Undergraduate Admission Scholarships

The University Admissions Office offers a variety of merit-based scholarships for new freshman and transfer students.

To apply for these scholarships, submit a complete application for admission (including all transcripts and applicable fee waivers) by the deadlines below.  If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a notification in your 51AVAdmissions Portal.

Freshman Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on a competitive review process that includes academic performance and rigor, college essay, and extra-curricular activities. Award amounts vary and are only available to fall term applicants.

Fall Deadline:  Submit a complete admission application by the November 15 Early Action deadline.

Transfer Scholarships 

Scholarships are awarded based on a competitive review process that includes attempted and earned college credits and cumulative college GPA.  Award amounts vary and are available to fall and spring term applicants.

Fall Deadline: Submit a complete admission application by the March 1 Early Action deadline. 

Spring Deadline: Submit a complete admission application by the November 15 Early Action deadline.

Scholarship Conditions

All these scholarships require full-time fall and spring enrollment.  For the award payment and renewal conditions for recipients of these scholarships, see Scholarship Conditions. 

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

  • Honors College Scholarships — These $1,250 scholarships are awarded to fall applicants (freshman and transfer) who are admitted to the Honors College. Students must submit a complete application for fall admission and a complete Honors College application apply to the Honors College by November 15.
  • Review our Departmental Scholarships listings for specific 51AVmajors including our Science & Math programs.
  • Use the to search all available TU, MHEC and 51AVFoundation Scholarships.
  • If you are a Maryland resident, apply for these state aid programs from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  (Their application process includes options for citizens and undocumented or DACA students.)
  • Search for Private Scholarships.
  • If you have an exceptional academic record, also see Competitive Fellowships & Awards.
  • Search for International Student Scholarships.