Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program
Scholarships supporting Maryland residents whose families experienced military, public safety, or school employee service-related death or disability, to help them pursue higher education.
Funder: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Varies by applicant need and institutional cost; renewable annually if eligibility is maintained.
Summary: Scholarships for Maryland residents impacted by military, public safety, or school employee service-related death or disability.
Key Information: Application is through your financial aid office; eligibility is specific to family/service circumstances.
Description
The Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and the Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program, administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), provide financial assistance to Maryland residents whose families have been affected by military service, public safety service, or school employment resulting in death or 100% disability in the line of duty. The Conroy program supports individuals with eligible military or public safety backgrounds or their immediate families, while the Cryor program is specifically for children and surviving spouses of school employees who died or became fully disabled due to violence in the line of duty. These scholarships are designed to recognize and support the educational pursuits of those impacted by such service and sacrifice.
