University of Maryland USA Freshman Merit Scholarships 2025

Are you a high-performing student looking to fund your college education? The University of Maryland (UMD) offers a range of freshman merit scholarships designed to recognize the most academically promising students. These prestigious, competitive scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence—not financial need—and can significantly reduce the cost of attending one of the nation’s top public universities.

The scholarships include:

• Banneker/Key Scholarship: Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, housing, dining, and a book allowance for those admitted to the Honors College.
• President’s Scholarship: Available for in-state and out-of-state students, ranging from $2,000 to $12,500 yearly.
• Dean’s Scholarship: Available for in-state students only, $1,500 for the freshman year or $4,500 over the freshman and sophomore years.

To qualify, you must submit a completed application by November 1, and include all required materials by this early action deadline.