Criteria for Scholars

Criteria for Scholars

• State of Maryland citizen
• Officially enrolled as a CSU Freshman or Sophomore and can spend a minimum of two years in the Program.
• 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
• Declared major in nursing, pre-med, psychology, or social work
• Stated commitment to fulfill the undergraduate level requirements of an individualized professional training curriculum plan with a mental health focus
• Stated commitment to pursue a career in mental health in the State of Maryland Mental Health System
• Excellent or above average performance rating by instructors in the required mental health seminar- Emerging Issues in Mental Health and Well Being
• High rating in a required personal interview, and on a required personal statement
• Three letters of support from recommended sources
• Official college transcript

Completed applications should be returned to the

Maxie Collier Scholars Program Coordinator
Coppin State University
2500 W. North Avenue, HHSB Room #523
Baltimore, MD 21216

Graduation Requirements

The Mental Health Seminar HLTH 105 is a graduation requirement for Maxie Collier Scholars.