional Scholarships & Grants
Institutional scholarships and grants are funds that are provided to eligible students directly by UMGC. We provided more than $15 million to our students in these types of scholarship awards last year.ÌýEach of these funds has aÌýdifferentÌýprocessÌýby which students may become eligible, but manyÌýdon’tÌýrequire an application other than the FAFSA.
More Institutional Scholarships & Grants
- Alumni Succeed Again Scholarship:ÌýEligible alumni can earn up to $2,000 toward a master's degree from UMGC.
- Maryland Resident Success Grant: Maryland residents may be eligible to earn a need-based grant of $1,500 from UMGC.
- President's Grant:ÌýFind out how you can earn a need-based grant of $1,400 from UMGC.
- President's Scholarship:ÌýLearn how you can earn a merit-based scholarship of up to $2,000.
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:ÌýEligible Phi Theta Kappa members can earn a scholarship of up to $3,000.
- Student Aid Fund for Emergency Relief (SAFER):ÌýThis fund is designed to assist students experiencing financial hardship due to an emergency.
Maryland State Scholarship & Grant Programs
The offers standard and need-based scholarship and grant programs to eligible Maryland residents.ÌýMost of these state-funded programs require students to submit a FAFSA each year prior to a March 1 deadline. We strongly encourage all students to submit their FAFSA as soon as it becomes available each year.
Visit for eligibility criteria and application instructions or view the individual pages below for more details:
More Scholarship Information
At UMGC, we strive to present you with the latest information about scholarships, including state scholarship and grant programs, third-party programs, and other unique programs we offer at the university. Please check back frequently for the latest information.
State scholarship and grant programs are funding opportunities provided by the education departments within each state. Because UMGC is based in Maryland, the are theÌýmost commonÌýstate funds used by UMGC students.Ìý However, there are other states/districtsÌýwhich have funding options availableÌýfor UMGC students.
Each state’s department of educationÌýdeterminesÌýwhat types of funding are available for students, how students can apply for the funds,Ìýeligibility criteria, and award recipients (with some exceptions).
The following awards fall into this category. This is not an exhaustive list; more scholarship opportunities may be available in your state:
- :ÌýThis school program helps eligible students supplement the cost of a college degree. This scholarship may be used for tuition and fees, room and board, and other expenses, including books, supplies, and travel. DC-CAP students may receive $4,000 per year for college (up to $20,000 over 5 years).Ìý
- :ÌýThis program provides need-based funding for eligible D.C. residents earning their first undergraduate degree. The award can be used to fill the gap between a student’s financial aid offer and the cost of attendance. Mayor’s Scholars funding will cover up to $4,000 total per year for tuition and fees.Ìý
- :ÌýThe DCTAG program was created to expand the higher education choices for college-bound residents of Washington, D.C. The program is set up to help cover the difference between a student’s in-state and out-of-state tuition, and allows students to be awarded up to $10,000 per academic year for public colleges and universities in the United States, Guam, and Puerto Rico, or up to $2,500 for participating four-year private institutions nationwide and private not-for-profit colleges and universities in theÌý Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- :ÌýThis program offers scholarships to D.C. residents participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Eligible students may receive a need-based scholarshipÌýof up to $4,000 per academic year toward an undergraduate degree program. For inquiries and application details, please contact Alisa Armstrong at alisa.armstrong@dc.gov or 202-531-1892.Ìý Ìý
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Third-party (or private) scholarships and grants are funds offered by agencies outside of UMGC.ÌýMany organizationsÌýlikeÌýprivate foundations,Ìýclubs, places of worship, professional organizations, non-profits, and Greek organizations have scholarshipsÌýopportunities they make available to their members or the community.
UMGC does not have any influence over the application or selection process for these types of awards, but we doÌýwork withÌýthe UMGC students who have received these types of awards (and with the agencies themselves as needed) to receive and apply the scholarship funds you earn from them to your student account here at UMGCÌýaccording to the agencies’ guidelines.
Examples of agencies that are in this category include Army Emergency Relief, AmeriCorps, and UNCF.
Please review applicable third-party program descriptions below:
- : Available to parents aged 25 and younger, this program is designed to support young parents with mentoring, tuition assistance, a peer community, and other vital, wrap-around services to help them earn their degree. Students admitted into this program who have children younger than 6 years old are also eligible for their combined college support and early childhood program, Next Generation Academy. The deadline for priority consideration is February 1 and the final deadline is April 1 each year.
Members of the UMGC community have access to a limited number of scholarships. To view these scholarship descriptions, you must be an employee of the university and be logged into the university's employee portal, Engage:
If you are a junior, senior, or master's student at UMGC, you may be eligible to apply for a full scholarship opportunity thanks to the U.S. Department of Defense's Cyber Service Academy scholarship program.
