MSUAA HCC Bear Pride Scholarship

Bear Pride Scholarships Applications for Fall 2026/2027 are no longer being accepted.

Please check back in January 2027 to apply for 2027/2028 scholarships.

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Submit Letter of Recommendation

Due by March 31st

Submit the interest form for reminders

If you don't have the money, you may be one of the next statistics of students that has to:

Drop out of college
Work and go to school at the same time
Delay their education

Dig into your personal savings
Dig into your parents and family's savings
Take out a student loan that you will be required to pay back with interest

Morgan State University Alumni Association Howard County Chapter (MSUAA HCC) offers a Bear Pride Scholarship to help with costs for next semester and the bonus is that the check is written directly to you, not the school. This means it will not affect your financial aid.

Applying for this scholarship will help you to afford the expenses of your next semester, ease the worry, and help you focus on finishing your education without delay or increasing your student loan debt.

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Get Money

Get help with the expenses for next semester. The check is written directly to you, so that it will not impact your student aid.

Pay Expenses

Scholarship money can be used towards college expenses like books, tuition, room and board. You don't have to pay it back.

Graduate!

Ease worry and stress about how to pay for your next semester so you can focus on graduating.

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MSUAA Howard County Chapter has been awarding scholarships for over 36 years. Our motto is "Let's Give Something Back".

Since 2023, we have invested more than $60,000 in Morgan Scholars, helping them cover critical educational expenses.

A look back at some of the students supported through the MSUAA-HCC Scholarship Program

Hear From Past
Scholarship Recipients

What do you need to apply?

The updated application process is now easier and 100% online!

1

Tell us about yourself

Let us know all about you!

Tell us about your extracurricular and community activities.
Highlight your honors and awards.
Provide a 300-500 word essay - Reflect on a person or event that has had a significant impact on your life. How did this influence shape your values, motivate you, or inspire your decision to pursue a college education.

2

Upload Transcript

Upload a copy of your recent transcript to the application. Yes, unofficial transcripts are okay.

3

One Letter of Recommendation

Ask your teachers, mentors, supervisors, or managers to submit a letter of recommendation via the Google Form .

Send them this link where they can submit the letter of recommendation:
https://bit.ly/msu-scholarship-recommendations-2026

How do you qualify?

New Students

To qualify for the MSUAA Howard County Chapter (HCC) Bear Pride Scholarship, the following is required:

You must be a resident of Howard County.
You must be either an accepted:
- Incoming MSU student,
- Transfer student, or
- A current MSU student.
You must complete your application by March 31st.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted by March 31st

Apply Now!!!

Submit Letter of Recommendation

Since 1990, the Morgan State University Alumni Association – Howard County Chapter (MSUAA-HCC) has awarded scholarships to Morgan State University students from Howard County, including legacy scholarships made possible through the generosity of private individual donors and corporate partners. Our goal is to provide financial assistance that helps students continue their education and succeed at Morgan.

Through the Bear Pride Scholarship, funds are paid directly to students. They may be used for tuition, books, housing, meals, or other educational expenses for the upcoming fall semester without affecting other financial aid.

How the Scholarship Program Is Funded

Each year, MSUAA-HCC raises funds through:

Legacy scholarships
Private individual donors
Corporate donors and community partners
Alumni contributions and chapter fundraising events, such as the
Let’s Give Something Back Campaign, Night at Toby’s Dinner Theater, and the Caribbean Day Party

These combined efforts expand our capacity to support Morgan Scholars from Howard County.

How the Scholarship Program Works

Students must submit their scholarship application by March 31.
The Scholarship Committee reviews applications and determines award amounts.
Recipients are honored at the MSUAA-HCC Scholarship Awards Dinner, held the first Monday in June.