Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program
The Graduate and Professional Scholarship Program offers $5,000 to Maryland residents pursuing graduate or professional degrees in fields such as dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and veterinary medicine.
Jun 30, 2026
85 days left
$5,000
Award amount
7
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Maryland residents
- Graduate students
- Students in healthcare and legal fields
Key highlights
- Award amount: $5,000
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Eligibility includes financial need
Why apply
- Financial support for graduate education
- Targeted towards high-demand fields
Important checks
- Verify eligibility based on your institution
- Ensure you demonstrate financial need
Who can apply
- Resident of Maryland
- Graduate, doctoral, medical, or law student
- Studying specific fields such as dentistry, law, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, social work, or veterinary studies
- Full or part-time student
- Currently attending eligible Maryland institutions
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Study levels
graduate_student
Eligible institutions
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need
- Apply before the deadline of June 30, 2026
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Resident of Maryland.
- Graduate, doctoral, medical, or law student.
- Seeking a graduate, law, medical degree, or Ph.D.
- Studying dentistry, law, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, social work, or veterinary studies.
- Full or part-time student.
- Currently attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, or eligible Maryland institutions offering a master’s degree in nursing or social work, or a first professional degree in pharmacy.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Applications can be submitted online before the deadline of June 30, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $5,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
About the provider
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Overview
This scholarship supports Maryland residents in graduate programs, providing $5,000 to help cover education costs.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.