See a complete list of UMGC's donor scholarships and their descriptions.
University of Maryland Global Campus offers more than 100 donor scholarships to students. Each one of these scholarships—administered by the UMGC Office of Financial Aid—has unique eligibility criteria, which could take into account GPA, financial need, credits earned, and a host of other categories.
To be considered for these scholarships, you must be invited to complete the UMGC scholarship application each year. Invitations are sent each spring to all students who meet the initial eligibility criteria for these scholarships. More details can be found on our UMGC Donor Scholarships webpage. An invitation to apply does not guarantee you will be selected for a scholarship, as these scholarship funds are limited.Ìý
The scholarships in this pool are listed below with brief descriptions.
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Adjunct Faculty Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for adjunct faculty who have taught at least 30 credits of coursework at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
AFFIRM Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for full-time students majoring in information technology or a related field.
Akindeji Agarah Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a cybersecurity degree.
Albert L. Emmel & Jeanette L. Emmel Memorial Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled at any of the three UMGC divisions.
Alix Volel Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate, undergraduate, and certificate program students who are enrolled in information technology-related fields, including project management.
Andrea M. & Alexis T. Shewchuk Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in overseas programs of UMGC.
Anthony D. Scorsune Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students transferring from community colleges that are members of the Community College Alliance for Maryland.
Asia Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Asia.
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Barbara Golden Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
Merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in Asia.
Benjamin Locke Hemingway Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe majoring in communications or English.
Bill G. & Helen R. Evans Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students, with preference given to military spouses and dependents and veterans who have been honorably discharged for 10 years or more.
Bitting Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate military-affiliated students.
Cecile D. Barker/OAO Scholarship Fund
Support for military students.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who graduated from high school at least eight years ago and have completed at least 60 credits toward their intended degree.
Christina & Lawrence Hannah MBA Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for MBA students.
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D.W.S. Transforming Lives of Students Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support to undergraduate computer science students.
Dan Healey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need.
Donna H. Cunninghame Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in any of the three divisions of UMGC, with preference given to single parents.
Dr. Dennis Winters Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Doctor of Business Administration students who have completed at least 9 credits in their program.
Dr. Evelyn J. Bata Fund for Educational Excellence: Asia
Support to encourage, develop, and increase academic excellence in Asia.
Dr. Evelyn J. Bata Fund for Educational Excellence: Europe
Support to encourage, develop, and increase academic excellence in Europe.
Dr. Evelyn J. Bata Fund for Educational Excellence: Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled at a UMGC location within the United States.
Dr. Joseph J. Arden Overseas Maryland Association Scholarships
Scholarship support to students in the Asia and Europe locations of UMGC who are active-duty military members, spouses or dependents of military members, or veterans.
Dr. Joseph J. Arden Overseas Maryland Association Scholarships (Operating Fund)
Scholarships for students who are active-duty members of all service branches, their spouses and dependents, and veterans attending UMGC at Asia and Europe locations.
Dr. Kimberley Willis Endowed Graduate Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate and doctoral students, with preference given to doctoral students.
Dr. Michael S. Frank Business Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the School of Business.
Dr. Mort Glickman Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who have completed 60 or more credits toward a major inÌýbusiness administration and management or human resource management.
Dr. Thomas Bailey Psychology Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in psychology who have completed 9 credits or more in psychology, maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and are not in their final semester.
Drake Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in cybersecurity degree programs including BS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy, MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy, MS in Cybersecurity Technology, or MS in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation.
Ebony Brooks Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are seeking a degree in communication studies or English.
Ed & Jean Miller Answering the Call Scholarship Award Fund
Scholarships for students who have served in the military or have a family member who served in the military. Funds will be given exclusively to those students who have served as part of the U.S. armed forces in a war zone in the past 24 months, those who are currently serving in a war zone, or to family members of soldiers who lost their lives in combat.
Edgar M. Mathews Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher and graduate students maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher; students must also demonstrate financial need.
Edward A. & Marjorie M. Parnell Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled at the university.
Edward J. & Phyllis R. Lubbers Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students who are veterans, military spouses, or dependents of active-duty military servicemembers.
European Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe.
Excellence in Technology Fund—Shady Grove
Scholarships, including student tuition and technology costs, for residents of Montgomery County, Maryland, who are taking classes at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s Shady Grove location or online.
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Feldman Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students.
First Generation Students Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who are the first in their family pursuing a college degree (student’s parents do not have a college degree).
Floyd G. Hildebrand Endowed Military Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students with preference given to the following: (a) active-duty members or veterans of the U.S. armed forces; (b) members or veterans who were wounded or had illness related to their service; (c) members or veterans of the Air Force.
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GEICO Federal/Military Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for spouses and children of a federal employee in grades GS-1 through GS-15 and/or active duty, national guard/reserve, and retired enlisted military servicemembers.
General John W. Vessey Jr. Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for degree-seeking undergraduate students who meet one or more of the following additional criteria, listed in order of preference: (a) have been awarded the Purple Heart medal since August 1, 2000; (b) are active-duty military, guard, and/or reserve members or members of their immediate family; (c) have recently served as a member of the active-duty military and are making the transition into civilian life; (d) are students with demonstrated financial need.
George & Ruth Bryer Shepard Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who are on active duty in the U.S. Army or who are children of active-duty U.S. Army servicemembers.
George R. Troupe Scholarship
Scholarships for veterans who are seeking a degree in information systems management.
George W. Wilson Jr. Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in accounting and information technology or related fields of study.
Gerencser Family Scholarship Fund for Cybersecurity Students
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in cybersecurity; students must also demonstrate financial need and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Gibson/Mensah Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate students enrolled in the healthcare administration track.
Gilbert Slomowitz Business Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in a business-related discipline, including, but not limited to, accounting, finance, and business administration; students must also demonstrate financial need and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Graduate Scholarship Fund for HBCU Alumni
Scholarships for students who have graduated from a historically black college or university and are enrolled in a UMGC graduate degree, graduate certificate, or doctoral program, with a preference given to students who are majoring in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or data analytics.
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HSBC-North America Military Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who are active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces or spouses of active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces.
Irene Benko Cini Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for UMGC undergraduate students majoring in any social science or health services field who intend to work in eldercare, particularly to improve the lives and care of the elderly.
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J. F. Durkee Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in information technology.
James P. Muldoon Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for veteran or military undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree.
Joan Winn-Lee Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree majoring in a program in the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology.
John & Linda Derrick Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled at least half-time in a degree program who demonstrate financial need.Ìý Preference given to active-duty servicemembers and veterans of the U.S. Navy and members of their families.
John R. Syme Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in history.
Joseph F. Poland Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe who are studying history.
Joseph M. & Mary Ellen Hrutka Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students.
Joyce Wright Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are veterans, spouses, or dependents of current military servicemembers.
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Laslo & Patti Boyd Tribute
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students with a preference given to students who are concentrating in government or politics.
Leroy Hurtel Pailen Jr. & Loyce Best Pailen Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate or undergraduate students.
Linda Tränkle Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe who are in the first 15 credits of college study.
Lis Driscoll Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate students who have completed any undergraduate, graduate, or certificate program at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
Lisa Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for academically talented students in need of financial assistance.
Lyn & Barry Chasen Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for either graduate or undergraduate students.
Lynn Rishell Henthorn Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships for undergraduate students who have at least 55 college credits and wish to pursue careers in social work, psychology, social science, or other closely related fields.
Marilyn & René Grace Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in cybersecurity fields who are pursuing a double major.
Marionetta’s Dream in Memory of Norvell & Lucille Glover Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM related majors with a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of African-American students in STEM related careers.
Mark Gerencser Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students with preference given to students who have incurred financial difficulty due to the death or disability of a parent or financial supporter.
Mark Huss Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships with preference given to Army personnel.
Marriott Foundation Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students majoring in information technology or computer science.
Mary L. Linstrom Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.
Mathilde Eiker Memorial/Irving Foote & Iverna Eiker Foote Tribute Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who reside in Washington, D.C., or Prince George’s County, or who have attended public secondary school in either of those jurisdictions, with preference given to students choosing a concentration in English language or literature.
Military Veteran Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for military veterans, spouses, and dependents with priority given to veterans who served in Afghanistan or Iraq.
Millennial Scholarship Endowed Fund
Scholarships for students at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, based on financial need.
Minnie L. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Funds
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, such as information technology (all concentrations). In addition, students studying business are also eligible.
Minor-Montgomery Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Miyares Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students demonstrating financial need.
Munich Alumni Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for UMGC students enrolled in Europe.
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Nancy E. & Edward A. Parnell Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled at the university.
Near Completers Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who have completed more than 100 credits and have a 3.0 GPA and graduate students who have completed more than 30 credits and have a 3.5 GPA.
NJVC Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students currently enrolled in the cybersecurity program; students must also demonstrate financial need and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
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O. Wayne & Grace I. Krumwiede Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students.
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Pateman Scholarship Fund
General scholarships based on financial need.
Patricia I. Currey Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students studying psychology whose academic emphasis is in clinical science.
Patricia Toregas Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students in business administration who have reached at least the junior level of study.
Paul H. Hamlin, PhD, Tribute Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are majoring in psychology, social science, criminology, or gerontology.
Peck Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who have children and need financial assistance.
Phi Kappa Phi UMGC Local Chapter 022UC Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships in recognition of academic excellence by student members of Phi Kappa Phi UMGC Local Chapter 022UC.
Pillars of Strength – The Kahlert Foundation
Scholarships to support the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program focusing on Maryland residents.
Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program
Scholarships for students who are volunteer caregivers of injured military servicemembers.
President Gerald A. Heeger Tribute Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who have completed at least 12 college credits with a GPA of at least 3.0 and who meet one or more of the following additional criteria, listed in order of preference: (a) have been awarded the Purple Heart since August 1, 2000; (b) are active-duty military students, guard members, or reservists, or an immediate family member; (c) have recently served as a member of the active-duty military and are making the transition into civilian life; (d) any student who has demonstrated financial need.
President’s University Priority Fund
Provides scholarship and programmatic support at the discretion of the UMGC president.
R. Ward Terrell Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe who: (a) have taken at least 15 semester hours with UMGC; (b) are concentrating in computer science or foreign language; (c) are planning to complete either an associate or baccalaureate degree within a year of being awarded the scholarship; and (d) are family members of active or civilian personnel and do not have access to tuition assistance from the government or an employer.
Ralph J. Klein Scholar Award Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students, based on exceptional achievement.
Ralph Hiteshew Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate students in information systems management.
Ray Ehrensberger Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled at any of the three UMGC divisions.
Richard & Mary Anne Hakes Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students.
Richard E. Horsley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students majoring in business administration.
Richard Neidig Scholarship Fund for Excellence in Graduate Education
Scholarships for graduate students enrolled in any degree program.
Robert & Eleanor Madden Tribute
Scholarships for students who are residents of Washington, DC or Maryland and demonstrate financial need.
Roscoe E. Dann Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for degree-seeking undergraduates of sophomore standing or higher, with preference given to veterans.
Rosenberg Armed Forces Education Fund
Scholarships for students who are actively serving in the military and their spouses.
Rotary Club of College Park
Scholarships to undergraduate students in financial need.
Ruth Gatewood Kelly Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe, with preference given to AA or BA/BS students with a specialization in accounting.
Ruth Jacobs Arrill & Daniel Arrill Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are returning to school after being in the workplace for several years and are majoring in business administration.
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Scholarships for Military Spouses
Scholarships for military spouses enrolled at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
Selvanayagam Education Is First Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students.
Sharlene Elizabeth McDuffie Memorial Fund
Scholarship support for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
Shirley Merica Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Slaner Larkin Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate students who are primary caregivers working toward a master’s degree in management, with preference given to students in the marketing concentration.
Sorrell Ross Bollet Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who have financial need.
Southern Maryland Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who are residents of Southern Maryland.
St. Clair & Maria Thomas Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students, with a preference given to students studying American history.
Steven S. McDonald Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students in Europe, preferably those who are majoring in English or art history.
Susan Clatchey Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students.
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T. Benjamin Massey Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for students who have progressed in their academic careers but need financial assistance to complete their degree.
TAU Chapter/Alpha Sigma Lambda Endowed Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
The Dr. Aaron Hunsberger Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students in the Asia and Europe divisions of UMGC.
The Graduate Student Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate students.
The Jonathan S. & Patricia G. England Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher and graduate students maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher; students must also demonstrate financial need.
The Kahlert Foundation Pillars of Strength Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship funding for students residing in Maryland who are enrolled at the University and are caregivers of members or former members of the United States Military Service through the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program.
The Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Anthony & Lillian J. Masi Scholarship Support for Families of Retired Veterans of Maryland
Scholarships for undergraduate students who are Maryland residents and the spouse or dependent child of a retired veteran; students must also demonstrate financial need.
The Marc David Westlein Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
The Messier Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students in the Asian division, with preference given to students at Yokota Air Base, Camp Fuji, Naval Air Station Atsugi, Camp Zama, or Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan.
The Orkand Near Completers Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who are close to degree completion but cannot continue their studies due to financial constraints.
Thomas Farrell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Together for Peace in the Middle East Scholarship
Scholarships for veteran or military undergraduate or graduate students seeking a degree.
Troy & Piia Brown Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for graduate students who are pursuing a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a preference given to students who are head of household.
UMGC Alumni Association International Scholarship
Scholarships for Maryland students who maintain both a 3.25 GPA and 9 academic credits per scholarship term.
UMGC Faculty & Staff Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø.
Undergraduate Programs Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students.
University of Maryland Global Campus Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students working toward a degree at any of UMGC’s worldwide locations.
University of Maryland Global Campus Endowed Anniversary Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for stateside and overseas students who maintain a GPA of 2.25 or higher and demonstrate financial need, with preference given to students studying online.
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Verizon Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships to undergraduate students in financial need.
Veterans Assistance Fund
Support for student veterans enrolled at t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to cover costs related to their education when veterans’ benefits are unavailable or exhausted.
Veterans Assistance Fund – The Kahlert Foundation
Support for student veterans who are residents of Maryland or Utah to cover costs related to their education when veteran benefits are unavailable or exhausted.
Vida J. Bandis Scholarship Fund
Scholarships to support t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø students.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students who are children of Vietnam-era military veterans or, in the case of active-duty military, the spouse of a Vietnam-era veteran’s child.
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Walter R. Somerville Jr. Undergraduate Business Students Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in business administration. The awards shall be given to community college transfer students who maintain an annual GPA of 3.0 or higher when transferring and demonstrate financial need.
Wayne & Nancy Chasen Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need and a GPA of at least 3.0.
Westates Holdings LLC Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students attending UMGC.
Whitfield Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate students maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher and graduate students maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Willis T. Lansford Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in information technology with a preference given to undergraduate students seeking a degree in information systems management and graduate students seeking a degree in information systems.
Wilson H. Elkins Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students enrolled in Europe.
Working Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for students who are working full-time and have family commitments (spouse and dependents).
