The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
in partnership with the The UMBC Chess Club presents

Chess Scholarships to UMBC:
Chess-Player Scholars Wanted

• UMBC seeks outstanding chess-player scholars for possible undergraduate merit scholarships. High school students in top 10% of class with SAT > 1400 and USCF rating > 2000 are are invited to contact Alan T. Sherman. Among these scholarships are the University Scholars Program (full four-year tuition + room and board), and the Meyerhoff Program for any gifted students (not restricted to minorities)who wish to study science, mathematics, or engineering (full four-year tuition + room and board + computer + stipend + much more). These merit scholarships are for USA citizens (or permanent residents) coming directly from high school.

  To apply, submit a standard undergraduate application to UMBC and indicate your interest in chess in your essay. Include documentation of your chess accomplishments. Follow same deadlines as for all merit scholarships: For full consideration, it is recommended that the completed application be received by December 1 (for fall admission); March 1 is the latest possible date for consideration. Decisions are typically made in February and early March.

• The winner of the 1997 Maryland Scholastic Chess Championship will receive a full four-year scholarship to UMBC for in-state tuition. Congratulations to Edic Tsibulevsky for winning the 1995 Maryland Scholastics, and to his older brother Mikha for winning in 1996. UMBC intends to continue this special award each year.

• UMBC also awards special merit scholarships for chess to exceptionally talented chess players. Masters, senior masters, and grandmasters are invited to contact Alan Sherman. These scholarships are for undergraduates who are USA citizens or permanent residents; graduate students (foreign and domestic) should seek support from their graduate programs. Recipients are expected to participate in community services activities of the UMBC Chess Club.