BSOS Scholarships

Scholarships: BSOS Students, this is for you!

JUNIORS Applying to Law School Due date: Friday, April 5, 2024 | Read more.  The Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Jay G. Cohen, a prominent Baltimore attorney and proud Terp husband and father. This fund will provide students with resources to pay for part (or all) of an LSAT preparation course Additional expenses incidental to the law school admissions process (e.g. application fees, transportation for visits, etc.).  All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply; preference given to students in their junior year, or non-graduating Spring 2024 seniors. BSOS SCHOLARSHIPS Due date: Friday, April 12, 2024 | Read more and Apply The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current and returning BSOS students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors). Eleven (11) different scholarships (some with multiple award recipients) are available for the Fall 2024 semester.  Scholarships are available to specific majors (ECON, PSYC, BIO PSYC/NEUR) To residents of specific geographic regions (Gloucester, Camden or Burlington counties in New Jersey or attended William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA; see Herskowitz Endowed Scholarship Award). A scholarship available to students from Nassau or Suffolk counties in Long Island, New York; see Portogallo Family Endowed Scholarship.  First generation students (see Jean & Robert Steele Scholarship and the Montgomery Family Endowed Scholarship). Graduated from a secondary school in Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East, Africa, or Canada (see Benjamin, Mary, and Maryanne Sharp Endowed Scholarship). Awards range from $500-$3,500. Students graduating Spring 2024 are not eligible. View all BSOS scholarships. For UNDOCUMENTED/FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS Due date: Friday, April 12, 2024 | Read more and Apply The Terp DREAM Scholarship is intended to provide scholarships to undergraduate, undocumented, first-generation students who have completed at least one semester at the University of Maryland and who have financial need. Multiple scholarships will be distributed, between $250-$1,000. CREATIVE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP Due date: April 19, 2024 | Read more and Apply Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of BSOS professor, Judith Freidenberg. The scholarship provides two prizes, $1,000 for first prize and $600 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply (returning to UMD in Fall 2024). Questions regarding any of these scholarships or the application process may be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

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Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Jay G. Cohen Memorial Student Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Jay G. Cohen, a prominent Baltimore attorney and proud Terp husband and father.

• This fund will provide students with resources to pay for part (or all) of an LSAT preparation course
• Additional expenses incidental to the law school admissions process (e.g. application fees, transportation for visits, etc.). 

Due date: Friday, April 5, 2024 | Read more. 

All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply; preference given to students in their junior year, or non-graduating Spring 2024 seniors. Multiple awards given.

 

Upcoming Deadlines for Do Good Institute Programs:

Accelerator Fall Fellows Program: Accelerator Fellows is an eight-week program providing funding, one-on-one support, and needed resources to advance your social impact! While students work diligently to increase community impact, the Fellows program provides assistance with resources and opportunities to explore, test and scale up. Learn more and apply today at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows. Applications close Sunday, September 10, at 11:59pm.

Mini-Grants: Do Good Mini-Grants provides funding for the development and implementation of student-led, student-run proposals that aim to create a positive social or environmental impact. Learn more about the program and apply today at go.umd.edu/minigrants. Applications close Monday, September 18, at 11:59pm.

Changemaker Pathways: You could explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional or educational life through the Do Good Institute’s new five-week experiential program. You will engage in dynamic team-building exercises, participate in a day of service, and acquire tools and knowledge to bring your innovative ideas to life through hands-on workshops. Learn more about the program and apply today at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways. Registration closes Sunday, September 18, at 11:59pm.

Voyager-Obama Scholarship for Public Service - for Sophomores w/Financial Need

Voyager-Obama Scholarship for Public Service - for Sophomores / Tuition and Travel Support

The Voyager Scholarship, administered by the Obama Foundation and supported by AIRBNB founder Brian Chesky, helps students planning careers in public service by providing up to $50,000 for college costs AND transformative travel experiences.

Important: The Voyager Scholarship is for students who are Sophomores in Spring 2023, who have demonstrated financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and plan to pursue careers in public service.

Application deadline: March 22, 2023 3:00 pm Central Time

Sign up here for access to our ELMS Resource Site for the Voyager Scholarship!

Benefits of the Voyager Scholarship:

• Financial aid up to $50,000: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid to cover remaining tuition and/or living costs for their junior and senior years of college. 

• Students will design their own summer voyage between their junior and senior year of college with a budget of $10,000.

• 10-year travel stipends: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000.

• Access to annual Summit Meetings

Eligibility: to apply for Voyager Scholarships students must:

• Demonstrate financial need (as determined by FAFSA)
• Be finishing their sophomore year in Spring 2023
• Plan to enroll full-time as a junior in Fall 2023. 
• Have four (4) semesters or six (6) quarters of full-time academic coursework remaining before graduating
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
• Have demonstrated a commitment to public service
• Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation
• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).

Learn more - sign up here for access to our ELMS Resource Site for the Voyager Scholarship!

Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is designed for students entering their junior year of college in the US who are passionate about contributing to the public good and would benefit from support, connections, and life experiences to help them succeed. The Voyager Scholarship provides students with financial aid, access to travel experiences, and a network of mentors to support them. 

Candidates must plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the US, have a minimum GPA of 3.0+, demonstrate a commitment to public service, plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation, and be a US citizen, holder of a Permanent Resident Card, or an individual granted deferred action status under DACA. 

Deadline: March 22, 2023 

For more information and to apply: https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/

BSOS Experience Funds

 

Applications for BSOS Spring Undergraduate Experience Funds Opening Soon!

 If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an experiential learning opportunity, apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. Applications will open in December 2022. 

Applications for unpaid spring 2023 semester experience will be considered on a rolling basis between January 9, 2023 and January 25, 2023 or until funds have been exhausted. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Submit a complete application (all questions answered) by the Best Consideration Date is January 9, 2023.
• Have completed at least one semester (fall 2022 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
• Have at least one semester (spring 2023 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland.
• Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP, NEUR, or SDSC major track housed within the BSOS College.
• Notifications will be sent on a rolling basis for those that apply by the "best consideration" date. Applicants who apply after the best consideration date can expect to receive a response the following Friday after application has been submitted. 
  All recipients will be asked to submit a Thank You video, which will be shared with the donor(s) of the fund you are receiving. Questions regarding BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.
• Complete the learning experience for which you apply in spring 2023. If you choose not to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.

 

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to:

• Travel/transportation expenses
• Professional attire
• Software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• Conference fees
• Opportunity costs, (i.e., the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)

Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Additional Information:

• Preference in selecting awardees will be given for activities where financial obstacles would likely prevent a student from participating.
• Preference will be given for unpaid experiences in not-for-profit, government, or educational organizations, rather than in for-profit companies.
• Preference will be given for NEW, rather than continuing, experiences (i.e., starting a new internship, as opposed to continuing in a position from a previous semester or summer).
• These funds are NOT designated for study abroad experiences.  Visit the Education Abroad Scholarships page to learn more about study abroad funding.
• Students may apply for funding for more than one learning experience per application cycle, but may only receive funding for one experience.
   

These BSOS experiences are generously supported by the following funds:

• The Anthropology Student Experience Fund 
• The Dean Gregory F. Ball Student Experience Endowment
• The Beardsley Family Endowed Student Experience Fund
• The Dr. Jack Blanchard and Dr. Melanie E. Bennett Student Experience Endowment
• The Taylor and Brandon Cole Student Experience Endowment 
• The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Student Experience Fund
• The Dean's Student Advisory Council Unpaid Internship Scholarship
• The Dries Family Student Experience Endowment
• The Felecia Love Greer Student Experience Endowment
• The John M. Haas Sr. Student Experience Endowment
• The Gary L. Rozier Professional Experience Fellowships for Economics Majors 
• The Dr. Katherine F. Russell and George L. Askew, MD Student Experience Endowment
• The Robert R. Satterfield Economics Student Opportunities Endowed Funds
• The Robert R. Satterfield LGBTQ+ Opportunities Endowed Fund

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be
e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Apply Today for BSOS Experience Funds!

Apply today for BSOS Summer/Fall 2022 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• travel/transportation expenses
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• conference fees

For additional examples of the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, we encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

The best consideration date for Summer/Fall 2022 experience applications is Wednesday, June 1, 2022, by 11:59 PM. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis, based on the availability of funds. This application will close on Friday, September 9, 2022, by 11:59 PM or when funding for Summer/Fall 2022 experiences has been exhausted. 

Click here to apply. 
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be

e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu. 

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open!

 

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open!  Apply here.

Along with an application, a Supervisor Statement of Agreement Form must be submitted by the supervisor on behalf of the student.

Deadline to apply: Monday, May 9, 2022

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

Eligible Candidates:

All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2022 semester, who have an internship for summer 2022, are eligible to apply.  Graduating seniors (May 2022 & August 2022) are not eligible.

 

Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2022 and to those who have not previously received an award. 

Internships Must Meet the Following Criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by the start of fall semester
• Supervised by a professional in the field

Apply by Monday, May 9, 2022!

Other details: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

 

Questions about the application?  Connect with Erin Callahan in the University Career Center at erincall@umd.edu.

Bright Futures Application - Now Open!

 

Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open!  Apply here.

Along with an application, a Supervisor Statement of Agreement Form must be submitted by the supervisor on behalf of the student.

Deadline to apply: Monday, May 9, 2022

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President's Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

Eligible Candidates:

All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2022 semester, who have an internship for summer 2022, are eligible to apply.  Graduating seniors (May 2022 & August 2022) are not eligible.

Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2022 and to those who have not previously received an award.

Internships Must Meet the Following Criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by the start of fall semester
• Supervised by a professional in the field

Apply by Monday, May 9, 2022!

Other details: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

BSOS Resources for Students

Apply for Winter/Spring 2022 BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds!

 The application for the BSOS Experience Funding for Winter/Spring 2022 experiences is open. The selection committee will review and consider all submissions for funding on a rolling basis, through March 1 OR once funds have been exhausted, whichever comes first. An initial best consideration date of December 17 has been set to ensure all applicants who have applied for funding by this date receive a timely response, particularly for Winter experiences. 

The application link and all relevant information regarding this process can be found at go.umd.edu/experience. Students should email bsos-scholarships@umd.edu for any inquiries. 

BSOS Experience Funds for Summer/Fall 2021 -- APPLICATION CLOSING SOON

 

Apply today for BSOS Summer/Fall 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds! These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to; pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses pandemic related relocation expenses  professional attire opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.) software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience.  conference fees For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here. If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, I encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. The best consideration date for Fall 2021 experience applications is Wednesday, September 1, 2021 by 5 PM. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis, based on the availability of funds. This application will close on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 by 5 PM or when funding for Summer/Fall 2021 experiences has been exhausted.  Click here to apply.  Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria. Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Gilman International Scholarship: Information Sessions and Resource Page

Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen with international interests? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000! In the last 5 years, 136 UMD students have won Gilman Scholarships, winning a total of $450,050! 

The deadline to apply for virtual, in-person and hybrid programs beginning between Dec 2021 and October 2022 is October 5, 2021. **If Spring 2022 Study Abroad program are affected by COVID students will most likely be able to use their Gilman awards for study abroad in a future semester.** 

To be added to our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this brief survey.

  

GILMAN INFORMATION SESSIONS WITH EDUCATION ABROAD 

The National Scholarships Office and the Office of Education Abroad imagine that you may have many questions about the Gilman scholarship, the application process, and study abroad in general. Please join staff from both offices to learn about these topics and ask any questions you may have.

Choose a link below to register. 

Thursday, August 26, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Monday, August 30, 12:30 - 1:00 pm (includes live transcription)

Wednesday, September 1, 3:00 - 3:30 pm

Thursday, September 2, 12:00 - 12pm:30 pm

Friday, September 3, 12:00 - 12:30 

Tuesday, September 7, 4:00 - 4:30 pm (includes live transcription)

If you are not able to make any of these sessions, please email us at gilman@umd.edu.

 

DEADLINE: October 5, 2021

 

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be:

·      a U.S. citizen

·      a Pell Grant recipient 

·      undergraduate (includes all majors)

   

We look forward to hearing from and meeting you!

Foreign Service Fellowships: Pickering, Rangel, and Payne

 Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State or the USAID Foreign Service? Do you want to make a positive change in the world? 

 

The Pickering and Rangel Graduate Fellowships provide financial support through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities leading to an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.  

 

The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service. 

IMPORTANT: The Pickering, Rangel, and Payne programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are US citizens with financial need, especially those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service.

Learn more by registering for a foreign service fellowships webinar:

Monday, June 14, 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Tuesday, June 29, 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Wednesday, June 30, 12:00 - 12:45 pm

If you are not able to attend one of the webinars, please fill out this brief interest survey.  

Service Requirement: Recipients of all three programs are obligated to complete a minimum five-year term of service as a Foreign Service officer.

 

Eligibility requirements for all programs:

• Applicants must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2022 for a two-year program at a U.S. university in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service. This now includes management. Technical fields are accepted for the Payne Fellowship program.  Applicants may be in their senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June 2022, or they can be college graduates.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

DEADLINES: TBD, but as early as mid-September