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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · MD

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship

Help for family members of school employees who are victims of workplace violence.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Request and deliver documentation directly to the institution.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Maryland

  • MD

What it offers

Eligible tuition and fees.

Award amount or benefit

Maximum 2026–2027: $14,086; subject to institutional assignment.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Children, stepchildren, or eligible surviving spouse of a school employee who died or became totally disabled due to on-duty violence; minimum 16 years.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Maryland, with exceptions posted for public safety.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Up to five full or eight partial years; institution manages.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Consult institutional changes; the cycle indicated by MHEC is preserved.

Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0195

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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