Scholarship Opportunities (outside of USG)

Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2018-2019! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 11. Applications are currently being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. Scholarships of up to $2,000 per student will be awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year. A minimum of 12 scholarships will be awarded. Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at https://terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2017. Questions? Contact the Office of Parent and Family Affairs at 301.314.8429 or terpfamily@umd.edu.

Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award Applications and nominations are currently being accepted for the Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award. Applications and nominations for the 2018-2019 academic year award are due July 1. All University Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Faculty, staff, and members of the campus community are welcome to nominate deserving students of this award.  The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstance. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $2,000 per recipient. For more information about the Scholarship Award, please visit http://josephmitchell.umd.edu. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the scholarship, please feel free to contact either Michelle McCubbin (mmccubbi@umd.edu, 301-314-9555) or Dai-An Tran (datran@umd.edu, 301-314-0416).

Student Leader Scholarships Through the generosity of several alumni and the Student Government Association, four scholarships are available for student organization leaders. The Carlson, Mintz and Price families along with the SGA have established scholarships to support student leaders. The scholarships were created to help a deserving student organization leader manage costs associated with tuition and related costs of Maryland. Each scholarship recipient will receive a $500-1000 award for the fall 2018/spring 2019 semester. These scholarships recognize the sizable contribution of time and energy that student organization leaders contribute to the campus community through their service. Eligibility Requirements: Current or incoming student organization leader In good academic standing with the University Preference given to students with financial need Additional Considerations: Demonstrates strong work ethic and positive attitude Significant involvement and/or leadership within student organizations The application for this scholarship can be accessed via this link: http://go.umd.edu/leadershipscholarship.  Applications are due by 5pm on May 31, 2018.