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Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program

Direct application

Up to $14,086

Eligibility

Demographics
Military spouse or dependent
Location
Maryland
Education level
Certificate

About this scholarship

Maryland residents enrolled at Maryland postsecondary institutions who are children, stepchildren, or surviving spouses of eligible deceased or disabled military service members, veterans with 25% or greater service-connected disability, public safety employees, or September 11 victims may apply through MHEC.

Awards are capped at up to $14,086 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees. Eligible enrollment includes degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs and certain certificate programs at Maryland institutions.

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What else to submit

  • Eligibility and relationship documentation, such as death certificate, disability verification, military or POW/MIA records, and proof of relationship to the qualifying person
  • Apply through your Maryland institution's financial aid office (not MHEC directly); requirements vary by institution
  • Submit eligibility/relationship documentation proving qualifying status (e.g., death certificate, disability verification, military/POW-MIA records, proof of relationship to the qualifying public safe
  • Be a Maryland resident attending an eligible Maryland institution
  • Meet one of the qualifying eligibility categories (child/spouse of deceased or 100% disabled public safety officer or military member killed/disabled in line of duty; POW/MIA dependents; certain 9/11
  • Apply through the Maryland institution's financial aid office rather than directly to MHEC.
  • Award funds apply toward tuition and mandatory fees.