Student Success Emergency Scholarship Fund
Information and Instructions
The Student Success Emergency Scholarship Fund was established to provide emergency financial
tuition assistance for Maryland undergraduate students who experience unexpected need due to
demonstrated financial circumstances or extraordinary hardship.
Who is eligible to apply for assistance?
University of Maryland, College Park students who:
• Are pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, College Park, and
• Have exhausted all other known, available financial assistance resources and cannot meet
total need while utilizing those resources
What criteria will be considered for awarding Student Success Emergency Scholarship Funds?
• Unmet financial need due to financial circumstances or extraordinary hardship
• Expected graduation date
• Have had their case reviewed by the University’s financial aid office and it has been
determined that there are no other financial options and the student still has unmet need
Has the student applied before
Awards will be made on a rolling basis as funds are available, however a student may not apply
twice within an academic year. All information about applicants is kept confidential by the
selection committee.
Applications are available at www.sagiving.umd.edu/ssesfund/gethelp.html or [email protected].
For questions or additional information, you may contact Tony Randall, Senior Manager of the
Student Success Initiative at 301-405-8963.
Application Submission Instructions:
• Complete and sign the application; incomplete applications will not be considered
• Mail, email, or hand-deliver the application, typed essay questions, and all required supporting
documents to:
Student Success Emergency Scholarship Fund
2123 Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742
[email protected] Student Success Emergency Scholarship Fund Application
Personal:
First name: ____________ Last name: _______________ UID:_________________________________
Street address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: _____________
Phone: ___________________________________ Email: _____________________________________
Education:
Academic major(s) or course(s) of study: ________________ Academic College: ____________________
Degree sought: _________________________________________
Cumulative GPA at UM: ________ Credit Hours completed at UM as of previous semester: ___________
Hours Enrolled for current semester: ___________ Expected date of graduation: __________________
Current or anticipated academic status at the University of Maryland, College Park (circle one)
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Essay Questions:
Please use 8 1/2 “ x 11” white paper, double-spaced for responses:
Explain your specific financial need, available financial resources, and the financial
circumstances or extraordinary hardships supporting your application for the Student
Success Emergency Scholarship Fund.
Required Application Documents:
Completed, signed application
Typed essay questions
Certification:
I certify that all information contained in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the contents of this application are subject to verification and if found untrue will
result in disqualification from consideration. I further understand that my anonymity will be
maintained unless I authorize disclosure.
Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis as funds are available. All supporting material may be
mailed, emailed, or hand delivered to:
Student Success Emergency Scholarship Fund
2123 Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742
[email protected]
