If you are a student at the University of Shady Grove...
If you are a student at the Universities of Shady Grove (USG) campus, you must apply directly through USG. Please call 301-738-6023 or email usg-scholarships@umd.edu and inquire about application process and deadline.
MHEC Requirements (For more information, click here)
Students must attend/plan to attend a community college, 4-year college, or graduate school within Maryland, unless you qualify for one of the following Out-of-State Exceptions:
Award recipients may use this scholarship at an out-of-state school if your major is not available at any Maryland institution and if your legislator agrees. In order to verify your major as unique, you must complete and submit the 2024 Unique Major Application online application by the July 1, 2024 deadline.
Scholarships can be used at out-of-state institutions if the applicant is on active duty with the U.S Military and domiciled in the state.
The scholarship may be used out-of-state if the student is disabled and studying at an institution outside the state that makes special provisions for disabled students that are not available to the applicant at an institution in Maryland.
Reside in District 19. To find out if you live in District 19 check here. We do not award outside the district.
Delegate Cullison Scholarship Deadline: Application must be returned by April 30. Awardees will be informed via email. Priority given to Montgomery College students, and Undergraduate students, first time degree seekers, first-generation college students, and based on financial need according to your FAFSA/MHEC One App.
Other District 19 Legislative Scholarship Opportunities:
You are also welcome and encouraged to reach out to your entire District 19 team; we each have our own deadlines and processes so inquire in other offices to learn those details: