Scholarship Opportunity for Transfer Students

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:48:16 -0400

The Political Science Department is pleased to offer a scholarship to help transfer students complete their degree in Political Science. The Arthur T. Johnson Transfer Student Scholarship is awarded to a Political Science major who has transferred from another college or university and has a minimum 3.25 UMBC cumulative GPA with at least 24 UMBC credits.

Applicants must submit a transcript and brief essay that describes how the award will assist the student in completing his or her degree. The application deadline is June 10th. More information can be received from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Financial Support of $3,000 to $3,500 is anticipated.

Professor Johnson was a member of the Political Science Department from 1980 until his retirement in 2018. He served as Department Chair and Director of the Sondheim Scholars Program during that time.