MSU Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter | Founded in 2005 | 20 Years of Service
MSU Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter | Founded in 2005 | 20 Years of Service
The George F. DeFord Scholarship is named in honor of the charter president of the Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter. The scholarship honors Rev. Dr. DeFord's commitment, service and dedication in establishing the Chapter.
Eligibility: High School Seniors
Criteria: Attending Morgan State University upcoming Fall; 2.5+ GPA on a 4.0 scale
Award: $1,000
Mr. Shawn B. Coates, Chairperson
Education Committee
P.O. Box 1063
Waldorf, MD 20604
(202) 487-5815
Shawn Coates, Chairperson
Janice Cooper
LaVerne Poteat Scott
Victor Watson
Kesia Wheeler
Who may apply: Current high school seniors who will be graduating in the Spring and will be attending Morgan State University in the upcoming Fall semester. The applicant must have at least a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The student may attend a non-public high school in the counties included in the following list:
Calvert County: Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern, Patuxent
Charles County: La Plata, Henry E. Lackey, Maurice J. McDonough, North Point, St. Charles, Thomas Stone, Westlake
Prince George’s County: Crossland, Frederick Douglass, Gwynn Park, Surrattsville, Friendly, Oxon Hill, Potomac and Suitland
St. Mary’s County: Chopticon, Great Mills, Leonardtown
When to apply: All requested documentation must be post- marked or emailed to the Education Committee Chairperson, Mr. Shawn Coates by Tuesday April 18.
How to Apply: Please complete the two page scholarship application and submit all requested materials. You may download the application below.
What's Next: If you are recommended for further consideration, you will be scheduled for an interview. You will be notified via email of the date and time of your interview. The interviews will be held in late April. If selected for a scholarship, you will be required to provide your student registration for the fall academic year.
Award Distribution: The scholarship check will be given to the recipient at the MSUSMAC Dinner Dance.
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