• This scholarship is granted to student who shows exceptional growth in academics and maintains a high GPA, have good ACT/SAT scores
• College level coursework completed through PSEO and CITS
• Contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial or geographic diversity of the student body
• Evidence of having overcome barriers to educational achievement
• Exceptional talent
• First generation college student
• Military service
• Personal statement and letters of recommendation
• Significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity
• Specific high school courses, grade trends, and rigor of academic curriculum

Students who attend UMD have varying academic profiles. Students in different majors and areas of study can fall into different areas of the ranges below : 

• 3.3 - 3.8 GPA
• 21 - 26 ACT

Application must be done online through the application portal