Fishlinger Family Fund Scholarship

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is currently looking to award the Fishlinger Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is intended to provide an annual, merit-based scholarship to a high achieving BSOS undergraduate student who has overcome medical or personal hardships. This scholarship is renewable through the recipient's senior year, provided they maintain their good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher). The 2019-20 academic year award for this scholarship is: $10,000 

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Currently enrolled BSOS undergraduate student. Preference given to rising sophomores, majoring in Government & Politics, but all BSOS majors may apply.

• Exhibit exemplary academic standing, as evidenced by a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

• Exhibit financial need, as evidenced by submission of Financial Aid Offer Statement and Personal Statement of Financial Need.

Please complete the application no later than Friday, April 5, 2019. Apply at: go.umd.edu/fishlinger2019 Questions regarding this scholarship or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu