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University of Baltimore Scholarships

In addition to merit-based undergraduate scholarships offered at the time of admission, the University of Baltimore Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships to part and full-time undergraduate and graduate students. All current students will be considered for available scholarships based on merit and funding availability, no application is necessary.  All students are also encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based financial aid.

Transfer Students

The Wilson Presidential Scholarship is available to new transfer students entering UB who are seeking their first Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60 credits. Students must have a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.5 or higher when entering. The Wilson Presidential Scholarship covers 100% of in-state tuition. The scholarship is automatically renewable for four semesters of enrollment (excluding summer) if a GPA of 3.25 is maintained at UB.

There are two ways to apply for the scholarship:

  1. Through a Maryland community college – Applications are available in the Office of Financial Aid and/or Honors Program department of all Maryland community colleges. Each community college may determine their own application procedures and establish eligibility criteria in addition to those specified by UB. Each community college has a predetermined number of nominations available. One of these nominations may be for a part-time student. Nominations though the community colleges are only available for students entering fall semester.
  2. Directly to the University of Baltimore – The Wilson Presidential Scholarship Application, an essay of no more than 400 words, two letters of reference (at least one from a college faculty member), and all other supporting materials must be submitted by March 15 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.

Students may not receive other institutional scholarships in addition while receiving the Wilson Presidential Scholarship.

Law Students
Initial scholarship offers will be made shortly after an offer of admission. Direct questions regarding scholarships to the Office of Law Admissions at 410.837.4459. Maryland residents who complete a FAFSA by May 1 will be considered for the state-funded Graduate Professional Scholarship. Applicants are ranked on basis of the student need as demonstrated on the FAFSA.

Maryland State Scholarships

State of Maryland Scholarship information is available on the  Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) website at www.mhec.state.md.us.  Log onto their new MDCAPS system to view your award status or update your State award information.

Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship:  Maryland resident's enrolled at least half-time. Provides assistance to 100% disabled public safety employees; children & spouses of deceased or 100% disabled  public safety employees; POW's; children of POW's; children of deceased or 100% disabled military; certain 25% disabled military; and spouses and children of victims of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.  Pleae email scholarships@ubalt.edu  for more information. 

Scholarships on the Web

The University maintains this list as a courtesy, but does not have any involvement or responsibility in the application or awarding process.