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UMBC Tournament-Based Awards (US Cadet Champion; Maryland Sweet 16 Champion) is sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Awards reserved for winners of the U. S.
Cadet Championship (invitational) and the Maryland “Sweet 16” Scholastic Chess Championship (Maryland scholastic players only). Incoming freshmen receive a fixed dollar, four-year tuition award.
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UMBC Chess Scholarship Opportunities – Chess Program – UMBC This page is archived, and being kept only for reference, research, or record-keeping purposes and is no longer updated. If this page is inaccessible to you, please complete this form to request it be made accessible . Please do not use this form to report issues related to the content of this page or for general queries.
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For more information, contact Dr. Alan Sherman, UMBC Chess Program Director ( sherman@umbc.
edu ) We offer several different types of scholarships and financial awards to students: UMBC Coca-Cola Undergraduate and Graduate Chess Fellowships Tournament-based awards (4-year, fixed tuition award): Maryland Sweet 16 Champion For additional details, download our scholarship flyer: UMBC Chess Program – Scholarship Opportunities Players and applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements for college chess established by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF).
Titled chess players (Grandmasters, International Masters, Women’s International Masters, and Women’s Grandmasters) are eligible for scholarships if they satisfy at least one of the following stipulations: #1 or all three conditions listed in #2. Are less than 26 years old as undergraduate students, or under 30 years old as graduate students, as of September 1 of the academic year in which the tournament takes place.
Satisfy all of the following three conditions: Are full-time, degree-seeking students (e.g., at least 12 semester credit hours for undergraduate students and 9 semester credit hours for graduate students. Have a grade-point average of at least B (e.g., at least 3. 0 on a 4-point scale) Have satisfied conditions a) and b) for at least one full semester at their team’s college or university prior to the event.
Rule 1 applies to all college events — individual or team. There are no age restrictions on players not having the four above-mentioned international titles. I am interested in: Undergraduate I am interested in: Graduate I am interested in: Professional Masters
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Winners of the U. S. Cadet Championship or Maryland “Sweet 16” Scholastic Chess Championship who are incoming freshmen to UMBC. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
UMBC Tournament-Based Awards (US Cadet Champion; Maryland Sweet 16 Champion) is funded by University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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