Our Opportunities

Frostburg State University Scholarship Application

The 2025-2026 scholarship application will be opened on December 18, 2024. It will remain open until March 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. The system will be closed from March 2, 2025 through March 31,2025 while a first round of reviews and awards is being completed. The system will reopen on April 1, 2024 and will remain open until August 1, 2024.

Please note that awards are ongoing and that priority consideration may be given to those who have applied by the March 1st deadline.

There will be some incoming freshmen and transfer student awards made starting in February 2025, so getting in your application by no later than January 31 will ensure you can be considered for those awards.

Once you have completed your application you do not need to go back in to apply again for the same year. If your situation has changed it is recommended that you log in again to revise your application or apply to additional scholarships. Examples of reasons you would want to log back include the following: Change of major, increased GPA at the end of a semester, change of residence, completion of FAFSA form, revision of FAFSA form, etc. When you log back in your changed situation may make it so that additional recommended opportunities show up on your list for you to consider applying to. Many of our scholarships do not require you to apply specifically to them, but instead automatically match you to the scholarships you may be eligible to receive based upon your general application and imported information from PAWS.

Important information you must know in order to submit a Frostburg State University scholarship application:

1. The online application is hosted by Blackbaud Award Management. Blackbaud Award Management officially supports the use of Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox, and Safari. Please note that Internet Explorer is no longer supported and Microsoft Edge does not work well with the site.

2. It is recommended that you complete the scholarship application on a PC or Mac. The online application may not load properly on a mobile device.

FSU reserves the right to adjust and/or cancel your award if it is subsequently determined that you do not meet the qualifications for the scholarship.

Per the FSU Foundation Board of Directors, no student shall receive grant and/or scholarship aid above the published cost of attendance. Scholarships may be cancelled if it is later determined that your total aid is higher than the cost of attendance.

All scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds.

These scholarships are for enrollment at Frostburg State University only.

For best consideration, submit a scholarship application annually. If you are receiving a scholarship in the current academic year and feel that you should receive it again next year, be sure to apply again. Renewable scholarships may not be awarded to students who have not applied.

Enrollment status will be evaluated each semester at the end of the drop/add period. If a student receives a scholarship that is based on full-time enrollment and they are not enrolled in at least 12 credits (9 credits for graduate students), the scholarship will be cancelled. No scholarship will be awarded for enrollment below 6 credits per semester.

The minimum grade point average for any award is 2.5 overall. Some awards require higher minimum grade point averages. Recipients are reviewed annually upon awarding.

Before you apply:
1. Read all instructions before starting your application. These instructions are also available on the FSU Financial Aid web page and can be printed or opened in a separate window and used as a reference as you complete your application.

2. You must be admitted to Frostburg State University before applying for scholarships. Once you are admitted, you will receive a notification containing your student ID number and your username and password. This is the information that you will need to log in to the scholarship application.

3. If you wish to be considered for scholarships that are based on financial need, make sure you complete and submit your FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) by March 1.

4. Enter all pertinent information and answer all questions based on the upcoming academic year (2025-2026) only.

5. Information regarding demographics, GPA, major and degree, class standing, financial need, email, etc., will be imported into the scholarship portal daily from the FSU PAWS user system.

Application Home Page

1. After beginning your scholarship application, you may “Save and Keep Editing” at any time. You may complete or edit your application at any time through 11:59 p.m., EST, on the March 1, 2024 application deadline.

2. If you are unable to complete your application at one time, make sure you save it so that you can resume your application at a later time.

3. Although the essay is not required for all opportunities, for best consideration it is strongly recommended. Please try to limit the essay to one page. Your essay is very important and will be carefully read and scored by the reviewers to determine scholarship recipients. This is how you distinguish yourself from other candidates who may have similar qualifications. It is strongly recommended that you complete the essay offline first, check carefully for spelling and grammar errors, then type or copy and paste your essay into the scholarship application.

4. The final page includes Recommended Opportunities. When you log in and complete the scholarship application, you automatically will be matched to any scholarships for which you are eligible based on your individual information imported from the FSU PAWS system. The recommended opportunities are additional opportunities that you may qualify for based on your individual information. You should review each opportunity and carefully read the description. If you are qualified for the scholarship, click Apply and follow all directions. Some opportunities may require additional essays or documentation, so be sure to submit all necessary information. Apply only to the opportunities for which you are qualified.

5. When you have reviewed the additional opportunities and applied to all for which you are eligible, you may “Finish and Submit” your application and exit the system.
You may update or edit your application at any time until 11:59 p.m., EST, on the March 1, 2025 deadline. You will be notified of any awards via FSU e-mail. Please remember that submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee that you will be selected to receive an award. If you are not selected for an award, you will not be notified.

If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
varies College of Business Global Education Scholarship
Recipient(s) must be enrolled at FSU with a major/minor in the College...
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varies Frances Ann Shaw Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time at FSU as an undergraduate...
Ended
varies Student Band Assistant Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU in the Department of Music....
Ended
varies Student Choral Music Assistant Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU in the Department of Music....
Ended
varies 1972 World Series Baseball Team Scholarship
Recipients will be submitted by Athletics to the Financial Aid...
varies A. Henry and Edith M. Gehauf Scholarship
The recipient must be a junior or senior with a declared major in...
varies A. Margaret and James C. Sunderland Nursing Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled at FSU (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral)...
varies A. P. Boxley, III Presidential Merit Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient(s) are...
varies Accounting Association Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a major in the...
varies Accounting Department Scholarship
Recipient must be an accounting major with demonstrated ability.
varies ACT 1st Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Recipient(s) must: a) be enrolled full-time at FSU with a declared major...
varies Adele S. Bruchey, R.N. Nursing Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time or part-time at FSU with a major...
varies Adolph E. Norris Presidential Merit Scholarship in Engineering
Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a declared major in...
varies Alejandro J. Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full time at FSU with a declared major in...
varies Alexandria M. Alvarez '18 Memorial Computer Science Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled (full-time or part-time) at FSU with a major...
varies Alison M. Combes and W. Craig Bowman Presidential Merit Scholarship
Applicant(s) must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a major in the...
varies Allee Family Scholarship
The recipient(s) will be a resident of Allegany County, Maryland...
varies Allegany and Garrett Sportsman Association Scholarship
Recipient(s) must be a sophomore, junior or senior at Frostburg State...
varies Allegany County Association for Family and Community Education Scholarship
The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Allegany County,...
varies Allegany County Chamber of Commerce George M. Wykcoff Memorial Scholarship
The recipient must have a declared major in the College of Business,...
varies Allegany County Education Association Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a declared education...
varies Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled at FSU pursuing a degree or professional...
varies Allegany Soil Conservation District Scholarship in Honor of Supervisors Who Have Served on the Allegany Soil Conservation District Board
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient will be...
varies Alma Logsdon Scholarship
The recipient must be a senior education major with a minimum 3.5 grade...
varies Alpha Delta Chi Fraternity Golden Anniversary Presidential Merit Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have...
varies Alpha Delta Chi Memorial Education Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the founding brothers of Alpha Delta Chi...
varies Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship
Applicants must be sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at FSU with...
varies American Association of University Women Frostburg Scholarship
The recipient will be a full-time or part-time student from Allegany or...
varies American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 239 Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have...
varies American Legion Patriotism Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate at FSU. The recipient(s)...
varies Amigos de Garcia Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full‐time at FSU. The recipient(s) will have...
varies Amy and Martha Meek Scholarship
The recipient must be a junior education major and a graduate of an...
varies Angela Christine Gallik Educational Scholarship
Recipient(s) must be enrolled at FSU pursuing a teaching career in...
varies Ann L. Williams Strategic Communication Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled at FSU with a declared major in Strategic...
varies Anne E. and William B. Wallace, Jr. Scholarship
The recipient must have been a resident of the tri-state area (West...
varies Anthony Wai Chiu Tam Science Achievement Award
Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time at FSU pursuing a degree in the...
varies Anton Zahn Presidential Merit Scholarship
The recipient(s) must be a full-time student with an overall grade point...
varies Asian American Cultural Society of Cumberland Scholarship
Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time or part-time at FSU in the...
varies Asian American Cultural Society STEM Scholarship
Recipient(s) must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a STEM major....
varies Athletics Baseball Scholarship
Recipients will be submitted by Athletics to the Financial Aid...
varies Athletics Football Scholarship
Recipients will be submitted by Athletics to the Financial Aid...
varies Barry J. Barton Vietnam Veterans/Agent Orange Scholarship
The recipient must be a Vietnam veteran or a descendant of a Vietnam...
varies Betty Wendelin Memorial Elementary Education Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a major in the...
varies Bill Miller Equipment Sales, Inc. Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have...
varies Black Student Alliance (BSA) Mr. and Mrs. William “Bill” and Pansye S. Atkinson Legacy Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU as an undergraduate...
varies Bobcats Beyond Borders Study Abroad Scholarship
The recipient(s) will be enrolled at FSU as graduate and/or...
varies Borden Mining Company Scholarship in Honor of Albert and Elizabeth Borden
Applicants must be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student with a...
varies Brian and Connie Mattingly Presidential Merit Scholarship
The recipient(s) must be a full-time student with an overall grade point...
varies Brooke R. Kirchner Student Alumni Engagement Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient(s) will...
varies Buckheit-Ketterman Family Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU. The recipient(s) must have...