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Coppin State University Development Foundation · Nomination required
The Senior Opportunity Scholarship program gives qualifying Coppin State University juniors and seniors a one-time financial award to help complete their degree when they are close to graduation but have exhausted other financial aid. Developed by the Coppin Development Foundation Board of Directors in 2011, the program considers demonstrated financial need and classification status. Students do not formally apply; they must be identified through departmental or academic department recommendation. Eligible students are second-semester juniors or first-semester seniors with at least a 2.2 cumulative GPA. Upon consideration, students submit an unofficial transcript, billing statement, and brief statement of need to the Division of Institutional Advancement. Payment is made directly to Coppin and the award is not renewable.
The Senior Opportunity Scholarship awards Amount varies. It is sponsored by Coppin State University Development Foundation.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Coppin State University; Third year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
No essay is listed for this scholarship, but check the submission requirements above for other materials.
This award works by nomination rather than direct application. Confirm your eligibility, then arrange the nomination through the sponsor's process.
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