Are you an undergrad or alumnus planning to apply for PhD programs in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields? Are you a 1st year PhD student at UMD?

The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual living expenses stipend of $37,000. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office has developed an ELMS resource to help you plan effectively for your NSF GRFP applications. To gain access click here to complete a brief questionnaire. All current UMD undergraduates, alumni, and 1st year grad students planning to apply this fall 2024 will benefit from using this resource. In particular, please view the following presentations available there:

ZOOM NSF GRFP Prep Session #1 – Introduction

ZOOM NSF GRFP Prep Session #2 – Writing the Essays

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field. If you are a graduate student, you may apply once in your first two years of graduate study. Click here for full eligibility details.

Francis DuVinage, PhD

UMD National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

www.scholarships.umd.edu

Sustainability Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 8, 2024

Application Closes: Friday, May 3, 2024

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help off-set expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.

Eligibility

• The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Registered UMD undergraduate students returning to campus for fall 2004. May 2024 graduating seniors are not eligible.
• A secured summer unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency.
• Supervised by a professional in the field.
• All class years are welcome to apply.

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD’s Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

The J. Edgar Hoover Foundation established the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship in June 2016 to provide merit-based scholarships for students in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. It is the donor’s preference that this scholarship be awarded to students who intend to pursue a career in law enforcement and have demonstrated leadership qualities.

Multiple scholarships ($1,500 each) will be awarded to high achieving CCJS rising juniors and seniors. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of demonstrated strength in CCJS coursework, merit, and leadership ability. Preference will be given to students who have an interest in and are eligible for law enforcement careers.  Recipients of the scholarships will be recognized in the College’s annual Scholarship Recognition Program Booklet, shared with BSOS Donors.

Applicants for the J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Declared as a CCJS major
• Rising junior or senior standing for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Will register as a full-time student for the Fall 2024 semester and in good academic standing
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 for all colleges/universities attended
• Students must have completed at least 12 credits of coursework at the University of Maryland
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• U.S. Citizen

The following materials must be submitted to complete your scholarship application:

1. Transcript (official or unofficial) – Student’s cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
2. Resume (1-2 pages) – please include expected graduation date
3. Short Bio (250 words or less) – Include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
4. Short Answer (1-2 pages) – Specifying career and academic goals