Scholarship Undergraduate

Capital Gazette Memorial Scholarship

University of Maryland, College Park

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Avg. Amount Awarded
271
Days
January 20 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Capital Gazette Memorial Scholarship
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Description

The Capital Gazette Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the journalists slain in the Capital Gazette shooting in 2018. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate journalism students who live in Anne Arundel County and maintain a 2.5 GPA. All incoming journalism students are considered for the listed scholarships based on their applications to the university and their financial needs. Scholarship applications for current students are accepted toward the end of the spring semester and are reviewed annually. Scholarships are only available for current and incoming Merrill students for the upcoming academic year.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Maryland
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Maryland
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism

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