Our Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities @ SU

Please Note: This site is scheduled for planned maintenance on June 3, 2023 at 10 pm ET and will be inaccessible for approximately 6 hours.

Internet Explorer (IE) and Microsoft Edge are not fully compatible with the SU Scholarship Website (Academic Works) and many features of the site will not work using IE. For optimal compatibility it is recommended that you sign in ONLY using any newer browser, for example: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

The SU Scholarship Website (Academic Works) is NOW open for ALL NEWLY ADMITTED fall 2023 students as of 12/01/2022 – NEWLY Admitted Students for FALL 2023 can complete the short General Application upon first log in (Conditional Applicable if applicable) . From the Opportunities Tab on your home screen check the link called “Recommended” scholarships (if presented with a Recommended list) to see if you are recommended to apply to any additional scholarships in the system. If you are not recommended to a scholarship opportunity on your personalized dashboard you should not apply to that scholarship opportunity because you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the scholarship. Please remember, based on specific criteria and requirements for each of the various scholarships offered in the system, not all students may be recommended to apply to additional scholarships. The “Ours” link will list all scholarships in the system that are currently open and is different from a Recommended list that may be displayed for you.

The SU Scholarship Website (Academic Works) is open for ALL currently enrolled students (fall 2022 and Spring 2023) to apply to scholarships that you may be recommended to apply to on your dashboard after you complete your General Application (and Conditional Application, if applicable) for the 2023-2024 academic year. Please follow the instructions once you sign in to the website. Some scholarships will be open during the spring 2023 semester for currently enrolled SU Students to apply to for this current academic year (22-23). Currently enrolled students for fall 22/spring 23 at SU can also NOW apply to any Recommended scholarship on your list from the Opportunities tab on your dashboard for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Again, not all currently enrolled students will have a Recommended list of scholarships from the Opportunities tab if you do not meet minimum qualifications for any scholarship is the system. Please check the site often for any updates!

Welcome to Salisbury University’s Scholarship Website -(Academic Works) – institutional scholarship website! The University offered more than a $1.3 million dollars in scholarships to SU students last year. These scholarships may be applied for annually through SU’s Scholarship Website. These scholarships are funded through generous contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, friends, parents, campus organizations and other affiliates.

Please keep in mind that academic merit (Presidential scholarship), Good Neighbor undergraduate scholarship and SU Fund need-based scholarships for incoming students are determined via your SU admissions application and/or FAFSA. For more information on calculating potential incoming merit and need-based awards at SU, check out the Net Price Calculator

Who can apply?
Incoming freshmen and transfer students who are admitted to the University and all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate Salisbury University students. Non-degree and certificate students are not eligible for scholarships.

When can I apply for scholarships for the fall 2023 – spring 2024 school year?
The fall 2023-spring 2024 scholarship application process has begun as of December 1, 2022. Deadline dates for scholarship will vary, check the website for details. You are required to complete a new general application every year!

How do I apply?
1. To access the General Application, click “Sign In” in the upper right hand corner of the screen and use your SU username and password to login to the site.
2. After you have completed your General Application, the system will automatically match you to all scholarships you are eligible for based on the information you provided. These auto-match scholarships require no additional steps for you to complete for you to be in the applicant pool.
3. Applicants must complete all required questions on the “Profile Information” section before proceeding to other activities in the system.
4. While Academic Works matches you to scholarships you may be eligible for, keep in mind that you may be required to provide more information dependent on the scholarship opportunity requirements. From your home screen on the site check the Opportunities tab at the top of the page and look for the Recommended list of scholarships that you are
recommend to apply to. These scholarship opportunities on your Recommend list require you to complete additional steps such as writing an essay, answering questions or providing a name/email address for a letter of recommendation provider. Not all students will have a Recommended list of scholarships if the system has not matched you to any
additional scholarship opportunities that require additional steps.
5. Some scholarships require the applicant to demonstrate financial need; in order to be considered for those scholarships a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA Website must be submitted. The FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year is NOW OPEN!
6. If a 2023-2024 FAFSA is required as part of a scholarship criteria, you must have it completed before you would be recommended to apply to a scholarship opportunity on this site. Allow 3-4 business days after filing the FAFSA for this site to process the new data.
7. Stay on top of the “Deadline” column when reviewing scholarship opportunities as these dates reflect when you must complete the scholarship application to receive consideration for the scholarship.

How will I know if I’m eligible for new scholarships?
Additional scholarship opportunities may become available after the General Scholarship Application has been completed. It is your responsibility to check your Academic Works page frequently for additional scholarship opportunities that may become available. Keep an eye on deadline dates, as those will vary!

How will I be notified if I’m chosen as a recipient of a scholarship?
If you are awarded a scholarship you will receive an award email sent to your SU email address. Submitting a General Application or scholarship specific application does not guarantee you will be selected as a recipient. Non-selected recipients may not be notified by email of such.

Please note that the advertised scholarship dollar amounts are subject to change without notice based on verified funding levels and current scholarship commitments. The scholarship dollar amount published/posted should only be used as an estimate.

Salisbury University is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and therefore athletic leadership, ability, participation or performance cannot be utilized as a criterion in the determination of your financial aid award. As you apply for scholarships within Salisbury University’s Academic Works scholarship site please do not mention athletic leadership, ability, participation or performance within the essay as it will remove you from consideration for the scholarship to ensure Salisbury University’s continued compliance with Bylaw 15.4.1 of the NCAA regulations.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$2,000 Fire and Rescue Service Survivors Educational Scholarship
Salisbury University and the Salisbury Fire Department have announced a...
Deadline06/30/2023
$1,500 Florence Simonds & John B. May Scholarship
The Florence Simonds & John B. May Scholarship is awarded to a Master of...
Deadline06/30/2023
$500 - $1,000 George E. Miles Scholarship
The George E. Miles scholarship will provide funding to full-time...
Deadline06/30/2023
up to $20,000 Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship
The Ratcliffe Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship will provide...
Deadline06/30/2023
Varies Music Ensemble Scholarships
The Fulton School of Liberal Arts, Department of Music, offers...
Deadline09/01/2023
Varies Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (SSO)
Student must be enrolled in MUSA 105, enrolled in private string lessons...
Deadline09/01/2023
$500 William M. Folger Scholarship
The William M. Folger Scholarship was created in the name of the...
Deadline09/01/2023
$250 - $400 SU Study Abroad General Scholarship
The SU Study Abroad Scholarship will be awarded twice per year, once for...
Deadline10/15/2023
$750 or more Rick Dudley Scholarship Fund for Graduate Students with Disabilities
The first Salisbury University Foundation, Inc. scholarship for graduate...
Deadline11/15/2023
$400 Jinchul Kim Painting Award
The Jinchul Kim Painting Award(s) will be made for the Spring semester...
Varies Daly Computers, Inc. Scholarship
The Daly Computers, Inc. Scholarship is awarded to sophomore, junior or...
Ended
$400.00 The Roy S. Perdue Alumni Scholarship
The Roy S. Perdue Alumni Scholarship will provide financial support for...
Ended
$700 James G. Kiefer Endowment Fund
The Kiefer Scholarship provides scholarship(s) to students who are...
Ended
$800 Martin S. Kane Memorial Scholarship
The Martin S. Kane Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming...
Ended
$2,500 - $5,000 The Kimmerly Messick Scholarship
The Kimmerly Messick Scholarship will provide renewable scholarship(s)...
Ended
$10,000 University Orchard Scholarship
The University Orchard Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable $10,000...
Ended
$0 Mike Pretl Memorial Scholarship
The Mike Pretl Memorial Scholarship will provide funding to a current SU...
Ended
up to $1,000 PATH Scholarship Program sponsored by the Ellucian Foundation
The PATH Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Ellucian Foundation, will...
Ended
$1,000 IFC Fraternity Man Scholarship: 1,000 Words for $1,000
Requirements: • Must attend Salisbury University • Must be an active...
Ended
$1,000 Seidel Wicomico High School Scholarship in Education
The Seidel Wicomico High School Scholarship in Education was established...
Ended
Varies Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) - Student Emergency Grant Funds
As of midnight Thursday 2/24/22 ALL funding has been exhausted, NO NEW...
Ended
$1,000 Gail R. Cartwright Scholarship
The Gail R. Cartwright scholarship will be awarded to incoming and...
Ended
$400 Prince Family Scholarship
The Prince Family Scholarship will provide a scholarship for a first...
Ended
$800 Brunkhorst Nursing Scholarship
The Brunkhorst Nursing Scholarship recognizes a freshman undergraduate...
Ended
$500 E.R. Andreen Nursing Scholarship
The E.R. Andreen Nursing Scholarship will provide funding to current...
Ended
$500 Mary Conner Scholarship for Nursing
The Mary Connor nursing scholarship fund will provide financial support...
Ended
$500 Deirdre Adina Campbell Scholarship
The Deirdre Adina Campbell Scholarship will provide financial support to...
Ended
$1,000 Dr. Patti Erickson Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Patti Erickson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a full-time...
Ended
$1,000 Peninsula Insurance Company Scholarship
The Peninsula Insurance Companies Scholarship will provide financial...
Ended
$375-$750 Rochelle M. Clarke Scholarship
Rochelle M. Clarke is a graduate of the Perdue School of Business at...
Ended
$1,000 Lawrence H. and Thelma H. Ey Memorial Scholarship
The Lawrence H. and Thelma H. Ey Memorial Scholarship will provide...
Ended
$400 The Garner/Emery Accounting Scholarship
The Garner/Emery Accounting Scholarship will provide funding to a...
Ended
$500 Cooper Honors Business Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student meeting the...
Ended
$800 James G. Kiefer Endowment Fund
The Kiefer Endowment Fund provides a scholarship to a student who is a...
Ended
$1,800 Jack Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
The Jack Ferguson Memorial Scholarship will honor the late SU student...
Ended
$2,000 Alan and Patti Guerrieri Scholarship
The Alan and Patti Guerrieri Scholarship provides academic merit based...
Ended
$3,000 Audrey C. Christopher Endowment for Education - Incoming Freshman
The Audrey C. Christopher Endowment for Education, established in 1996,...
Ended
$3,000 Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts Scholarship for Incoming Freshman
The Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts scholarship...
Ended
$1,000 - $2,000 Director's Fellowship - Glenda Chatham & Robert G. Clarke Honors College
The Director’s Fellowships were established to recognize exceptional...
Ended
$3,000 Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Scholarship for Incoming Freshman
The Franklin P. Perdue School of Business awards, on a competitive...
Ended
$2,000 - $3,000 Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology Scholarship for Incoming Freshman
The Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology annually awards...
Ended
$1,000 Samuel W. & Marilyn Seidel Endowment Scholarship Fund
The Seidel Endowment Scholarship fund was established to assist students...
Ended
$1,000 Seidel Scholars Program in Education & Seidel Challenge Scholarships for Incoming Freshman
The Seidel Scholars Program in Education scholarships were established...
Ended
$5,000 STEM Scholarships
Sixteen scholarships are available on a competitive basis for first-year...
Ended
$$ Varies Lucy Tull Scholarship
The Lucy Tull Scholarship provides funding for students pursuing degrees...
Ended
$500 Evelyn E. Johnson Scholarship
The Evelyn E. Johnson Scholarship is awarded to a incoming freshman...
Ended
$1,200 Andes Family Scholarship Endowment
The Andes Family scholarship is available to full time students in the...
Ended
$150 Anne H. Matthews Award
The Anne H. Matthews Award is available to a junior education major who...
Ended
$2,000 Audrey C. Christopher Endowment for Education - Current Undergrad Junior Level Students in Professional Program
The Audrey C. Christopher Scholars Program provides scholarship...
Ended
$1,000 Carey-Simmons Scholarship
The Carey-Simmons scholarship is awarded annually to a student pursuing...
Ended