SCHOLARSHIPS

DELEGATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN! 

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Dear 25th District Resident:

 

I am excited to share the following information regarding the application process for my 25th District Delegate Scholarship. Please review this information, follow the instructions below, and note that the application deadline is April 15, 2025.

 

How to Apply for a Delegate Scholarship

1. Confirm your elected representatives at http://www.mdelect.net prior to filing an application. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) guidelines for the Delegate Scholarship Program allows me to award scholarships to students who permanently reside within the State of Maryland.  However, preference will be given to District 25 residents first. 

 

2.  The application and all requested materials must be received in my office by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2025. Failure to answer all of the questions will result in disqualification. Applications received after April 15 may not be processed for the upcoming award year. If you have a reason why your application will be received late, please notify our office for possible late consideration.

3. The 2025-2026 school year application can be found by CLICKING HERE. If you have any questions or difficulties completing the application, please contact my office for assistance at Denise.Roberts@house.state.md.us.

4. In addition to completing our application, you must also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2025. This form may be downloaded at FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid. Please understand that though the official FAFSA deadline is later, this is a requirement of MHEC, and I cannot award a scholarship to anyone who has not filed the FAFSA.

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Our District 25 Delegate Scholarship Questionnaire asks applicants to give general information, college information (if applicable), and community involvement. We will obtain your financial information from your FASFA, please note on your application if there are any special circumstances which create a need for financial aid.

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5. Shortly after the April 15th deadline, my Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make award decisions. I am hopeful that decisions will be made by the end of July, and my office will contact you at that time. Please make sure to fully complete all components of the application and send your transcript to avoid any delay. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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You will see that we request an email address on the application. You will be notified of your application receipt by email within two weeks of my office receiving your completed application. If you do not receive notification, please follow up with my office to ensure that your application was received. Please save that email for your records; if there is any problem or any question regarding my office receiving your application, you will need the proof of receipt.

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Scholarship Guidelines

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Delegate Scholarships may be used for undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies (trade school). Full-time students must maintain 12 or more credits per semester for undergraduate students and 9 or more credits per semester for graduate students. Part-time students must maintain 6-11 credits per semester for undergraduate students and 6-8 credits per semester for graduate students.

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Students must re-apply each year and, if required, complete the FAFSA by March 1st.

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All in-state majors are eligible. MHEC makes the following out of state exceptions:

• You may use this scholarship at an out-of-state school if your major is not available at any Maryland institution and if the Delegate agrees. In order to verify your major as unique you must complete the Unique Major Application. You will find the application at that link, and must fill it out and submit it to MHEC with the required documentation by July 15, 2025.  

• Scholarship awards can be used at out-of-state institutions if the applicant is on active duty with the U.S Military and domiciled in the State. 

• The scholarship may also be used out-of-state if the student is disabled and studying at an institution outside the State that makes special provisions for disabled students that are not available to the applicant at an institution in Maryland.

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***If you are interested in applying for a Senatorial and/or other Delegate Scholarships, please visit www.mdelect.net to see your representatives in the Senate and House of Delegates and contact information for their individual offices. All offices handle the scholarship process differently so you will need to contact them directly for their application and procedures.