USG Scholarships & Awarding Process
In addition to federal and state grants awarded on the basis of financial need, various private scholarships are available for students at USG as provided by local businesses, foundations, community organizations and individual donors. While students are encouraged to apply for any scholarship (as available nationwide) for which they qualify, the following is a listing of awards designated specifically for students enrolled in programs at USG.
Awards List
Camille and Clifford Kendall Endowed Scholarship/USG Kendall Scholars Program |
Clifford Kendall, a member of the Shady Grove Board of Advisors, and his wife Camille, have donated funds to the USM Foundation with the intention of providing at least twenty annual scholarships (by 2012) for students enrolled in programs at USG. Candidates must be juniors or senior students enrolled in a program at USG.
To qualify, student candidates must meet the following
criteria:
- Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by
the FAFSA)
- Show high potential for success
- Intention of remaining in Maryland upon graduation
- Demonstrated prior service to others
Award: The award covers tuition and fees.
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Gertrude M. Eaton Board of Advisors Scholarship |
This endowed scholarship is awarded to honor the dedication
and service of Dr. Gertrude Eaton, the former executive
director at USG. It is awarded on an annual basis to one
eligible undergraduate, degree-seeking student enrolled
in any of the programs offered at USG.
To qualify, student candidates must meet the following
criteria:
- Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Enrolled a minimum of 12 credits per semester
- Demonstrate both financial need and academic excellence
Award: The minimum award is $500 annually.
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USG Textbook Scholarship |
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Annual Textbook
Scholarship Fund is available for any undergraduate student
taking courses at USG. This scholarship ranges from $100
to several hundred dollars per semester, and it may be
used to purchase textbooks at our on site book vendor,
the University Book Center. This scholarship is awarded
on a semester basis, and students must re-apply each semester
to be considered.
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Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Endowed Scholarship for the Health Professions |
The Shady Grove Adventist Scholarship was established to provide scholarships for students attending programs at the Universities at Shady Grove and how are studying programs related to allied health professions.
To qualify, student candidates must meet the following
criteria:
- Enrolled in a program at USG related to allied health professionals
- Hold a 3.0 GPA or higher
Award: The minimum award is $2,000 annually and can be two students.
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Board of Advisors Annual Scholarship Fund |
The Board of Advisors Annual Scholarship fund was established
by the USG Board of Advisors in 2007 to assist undergraduate
students at USG who are succeeding academically but have
financial challenges. To qualify, student candidates must
meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need and academic excellence
- Be a full-time student
Award: The minimum award is $1000 annually.
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University System of Maryland Regents Scholar Program |
The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship
awarded by the University System of Maryland (USM). Regents Scholarsare selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability as well as strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments.
To qualify, student candidates must meet the following
criteria:
- Be a Maryland community college transfer student (received the Associate of Arts degree)
- Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
- Have completed a minimum of 56 credits
- Hold a 4.0 GPA
- Be enrolled in a full-time, daytime bachelor���s degree at USG
Award: Covers the entire cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees, in addition to a stipend to defray other academic expenses for four semesters. The scholarship is renewable each year if the student continues as a full-time student and maintains a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
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Shannon J. and Michael D. Priddy Endowed Scholarship Fund |
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This endowment given to the University System of Maryland Foundation provides annual scholarship support to students in information technology or related fields who are attending programs at the Universities at Shady Grove. To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated academic excellence
- Show financial need
- Demonstrate leadership skills in one of the technology fields
Award: TBD
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MCPS/MC Partnership Scholarship Fund |
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This fund has been established to provide scholarship support to students from Gaithersburg High School or Watkins Mill High School who attend Montgomery College and then transfer to a program at USG.
To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Attended either Gaithersburg High School or Watkins Mill High School
- Transfer from Montgomery College to a program offered at USG
- Demonstrate financial need and a potential for success
Award: TBD
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James W. and Mark K. Price Scholarship Fund |
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This endowment given to the University System of Maryland Foundation, was created by USG Board member, Bridget Price and her siblings, to honor the memory of their parents, James W. and Mary K. Price. This scholarship provides annual scholarship support to students attending programs offered at the Universities at Shady Grove.
To qualify, student candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need
- G.P.A. of at least a 3.0
- Enrolled in a program offered at USG
Award: The award is $1,000 annually.
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