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    <div class="html-content">Dear UMBC Merit Scholars:<br><br>On behalf of the Merit Scholarships Unit, we would like welcome you back to campus for Spring 2018!  As a FRIENDLY REMINDER, all merit scholarship recipients are required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) and successfully enroll and complete at least 12+ credits each fall and spring semester (6+ credits for transfer merit scholars). <br> <br>Please Note:  UMBC’s Last day to Register or Add a Course for Spring 2018 is Friday, February 9, 2018.  Scholars are eligible to make changes to their semester enrollment until this date; however, please be advised you must complete at least 12 credits (6 credits- transfers) in order to meet the terms of your scholarship. <br> <br>At the end of the fall semester, the Merit Scholarship Review Committee will review your academic record, as well as enrollment status to confirm compliance with your scholarship requirements.<br> <br>If you have any questions regarding your scholarship terms and conditions, please feel free to contact us at: <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact_form.html">http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/contact_form.html</a> or by phone at 410-455-3813.<br><br>*Note: This notification is being sent to ALL current UMBC merit scholar recipients and is a friendly reminder to proactively ensure your enrollment meets the terms &amp; conditions of your signed scholarship agreement.<br></div>
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<Summary>Dear UMBC Merit Scholars:  On behalf of the Merit Scholarships Unit, we would like welcome you back to campus for Spring 2018!  As a FRIENDLY REMINDER, all merit scholarship recipients are...</Summary>
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