Maryland Scholarships
Living or studying in Maryland qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to MD residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Maryland's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 2
- Median award
- $18,000
- Largest award
- $18,000
- No essay required
- 1
Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant
$18,000Due Aug 1, 2026Maryland residents under age 26 with significant financial need may qualify for the Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant for full-time undergraduate study at eligible Maryland institutions. You must begin college within six years of high school graduation or earning a GED. The maximum award is $18,000 per year based on calculated need. Awards help cover tuition and educational expenses at eligible two- or four-year Maryland colleges and universities. File the FAFSA or MHEC One-App by March 1 and submit any required supplemental documentation by August 1.
No essay requiredJimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Maryland scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 2 verified scholarships for Maryland students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $18,000, and the largest reaches $18,000.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Not all of them. 1 of the current awards need no essay, so they take minutes to apply to. The essay-based ones tend to be less crowded and pay more, and Award Scholar can draft those essays in your own voice.
What Maryland financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Maryland runs its own aid programs, including Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant and Guaranteed Access Grant, administered by Maryland Higher Education Commission. File the FAFSA (Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards: March 1, 2026.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Maryland financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Maryland students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Maryland residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is August 1, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.