Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Office of Student Financial Assistance
Up to $2,000 a year toward approved non-credit workforce training (job prep, apprenticeship, licensure or certification) at participating Maryland community colleges.
- How much
- Up to $2,000 per year
- Who qualifies
- Maryland resident or Maryland high school graduate, or active-duty military stationed/residing/domiciled in Maryland. Enrolled in an approved non-credit workforce sequence at a participating Maryland community college.
- For trade school students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Set by each participating community college.
- How to apply
- Contact the financial aid office at your participating community college to apply and get its deadline
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (mhec.maryland.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
For Maryland residents, Maryland high school graduates, or active-duty U.S. military stationed, residing or domiciled in Maryland, enrolled in an approved non-credit Workforce Development Sequence at a participating Maryland community college (job preparation or registered apprenticeship, licensure or certification, or job skill enhancement). Up to $2,000 a year for tuition, mandatory fees and associated costs not already covered by another state or employer grant; combinable with other state aid up to those costs. Recipients may get the award again for an additional sequence. Colleges may add criteria.
More money from Maryland
- Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access (GA) GrantUp to 100% of financial need; maximum $18,000 for 2026-27 (minimum $100)
- Delegate Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$200 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Senatorial Scholarship (Maryland legislative scholarship)$400 to $14,086 for 2026-27
- Graduate & Professional Scholarship Program$1,000 to $5,000 per year
- Maryland Community College Promise ScholarshipUp to $5,000 per year (remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other aid)
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