Alternative Education Scholarships

Maryland Delegate Scholarship

Who may apply: Students planning to enroll as full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate at a 2-year or 4-year public or independent college or university located in Maryland may apply. Students attending private career schools in Maryland are also eligible to apply.

How to apply: Students should apply by completing and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should contact their State Delegate for additional application procedures. Their contact information can be found at http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/elections/notaryscholarship.html or by calling 1-800-492-7122. Students should also complete the 2008-2009 Alternative Education Scholarship Application Packet. Please note that the Alternative Education Scholarship Application Packet does NOT get sent to the delegate’s office.

Eligibility: Students must demonstrate financial need. Each delegate may apply additional eligibility requirements.

Award amount: The minimum annual award is $200. Each delegate determines the number of scholarships to be awarded.

Application deadline: Each delegate determines the application deadline, however, you are asked to send a copy of your delegate application and your Alternative Education Scholarship Application Packet by April 3, 2009 to:
Office of Alternative Education
9610 Pulaski Park Drive Suite 219
Baltimore, Maryland 21220