Outside Scholarships

Scholarships from outside the school are available from many sources. There is some effort involved in securing outside funds. The key is to apply early. Private scholarships may be based on various selection criteria: academic achievement, religious affiliation, ethnicity, memberships, civic activities, hobbies, or special talents. Start your scholarship search by contacting your employee benefits office, your parent(s), employer(s), church, civic groups or any other organization you think may have some scholarship opportunities. The Internet is a great resource for scholarship information, and here are some helpful sites to begin your research.

Two general scholarship sites:

In addition, the following organizations provide information on scholarships:

Senatorial Scholarships and Delegate Scholarships- If your senator or delegate make awards themselves, you should also contact him or her for further instructions on how to apply. The State Scholarship Administration can provide a list of all state legislators. Applicants must show financial need and must be residents of Maryland. Each senator and delegate establishes the final criteria to select recipients. Applicants must complete and mail the FAFSA to the federal processor by March 1. Find Maryland elected officials at http://mdelect.net
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
National Society of Hispanic MBA's
National Black MBA Association for minority students enrolled full-time in an MBA program.
USA Funds - Educational Scholarships - scholarship programs to help lower-income students pay for higher education; awards are targeted to members of ethnic minority groups or individuals with physical disabilities.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Fellowship - ELP is a non-profit organization dedicated to training and supporting a new generation of environmental leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and sectors.
AMCF Richard Metzler and Roland Berger Scholarship Primary bases for selection is commitment to management consulting. Other qualities such as initiative, character, responsibility and community service are also considered.
Instituto Ling Fellowship Program - for Brazilian citizens with entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills to contribute to Brazilian economic, social and cultural development.
The Gerondelis Foundation - for Greek or Cypriot Nationals: phone (781) 595-3311.
Muskie Fellowship Program - Funded by the U.S. government to encourage economic and democratic reform in the Newly Independent States, the program offers highly qualified individuals the opportunity to pursue graduate study in the U.S.
Fulbright Scholars Program - Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. Its primary goal is to promote educational and cultural exchange and increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of various other countries.
The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA - Scholarships for International Students

Other Financial Resources

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area and The Economic Club of Washington offer two $5,000 scholarships to Washington DC area students who will enroll in the fall in a business or economics graduate program at a Consortium institution. For complete details, contact the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Your Maryland State Senator and up to three Maryland State Delegates in your district may award scholarships for as much as $2,000 per year. Applicants must show financial need and must be residents of Maryland. Each senator and delegate establishes the final criteria to select recipients. State Scholarship Administration can provide a list of all state legislators.