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Mary E. Clapsaddle Merit ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point averageof at least 3.5. Preference will be given to applicants with an outstanding academic record and extra‐curricular activities that exhibit a passion for public service (past experiences, career aspirations, etc.).The recipient(s) will be automatically renewed for as long as the criteria is met and a currentapplication for scholarships is submitted by the student.Nikki Clark ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be a resident of Allegany County, Maryland, and enrolled as a full‐timeundergraduate at Frostburg State University with a declared major in criminal justice, education,psychology, sociology or social work. First preference is given to residents of the George's CreekDistrict defined in 2002 by Allegany County as voting districts 8, 9, 10 and 18 (and district successors tothis area) which includes residents in the general areas of Luke, Westernport, Barton, Lonaconing,Midland, Shaft and Frostburg. The recipient(s) must have an FSU overall grade point average of 3.0 orbetter. Freshmen must have an overall high school grade point average of 3.0 or better. Awards maybe received for four consecutive years if an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better is maintained.In the event of equally qualified applicants, a preference will be given to those with demonstratedfinancial need.Class of 1964 Presidential Merit ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient(s) must be a full‐time student with an overall grade point average of at least 3.5.Incoming freshman applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement in high school asevidenced by class rank and SAT scores in the upper quartile. Transfer students must have acumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Preference will be given to applicants in the following order ofimportance (1) academic ability and (2) demonstrated financial need.Cobey/Lane/Footen Leadership AwardContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be a full‐time sophomore, junior or senior at FSU with demonstrated leadershipskills as evidenced by one year or more of service as a volunteer officer or student leader in programsor activities impacting the FSU campus. An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is alsorequired.Quincy and Eugenia Crawford ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The scholarship provides the cost of annual tuition for one student and is renewable as long asrecipient remains eligible under the award criteria. Preferences are: (1) student with an SAT score inthe upper 25th percentile; (2) demonstrated financial need; (3) student who has served in a leadershipcapacity and who has expressed interest in pursuing a minor in leadership studies; (4) no applicantshall be discriminated against or given preferential consideration in regard to race, ethnicity, gender,or religion; and (5) an applicant can be afforded favorable consideration if he or she possesses aspecial talent that would, in the judgment of the scholarship committee, uniquely enhance the qualityof campus life. Such favorable consideration could be granted to an applicant who, through pastleadership activities, could bring a new perspective to campus life.4

Cumberland Lions Club Memorial ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) will be a resident of Cumberland, MD.The recipient(s) must be one of the following: a) an incoming freshman and graduate from a highschool in Allegany County, b) a veteran. The applicant(s) must have an overall grade point average ofat least 3.0. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Renewal will be automatic throughgraduation (up to four years) as long as a minimum GPA is maintained (2.75 as afreshman/sophomore, then 3.0 as a junior/senior).Kathleen Dailey Hill ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be a graduate of Fort Hill High School in Cumberland (MD) in need of financialassistance.Emma and Paul Dailey ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be an entering freshman, enrolled full‐time, with a combined (CR M) SAT score of1,200 or above and a high school academic grade point average of 3.5 or above. Renewal recipientsmust have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.25. Preference will be given to residents ofAllegany County. This award is renewable.Daly Computers ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled (full‐time or part‐time) with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.Dr. Harold and Geraldine Delaney Leadership AwardContact:Student and Educational Services / 301.687.4311Deadline:March 1Criteria:The purpose of the Dr. Harold and Geraldine Delaney Leadership Award is to promote thedevelopment of student leaders through participation in co‐curricular and experiential leadershipprograms. Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at and have participated for at least one year inleadership programs and student activities as sponsored through the FSU Division of Student andEducational Services. The recipient must be a sophomore, junior or senior in good academic standing.Demonstrated participation may be shown by involvement in student leadership and volunteerprograms sponsored by the Department of Student and Community Involvement; the G.O.L.D.leadership program coordinated by the Residence Life Office and other student leadership programsas identified by the FSU Division of Student and Educational Services.Delta Chi Disability Support Services Endowed ScholarshipContact:Disability Support Services / Director / 301.687.4483Deadline:March 1Criteria:Recipient(s) must be enrolled full‐time at Frostburg State University with at least a 3.0 grade pointaverage. Applicants registered through the Office of Disability Support Services qualify for immediateconsideration. Any FSU student may apply.5

Ivan Diehl Alumni Achievement ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be a freshman who is a dependent or a descendant of any FSU alumni as recordedby the Office of University Advancement. Demonstrated participation in extra‐curricular activities isalso required.Donahue ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria: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.Joseph M. Ellis Memorial Scholarship for VolunteerismContact:Office of Student and Community Involvement / 301.687.4210Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be at least sophomore status at FSU at the time of award. Applicants must havedemonstrated through volunteerism their commitment to serving those in need in the greaterFrostburg community. An overall GPA of 2.5 or better is required. Students are eligible for one yearonly, and this scholarship is non‐renewable. In the event of equally‐qualified applicants, a preferencewill be given to the applicant who demonstrates the most consistent volunteerism within the previousyear. All applicants must complete a 500‐word essay as follows: "In your opinion, what is one positivechange that could be made in the greater Frostburg community purely through student volunteerefforts? Describe the actions you would take to promote this change."Emergency ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:This scholarship has a special application process. Please speak to the contact listed for moreinformation.Criteria:Recipient(s) must be enrolled as an undergraduate full‐time or part‐time student at FSU. Applicantswill be students who encounter financial hardship at any time of the year which hinders the ability forthe student or student's family to pay for college expenses. Preference may be given to applicantshaving demonstrated financial need, determined by applicants' completion of a current FAFSA orwritten request/documentation provided by the student which outlines the financialhardship/situation and reason for consideration.Emeriti of Frostburg State University ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Recipient(s) must be enrolled full‐time at FSU as incoming transfer students with an overall gradepoint average of at least 3.5. Once merit is established, preference will be given to applicants havingdemonstrated financial need. The award is received for a second year provided that the recipientmaintains full‐time status and a "B" average.6

Farano Freshman/Sophomore Achievement ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be a freshman or sophomore. Freshman applicants must be accepted for admissionto FSU. Sophomores must maintain satisfactory academic progress. In the event of equally qualifiedapplicants, preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Awards may bereceived for two consecutive years (four semesters) if satisfactory academic progress is maintained.Jeffrey P. and Carol A. Fegan Presidential Merit ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point averageof at least 3.5. Incoming freshman applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement in highschool as evidenced by class rank and SAT scores in the upper quartile. Transfer students must have acumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Preference will be given to applicants in the following order ofimportance: 1) academic ability and 2) demonstrated financial need.Filer Family ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point averageof at least 3.0. The recipient(s) will be a resident of 21532 (Frostburg), 21543 (Midlothian), or 21545(Mount Savage), and a graduate of either Mountain Ridge High School or Bishop Walsh High School.Preference may be given to applicants having demonstrated financial need. The award is notrenewable.Forever Frostburg ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:This scholarship has a special application process. Please speak to the contact listed for moreinformation.Criteria:Applicants will be students who encounter special circumstances at any time of year which hinder theability for the student or student's family to pay for college expenses. Examples include, but are notlimited to: death of parent or spouse; loss of income by parent, student, spouse; divorce of parent orstudent; loss of federal benefits; unusually high medical expenses. Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.Col. Ronald G. Forrester, USAF, Ret. '67 & Dianna Calhoun Forrester '67 Presidential Merit ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time or part‐time at FSU. As a merit‐based scholarship, therecipient(s) must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 and excel academically. Therecipient must be a U.S. veteran and/or major in the Department of Educational Professions (includingthe graduate MAT program). The recipient must be a resident of Frederick, Washington, Allegany, orGarrett County in Maryland. The award will be renewed automatically as long as the student meets allcriteria and eligibility requirements. Incoming freshmen and transfer students are eligible forconsideration.7

Fort Cumberland Lodge #211 and Ohr Lodge #131 ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be residents of Allegany County (MD) and attended Allegany College with an overallgrade point average of 3.0 or higher. The recipient will have attained or completed sophomore classstatus and be declared as a full‐time student at FSU. Preference will be given to undergraduaterenewal applicants maintaining a minimum FSU grade point average of 3.0. The award may bereceived for two consecutive years.Foundation for Frostburg ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to apply. Therecipient(s) must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. The donor prefers a B‐averagestudent and that GPA not be a weighted factor in selecting recipients for this award. The recipientmust be a resident of the 21532 zip code and graduated from either Mountain Ridge High School orBishop Walsh High School. Applicants must complete a brief essay (150‐200 words) entitled "Why ILove My Hometown of Frostburg." The award will be renewed automatically (without need of furtheressays) as long as the student remains enrolled full‐time at FSU and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.The donor intends to fund up to four students (1‐freshman, 1‐sophomore, 1‐junior, 1‐senior) annuallyfor four years beginning with his/her freshman year.R. Patrick and Elizabeth R. Friel ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. Preference will be given to first‐generation collegestudent(s). The recipient(s) must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0.Frostburg State University Alumni Association ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient must be a dependent and/or direct descendent of alumni from Frostburg StateUniversity as recorded by the Office of University Advancement. Students who qualify for tuitionwaiver (based on their parent being employed by FSU) will not be considered. Applicants must be afull‐time student; for incoming freshmen, they must have demonstrated academic success;sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or above. Ademonstrated interest and/or involvement in extra‐curricular activities must be shown (example:community service, membership in organizations or project involvement). In the event of equallyqualified applicants, a preference will be given to those with demonstrated financial need.Frostburg State University Foundation Presidential Merit ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:The recipient(s) must be a full‐time student withan overall grade point average of at least 3.5.Incoming freshman applicants must demonstratestrong academic achievement in high school asevidenced by class rank and SAT scores in theupper quartile. Transfer students must have acumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Preference will begiven to applicants in the following order ofimportance (1) academic ability and (2)demonstrated financial need.8

Amigos de Garcia ScholarshipContact:Financial Aid / 301.687.4301Deadline:March 1Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full‐time a

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 239 Scholarship