Grants & Scholarships
Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid you typically do not have to pay back as long as you fulfill the requirements. These are available from a variety of organizations such as the federal government, Maryland, community groups, and Garrett College. Deadlines and requirements vary, so be sure to carefully read the following information.
| Student Financial Assistance Programs | Application Method | Annual Maximum | Additional Information, Eligibility & Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grants | FAFSA | Federal grant awarded to the students with the most financial need who do not already possess a bachelor's, graduate or professional degree. | |
| Maryland Awards ( for program specifics please visit http://mhec.maryland.gov/ ) | |||
| Howard P. Rawlings Campus Based Educational Assistance Grant | FAFSA | Student must meet the FA award criteria in addition to completing the FAFSA after March 1st. Awarded by the colleges/institution. | |
| Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant | FAFSA | Maryland's largest financial aid program based on financial need for both low and middle-income students. | |
| Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant | FAFSA | Students must have a 2.5 high school GPA, apply as a senior in high school, complete a college prep program and comply with the verification process by April 1st of each year. Designed for low-income students. | |
| Legislative Scholarships | FAFSA | Contact your state senator and/or delegate for his/her scholarship application. Visit www.mdelect.net for contact information. | |
| Part-Time Grant | FAFSA | Must be a part-time, degree seeking undergraduate student. | |
| Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship | FAFSA | The Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship is available to students that plan to enroll in credit-bearing coursework at a Maryland community college. Download more information. | |
| Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship | Online Application | For application and eligibility requirements visit http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/CyberSecurity-Scholarship-Program.aspx | |
| Maryland Service Year Option Program | Online Application | Service Year Option offers a year of professional growth and career exploration where you can earn a living wage, gain new skills, and identify where your talents and purpose intersect, all while serving your community with your fellow Marylanders. (Fact sheet.) | |
| Washington D.C. Awards | |||
| DC College Success Foundation Scholarships | FAFSA | dccollegesuccessfoundation.org | |
| DC Tuition Assistance Grant | FAFSA | dconeapp.dc.gov - June 30th deadline | |
| Garrett College Scholarships | |||
| Garrett College Foundation | FAFSA & Online Application | Awarded through the GC Foundation criteria for these grants and scholarships vary, including program of study or major, geographic location, financial need, full or part-time enrollment status, etc. Must complete application online Foundation Scholarship Application | |
| Garrett County Scholarship Program | FAFSA & Online Application | Provides eligible Garrett County high school graduates a student aid package that covers the cost of tuition and combined fees at Garrett College. This includes required developmental studies and up to 64 credit hours of study in the student's chosen program. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester. Follow this link for more information. Apply here. | |
| Pay it Forward Scholarship Program | Paper Application | The Pay It Forward Textbook Scholarship embraces the spirit of philanthropy, providing current scholarship recipients with the opportunity to “pay it forward”. This award covers textbooks for one full academic year. Apply here | |
| Laker Academic Scholarship Program | FAFSA (based on funding allocations) |
Students with a HS GPA of 2.0 and above who do not qualify for in-county tuition or have other grants and scholarships that cover the full cost of attendance. More information here. | |
| External Scholarship Opportunities | |||
| Garrett County Commission for Women Scholarship | Application | Awarded to women pursing a vocational, technical, or academic program and at least two years past their high school or equivalent graduation. Visit gccw.info for more information and to apply | |
| Garrett County NAACP Scott Robinson Memorial Scholarship | Application |
Visit www.collegeboundfoundation.org for their online application. (Online portal closes June 1.) For more information on the scholarship email scholarship@gcnaacp.org You can request help to complete the application after June 1 by stating interest in applying and giving your phone number in the email. Someone on the scholarship committee will contact you. |
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| LaLitta Nash McKaig Foundation | Application | Offers a needs based scholarship for students who are residents of Bedford or Somerset County, PA; Mineral or Hampshire County, WV; or Allegany or Garrett County, MD; AND have obtained a high school education or equivalency thereof in any of these counties. Deadline is February 28th. For application information and requirements, click here | |
| Dorothy R. Leuba Scholarship | Application | The Garrett Organization for the Handicapped (GOH) offers the Dorothy R. Leuba Scholarship to Garrett County residents. Individuals with disabilities desiring to further their education and individuals pursuing training in the provision of services to persons with disabilities are eligible to apply. Click here for the application. | |
| University System of Maryland Regents Scholars Program | Application | Regents Scholarships have been created by the University System of Maryland's (USM) foremost benefactors. Substantial endowments are established by individuals and corporations to provide outstanding students with the financial freedom to pursue academic studies at one of the nation's finest university systems. Full and partial scholarships are available. For additional information and to apply, visit http://www.usmd.edu/institutions/FinAid/RegentsScholars/index.php | |
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You can apply for Financial Aid at any time. GC encourages you to submit your FAFSA when it first becomes available on October 1 of each year.
