Before Applying, Please Verify That You Live in the 25Th Legislative District by Visiting

Dear Student:

Congratulations on your decision to pursue higher education! Our office is committed to assisting you with as many resources as possible to help you achieve your goal. Enclosed/attached you will find an application for my Senatorial Scholarship. This Scholarship is only open to students living in Legislative District 25. You must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student attending a Maryland college or university. This is a needs based award and is automatically renewed as long as you maintain satisfactory academic performance, remain a student in good standing and complete a FAFSA annually. Full-time students may receive funds for a total 8 semesters or until you graduate, whichever is sooner. Our Deadline: May 31, 2016.

Before applying, please verify that you live in the 25th Legislative District by visiting: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/VoterSearch

To be considered, you MUST return the following:  Fully completed application form  Copies of your transcripts (official or unofficial)  300 word essay introducing yourself and your education/career plans  Copy of your FAFSA or SAR Report Be sure to fill out your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon after January 1 as possible but before the March 1st deadline to ensure consideration. Most financial aid is processed using the information you and your family provide on the FAFSA. A complete FAFSA is key to getting the maximum financial aid you deserve. If you do not have your family’s 2015 income information you may use the prior year’s information. You can go back to the website and correct anything necessary. Having no income information on your FAFSA will eliminate you from many financial aid programs.

You must set up an account on MDCAPS at www.mdcaps.mhec.sate.md.us to receive updates and accept awarded money. You can also visit www.MDGo4it.org for additional tips and other information to prepare for college.

Other financial aid resources include Delegate Scholarships – contact each of your three delegates for information on their scholarships:

Delegate Angela Angel Delegate Darryl Barnes 301-858-3707 301-858-3557 [email protected] [email protected]

Delegate Dereck E. Davis 301-858-3519 [email protected]

Highlighted Additional Financial Aid provided by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/descriptions.asp

 Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant- This grant targets low income students by providing full tuition to current academic year high school graduates who meet income guidelines. You must be graduating High school in 2016 in a college prep program. All students must have a minimum, unweighted cumulative 2.5. You must request an application from the Higher Educations Commission (website shown above) and file it as soon after completing your FAFSA as possible. These are awarded on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted.  Educational Assistance (EA) Grant- Open to full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who demonstrate significant financial need. These awards are granted based on the FAFSA; a separate application is not required. MHEC begins making these awards immediately after the FAFSA deadline so funds may not be available to award all eligible students.  2+2 Transfer Scholarship - Designed to assist students who are graduating from a Maryland community college and transferring immediately to a 4 year school within the state. Visit the MHEC website above or contact the financial aid office at your community college

It is an honor and pleasure to represent you in Annapolis and provide these valuable resources. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ulysses Currie Ulysses Currie

State Financial Assistance Programs & Applications Click on the appropriate program name. Then scroll to the bottom of the program web page to access the program's application and conditions of award information. Need-Based Grants  Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards:

o Guaranteed Access Grant

o Educational Assistance Grant

 2+2 Transfer Scholarship

 Part-Time Grant

 Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program

Legislative Scholarships  Delegate Scholarship

 Senatorial Scholarship Career/Occupation-Based Grants & Scholarships  Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program –   Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP)   John R.Justice Grant Program   Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians (MLARP)

 Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program (MDC-LARP)

 Nurse Support Program II - Hal & Jo Cohen Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship   Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Nursing Students   Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program

 Service Obligations Unique Populations  Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program

 Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program

 Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship

 Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients

 Tuition Waiver for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

 Tuition Waiver for Maryland National Guard

Tuition Waiver for Students with Disabilities Maryland State Senator Ulysses Currie Senatorial Scholarship Application

– 2017 Information provided is confidential and for the use of the scholarship committee in considering your application. Return the completed application with a copy of your recent transcripts, official or unofficial, copy of your FAFSA or SAR report, and your essay. Please keep in mind that all Maryland State Senatorial Scholarships are needs based. To qualify, you must live in Maryland Legislative District 25 and be attending a Maryland college or university as an undergraduate student. Out of state students must have their unique major approved by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Be certain that you have visited the MHEC website to see what other awards you may qualify for at: www.mhec.state.md.us Mail to: The Honorable Ulysses Currie, 11 Bladen St., James Senate Building, Room 201, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, (301)-858-3127, or you may email to: [email protected] or fax to: (301)-858-3733 Deadline date is May 31st, 2016 Applicant Name: ______Home Address: ______City/State/Zip Code: ______Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): _____/_____/______| SSN (last four digits): ______Contact Information: Home: (______) - ______- ______Cell: (______) - ______- ______Email: ______Parent/Guardian’s Name (if applicant is dependent): ______Primary Phone: (_____) - ______-______| Email: ______Official use only Date Received Transcript FAFSA/SAR Essay

High School Attending Year: F S J S FT or PT GPA

SAT ACT Class Rank

EFC EA GA Other Fin. Aid

FIPF Amt Awarded

Unique Circumstances:

1. What Maryland college/university will you be attending/are attending? ______

2. In September 2016, I will be a: (select one) Freshman_____; Sophomore_____; Junior_____; Senior_____, as a part time_____ or full time student_____.

3. What high school did you graduate from? ______

SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION: (Please fill out every section)

4. SAT Scores: Verbal: ______Math: ______Writing: ______Total: ______ACT Score: ______Class Rank: ______out of ______| GPA: ______

5. List any community, religious, or service activities you have devoted time to: ______6. What will be your major(s), and why? ______

7.List any other awards, grants, or scholarships including a Pell Grant, and the amounts. ______.

8. Attach a 300 word essay stating (1) your reasons for wanting to attend the college of your choice, (2) your field(s) of interest, and (3) your post-college plans.

What is your combined household income and estimated family contribution (EFC) as reported on the FAFSA?

______

6. List the ages of other dependent children and college students in your household. ______

7. Describe any special financial circumstances or family hardships that we should know in determining your financial need. ______

8. How did you hear about this scholarship opportunity? a High School Guidance Counselor/Teacher ______b College Financial Aid Office ______c Direct Contact from Senator’s Office: ______d Word of Mouth (Civic Org., Community leader, Neighbor): ______e Electronically (Email, MHEC Website, Social Media) ______f Other: ______

Applicant Signature: ______Date: ____/____/____

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______(If applicant is under the age of 18)