# Legislative Scholarship Program

> Amount varies from Maryland Higher Education Commission. The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/legislative-scholarship-program
- Provider: Maryland Higher Education Commission (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: The application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/md
- Official page: https://mhec.maryland.gov/Pages/MHEC%20One%20App%20FAQs.aspx
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Legislative Scholarship Program, administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, provides financial assistance to students attending eligible public or private higher education institutions in Maryland. This program is designed to help students cover the cost of their college education. 

To apply, U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens must complete the FAFSA. Undocumented students are also eligible to apply for this state financial aid program. To qualify, undocumented applicants must meet the non-resident tuition exemption requirements under Maryland state education law. Instead of the FAFSA, undocumented students must apply online using the MHEC One App through the Maryland College Aid Processing Portal. 

Applicants must ensure they submit their materials in a timely manner, as the application must be completed by the established deadline for the specific program. Recipients of the scholarship must log into their online portal to accept the award within two weeks of notification, or the award will be canceled.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MD
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- College types: Public college, Private college, 2-year college, 4-year college
- Undocumented students must meet the non-resident tuition exemption requirements under Maryland state education law to qualify.

## How to apply

Submit the state financial aid application online through the Maryland College Aid Processing Portal.

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