University of Maryland Global Campus is offering the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 with the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship1 for students who start taking courses in winter 2021 in one of the following master's degree programs:

The scholarship is disbursed in increments and your award amount is dependent upon your transfer credits and course load. See Scholarship Details below for more information.

How to Earn This Scholarship

Alumni: Apply to UMGC in Three Easy Steps

  1. Complete the UMGC application for admission.2

  2. Send UMGC official transcripts for college coursework completed outside of UMGC. You do not need to complete this step for your previously completed UMGC coursework, if applicable.

  3. Talk to an admissions advisor if you have questions about the application process or need help selecting your MBA or cybersecurity courses.

Meet the Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship, you must

  • Have earned a degree or certificate from UMGC, conferred prior to January 1, 2021, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Meet the admissions requirements of the university
  • Take your first course in an eligible graduate program in the winter 2021 term

Alumni Winter Term Scholarship availability may vary based on your UMGC division. See UMGC Europe and UMGC Asia Eligibility below for more information.

We will contact you if you are selected to receive this scholarship.

If you receive this scholarship, you must meet UMGC's requirements for satisfactory academic progress to maintain your eligibility.

Scholarship Details

Alumni Winter Term Scholarship funding is applied in the following increments:

  1. The term after you earn your 13th credit
  2. The term after you earn your 25th credit

Please note: You must be enrolled in order for scholarship funding to be disbursed to your account.

The following chart provides an example of how transfer credit and UMGC credit loads affect the amount and disbursement of scholarship funds for graduate students:

Scenario: Transferring in 0–6 Credits, Taking 6 Credits Term 1
Award Earned Award Applied Award Amount

Completion of 12 credits

Term after 13th credit is earned

$500

Completion of 24 credits

Term after 25th credit is earned

$500
   

Total: $1,000

Please Note: Withdrawal from all courses in a term in which the award is applied will result in the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship being canceled for that term. Your balance will be recalculated, and you will be responsible for any outstanding amounts. You will receive the scholarship in the next term in which you are eligible and enroll.

UMGC Europe and UMGC Asia Eligibility

UMGC Europe Eligibility

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, American employees of the U.S. Government, and their family members residing within an overseas contracted site in Europe or downrange are eligible for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship if they meet the other scholarship eligibility criteria and register for one of the following master's degrees offered by UMGC Stateside:

  • Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy
  • Master of Science in digital forensics and cyber investigation

They are not eligible for the scholarship if registering for the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Science in cybersecurity technology offered by UMGC Europe.

UMGC Asia Eligibility

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, American employees of the U.S. Government, and their family members residing within an overseas contracted site in Asia are eligible for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship if they meet the other scholarship eligibility criteria and register for one of the following master's degrees offered by UMGC Stateside:

  • Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy
  • Master of Science in cybersecurity technology
  • Master of Science in digital forensics and cyber investigation

They are not eligible for the scholarship if registering for the Master of Business Administration offered by UMGC Asia.

If you are not eligible for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship, you could be eligible for other scholarships or financial aid at UMGC Europe or UMGC Asia.

FAQs: Alumni Winter Term Scholarship Eligibility

I am a current UMGC graduate student. Am I eligible for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship? +

If you are a current UMGC graduate student, you are not eligible for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship. You still may qualify for other scholarships at UMGC.

I receive a tuition discount through the UMGC Federal Education and Development Program. Am I eligible for the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship? +

Receiving a tuition discount through the UMGC Federal Education and Development Program does not disqualify you from the Alumni Winter Term Scholarship. You can still qualify for the scholarship as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

Apply to UMGC

Completing the online application for admission is easy. Apply today!

1 The Alumni Winter Term Scholarship cannot be combined with any UMGC tuition discount except for the FED Program discount.
2 If you provide inaccurate or fraudulent information or documentation to UMGC during the admissions process, you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the university's Code of Student Conduct. If you are found to be in violation of the Code of Student Conduct, your eligibility for scholarships may be terminated, and you will be charged the standard UMGC application fee, tuition, and fees retroactively and for the remainder of your enrollment based on the appropriate tuition category.