Pauline & Shirley Smith Scholarship

The Pauline and Shirley T. Smith Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to helping fund their education through employment, to the extent possible. The scholarship is made possible through the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF), with recipients selected by the Salisbury University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants must:
• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at Salisbury University.
• Demonstrate financial need through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the applicable academic year.
• Demonstrate academic excellence. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one semester of college coursework and earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Have secured gainful employment, to the extent possible, to help defray a portion of their educational expenses.

Preference will be given to graduates of Maryland public high schools in the following order:
1. Talbot County
2. Caroline County
3. Dorchester County
4. Other Eastern Shore counties, including Cecil County
5. Other Maryland counties and Baltimore City

Scholarship Awarding and Renewal
Scholarship amounts may vary based on financial need, other grants and scholarships received, and available funding. The scholarship is intended to assist with eligible educational expenses, including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals, and books, after accounting for other sources of gift aid. The scholarship may be awarded for up to eight semesters, depending on the student’s academic classification at the time of the initial award and continued funding availability. To maintain eligibility for renewal, recipients must remain enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Renewal awards are subject to continued eligibility and available funding.

Selection Process — Eligible recipients will be selected by the Salisbury University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships based on the established scholarship criteria, selection preferences, demonstrated financial need, and available funding.

To learn more about the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, please visit their website Mid-Shore Community Foundation