Category Archives: Scholarship & Financial Posts

ASIS Foundation–IFPO Certification Scholarships

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ASIS Foundation–IFPO Certification Scholarships
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

The ASIS Foundation, in partnership with the International Foundation for Protection Officers are offering scholarships to support individual advancement in the security profession.

 

IFPO Certified Protection Officer (CPO) Scholarships*

The CPO (Certified Protection Officer) program is designed for security officers and students who wish to learn more about asset security/protection. It is aimed at individuals with a professional orientation.

CPO Requirements:
Candidates must have six (6) months of full-time protection officer experience (or equivalent) or one year of part-time protection officer experience (or equivalent). Students enrolled in a recognized classroom training program may also qualify for this program.


*The IFPO scholarships are open to all security professionals and offered in English and Spanish programs. There is a portion of scholarships exclusively for women in security. ASIS MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.

Critical Language Scholarship, Summer 2026

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Would you like to study a critical language during summer 2026 – all expenses paid?

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, offers two opportunities to immerse yourself in critical language study!

(1) The CLS Overseas Institutes offer intensive and cultural immersion for these 12 languages abroad:

ARABIC – CHINESE – HINDI – INDONESIAN – JAPANESE – KOREAN – PERSIAN – PORTUGUESE – RUSSIAN – SWAHILI – TURKISH – URDU  

(2) The CLS Spark Virtual Institutes offer undergraduates the opportunity to study one of these four languages virtually:

ARABIC – CHINESE – JAPANESE – KOREAN – RUSSIAN

Learn more and sign up for a virtual information session. Gain insights into preparing a strong application!

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: Mid-November (TBA)

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens; currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students (note–grad students are ineligible for CLS Spark). A GPA of 3.2 or higher recommended; all majors are eligible.PLEASE NOTE: The CLS overseas program in Japanese requires two years of previous study by the start of the program. Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian require one year of study by the start of the program. The five CLS Spark programs are open to beginners. See here for details.
For more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website.

BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

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The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award, which supports BSOS undergraduate students who need financial assistance to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. 

Complete the very short application before 12 pm on September 12, 2025. Questions? Contact the Feller Center’s Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply

***If you need clothes more immediately or don’t get the scholarship, you can also visit the USG Career Closet!**

Truman Scholarship for Leadership and Public Service, Current 3rd year students, Nov. 3, 2025

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Are you a current 3rd YEAR student striving to make a big impact on US or global issues you’re passionate about? Are you developing outstanding leadership experiences on or off campus? Do you plan a career in public service? Learn about the 2026 Truman Scholarships for leadership and public service!

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. We are looking for 3rd year UMD students with outstanding leadership experience, a strong focus on specific public policy goals and activities, and excellent academic performance. 

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

UMD Nomination Application Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025

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 to respond also!

US Citizenship is required by April 2026. GPA of 3.4 or higher strongly recommended.

Gilman Scholarship–Applications Open

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Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen? Are you interested in studying abroad?

You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! Here’s what you could earn:

UMD students are successful Gilman Scholarship Recipients!

  • In the last two years a record 104 UMD students received the Gilman scholarship!
  • These Terps won a total of $339,000 to study abroad!
  • UMD applicants regularly outperform the national average acceptance rate!

To help you join the ranks of UMD Gilman Scholars, we are hosting several information sessions. Register for one that works for your schedule!

Can’t attend? Join our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this quick form.

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be:

  • a U.S. citizen
  • a Pell Grant recipient 
  • undergraduate (includes all majors)
  • all program lengths are eligible

DEADLINE: October 3, 2025 (For abroad programs that start between December 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.) But if you are thinking of studying abroad in the next year, attend one of these sessions!

$$ Apply for the Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award

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BSOS Undergraduate Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Award, which supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference.

​Read more and apply​.

Applications will be accepted on August 16, 2025 and the priority deadline is September 12, 2025 at 12 pm. Rolling application deadline until funds have been exhausted. ​

This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. ​Questions? Contact the Feller Center’s Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising and career planning

Create a Professional Brand & Affordable Shopping Options

USG Scholarship Application Final Deadline is on Thursday, July 31st!

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All students enrolled in USG-credited classes for the Fall 2025 semester can submit an application through the TargetX Student Portal. 

Notifications will be sent out within the first two weeks of the Fall semester. 

Please visit the USG Center for Scholarships for more information, and schedule an appointment with one of the team members for any questions or assistance with this process.