These scholarships are awarded to entering freshman and transfer students. Admission applications are automatically screened by the Admissions Office to select recipients for these awards. Leadership Awards and Talent in the Arts Scholarships require additional materials from the applicant. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
Academic Excellence Scholarship for Entering Freshmen
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: Minimum high school GPA of 3.2 or higher AND minimum combined SAT of (CR + M + WR) 1600. Enrolled full-time. Award varies from $1,500 to $5,000 per academic year to be applied toward total cost of education for up to eight semesters provided the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completes at least 24 credits per academic year. The degree of student's academic excellence will determine the initial amount of the award. Students with financial need may be eligible for additional funds; therefore, all applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA form.
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/Patricia Gregory, 301/687-4201
Deadline: Priority given to students completing application for admission by February 1st. Recipients of the award must accept offer of admission by May 1st.
Academic Excellence Scholarship for Transfer Students
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: Minimum of 30 transferable credits at time of application AND 3.7 cumulative GPA. Enrolled full time. Award varies from $1,000 to 2,000 per academic year to be applied toward total cost of education for up to six semesters provided the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completes at least 24 credits per academic year. The degree of student's academic excellence will determine the initial amount of the award. Students with financial need may be eligible for additional funds; therefore, all applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA form.
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/Patricia Gregory, 301/687-4201
Deadline: Priority given to students completing application for admission by February 1st. Recipients of the award must accept offer of admission by May 1st.
Academic Excellence Leadership Award
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: Demonstrated leadership qualities. Student must provide the Office of Admissions with a summary of leadership activities and a minimum of three letters of recommendation documenting the applicant's leadership roles or activities. Award varies from $1,000 to $3,000 per academic year to be applied toward total cost of education for up to eight semesters for freshmen and up to six semesters for transfers provided the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completes at least 24 credits per academic year.
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/Patricia Gregory, 301/687-4201
Deadline: Priority given to students completing application for admission by February 1st. Recipients of the award must accept offer of admission by May 1st.
Academic Excellence Talent in the Arts Scholarship
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: Demonstrated ability in theatre, dance, music or visual arts. Student must provide appropriate materials - audition, portfolio and/or interview - to the sponsoring department - theatre, dance, music or visual arts. Award varies from $1,000 to $3,000 per academic year to be applied toward total cost of education for up to eight semesters for freshmen and up to six semesters for transfers provided the student maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completes at least 24 credits per academic year, and remains a declared major in the sponsoring department.
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/Patricia Gregory, 301/687-4201
Deadline: Priority given to students completing application for admission by February 1st. Recipients of the award must accept offer of admission by May 1st.
Annual Fund Award for Excellence
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: The recipient must be an entering freshman with a combined (CR+M) SAT score of 1,100 or above. Funding for this award is the result of annual contributions to the FSUF Annual Fund Campaign by alumni and friends of FSU. This award is non-renewable.
Deadline: March 1
Emma and Paul Dailey Scholarship
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: The recipient must be an entering freshman, enrolled full-time, with a combined (CR+M) SAT score of 1,200 or above or a high school academic grade point average of 3.5 or above. Renewable recipients must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.25. Preference will be given to residents of Allegany County. This award is renewable.
Deadline: March 1
Donald Donahue Tri-State Scholarship
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: The recipient must be an entering freshman, enrolled full-time, with a combined SAT score of 1,100 (CR+M) and a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above, and be a resident of the immediate tri-state area with a preference given to residents of West Virginia or Pennsylvania.
Deadline: March 1
Lewis J. Ort Access to Education Award
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: The recipient must be a first-time (freshman, transfer) FSU student enrolled or accepted for enrollment with demonstrated financial need and demonstrated academic ability; must be a resident of a "contiguous county" (Bedford, Fulton, Franklin and Somerset in Pennsylvania; Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Jefferson, Mineral and Morgan in West Virginia; and Loudoun in Virginia).
Deadline: March 1
Lewis J. Ort Regional Science Award
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: The recipient must have a demonstrated ability in science and be a resident of Allegany, Garrett or Washington counties in Maryland or bordering counties in Pennsylvania or West Virginia.
Deadline: March 1
Outstanding Allegany/Garrett Freshman Award
Award: Includes room and board waiver and $1,000 Senatorial Award
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: Freshman award for a full-time student from an Allegany County and a Garrett County high school; minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and minimum combined SAT of 1,200.
Deadline: Offered on basis of review with a priority given to students completing application for admission by February 1st. Recipients of the award must accept offer of admission by May 1st.
F. Perry Smith, Jr. Scholarship
Contact: FSU Admissions Office/ 301.687.4201
Criteria: The recipient must have completed a high school education or equivalency in either Allegany or Garrett counties of Maryland and be enrolled at FSU with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better, or be accepted with a transferable overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be received for up to four consecutive years if an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better is maintained.
Deadline: March 1
