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Thursday, April 23, 2015

NEWCOMBE/PORTNEY Scholarship--DEADLINE EXTENDED

FYI, this scholarship has been extended to Friday, May 22nd.  For more information, students can email Monica Kearney, Emailmsk0191@umd.edu.

Here is more information, as previously distributed... 


We just received some information for the NEWCOMBE/PORTNEY Scholarship.  The deadline for the Fall semester is May 4, 2015.  Please help me in forwarding this information to your current and newly admitted students. For more information students can call 301-314-7693 or visit http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/scholarships.php

Who is eligible to apply for the scholarships?

THE CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE SCHOLARSHIP
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation provides scholarships in partnership with selected colleges and universities that welcome enrollment by mature adults and are committed to their success. The University of Maryland is very pleased to be selected as a partner institution with the Newcombe Foundation by providing Newcombe scholarships for mature adult students seeking to complete bachelor’s degrees at the University. Adult students now comprise a large portion of the enrollment at most colleges and universities, with many of these non-traditional students being mature women. Newcombe Scholarships help reduce dependence on loans while recognizing the tremendous efforts of many mature students make to be good students and to complete degrees while juggling a myriad of other commitments.

GERALD G. PORTNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Gerald G. Portney Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in October 1995 by Clara Portney Felsher to honor the memory of her late husband, Gerald G. Portney. This fund serves to provide financial assistance for returning students.

      I.        Who is eligible to apply for the scholarships?

A.   THE CHARLOTTE W. NEWCOMBE SCHOLARSHIP
·         Students 25 years of age or older.
·         Good academic standing in previous college work.
·         All candidates must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher
·         Demonstrated financial need as evidenced by completion of the 2014 FAFSA or renewal FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and scholarship application.
·         Completion of at least half the credits necessary for an undergraduate degree (60 credits) by MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015.
·         Special consideration will be given to:
o   Students who demonstrate a considerable level of service to others in their families and community and a desire to continue such service
o   Students demonstrating need through compelling, thoughtful, genuine, and thorough essay question responses
o   Students with disabilities (or family member/s with disabilities)
o   Students who have received this scholarship less than two times
o   Students pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree
·         Admitted as full or part-time undergraduate at the University of Maryland, College Park, by MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015.



B.   GERALD W. PORTNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
·         Students 23 years of age or older.
·         Good academic standing in previous college work.
·         Admitted as full or part-time undergraduate or second Bachelor’s degree candidate at the University of Maryland, College Park, by MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015.
·         Special consideration will be given to:
o   Students demonstrating compelling, thoughtful, genuine, and thorough essay question responses
o   Students with disabilities (or family member/s with disabilities)
o   Students with demonstrated financial need as evidenced by completion of the 2013-2014 FAFSA or renewal FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov and scholarship application
o   Students who have received this scholarship less than two times

    II.        Application Deadline

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015 to assure early and full consideration.  Applicants will be considered after that date, based on availability of funds.

   III.        Application Procedure

Complete and return all the following required information:
•     Application form for Newcombe/Portney  Scholarships
•     College transcripts (official or unofficial) from all institutions attended in the last five years
•     Financial Aid Information Form is enclosed.  This form is being used only for the Returning Students Scholarships.  (You must complete this form even if you have a form on file in the Financial Aid Office.)
•     Return all completed forms (including Application Form, Financial Aid Form, and transcripts) to:

University of Maryland College Park
Returning Students Program of the Counseling Center
2202 Shoemaker Building

College Park, Maryland 20742

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