Feller Center's Suit Yourself Award

 Apply before Sept. 13

Need professional clothing for the Career Fair, an upcoming internship or another professional opportunity? Eligible BSOS undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for this $200 award to purchase professional clothing!

Beinecke Scholarship

 Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need?

The Beinecke Scholarship program provides graduate study scholarships to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who plan to pursue research-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study in fall 2025 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2025 and August 2026. The University of Maryland may nominate one individual to compete nationally. 

 

Learn more! In-person info session with Dr. Matthew Loar, Director, Beinecke Scholarship Program, and 2024 UMD Beinecke Scholar, Onyeka Arah!

Date: Wednesday, August 28th

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Place: Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center B0322

RSVP HERE

Interested but unable to attend? Please contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and PhD studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs ARE NOT supported.

 

FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be recipients of Pell Grants or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need as indicated through the FAFSA process.

 

Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:

 

• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.7 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases. 

• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. 

• Have firm plans to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. 

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

• Be a Pell Grant recipient as an undergraduate at the University of Maryland or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need.

Award Amount: Each scholar receives $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

 

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation.

 

Campus Deadline: February 14, 2025. This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of the Beinecke application and one letter of recommendation to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.

 

Website: www.Beineckescholarship.org

Fullbright ZOOM Information Sessions

ATTENTION undergrads and recent alumni: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?

Attend a ZOOM info session to learn about the US State Department's Fulbright Grant Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship!

 

Fulbright awards provide recent alumni and upcoming college graduates (who are also US citizens) with grants for international experiences, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations. 

There are three types of grant: research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad, study awards for students who wish to pursue graduate studies abroad; and English Teaching Assistantships. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

 

The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting ZOOM info sessions NEXT week - please use the links below to register:

Thursday, February 15 at 4 pm - Click here to register for this session.

Friday, February 16 at 12 noon - Click here to register for this session.

Interested but can't attend? View a recording of this presentation and gain access to our ELMS/Fulbright resource site by clicking here to complete a brief survey.

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

UMD Campus Deadlines: September 1, 2024 for Research applicants / September 30, 2024 for Masters/Teaching applicants

 

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes for 1st & 2nd Year Students

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for U.S. citizens to study in the United Kingdom (UK). These expenses-paid summer programs provide the opportunity for U.S. undergraduates (U.S. citizens, aged over 18, see eligibility details below), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to participate in a three or four week academic and cultural summer program.

Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens;
• have a GPA of 3.7 or higher; 
• be 18 or older; 
• be a second or first year student, and/or have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes;
• cannot have spent more than 4 weeks outside the U.S. in the last 5 years. Exceptions are made for refugees and/or students from a different cultural background who have spent time abroad due to family emergencies.

Please note: First-generation college students and students who receive or are eligible for need-based aid are especially encouraged to apply. 

The Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance. 

Participating 2024 Summer Institutes are:

• Aberystwyth University (Identity and nationhood through the Lens of Wales)
• Queens University Belfast (Understanding Northern Ireland)
• University of Bristol (Arts, Activism, and Social Justice)
• University of Exeter (Climate Change and the Environment) 
• University of Strathclyde and the Glasgow School of Art (Technology, Innovation, and Creativity)
• University of St. Andrews ( Scotland's History: Kingdom, Nation, People)

Application deadline: February 1, 2024

For more information: https://www.fulbright.org.uk/our-programmes/undergraduate-and-pre-university-programmes/uk-summer-institutes/ 

Want to learn more? Contact Leslie Brice Bustamante: lbrice@umd.edu.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides $30,000 stipends for graduating college seniors to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. Projects that have the potential to be sustainable are favored, and therefore many of the projects initiated by past award recipients continue to benefit people today.

First presented in 1989, the award has provided 88 outstanding young people the opportunity to bring their extraordinary spirit of public service to reality. Non-US citizens can apply if they are graduating from a US college/university. 

Deadline: January 12, 2024 

For more information and to apply: https://www.samuelhuntingtonaward.org/

IDEAS Grant Applications

The US Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for US Students Program seeks applications from US colleges and universities for projects to create, expand, and/or diversify outbound study abroad programs and/or resources that align with US foreign policy goals. 

The 2024 grant competition will award grants of up to $35,000. In support of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, this cycle will also award an IDEAS consortium grant of up to $50,000 to a consortia of US colleges and universities for a collaborative project focused on building study abroad capacity at community colleges preparing students for careers in STEM, technical, and/or vocational fields. 

Deadline for phase one: December 13, 2023 

For more information and apply: https://www.studyabroadcapacitybuilding.org/

Spring and Summer 2024 Do Good Institute Programs

 The Do Good Institute offers hands-on experiences, funding opportunities, engaging curriculum, and effective programs that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives.

• Impact Interns: Looking for a paid summer internship with impact? Impact Interns offers paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in the social impact and nonprofit sector. Applications will open January 12 and close February 12. Learn more and sign up for an information session at go.umd.edu/impactinterns.

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don't know where to start? Changemaker Pathways is a 5-week experiential program for first-year, second-year, or transfer students to explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional, or educational life through interactive and discussion-based workshops. Learn more and register at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.

• Accelerator Fellows: Are you working on a project or social venture that could benefit from coaching, programming and/or financial support? Spend the semester exploring, testing, or scaling up your idea, project, or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Applications are now open and close February 4. Learn more and apply at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

• Do Good Challenge: Do you have a project, venture, team, or student organization making a difference? Pitch your social impact on stage for a chance to win a share of more than $20,000 dollars. Applications are now open and close January 14. Learn more, sign up for information sessions, and apply at go.umd.edu/dogoodchallenge.

You can also follow the Institute on Instagram or Facebook (@DoGoodatUMD) for updates about program deadlines or sign up for their newsletter, Do Good Now (go.umd.edu/dgnnews).

Apply for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Are you applying to STEM/social/behavioral sciences PhD programs this Fall 2023? Or will you be a 1st or 2nd year grad student in these fields in Fall 2023?

You should apply for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)!

The NSF GRFP provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $37,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. US Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible. You can visit the NSF informational website here. 

The UMD National Scholarships Office has an in-depth ELMS resource site for UMD NSF GRFP applicants, with recorded presentations (described below) and supporting materials to help you prepare a competitive application. Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be in their 1st year of PhD studies in Fall 2023 are invited to join our ELMS resource site. Rising 2nd year PhD students are also eligible IF they did not apply in Fall 2022.

**Click here to complete a brief questionnaire to gain access to our NSF GRFP ELMS resource site.**

Recorded NSF Info Session #1 - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Recorded NSF Info Session #2 - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying to, or enrolled in your 1st or 2nd year of graduate studies in an NSF supported field in Fall 2023. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

Questions? Write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu

$3K Summer Stipend - Do Good Accelerator Fellows (Students)

 Accelerator Fellows

Are you a current UMD student working on a social impact project?

 

If so, applications are now being accepted for the Summer '23 cohort of Do Good Accelerator Fellows.

 

The application deadline is April 9.

 

The Summer '23 Accelerator Fellows program consists of an 8 week program, designed to support students where it's most needed as you work to increase your community impact.

 

The Do Good Summer Fellows Program provides students:

• Space to work and build your social impact project/venture
• Resources including a $3,000 stipend
• Opportunities to explore, test, and scale up project initiatives.

 

The ideal student for this program is one whose project is in the implementation phase. Summer Fellows are required to work at the Do Good Accelerator for a minimum of 8 hours and two days each week.

 

Important Dates:

• April 9: Application closes
• April 21: Fellows notified of program acceptance
• June 5: Program begins
• July 28: Program ends

 

UMD students can apply now: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/acceleratorfellows

 

Learn more about Do Good Accelerator Fellows here.

 

If you have any questions about the program please contact Kisha Monroe, Accelerator Manager via email kvmonroe@umd.edu.

2023-2024 Alumni Association Scholarship Application

 The Alumni Association Scholarship Application for the 2023-2024 year is now live! The Alumni Association will be awarding 20 scholarships of $3,500 each, $1750 per semester. Applications are due Monday, April 3, 2023 by 11:59pm ET. 

Competitive applicants should have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 higher, show commitment to the university community through on-campus and/or off-campus involvement, and exhibit Terp pride.

In order to be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• Have completed one semester at the University of Maryland, College Park at the time of application and be enrolled full time (12+ credits for undergraduate students and 9+ credits for graduate students or 48 credit hours) during both the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters
• Submit a complete, online application by April 3rd, 2023 at 11:59pm ET, which includes: application, unofficial transcript, resume and a reference letter submission.
• Recipients will receive a $3,500 award, $1750 per each semester (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024). Awards will be applied to the recipient’s student account (by the Office of Student Financial Aid) prior to the first day of classes for each semester awarded.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jessica Lee, jlee1021@umd.edu.

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.

JWST Scholarships

 

Truman Scholarships for Leadership / Public Service - Juniors

Are you a Junior striving to make a big impact on US or Global issues you're passionate about? Are you developing strong leadership experience on or off campus?  Learn about the 2023 Truman Scholarships for leadership in public service!

The Truman Scholarship program (www.truman.gov) is the official federal memorial for President Harry S. Truman, and recognizes JUNIORS (3rd year students) with demonstrated abilities to contribute to the public good through outstanding leadership and service. Aspiring leaders in their 1st and 2nd years are welcome also!

Truman Scholars have outstanding leadership experience, a strong focus on specific public policy goals and activities, and excellent academic performance. US Citizenship is required by April 2023.

To learn more please click here to complete a brief questionnaire, or write to us at truman@umd.edu

The Truman program provides a $30,000 grad study award, plus top-level internship opportunities, and participation in an unrivaled professional network of leaders and change-makers in public service.

Please share this message with other students in your organization or program!

UMD National Scholarships Office

www.scholarships.umd.edu

U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship Programs

 Would you like to study one of these critical languages during summer 2023 – all expenses paid?

ARABIC - AZERBAIJANI - BANGLA - CHINESE – HINDI - INDONESIAN - JAPANESE - KOREAN - PERSIAN - PORTUGUESE - PUNJABI - RUSSIAN - SWAHILI - TURKISH - URDU  

To learn more about the U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) summer 2023 programs and about preparing a strong application, attend one of these information sessions:

Monday, Sep 19, 2022, 2:00 PM

Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022, 12:00 PM

Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022, 3:30 PM

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022, 10:30 AM

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022, 3:00 PM

Thursday, Sep 22, 2022, 12:00 PM

Thursday, Sep 22, 2022, 4:00 PM

Interested but unable to attend? Please fill out this brief survey. We will enroll you in our CLS resource page on ELMS and follow up with you.

Application Deadline: TBD - Mid-November 2022

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants must be US Citizens; currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students. A GPA of 3.2 or higher recommended; all majors are eligible.

PLEASE NOTE: CLS programs in Chinese and Japanese require two years of previous study by the start of the program. Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian require one year of study by the start of the program. For details see click here.

For more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website.

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients/US Citizens

 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 for studying or interning abroad! Last year 44 UMD students applied for a Gilman and 36 received the scholarship--an 82% acceptance rate! These students won a total of $172,000!

 

You can join 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 VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION 

Join us to learn more about the program, the application process, and how the National Scholarships Office can help you enhance your chances for success.

Tuesday, August 16, 4:30 - 5:00 pm

 

We will host additional information sessions once the program opens in mid-August, so be sure to fill out the survey to stay informed!

 

DEADLINE: October 6, 2022 

For programs that begin between December 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023 

 

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be:

·      a U.S. citizen

·      a Pell Grant recipient 

·      undergraduate (includes all majors)

·      all program lengths are eligible

   

We look forward to hearing from and meeting you!

Alumni Scholarships are Open for the 2022-2023 Academic Year!

 

The Alumni Association will be awarding 33 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

 

All current students who have completed one semester at the University of Maryland College Park and will be enrolled full time (12+ credits for undergraduate students and 48+ units for graduate students) during both Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters are eligible to apply. Scholarship award recipients will receive $1,000 each semester. 

To find out more and apply, use this link. 

 

All applications are due by Monday, March 28 by 11:59pm EDT. 

APPLY TODAY for the Fishlinger Family Endowed Scholarship by 4/1

 APPLY TODAY: Applications for the Fishlinger Family Endowed Scholarship are due on Friday, April 1, 2022 by 1 PM. 

The Fishlinger Family Endowed Scholarship is intended to provide an annual, merit-based scholarship to a high achieving BSOS undergraduate student who has been deeply impacted by personal or medical challenges. This scholarship is renewable through the recipient's senior year, provided they maintain good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher). The monetary award for the 2022-23 academic year is $12,000.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/fishlingerscholar. Applications must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022. 

Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.