UMSON Scholarships
UMSON students at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville, Maryland have access to the same financial aid and scholarship opportunities as students at our University of Maryland, Baltimore location, as well as additional USG-specific scholarships.
Clinical Scholars Program
The Clinical Scholars Program is offered in conjunction with area health care facilities:
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
- University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)
- UMMC Midtown Campus
Qualified BSN and CNL students are given the opportunity to:
- complete their emphasis practicum under the guidance of a clinical preceptor
- receive tuition support for their final semester
- upon graduation, work for one to three years in the supporting health care institution.
Students are notified of their eligibility prior to the their final semester of study if they:
- have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- are enrolled in their final practicum course.
Awards range from $5,000 to $30,000.
Conway Scholarship
You have the opportunity to receive a generous scholarship, thanks to the thoughtful philanthropy of Bill and Joanne Conway.
Donor-Funded Scholarships
UMSON offers additional scholarship support through the generosity of donations made to the school. The following scholarships are awarded to students with the strongest qualifications. Only the selected recipients will be contacted.
To be eligible for a donor-funded scholarship, you must:
- be a current/enrolled student
- complete a FAFSA prior to the scholarship deadline
- meet any additional requirements listed below.
The application is closed for Fall 2023.
Following the deadline, the applications will undergo a review process. Notifications concerning the outcomes of these applications will be issued from the end of September to early October.
Available Scholarships:
Please note that all scholarships may not be accepting applications. The scholarship application will list the scholarships that are currently open.
Scholarship Name |
Award Range |
Special Requirements |
Eligible Students |
Betty Wagner Scholarship |
up to $1,500 |
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Bruce Jarrell |
up to $500 |
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Lansdale G. and Gladys B. Clagett Scholarship |
up to $1,500 |
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Claudia Smith Scholarship |
up to $1,000 |
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Conway Scholarship |
full tuition |
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CVS Scholarships |
$1,000 |
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Darlene Curley Scholars |
up to $1,000 |
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Dean Janet D. Allan Scholarship |
up to $2,000 |
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Dora and Susan Tancredi Scholarship |
up to $2,000 |
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Dr. and Mrs. F.X. Paul Tinker |
up to $2,000 |
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Dr. Barbara Parker Scholars |
up to $1,000 |
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Elizabeth O’Connell, MS '74, Scholars |
up to $1,000 |
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Frank and Robin Newhouse Scholarship |
up to $1,500 |
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Ferdinand and Delores Alsruhe Scholarship |
up to $1,000 |
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Guberski Award |
up to $1,000 |
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Hattie Weiner Scholarship Fund |
up to $500 |
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Heisler Scholarship |
up to $1,500 |
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Hesselbach Scholarship |
up to $2,000 |
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Hilgenberg Foundation |
up to $2,000 |
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Honorable Shirley Nathan-Pulliam Scholarship |
up to $1,000 |
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Jamison, Dr. Mary Susan Scholarship Fund |
up to $1,000 |
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Jihan D. Bing Memorial Scholarship Fund |
up to $1,000 |
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John Bing CRNA Scholarship |
up to $500 |
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John Repique Scholarship |
up to $500 |
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Joseph and Mary Kelly Scholars |
up to $500 |
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Joyce Gering, MSN ’92, Scholars |
up to $1,500 |
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Katharine Speers Scholarship |
up to $1,000 |
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Linda Foote Hyatt Scholarship |
up to $2,000 |
Faculty recommendation letter required |
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Loizeaux Memorial Scholarship |
up to $2,000 |
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Marriott Scholars Award |
up to $2,000 |
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Patricia A. Saunders Scholarship |
$1,500 |
Supervisor recommendation letter required |
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Poffenberger, Gladys Fund |
up to $1,000 |
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Reanna Greene Scholarship |
up to $1,000 |
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Resnick-Sollins Gerontology School |
up to $1,000 |
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Rita Przygocki |
up to $500 |
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Rodriguez Memorial Scholars |
up to $500 |
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Sue Song Scholarship |
up to $500 |
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Wendy Luttrell Scholars |
up to $1,000 |
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Merit Scholarships
UMSON offers a limited number of merit scholarships on a competitive basis to new students who have demonstrated excellence in academics. Newly admitted students are automatically considered; no separate application is required. Current students are not eligible for merit scholarships. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain the required grade point average and credit enrollment for the duration of the scholarship agreement.
Program/Option | *Required Enrollment | *Required GPA | Merit Scholarship Amount | Length |
Entry-into-Nursing BSN | 12+ credits | 3.0 | $2,500 | Four semesters |
CNL | 9+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Four semesters |
master's Specialties, full time | 9+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Four semesters |
master's Specialties, part time | 6-8 credits | 3.5 | $1,500 | Six semesters |
BSN-to-DNP with specialties, full time (3 year plan) |
9+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Six semesters |
BSN-to-DNP with specialties, part time (4 year plan) |
6+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Six semesters |
Post-master's DNP, full time | 9+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Four semesters |
PhD, full time | 9+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Six semesters |
PhD, part time | 6+ credits | 3.5 | $3,000 | Six semesters |
*Required to maintain scholarship each semester
Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship
Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships are awarded to U.S. citizens (or eligible non-citizens) who are enrolled in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program. Funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis until all funds are exhausted.
All applications must be in by September 30, 2023.
Students that will serve as graduate assistants are not eligible for this award.
To be eligible for a traineeship, you must be:
- Enrolled full time in the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program
- Maintaining the predetermined academic standards of the institution
- A citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national, or a foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. (Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible to receive traineeship support.)
- Eligible for national nursing certification in the nursing specialty or field of study (as applicable) following graduation