Applications accepted starting Jan. 20th, 2012
Senatorial Scholarships
Deadline to submit the 2012-2013 Application is May 4, 2012
Dear Scholarship Applicant:
I am pleased that you plan to attend a college in Maryland.
The District 17 Senate Scholarship application process uses a community-based committee to select the students who will be awarded scholarships.
While this committee chooses the award recipients, the awards are processed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
Award criteria include financial need, academic performance, and community service.
To apply for a District 17 Senate Scholarship, you must:
- Reside in Legislative District 17. Confirm
address at http://mdelect.net;
- Complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1;
Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov or contact your guidance or financial aid office;
- Attend an approved Maryland institution,
or, if your major is unavailable in Maryland and you want to attend an out-of-state program, contact MHEC for "unique major status" and get written permission to do so.
(Click here for the MHEC web page on applying for unique major status);
- Enroll for at least six credit hours per semester.
Complete the Senate Scholarship Application Form by clicking here.
Mail your completed application and all supporting documents together to:
Senator Jennie Forehand
ATT: SCHOLARSHIPS
223 James Senate Office Bldg.
Annapolis, MD 21401
If you have additional questions, please e-mail ccarlsen@senate.state.md.us and write SCHOLARSHIPS in the subject line.
The Senatorial Scholarship is just one of Maryland's financial aid programs, get information on other state aid by clicking on this link: MHEC State Financial Aid Programs.
*Note that MHEC goes by the address on your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) when determining the district you live in.
Best wishes,
