In addition to any federal and MICA aid you may be eligible to receive, we suggest you explore additional information about your college-financing options. The sections below offer links to a range of websites that can assist you in this process.
State-sponsored Aid
Most states provide financial aid programs. Some states give students the option of using state-sponsored aid at MICA. Please contact your state education department to understand how your state aid programs operation.
Special Note to Maryland Residents
A variety of scholarships and grants are available to residents of Maryland. Information, required applications, deadlines, and instructions may be obtained from:
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 200
Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
410-260-4565 or 1-800-974-1024
www.mhec.state.md.us
Tuition Installment Plan
To help you plan for the year's educational expenses, MICA has authorized Sallie Mae to offer a monthly tuition installment plan. The TuitionPay Plan allows you to pay all or part of your academic year educational expenses in monthly installments.
For more information contact a Sallie Mae representative designated to work with MICA families by calling 1-800-635-0120 or visit their website: www.tuitionpay.salliemae.com
Yellow Ribbon Program
MICA is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program for veteran.
Yellow Ribbon Program Information
Yellow Ribbon Program Application Form
Outside Scholarships Accepting Applications
SpecialCableDeals.com
$1,000 scholarship
http://www.specialcabledeals.com/best-cable-promotions.html
Verizon Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
http://deals.servicebundles.com/scholarship
UsBundles.com Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
http://www.usbundles.com/college-scholarship
HotelCheap Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship
http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship
AES Engineers Scholarship
$500 scholarship
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Comcast Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
http://www.comcastoffer.net/scholarship.html
CustomMade Scholarships (Jewelry and Furniture)
$1,000 scholarships
http://www.custommade.com/scholarships/
CableTV.com Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship
National Payday Scholarship
Essay contest open from December 1 through July 31 every year
$3000 scholarship
http://www.nationalpayday.com/scholarship
Degree Directory Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship
http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Student_Saver_Scholarship.html
KAFA Award for Visual Arts
$10,000 award
Korea Arts Foundation of America is a non-profit organization and is offering this award to outstanding Korean-American artist.
www.kafa.us
Deadline: March 31
Student Scholarships
Various scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000
www.StudentScholarships.org
MyBookBuyer.com
Essay Contest $250-$1,250
http://www.mybookbuyer.com/textbooks-for-a-year-scholarship.htm
Frugal Dad Scholarship
$5000 merit-based scholarships available to all types of students in all majors
http://frugaldad.com/scholarships/
Education Insider Scholarship
"Tuition Won't Stop Me Scholarship" up to $5000
http://education-portal.com/articles/tuition_scholarship.html
Degree Directory Scholarship
http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Student_Saver_Scholarship.html
Design*Sponge Scholarship
http://www.designsponge.com/scholarship
Xi Gamma's Mosaic Scholarship
$500 Scholarship
Applicants must be female undergraduate students, pursuing a bachelor's degree, with a minimum 2.7 GPA. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant that best represents the mission of Theta Nu Xi.
http://www.xi-gamma.org
Fiber & Textile Arts Award (FTAA)
$2,000 scholarship each to two students
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/assets/2012.FTAA.Application.WEB.pdf
Rotary Club of Annapolis (Rotary District 7620 Scholarship)
Applicant must reside and attend college in District 7620, which includes most of Maryland and DC
http://www.rotary7620.org
http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx
Towson AAUW Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a woman pursuing a baccalaureate degree who has completed at least two years of college and had her studies interruped at some point for a least six months.
Please contact MICA's financial aid office in mid-February for application. Deadline is May 1.
Go Overseas Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students currently enrolled in, or in the process of applying to, study abroad programs.
http://www.gooverseas.com/go-overseas-study-abroad-scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html
Friends of the Arts (FOTA) Scholarship- for Anne Arundel County Residents
Two $2,500 scholarships every year
Applicants must be an Anne Arundel county resident attending a MD college. Applicants must have completed 12 credits in the last year.
Please contact MICA's Financial Aid office in January for application. Deadline is March 31.
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
Average $2,500 award
For application: http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/deadline-application/
For more information: http://www.aigadc.org/events/2011/04/58647113
Gilman International Scholarship
This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program
Sell Used Books College Essay Contest
$1,000 Scholarship
www.sellusedbooks.com/sell-used-books-college-essay.htm
Maryland Mensa Scholarship
Scholarships range from $300-$1,000
http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Campus Discovery Scholarship
$5000 - essay contest
http://campusdiscovery.com/college-scholarships#scholarship-reminder
US Bank Scholarship
$1000 random drawing - for undergraduate students and high school seniors
http://www.usbank.com/scholarship
Suntrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
$1000 - one winner chosen every two weeks from October to May
www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=424
Hispanic Scholarship Fund for community college student transferring into an accredited 4 year college.
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=428
Gates Millennium Scholarship
www.gmsp.org
Central Scholarship Bureau
Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000
http://www.central-scholarship.org/how-to-apply/application-eligibility-instructions/
Sallie Mae
$1,000 scholarships awarded monthly
http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship
FastWeb
Free scholarship database
www.fastweb.com
Scholarship Experts
www.scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarship America
http://scholarshipamerica.org
The Polish Heritage Association of Maryland
$1,500 scholarships
http://www.pha-md.org/main.php?page=scholarships
Baltimore Community Foundation
http://www.bcf.org/OurScholarships/ScholarshipPrograms/tabid/204/Default.aspx
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Study abroad scholarship
http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/Apply
Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck At Prom" Contest
$5,000 scholarship
Duck brand duct tape annually sponsors this contest, which awards $5,000 to the couple with the best outfits made out of duct tape.
http://duckbrand.com/Home/Promotions/stuck-at-prom.aspx
National Sculpture Society Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship
This scholarship is awarded on a competive basis annually to a figurative or realist sculptor who has demonstrated a commitment to sculpting and outstanding ability in his or her body of work.
http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nssN/index.cfm/fa/cProg.scholarships
John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education
$5,000 scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship, in accordance with the clear stipulation of the Stacey's will, is to foster high standard in the study of form, color, drawing, painting, design, and technique, as these are expressed in modes showing patent affinity with classical tradition of western culture. Only those should apply who are skilled and devoted to this classical or conservative tradition.
http://nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/Default.aspx
FIRE's "Freedom on Campus" Student Video Contest
$1,000-$5,000 scholarships
To be eligible for this contest, you must document a free speech controversy on a college campus and produce a short film about it.
http://thefire.org/takeaction/students/essaycontest
Health Respect Win-Win Scholarship
$500-$25,000 scholarships
What makes you unique? What makes you stand out from the crowd? What attributes do you have that would make others want to emulate you?
Neither merit nor financial need will be considered. The award will be based solely on completion of all required steps.
http://healthrespect.org/win-win/
Alvin James Cox Memorial Scholarship (essay contest)
$1,000 scholarship
http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/
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