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Regents Scholarships

Full-Tuition Scholarships at University System of Maryland Institutions

The Regents Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by the University System of Maryland. The Gross,  Kelly, and Weinberg scholarships cover the entire cost of in-state tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus room and board as well as providing a stipend to defray other academic expenses. Generally, they award 3 Regents for full-time students and one Regents for a part-time student and up to five partial transfer scholarships for all Maryland Community College transfer students. Early College Students apply as Freshmen to Maryland state institutions, so they are not eligible for this scholarship. 

Regents Scholars are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic ability. Strong motivation, exceptional character and a record of extracurricular accomplishments are also factors in the selection process. Preference will be given to Maryland residents (both U.S. citizens and permanent residents). The deadline to submit the Regents Scholarship Application Packet to the portal is on June 6 as there is an internal nomination process. Students may apply for more than one of these scholarships but can submit one set of required documents as well as application forms for all the scholarships for which they want to be considered. Please remember the University of Maryland System sets the eligibility and the criteria for these scholarships. 

How to Apply

Each packet must include the following documentation: 

  1. Scholarship application (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)
  2. The SAR report from your FAFSA to demonstrate financial need.
  3. Personal statement of your educational and career goals.
  4. Official copy of your MC transcript and an unofficial copy of your transcripts from all previous colleges attended. Official copy of your MC transcript must be submitted virtually.
  5. Résumé or listing of your extracurricular and community activities.
  6. Evidence of your scholarly and creative activities – limit of two items (can include copies of artwork, photos, creative projects, research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.).
  7. One or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff members at MC.
    1. Link for faculty to upload letters of support:  https://forms.office.com/r/xymphd08FXnew window.

Please upload your application materials here: https://forms.office.com/r/FZ1wprHrxbnew window.

All of your application materials must be submitted to the portal by June 9 at 11:59 p.m. This allows us time to select the nominees, get the nomination letters from the President's Office and submit the applications by the July 1 deadline.

Dr. Laufe, lucy.laufe@montgomerycollege.edu, is the college representative for the Regents Scholarship. The college will have an internal review process of the nominees and is able to nominate a total of 3 candidates for these scholarships. An institutional nomination letter will be written for each of the nominees. The college is also responsible for submitting the nomination packets by July 1. In addition, we will submit all of the other applications as students can self-nominate. 

Additional Helpful Information 

To be considered Maryland residents you must meet all of the following conditions:

  • Own, rent, or occupy living quarters in Maryland
  • Keep most of your personal property in Maryland
  • Pay Maryland income tax on any of your earned income
  • Register all vehicles in Maryland
  • Have a valid Maryland driver’s license (if you drive)
  • Be registered to vote in Maryland (if you are registered to vote)
  • Receive no public assistance from another state or entity
  • Be active duty military (or a dependent of) stationed in Maryland; or
  • Be Maryland residents in the military who are stationed elsewhere

To be considered independent, you must meet at least one of the following conditions:

  • You are age 24 or older
  • You are married
  • You are a graduate or professional student beyond a bachelor’s degree
  • You have a dependent other than a spouse
  • You are a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • You are an orphan, foster child, or ward of the court
  • You are emancipated or in a legal guardianship
  • You are an unaccompanied homeless youth
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