University of Maryland Eastern Shore

A public institution in Princess Anne, MD, founded in 1886.

The school

Nickname: Hawks
Conference: MEAC
Colors: #7A0019 and #8A8D8F. Named by a source other than the school. The exact shade shown is ours.

Application fee: $35

“STEP 2: Pay the non-refundable application fee of $35”

From umes.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Priority deadline: November 15th

“Application Priority Deadline November 15th”

From umes.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Fall application deadline: February 15th

“Fall Application Deadline February 15th”

From umes.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Fall Semester, applications close: August 1st

“Applications close on August 1st”

From umes.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Spring Semester, applications close: December 1st

“Applications close on December 1st”

From umes.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Eastern Area Links

Only at the schools it names

Already enrolled

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“Seventy five (75) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship up to $1,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year.”

Largest figure stated: $1,500 per year

For seniors: a two minute video, a GPA of 2.5 or higher and financial need.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“Be a full-time enrolled student as an undergraduate senior at one of the following schools during the 2026-2027 academic year:”

The 14 schools it names