Opportunity Scholarship

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About

The Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship is available to residents of Allegany County, Maryland (minimum three-year residency requirement) to study at Allegany College of Maryland and Frostburg State University.

The Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship was established by the Allegany County Commissioners using a portion of Allegany County Government's share (2.25%) of the annual gross revenue generated by the video lottery machines at Rocky Gap Casino Resort, and is administered by Allegany College of Maryland and Frostburg State University.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds
Resolution No. 17-32 (PDF)

For information or to apply, contact:

Allegany College of Maryland
Attention: Allegany College Foundation, Inc.
12401 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
T:  301-784-5200
Email: sforeman@allegany.edu
Scholarship Website

Frostburg State University
Attention: Financial Aid Office
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532
T:  301-687-4301
Email: fsufinaid@frostburg.edu
Scholarship Website

Scholarship History

Allegany County Commissioners Michael W. McKay, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and William R. Valentine at their December 19, 2013, public business meeting voted to establish the Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship, designed to benefit Allegany County residents attending either Allegany College of Maryland or Frostburg State University. Funds for the scholarship will be provided from a portion of Allegany County Government's share - 2.25% - of the annual gross revenue generated by the video lottery machines at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. The County receives revenue on a monthly basis from the state. Read more in this News Release from December 19, 2013 (PDF).