Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social studies? 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 2026 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2026 and August 2027. The University of Maryland may nominate one individual to compete nationally. 

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 able to demonstrate significant financial need as indicated through the FAFSA.

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 2025-2026 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. 
• Have significant financial need as determined by FASFA.

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 20, 2026. 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.

Interested in Learning More?
Please contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

Attached Documents: Please find information required for campus nomination AND recommender advice. If you plan to apply for nomination, send your recommender the advice document.

Website: www.beineckescholarship.org

Read about Onkeya Arah, 2024 Beinecke Scholar

We hope that this message finds you well.  We are reaching out from the Center for Scholarships to share student resources and promote recent scholarship opportunities for the Spring 2026 semester. 
The University Systems of Maryland Board of Regents Student Excellence Scholarship is now open! This award highlights students who exhibit achievements in leadership and advocacy, outreach and engagement, innovation and creative activity, and academics, scholarship, and research. Students from all USM institutions are able to apply before the deadline of February 6th, 2026.The Delaware-District of Columbia-Maryland Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators awards a minimum of three $1,000 scholarships each year, from funds raised by ASFAA members from the Association’s Fall Conference.  This opportunity is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a strong academic standing, and applications are due by February 13, 2026.  To be considered, students must:

• Attend an eligible institution in Delaware, the District of Columbia, or Maryland during the July 1–June 30 academic year.
• Attend an institution with at least one active DE-DC-MD ASFAA member.
• Demonstrate financial need as defined by the FAFSA and the institution.
• Meet GPA requirements:
  • Undergraduates: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or the equivalent.
  • Graduate/Professional students: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent.
• Be enrolled full-time as defined by their institution.

Please review the Application Guidelines for more information.  Completed applications, including the required essay, must be submitted to  sfa-scholarships@umd.edu for consideration. 

Additionally, the Maryland Degree Completion Scholarship (MDDCS), designed to support eligible undergraduate degree-seeking and eligible undergraduate certificate program students who are close to completing their academic program and may be facing financial barriers to graduation, is now available! Eligible students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as funding is limited and awards will be made on a rolling basis. Please direct students to Scholarship Universe to learn more about eligibility requirements and apply now!Lastly, USG continues to support students on campus, particularly through our USG food access resources.  Our center continues to host two monthly food distributions open to the USG and wider community, providing free produce and non-perishable goods through the 

USG Mobile Market and Manna Choice Market at the Grove.  

We are happy to share that additional appointments are now available through our Manna Choice Market at the Grove.  USG community members must call 301-424-1130 to schedule an appointment. 

Furthermore, our Grover Essentials resource pantry provides free snack bags and toiletry items to students every week!  Up to three snack bags per week and toiletry items every two weeks are available for students to pick up at the Center for Scholarships during our operating hours, or through our After-Hours appointment program, which allows students to pick up these resources from lockers outside our suite after our normal operating hours.

We are grateful to continue supporting our students and raising awareness of the resources and opportunities available to them.  For questions, please email usg-scholarships@umd.edu or schedule an appointment.Thank you,
USG Scholarship Team

Center for Scholarships

usg-scholarships@umd.edu

The Universities at Shady Grove  

9636 Gudelsky Drive, Building III

Rockville, MD 20850

T 301-738-6023 | F 301-738-6070

shadygrove.umd.edu/scholarshipcenter

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The Kimmy Duong Foundation Announces:
The Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Programs 
School Year 2026-2027

DEADLINES:

1/31/26: Applications due for previous-year recipients
3/27/26: New Student applications Due to Online Portal 
3/28/26 – 6/30/26: Review and Select Candidates for Interviews
Saturday 7/18/26: Scholarship Award Ceremony

The program is for undergraduate students enrolled in the following eight institutions:
The University of Maryland (UMD-CP, UMB, UMBC)
George Mason University (GMU)
NOVA Community College (NOVA)
University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
Montgomery College (MC)
Virginia Tech (VT)
University of Virginia (UVA)
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, regardless of ethnicity (except for the 3 gold scholarships mentioned below) who demonstrate:

• Outstanding academic achievement,
• Strong leadership potential,
• A track record of service to the communities,
• Pride in their culture and heritage,
• A passion to apply their academic background to create a better world
• Accepting scholarships at the Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Students should apply through: https://thekimmyduongfoundation.org. Scholarships will be awarded for the school year 2026-2027. 

• 3 Gold scholarships will be reserved for Vietnamese students from Vietnam, who have been accepted to the above 10 U.S. universities.

Each scholarship will be $3,000 annually (Diamond Prize), $2000 annually (Gold Prize).
The top scholar will be awarded $5,000 (Platinum Prize).
The scholarship is renewable annually for up to 4 years, for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

For more details about qualifications and applications, please visit our website:

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.

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!**

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.