Athletic Scholarships

Award amounts are given based on athletic ability. Amounts range up to a full scholarship. All incoming freshman student-athletes must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. To register with the Clearinghouse please see your High School Guidance Counselor at the beginning of your senior year of high school.

Prospective student-athletes should contact the head coach of the sport in which they are interested. Please call (410) 951-3737.

Division of Student Life Scholarships

Scholarship Amounts effective Fall 2004.

• Gold Freshman Merit Award
  Requirements: First-time, full-time freshman, 950 or better combined SAT score, 2.5 or higher high school GPA, successful completion of Coppin’s placement exam (no more than one refresher course required)
  Award:$2000 per year, renewable for up to 8 semesters
• Blue Freshman Merit Award
  Requirements: First-time, full-time freshman; 900 or better combined SAT score; 2.5 or higher high school GPA; successful completion of Coppin’s placement exam (no more than one refresher course required)
  Award:$1000 per year, renewable for up to semesters
• Gold Transfer Merit Award
  Requirements: Full time student; community college transfer student; successful completion of at least 56 credits; 2.8 of higher GPA
  Award:$1500 per year, renewable for up to 4 semesters
• Blue Transfer Merit Award
  Requirements: Full-time student; community college transfer student; successful completion of at least 25 credits; 2.5 or higher GPA
  Award:$800 per year, renewable for up to 6 semesters

Eligible students may also contact the Office of Admissions at (410) 951-3600 to obtain a Merit Scholarship Application.

Honors Scholarships

• Golden Eagle Scholarships
  The first-semester, first-year student must have a 3.2 high school GPA , or its equivalence and a SAT score of 1820. The award provides in-state or out-of-state tuition/fees and room/board charges.
• Eagle Scholarships
  The first-semester, first-year student must have a 3.0 GPA high school GPA, or its equivalence and a SAT score of 1590. The award provides in-state or out-of-state tuition/fees charges.
• Opportunity Scholarships
  The first-semester, first-year student must have a 2.0-2.9 high school GPA, or its equivalence; a SAT score of 1700 and complted the Univeristy entrance exam. The award provides one-half (1/2) of in-state or out-of-state tuition/fees for one semester. Conversion to an Eagle Scholarship after first year upon completion of 24 or more graduation credits and earning a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
• Upper Division Scholarships
  Applicants must have 45 credit hours and no more than 60 credit hours; GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; completed English Compostion I and II; be a full-time student. The award provides $600 per semester. It is renewed each semester the student earns a current grade point average of 3.3 and maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.3. Each scholarship recipient must also earn at least 12 credits at the completion of each semester.

For an application and additional information for any of the Honors Program Scholarships, contact Dechelle Forbes at (410) 951-3388.

India-Continental Award

Applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year to apply; have a 3.5 GPA and have an appreciation of all cultures. Awards vary in amount.

For an application and additional information, contact Dr. Sahu (410) 951-3464 or Dr. Sehdev (410) 951-3465 in the Computer Science/Math Department.

Merit Scholarships

• Families with Disabled Members
  Designed to assist individuals who have family members with disabilities. This program provides full tuition and fees to support educational goals leading toward a Baccalaureate Degree and Teaching Certification.
  
  For additional information call Ms. Shirley Edwards at (410) 383-5653.
• Teachers for Tomorrow Program
  Provides full tuition and fees (based on funding) for first and second year Baltimore City School Teachers to earn a Master’s Degree.
  
  For additional information call Dr. George Taylor at (410) 951-3551
• Adapted Physical Education Teaching Program
  Designed for individuals currently employed as teachers of physical education who are interested in providing specialized programming for students with special education needs who require modified/adapted physical education.
  
  For additonal information call Dr. Daniel Joseph at (410) 383-5886.

Nursing Scholarships

• Ethel Gordon Scholarship Fund
  Applicants eligible for graduation should apply this award by March 15th of their senior year. Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 2.5 GPA in nursing courses.
  
  For additional information, contact Dr. Marcella Copes in the Division of Nursing at (410) 951-3990.
• Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program
  Applicants must be accepted to the nursing program; completed the FAFSA; be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen and be from a disadvantaged background. Awards vary in amount.
  Note: The awarding of the SDS scholarship is based on the availability of funding.
  
  For additional information contact Mr. Boyd in the Nursing Division at (410) 383–3988.

• Pre-Med/Psychology Social Work/Nursing/Maxie Collier Scholarships
  The applicant must be a MD resident; be a declared Nursing, Pre-Med, Psychology, or Social Work major; officially enrolled as a freshman or sophomore with a 3.0 GPA; desire a career in mental health in the State of MD Mental Health System, and willing to commit to the undergraduate/graduate levels of training. Awards are $1000 per semester.
  
  Contact Julie Manley at (410) 951-3486 for an appointment.

Private Donor Scholarships

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Rehabilitation Services Administration Scholarships

The applicant must be accepted through the Graduate Division as a regular status student, with a declared major in Rehabilitation Counseling. Qualified students will receive Rehabilitation Services Administration Scholarships to provide Tuition and Fees for the completion of 49 credit hours, fulfilling the requirements for the Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Awards are renewable, if eligibility criteria are maintained.

For application and additional information, please contact Dr. Janet D. Spry or Dr. Michelle P. Pointer at (410) 951-3514.

ROTC Scholarships

The ROTC scholarship pays for tuition, required educational fees, and provides a specified amount for books, supplies, and equipment.

• Four-Year Scholarship Requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be 17 years old before the scholarship is effective.
  • Take the SAT or ACT no later than November of the year you apply (must have a minimum 920 SAT or composite 19 ACT).
  • Be a high school graduate or have equivalent credit with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
  • Show a pattern of leadership and participate in extracurricular activities. Students with part time jobs will be given substitute credit.
  • Be less than 27 years old on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate and receive your officer's commission (an age extension of up to three years may be granted to veteran's who qualify).
  • Agree to accept a commission as either a Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard Officer.
  • Meet required physical standards of 50 points in each event on the Army Physical Fitness Test.


• Three-Year Scholarship Requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Have a SAT/ACT composite score of 920/19, respectively.
  • Meet required physical standards of 50 points in each event on the Army Physical Fitness Test.


• Two-Year Scholarship Requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Must have 55 or more earned credit hours and be able to graduate in two to three years.
  • Meet required physical standards of 50 points in each event on the Army Physical Fitness Test.
  
  
• Other Scholarships

  Each academic year various organizations and other military related activities make scholarship funds available to students enrolled in Army ROTC. Some organizations making theses awards are USAA (United Services Automobile Association), AUSA (Association of the United States Army), VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), etc.

  For additional information please refer to the ROTC web page and/or contact CPT Beverly Maddux @ (443)- 885-3264 or MAJ Jacob LeFors @ (410)- 951-3950.