One University. A World of Experiences. Scholarships 2020-2021 FSU Scholarship Policies These scholarships are for enrollment at Frostburg State University only. All scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds. FSU reserves the right to adjust and/or cancel an award if it is subsequently determined that the recipient does not meet the qualifications for the scholarship. Following a vote by the FSU Foundation Board of Directors, no student shall receive grant and/or scholarship aid above the published cost of attendance. All scholarships require a completed application. Renewable scholarships will not be awarded to students who have not reapplied. (If you are receiving a scholarship in the current academic year and feel that you should receive it again next year, you must apply again.) Enrollment status will be evaluated each semester at the end of the drop/add period. If a student receives a scholarship that is based on full‐time enrollment and he/she is not enrolled in at least 12 credits (9 credits for graduate students), the scholarship will be canceled. No scholarship will be awarded for enrollment below 6 credits per semester. Some awards have specific minimum grade point averages that must be maintained, and the minimum for any award is a 2.5 overall grade point average. Recipients are reviewed at the end of each semester. i Table of Contents Institution Wide/Other ................................................................ 1 College of Business ..................................................................... 20 Accounting .................................................................... 24 Management ................................................................. 25 Marketing & Finance ..................................................... 26 College of Education .................................................................. 27 Educational Professions ................................................ 27 Health & Physical Education ......................................... 40 Recreation & Parks Management ................................. 41 Seeking Special Education Certification ........................ 42 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences .............................................. 44 Biology ........................................................................... 44 Chemistry ...................................................................... 48 Communication Studies ................................................ 50 Computer Science ......................................................... 50 Criminal Justice ............................................................. 52 Dance ............................................................................ 52 Engineering ................................................................... 53 English ........................................................................... 54 Ethnobotany .................................................................. 55 Foreign Languages & Literature .................................... 56 Geography ..................................................................... 57 History ........................................................................... 60 Mass Communication ................................................... 61 Mathematics ................................................................. 61 Music ............................................................................. 64 Nursing .......................................................................... 67 Philosophy ..................................................................... 69 Physician Assistant ........................................................ 69 Physics ........................................................................... 70 Political Science ............................................................. 72 Pre‐Health Professions .................................................. 73 Psychology..................................................................... 74 Social Science ................................................................ 75 Social Work ................................................................... 75 Sociology ....................................................................... 76 Theatre .......................................................................... 77 Visual Arts ..................................................................... 78 Miscellaneous ............................................................................ 81 Assistantships/Internships/Recognition Awards .......... 81 Doctoral ......................................................................... 81 Graduate ....................................................................... 81 International Studies ..................................................... 88 Leadership Studies ........................................................ 89 Merit ............................................................................. 89 Study Abroad/International Education ......................... 96 Transfer ......................................................................... 97 USM at Hagerstown .................................................... 103 Veteran ........................................................................ 104 ii Institution Wide/Other Allegany County Association for Family and Community Education Scholarship Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Allegany County, Maryland, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Preference will be given to 4‐H Club members and members or direct descendants of members of the Allegany County Association for Family and Community Education (formerly the Homemakers Club). Applicants, including transfer students, will be eligible upon completing 60 or more hours of college level credit (junior class standing) and being enrolled or accepted at FSU with an overall FSU grade point average of 3.0 or better. Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled at FSU pursuing a degree or professional certification. The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants must be a resident of Allegany County for a period of at least three (3) full years prior to the beginning of the academic semester for which the Scholarship Award would apply. Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic progress as defined by FSU in order to remain eligible for the Scholarship. The maximum Scholarship Award to any one recipient shall not exceed the total educational cost per academic year. Alpha Delta Chi Fraternity Golden Anniversary Presidential Merit Scholarship Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5. Incoming freshman applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement in high school as evidenced by class rank and SAT scores in the upper quartile. Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Preference will be given to applicants with: a) demonstrated active involvement in extra‐curricular activities which serve the community; and b) academic ability. Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: Applicants must be sophomores or juniors enrolled full‐time at FSU with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. The scholarship is open to both male and female students. Preference will be given to applicants who: 1) have a relationship with Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity through membership or family member of a sorority or alumna; 2) participate in activities that promote Alpha Xi Delta ideals of valuing education to achieve personal goals, supporting others through shared experiences and understanding, and service to those less fortunate; and 3) demonstrate active involvement and leadership experience in campus activities and organizations (i.e. greek organizations). American Association of University Women Frostburg Scholarship Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: The recipient will be a full‐time or part‐time student from Allegany or Garrett County (MD) with demonstrated ability and participation in leadership activities and a minimum 3.25 grade point average. The recipient will have completed a minimum of 30 credits (sophomore and above) or a transfer student with 12 completed credit hours at FSU. Preference will be given to students with financial need. 1 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 239 Scholarship Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Applicants must be a member, dependent, or family member (niece, nephew, grandchild, stepchild, etc.) of a member of the AFSCME Local 239 Union. Previous recipients will be considered equally among all eligible applicants. Applicants will be required to identify relationship to AFSCME Local 239 member. Preference will be given to applicants having demonstrated financial need. American Legion Patriotic Scholarship Award Contact: Financial Aid / 301.687.4301 Deadline: March 1 Criteria: The recipient must be a dependent or descendant of a member in good standing of Farrady Post 24 American