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πŸ’° University of Maryland-Baltimore County Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$15,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers 10 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$15,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $27,392, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,392 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Tuition & fees
$27,392
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Largest annual award
$15,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,392/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,146), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Maryland-Baltimore County's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Maryland-Baltimore County β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

General Merit Scholarships (First-Year)
Award
$1,000-$15,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$15,000/yr out-of-state
These four-year scholarships range from $1,000 to $15,000 per year.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "sign scholarship agreement via myUMBC to accept offer"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.2 GPA Source β†—
Transfer Merit Scholarships (general range)
Award
$500-$15,000 in-state
$500-$15,000 out-of-state
UMBC offers competitive merit scholarships for incoming community college transfer students ... ranging from $500 – $15,000. These two-year transfer scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishment and a timely/complete admissions application submission.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University. Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Must be transferring from a community college; Completion of 30 or more credits at the time of admission application submission.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "community college transfer status", "transcripts received by deadline"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—

Other scholarships at University of Maryland-Baltimore County (8)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Academic Achievement Award (AAT)
UMBC offers competitive merit scholarships for incoming community college transfer students ... ranging from $500 – $15,000. These two-year transfer scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishment and a timely/complete admissions application submission.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University. Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Must be transferring from a community college; Completion of 30 or more credits at the time of admission application submission.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "community college transfer status", "transcripts received by deadline"]
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Degrees to Succeed (DTS)
UMBC offers competitive merit scholarships for incoming community college transfer students ... ranging from $500 – $15,000. These two-year transfer scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishment and a timely/complete admissions application submission.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University. Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Must be transferring from a community college; Completion of 30 or more credits at the time of admission application submission.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "community college transfer status", "transcripts received by deadline"]
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Phi Theta Kappa Award (PTK)
UMBC offers competitive merit scholarships for incoming community college transfer students ... ranging from $500 – $15,000. These two-year transfer scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishment and a timely/complete admissions application submission.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University. Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Must be transferring from a community college; Completion of 30 or more credits at the time of admission application submission.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "community college transfer status", "transcripts received by deadline"]
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Transfer Plus (TPlus)
UMBC offers competitive merit scholarships for incoming community college transfer students ... ranging from $500 – $15,000. These two-year transfer scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishment and a timely/complete admissions application submission.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University. Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Must be transferring from a community college; Completion of 30 or more credits at the time of admission application submission.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "community college transfer status", "transcripts received by deadline"]
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Transfer Student Alliance Award (TSA)
UMBC offers competitive merit scholarships for incoming community college transfer students ... ranging from $500 – $15,000. These two-year transfer scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishment and a timely/complete admissions application submission.
Eligibility: To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University. Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Must be transferring from a community college; Completion of 30 or more credits at the time of admission application submission.
How to apply: ["apply for admission", "community college transfer status", "transcripts received by deadline"]
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Zainab Damji Memorial Scholarship (INDS)
$1,000/yr
Each year the scholarship fund awards $1000 in scholarships to students with the above qualities.
Eligibility: The Zainab Damji Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship for an undergraduate student of INDS who has advanced beyond freshman year, has above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, wishes to pursue a career in some form of education..., and who has demonstrated leadership and service to an identified community.
How to apply: ["INDS major advanced beyond freshman year", "minimum 3.0 GPA", "demonstrated leadership and service"]
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Scholars Programs (general)
Scholarships range from $5,000 to $22,000 per year, based on academic interest.
Eligibility: Scholars Programs are competitive programs based on academic interest; a separate application is required.
How to apply: ["separate application", "possible interview/selection day (Scholar Selection Day mentioned)", "sign scholarship agreement if offered"]
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YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship (international)
Two annual, renewable scholarships for up to four years of study that covers 50% tuition at time of initial matriculation.
Eligibility: Open to first-year (incoming freshman) international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study at UMBC.
How to apply: ["500-1000 word essay OR 2-5 minute video", "admission to UMBC as first-year international student"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about University of Maryland-Baltimore County scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Maryland-Baltimore County give?

Published awards range $1,000-$15,000/yr. University of Maryland-Baltimore County lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$15,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Maryland-Baltimore County's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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