University System of Maryland
SECU-USM Scholarships
Application
SECU, Maryland’s largest state-chartered financial cooperative, will present a $50,000 annual gift to the University System of Maryland (USM) Foundation, to be awarded to students transitioning from one of the state’s community colleges to any of USM’s 11 undergraduate institutions and two regional higher education centers. The one-time, annual scholarship provides $5,000 to offset the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, or other academic expenses ($2,500 per semester). The recipients are selected on the basis of academic ability and financial need.
The SECU-USM Scholarships may be awarded to Maryland community college transfer students who have earned a 3.0 or higher Grade Point Average and have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Maryland residents who have/will have completed the associate’s degree. As a condition of the scholarship, recipients must have or open a $10 shared savings account with SECU. Recipients also will be asked to participate in promotional initiatives announcing the scholarships.
Personal Information (Please type or print the information requested.)
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Name Last 4# of Social Security Number
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Address Email Address
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City State & Zip Daytime/Cell Phone Number
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Community College Name Comm. College GPA Anticip. Date of Associate’s Degree
OR # of Credits Earned by 5/31/13
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Name of USM Institution planning to attend Expected Major for Bachelor’s degree
Application Information for the SECU-USM Scholarships
1. Have you completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Please be aware that the FAFSA is required in order to verify a student’s level of financial need for this award.
q Yes q No
2. Do you have financial need as required for the SECU-USM Scholarship?
q Yes q No
3. Are you currently a member of SECU?
q Yes q No
4. Please attach a Personal Statement of your educational and career goals.
5. Please provide an official copy of your community college transcript – either sent electronically to the USM Office (FICE Code 007959) or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the community college. Remember to send an unofficial copy of your final grades when posted to the transcript.
6. Please attach unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended.
7. Please do not submit the application items in folders or binders. Staples or clips are permitted.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION IS MAY 1ST.
University System of Maryland
Office of Academic Affairs – SECU-USM Scholarships
3300 Metzerott Road
Adelphi MD 20783-1690
By fax: 301-445-1914
By email:
Feb. 2013 – SECU-USM Scholarships