McDaniel Scholarships

When you apply for admission to McDaniel College, your application, transcript, and any supporting materials are also used to consider you for a range of institutional scholarships, meaning you don’t fill out a separate scholarship form.

Instead, one application opens the door to multiple scholarship opportunities. These awards are based not only on academic achievement but on leadership, involvement, character and writing as well.

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Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students

McDaniel Merit Scholarships range from $7,500 to $33,000 annually. Over 70% of our admitted undergraduate students receive merit scholarships that make McDaniel an affordable option.

If eligible, you'll receive your scholarship award letter at the same time that you receive your admission decision. The sooner you complete your application, the sooner you'll know your merit award.

**GPA used for scholarship purposes is taken directly from a student's transcript. Any difference between self-reported GPA and transcript GPA may result in a different scholarship amount.
High School GPA	Living on campus	Commuting
3.90+	$33,000	$22,000
3.50-3.89	$30,000	$20,000
3.20-3.49	$29,000	$19,000
3.00-3.19	$28,000	$18,000
<2.99	Contact your admissions counselor	Contact your admissions counselor

McDaniel Merit Scholarships are awarded for eight semesters (four years) or completion of your primary Bachelor's Degree, whichever comes first. Because these are scholarships that you earned based on your overall qualifications, they are not subject to change year-to-year. However, it is important that students and families understand the policies that apply to merit scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded for four years (8 semesters) or the completion of the Bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Students should work closely with academic advisors to ensure they will complete their academic program in 8 semesters.
Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) to receive their merit scholarship. If a student drops to part-time enrollment, their scholarship will be removed from their financial aid package.

Additional McDaniel Scholarships

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Legacy Scholarship Program In honor of our public servants

McDaniel proudly recognizes the contributions of educators, military personnel, first responders, health professionals, and government employees. By recognizing these categories of service, we are dedicated to providing alternative ways to make McDaniel accessible for a wide variety of families.

Carroll County Scholars Program For high school students in Carroll County, MD

Carroll County Scholars is a program for high school students who reside in Carroll County, Maryland, that helps them and their families begin preparing for college at no cost. Eligible seniors who complete the program are guaranteed a college scholarship of $100,000 ($25,000 per year) to McDaniel. Scholars can also compete for a full-tuition college scholarship to McDaniel.

Green Terror Marching Band Scholarship For participation in the Green Terror Marching Band

The Green Terror Marching Band Scholarship provides eligible undergraduate students with a $1,500 annual scholarship ($750 per semester) for participation in the Green Terror Marching Band. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate enrollment, provided the student continues to meet all eligibility and participation requirements.

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Green Terror Impact Scholarship For children and grandchildren of McDaniel College Alumni

To honor and recognize the close family ties that are part of the McDaniel experience, the Green Terror Impact Scholarship awards scholarships to the children and grandchildren of McDaniel College (or Western Maryland College) graduates. You may be eligible if: your parent, step-parent, or grandparent is a graduate of McDaniel College (or Western Maryland College) having earned their bachelor's and/or master's degree.

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The Dorsey Scholars Program For the college’s most talented and motivated students

The Dorsey Scholars Program is the most prestigious scholarship competition at McDaniel College. Each Dorsey Scholarship recipient receives a scholarship that covers: Full tuition, Housing and Meals, book stipend, technology stipend, and travel funding to study abroad at McDaniel College’s European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

The Mildred R. Popham and Carol L. Popham ’73 Scholarship for Teaching and Human Services For Glen Burnie High School graduates

Eligible Glen Burnie High School graduates pursuing Criminal Justice, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology will receive at least $40,000 annually toward their McDaniel education. This includes a $20,000 Popham Scholarship, made possible through the generosity of McDaniel alumni Bryson and Carol Popham ’73, plus at least $20,000 in matching institutional scholarships and grants from McDaniel College.