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State Delegate
Jeffrie E. Long Jr.

DISTRICT 27B SCHOLARSHIP

All Maryland residents living in Maryland Legislative District 27B attending a college, university, trade school or equivalent in the State of Maryland are eligible for the House of Delegates Scholarship. Current high school seniors and full-time

or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate students, and students attending a private career school may apply.

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Important Application Information

  • Application Requirements
    Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university as a full-time (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester) Be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student, or attend certain private career schools Be a resident of District 27B Complete Essay 1 & Essay 2 Attachment of your Resume and Unofficial Transcript Finish application by April 10, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
  • Essay Questions
    ESSAY TOPIC #1: Describe your educational and cultural background. Additionally, why do you deserve this scholarship? (750 Words) ESSAY TOPIC #2: With the recent uptick in incidents with police around the county with nonviolent offenders, what do you believe is the right bipartisan way to reform how our nation polices its citizens? (1000 Words) Three citations are needed for the second essay submission.
  • How To Apply
    All applications will be submitted through this form Please be sure to fully complete your application through this form Applications sent via email, mail, or other means will not be considered.
  • Application Deadline
    Complete and submit the 2022-2023 Del. Jeffrie Long Scholarship Application by April 10, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered!
  • Eligible Majors
    All majors are eligible for scholarships. Students with a “unique major” may be eligible for a scholarship to an out-of-state school, pending approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Majors are considered to be unique when they are not offered at any Maryland university or college. To verify their unique major status, students must complete the Unique Major Application and submit it to the Higher Education Commission with the required documentation.
  • Award Amount
    The minimum annual award is $1,000 and may be held with all State awards. The total dollar amount of all State awards may not exceed your cost of attendance as determined by your school’s financial aid office. Funds may not be available to award all eligible students. Awards are not automatically renewed. You must re-apply each year to this scholarship
  • How do I check my District 27B Residency?
    Follow the link, type in your address, and look to see if you are in Legislative District 27B. If you are not, it will show you who your Senator and Delegates are. Their contact information is accessible through hyperlinks. Click link: mdelect.net
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