Frederick Douglass Scholarship

To be eligible for the Frederick Douglass Scholarship, candidates must:

Be a new transfer applicant to the University of Maryland for the fall or spring semesters with no previous attendance at the university.
Qualify as a Maryland Resident (for tuition purposes) at the time the scholarship application is submitted (See the Residency Classification Office's Website for qualifications)
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for all college work, including work from institutions other than Maryland community colleges.
Earned an associate’s degree from a Maryland community college, have completed, or be in the process of completing 56 college credits with the most recent 30 credits earned at a Maryland community college.
- The degree or credits must be earned prior to the first semester of enrollment at the University of Maryland.
- Students completing their 56th credit at the time of applying must reflect that courses are in progress on their transcript or on the transfer application. The 56th credit must be in progress at the time of application.
Show English language proficiency, as demonstrated through a review of all materials submitted with the application.
Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a community college faculty member, and one from an individual of your choosing. Letters of recommendation must be sent to fds@umd.edu directly from their authors.

Applicant Information

Applicant Name

First or Given Name

Middle Name

Last or Family Name

Suffix

Former First Name (if applicable)

Former Last Name (if applicable)

Date of Birth

Contact Information

Email Address

Mailing Address

Mailing Address 2

City

State

Zip

Phone

Application Information*

Have you submitted an application for Transfer admission to University of Maryland College Park/University of Maryland at Shady Grove?

Yes

Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the United States?

Yes

Intended Major

I certify that I am a resident of the state of Maryland for tuition purposes. Review the qualifications for Maryland Residency.*

I have attended, or am attending, the following Maryland community college:

I certify that my cumulative postsecondary GPA is 3.5 or above.

Please list actual cumulative postsecondary GPA:

Essay*

Describe the neighborhood or community you grew up in. How has it shaped your dreams and aspirations, and how do you intend to use your educational and professional goals to impact the University of Maryland and beyond? (500 words max)

Activities List*

Submit a list and description of extracurricular and personal activities, including dates and a description of your involvement and participation. (500 words max)

Required Documents

If you would like to submit your essay or activities list via email, please email it to fds@umd.edu with your full name and the email you used to apply. Letters of recommendation must be sent directly to fds@umd.edu from their authors.

Signature

I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct. If it is not, I understand cancellation of participation may result.

Please type your full name to serve as your agreement with the above statement.

Date

Submit

Please direct any questions to FDS@umd.edu. Please include your full name and date of birth to allow us to match it with the correct student.