Scholarships Merit-based
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Incoming First-Year Merit Scholarships

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Any
Disciplines
15000 USD
Grant
United States
Location
01 Nov 2025
Application deadline

About

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) offers a range of general merit scholarships to in-state, out-of-state, undocumented, DACA, and international students.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to $15,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

Incoming First-Year Merit Scholarships do not require a separate application! Prospective incoming freshmen will be automatically reviewed for a merit scholarship provided timely application for admission.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $15,000. To qualify for general scholarship review, students must first be admitted to the University.

Eligibility

Scholarship eligibility is based on:

  • Cumulative Averages
  • SAT or ACT scores (if provided)
  • Individual grades
  • High school programs (9-11th grade)

Test Optional Admissions:  Students who are unable to submit standardized test scores or choose not to submit standardized test scores for admissions consideration will be considered for merit based scholarships based on the factors outlined above.

Consideration is based upon a numerical standard and competition of the applicant pool. Eligibility is based on credentials provided at the time of application for admission. Merit scholarships are limited to fall and spring semesters for undergraduate studies only.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Nov 2025

Incoming freshmen should file early action admission applications by November 1st.

Meeting the early action admission deadline guarantees scholarship consideration. Scholarship reviews will continue beyond the early action date if funding is still available.

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