Hood College Merit Scholarships 2025

Hood College Overview

Hood College, located in Maryland, USA, is a liberal arts institution offering a wide range of programs to both domestic and international students:

Degrees Offered:

• 32 Bachelor's programs
• 19 Master's programs
• 2 Doctoral programs
• 10 Graduate Certificates

Accreditations:

• Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Accreditation Council for Business Programs
• ABET accreditation for Computer Science
• Maryland Higher Education Commission
• Maryland Board of Nursing
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Scholarship Scope: Offers merit-based scholarships amounting to $6 million annually to its students.

Important Facts

About the Merit Scholarship

Hood College’s Merit Scholarship program is available to all accepted international students, including those from Pakistan. Selection is based on:

• Academic excellence
• Participation in co-curricular and community activities

Categories of Merit Scholarships

• Founders Scholarships: For first-year bachelor’s students
• Hodson-Gilliam Scholarships: For Pakistani students without access to high school education
• Endowed & Annual Scholarships: Managed by Hood’s financial aid office in collaboration with academic departments
• Quota: 100% of admitted students are eligible to receive merit-based awards 

Eligible Study Programs

Scholarships apply to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a diverse range of fields:

• Nursing
• Psychology & Counseling
• Sociology & Social Work
• Art & Archaeology
• Biology
• Chemistry & Physics
• Computer Science & Information Technology
• Education
• English & Communication Arts
• Global Languages & Cultures
• History
• Law & Criminal Justice
• Mathematics
• Music
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• Physical Education
• Political Science & Global Studies
• Accounting & Finance 

Benefits of the Merit Scholarship

Scholarship awards vary by category and student performance. They are typically applied as tuition fee deductions of:

• 25%, 33%, or 50%, depending on academic records and achievements 

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Hood College Merit Scholarship:

• Must be an international student (Pakistani)
• Achieve at least 90% marks, or a 3.0 CGPA / 4.0 scale in prior degree
• Have an acceptance letter from Hood College
• Enroll in a full-time degree program

How to Apply

• Submit an online application for admission to Hood College
• Upload all required documents
• Receive an offer letter upon successful submission
• Scholarship consideration is automatic once admitted—notification may come via email, and an interview may be required

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts (all previous education)
• Copy of Passport
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Updated CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Bank Statement (proof of financial capacity for living expenses) 

English Language Requirements

Applicants must submit any one of the following scores:

Application Timelines

Master of Science in Counseling Deadlines:

• Fall Semester (August): Apply by March 15
• Spring Semester (January): Apply by November 1 

Deadlines for Other Programs:

• Fall Semester (August): July 21
• Summer Semester (May): April 15
• Spring Semester (January): December 1