FSU Scholarships & Grants
Frostburg State University offers institutional financial assistance programs that are available only to FSU students. Students must meet academic progress standards and be enrolled full-time (12+ credits for undergraduate or 9+ credits for graduate) to receive and keep their award, unless a scholarship states otherwise.
- FSU Scholarships are offered to students based on criteria that vary with each scholarship, such as academic performance, curriculum, place of residence or financial need. They do not need to be repaid. The deadline to apply for FSU scholarships is March 1.
- FSU Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate significant financial need on the FAFSA. The amount awarded can vary based on available funds and the number of eligible applicants. Grants do not need to be repaid. To receive priority consideration, students should have their FAFSA processed by March 1.
Office of Financial Aid
114 Pullen Hall
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD 21532
Phone: 301-687-4301
fsufinaid@frostburg.edu
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Explore FSU Institutional & Departmental Scholarships
(for both newly admitted and current FSU students)
- Institutional & Departmental Scholarship Instructions
- Scholarship Book – all our Institutional Scholarships in one place
Apply for Institutional & Departmental Scholarships
**The deadline to apply for all FSU scholarships is March 1 at 11:59 p.m. In order to apply, you must be admitted by February 15.
Explore FSU Academic Scholarships (for newly admitted students only):
- Scholarship Information for New Students -Admitted students with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.2 will be automatically considered for Frostburg State's merit-based scholarship program.
In addition, Frostburg State has two application-based merit programs for eligible first year students:
- Academic Excellence Leadership Award
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated leadership qualities. Please include a resume and three letters of recommendation with your submission.
This scholarship is available for up to 8 semesters provided the student
--maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
--completes at least 24 credits per academic year
**To apply for this scholarship please use your FSU username and password that were emailed to you when admitted to the university. If you do not have your credentials, reach out to our Help Desk to have them reset.
Leaderships Awards are already awarded for the 2021/22 academic year. - Academic Excellence Talent-in-the-Arts Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated ability in theatre, music or visual arts. Students must provide appropriate materials--audition, portfolio, and/or interview to the sponsoring department.
This scholarship is available for up to 8 semesters provided the student
--maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
--completes at least 24 credits per academic year
**Contact the Office of Admissions for additional information regarding new student scholarships. - Academic Excellence Leadership Award