Carroll Community College

In addition to need-based grants, Carroll Community College students may be eligible for a number of transfer scholarships available through four-year institutions. 

Read the Transfer Scholarship Guide to learn about the transfer scholarships available in Maryland and neighboring states.

Some other examples of transfer scholarships include:

Catholic University of America
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Frostburg State University
Goucher College
Hood College
McDaniel College
Messiah College
Mount Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Salisbury University
Shippensburg University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland University College
Stevenson University (formerly Villa Julie College)

Catholic University of America

Annually renewable scholarships of $3,000 are available to parishioners of Catholic churches.  Alumni grants of $1,000 yearly are awarded to applicants nominated by alumni. Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are awarded to eligible members. Academic scholarships ranging up to $8,000 are awarded to high-achieving transfer students.

College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Students who have completed an Associate's degree at an accredited community college and maintained an overall 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) is guaranteed a minimum scholarship award of $6,000 per year and are considered for additional scholarship levels.  Students must be enrolled as full-time women's college students. Other merit and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are available, including 12 half-tuition scholarships, one full-time transfer scholarship, and leadership awards to students who have completed 30 credits with a 3.2 GPA.

Frostburg State University

Frostburg offers Academic Excellence scholarships for transfer students in the amount of $1,000 - $2,000.

Goucher College

Goucher College offers $6,000 renewable Transfer Merit Scholarships to students with at least a 3.6 grade point average.

Hood College

Students having at least a 3.0 grade point average may receive $5,000. The $10,000 Joseph H. Apple scholarship is awarded to incoming transfer students with the highest academic profiles and have shown leadership in school. Recipients of the Coca Cola Foundation Scholarship for Adult Women receive awards of $10,000 each for two years. Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are awarded to incoming transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa members and have earned an Associate's degree.  In addition, Carroll Community College students may take a free course at Hood EVERY SEMESTER. See and academic advisor for details.

McDaniel College

Carroll County residents are eligible to receive the $2,000 Carroll County Scholarship. Phi Theta Kappa members with 36 transferable credits who are full time students automatically qualify for at least $10,000. Academic scholarships for students with at least a 3.2 grade point average and at least 24 transferable credits are awarded upwards from $4,500. The Army ROTC program, in association with McDaniel College, provides an outstanding scholarship package.  In addition, Carroll Community College students have a one-time opportunity to take a course at McDaniel for the cost of a Carroll course. See an academic advisor for details.

Messiah College

Messiah awards transfer scholarships to students with cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.  Awards range from $6,000 - $10,000.

Mount Saint Mary's University

Merit scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 are awarded to students with outstanding grade point averages. The application fee is waived for Phi Theta Kappa members.

Saint Mary's College of Maryland

Phi Theta Kappa graduates from Carroll receive scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to $4,000. Other academic excellence awards range from $500 to $4,000 a year.

Salisbury University

Transfer students from Maryland community colleges who enter the fall semester with 56 credits and a 3.5 grade point average are eligible for transfer scholarships amounting to half the usual tuition cost. Phi Theta Kappa graduates are eligible for $2,000 per year and the application fee is waived.

Shippensburg University

Carroll students may apply for Dual Admission to Shippensburg and, with an Associate's degree, receive a substantial tuition discount of over $3,000 a year. Tuition, fees, room and board  total $14,868.

Towson University

Phi Theta Kappa transfer students are considered for the $3,000 PTK scholarship if they have 56 credits. Awards are given to the strongest candidates. Competitive Cultural Diversity scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.0 grade point average and 56 or more credits.

University of Baltimore

Wilson Scholarships cover 100% of in-state tuition and are awarded to highly qualified transfer students with at least 56 credits or an Associate's degree and a 3.5 grade point average (GPA). Other transfer scholarships are awarded to all eligible students as follows:

3.5 GPA, $2,500 per year

3.0 GPA, $1,500 per year

2.5 GPA, $750 per year

Students who receive one of the above awards are considered for a needs-based award as well.

University of Maryland Baltimore County

The Academic Achievement award is given to community college transfer students on the basis of academic accomplishment. Awards of up to $2,500 for each of two academic years may be used for part-time or full-time study. Students must have completed 35 or more credits.

Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students on the basis of academic accomplishment. These awards range from $2,500 per year and may be used for full-time or part-time study.

Transfer students admitted to the Honors College may be eligible for a $1,000 per year for  two years.

University of Maryland College Park

Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarships cover full tuition and are awarded to twelve transfer students with 56 credits or an Associate's degree and a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Two Carroll students won this scholarship in Fall 2005.

University of Maryland University College

UMUC offers transfer scholarships to outstanding graduates from Carroll Community College.  Recipients may be awarded $3,300 for full-time study or $1,650 for part-time study. To qualify for this Maryland Community College Transfer Scholarship, students must have an associate's degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Villa Julie College (now Stevenosn University)

Transfer students who have demonstrated significant achievement may be awarded the Stevenson University Transfer Scholarship of up to $8,000 per year. Phi Theta Kappa scholarships range up to $9,000 annually. Students must be full-time and in non-accelerated programs.

Contact your intended institution for more information and review Carroll's Scholarships and Financial Aid information .