Military Scholarships

Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program & Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program offer scholarship opportunities to any eligible current high school senior. Full-time and part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate students are also eligible recipients.

The Edward T. Conroy Scholarship is a State of Maryland-issued scholarship managed by the Office of Financial Aid and funded by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year program at a Maryland college or university. He/she can also be enrolled in a private career school or a 2-year terminal certificate program, where credits earned can be transferred to an accredited baccalaureate program at a participating Maryland school.

Applications open one time per year in April. The application deadline is July 15th. Applications should be submitted to the school's Financial Aid office for review and determination. Awards are renewed each year automatically as long as the student maintains continued enrollment at the institution of the initial record. 

Eligible students could receive the award for up to 5 years of full-time attendance with 12 credits or more. Part-time attendees can receive the award for up to 8 years with 6-11 credits or more per semester. 

Student veterans, dependents, and spouses who meet the eligibility criteria under the Department of Veterans Affairs VA Educational Benefits GI Bill Post 9/11 and the Chapter 35:Dependent Educational Assistance Program may also be eligible for assistance under this scholarship. The student MUST be a Maryland Resident on or before applying, and official supplemental documentation will be required from the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine eligibility.

Additional information can be found on our Office of Financial Aid webpage. 

The Richard W. Collins Leadership with Honor Scholarship is available to students enrolled at any Historically Black Colleges, in the State of Maryland listed below.

1. Bowie State University
2. Coppin State University
3. Morgan State University
4. University of Maryland (Eastern Shore campus)

The applicant MUST be a Maryland resident identified as a minority student and be a member of a Reserve Office Training Corp Program at their school. 

This scholarship is managed by the Office of Financial Aid at Morgan State and is funded through the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Application instructions can be found on the Maryland Higher Education Commission website.

Scholarship Parameters: 

• Awards are granted in Fall and Spring terms ONLY
• Scholarships are awarded on an annual academic year schedule
• Interested applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or submit the MHEC One App through the Maryland College Aid Processing Portal (MDCAPS) for any applicant who is ineligible to receive federal aid but is eligible for in-state tuition by July 15.
• Scholarship applications MUST be submitted no later than May 1st for primary consideration. 
• Scholarship applications MUST be submitted no later than July 15th for secondary consideration. 
• Awards will be posted to the Financial Aid Award Screen in WEBSIS
• Applications MUST be completed and submitted each academic year to be considered 

Scholarship eligibility:

• Applicant MUST be enrolled Full-Time
• Applicant MUST be an in-state Maryland Resident
• Applicant MUST be attending one of the following HBCUs: Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, or University of Maryland (Eastern Shore campus)
• Applicant MUST be a member of a ROTC Program and be able to provide supporting documentation of membership
• Applicant MUST provide supporting documentation from the institution of being a minority student

This scholarship provides tuition assistance funding. Applicants should coordinate with their ROTC Program Cadre or PMS for more information and scholarship instructions.

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship extends the availability of Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlement. This extension allows eligible recipients up to 9 additional months or $30,000.00 of added benefits (whichever comes first). Eligible recipients must be pursuing educational training in the STEM field. Click here to see the listing of eligible STEM programs.

Scholarship Eligibility

Eligible students must be current or previous recipients of Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlement. The student must be enrolled in an undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math academic degree program, a dual degree program, or have earned a STEM degree and are now pursuing a teaching certificate. Potential applicants could also be enrolled in an approved clinical training program for healthcare professionals.

Additional Requirements:

For Undergraduate applicants:

• The program must require at least 120 semester hours
• Applicant must have completed at least 60 standard credit hours
• Applicant(s) must have 6 months or LESS remaining entitlement under the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

The Teaching Certificate Requirements are:

• The applicant has earned a STEM post-secondary degree
• The applicant was accepted into or enrolled in a teaching certification program
• Applicant(s) have or will soon exhaust your Post 9/11 GI Bill entitlement. 

NOTE: Applicants can have one (1) day of remaining entitlement left to qualify; however, there are no guarantees that any applicant will be approved for the scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships in the term before their current entitlement expires to ensure continuity in getting payments. All scholarship recipients MUST begin using their awards within 6 months of approval. 

As with Chapter 33:Post 9/11 entitlement, recipients of the STEM Scholarship MUST also complete the enrollment verification process at the end of each month to receive an entitlement stipend.

For more information or to apply, go to Apply for the Rogers STEM Scholarship

Students with military affiliation could consider these other funding options to help pay for their education. The listing below offers a few local and state options for review.  

The Douglas J.J. Peters (VAIC) Scholarship

The Veterans of Afghanistan/Iraq Conflict Scholarship is a State of Maryland scholarship managed by the Office of Financial Aid and funded through the Maryland Higher Education Commission.  This scholarship is awarded to eligible US Armed Forces service members who served in Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts. Eligible dependents may also apply who are attending any post-secondary institution within the State of Maryland. 

For more information and eligibility requirements, visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission website. 

Pentagon Victims Scholarship Program 

This scholarship was created to provide financial support to the families of service members who were killed during the September 11th attack on the Pentagon. The application process is ongoing.

Major General James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children 

This scholarship was designed to assist the dependents of servicemembers who are completing their first technical certification or first undergraduate degree.  Awards are based on meeting eligibility requirements and can extend for up to four years of academic full-time study. 

External Military Scholarships

As a ROTC cadet, you may be eligible for any of the three VES Scholarships: the VES Tuition Assistance Scholarship, VES Book Assistance Scholarship, or VES Housing Assistance Scholarship offered to our student veterans. The same eligibility and scholarship parameters apply. 

In addition, the ROTC Program also has a host of scholarship and funding opportunities that could assist a cadet with paying for their college education.

Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honors Scholarship - For more information and scholarship details, go to ROTC Scholarships and Other Funding Opportunities

ROTC Bridge Grant - The ROTC Bridge Grant is an institutional fund awarded to participating ROTC Cadets to offset their room and board costs.

Grant parameters:

• Cadets must be in good standing with the ROTC Program.
• MUST have a 2.0 GPA or above
• MUST have a passing APFT, Labs, and Field Training exercises
• MUST be registered in the MISC course for the grade level
• MUST be maintaining at least a "B" average in the military science program overall

Additional Requirements: 

• Maryland In-state Residency status
• Cadets must also have submitted a FAFSA application
• Submit a request for funding before the semester starts
• Approved housing assignment with room and board contract for the upcoming term
• Provide proof of housing to the CADRE or PMS

Traditionally, Cadets with the assurance of good stewardship of university funding may be awarded based on need and availability. For additional information and eligibility requirements, visit the Department of Military Science personnel.

Army Scholarships - (Contracted - Binding)

There are 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year merit-based Army Scholarships available. All scholarships are contracted and binding. Students can apply for scholarships with the assistance of their CADRE while attending Morgan State University or even before college during their High School years. 

Scholarship parameters:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least seventeen years of age by October 1 of the year of enrollment as a scholarship cadet
• Be under twenty-seven years of age on June 30th of the calendar year, eligible for appointment as a second lieutenant
• Satisfactorily explain any record of arrest and/or civil conviction (no felony convictions)
• Pass a medical exam reviewed by the DoD Medical Examination and Review Board
• Pass an Army Combat Fitness Test
• Have minimum qualifying SAT/ACT scores: SAT: 920 composite, ACT: 19 composite
• Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent certificate
• Be accepted for enrollment by the Morgan State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Have at least two academic years remaining at Morgan State University (may include graduate study)
• Two-year and three-year scholarship applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Agree to accept a commission as an officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve
• Pursue a Department of the Army-approved academic discipline
• Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent you from:
  • Supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
  • Conscientiously bearing arms

Additional scholarship opportunities are available based on career goals, availability, and application criteria. For more information, schedule a consultation with a ROTC Cadre member or the Professor of Military Science. Click here for contact details.