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:

• Up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad + $500 from UMD Education Abroad through the Gilman Guarantee program
• An additional $3,000 if you are studying a Critical Language
• An additional  $1,000 STEM Award for applicants who are doing STEM-related research abroad
• and 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment for Gilman scholars

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!

• Wednesday, September 3, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
• Thursday, September 4, 4:00 – 4:30 pm
• Friday, September 5, 12:00 – 12:30 pm
• Monday, September 8, 2:00 – 2:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 9, 4:30 – 5:00 pm
• Thursday, September 11, 12:00 – 12:30 pm
• Friday, September 12, 3:00 – 3:30 pm

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!

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.  

Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open

Current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship.

Who may apply?

Students who are current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation who are:

• Accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Maryland public senior institution
• A Maryland resident or graduated from a Maryland high school
• Enrolled full-time or part-time pursuing a course of study or program that would further the recipient’s career in law enforcement. 

How do I apply?

Individuals applying for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must submit the online application through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) using the MHEC One App.  

Important Deadline

• The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close April 1, 2026.

Service Obligation Requirement

An applicant awarded the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must sign and return a promissory note and service obligation agreement agreeing to begin fulfillment of the service obligation as follows:  

• A recipient must work as a police officer as defined in 3-201 of the Public Safety Article  in the state for no less than five years during the eight-year period after graduation. 

Award 

An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution. 

To learn more about MHEC and how we support our students, visit mhec.maryland.gov.

Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open

Current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship.

Who may apply?

Students who are current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation who are:

• Accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Maryland public senior institution
• A Maryland resident or graduated from a Maryland high school
• Enrolled full-time or part-time pursuing a course of study or program that would further the recipient’s career in law enforcement. 

How do I apply?

Individuals applying for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must submit the online application through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) using the MHEC One App.  

Important Deadline

• The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close April 1, 2026.

Service Obligation Requirement

An applicant awarded the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must sign and return a promissory note and service obligation agreement agreeing to begin fulfillment of the service obligation as follows:  

• A recipient must work as a police officer as defined in 3-201 of the Public Safety Article  in the state for no less than five years during the eight-year period after graduation. 

Award 

An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution. 

To learn more about MHEC and how we support our students, visit mhec.maryland.gov.

USM Women’s Forum Student Scholarship App

is NOW OPEN!

Deadline is June 15, 2025

The Women’s Forum recognizes the achievements of students, faculty, and staff from across the system through award and scholarship programs. This application is open to undergrad & grad students in a USM institution for Fall 25! See the link for details.

Hello CCJS students! Please see below for a variety of scholarships you can apply for before the Fall 2025 semester. Don’t miss out on these opportunities!

USM Scholarship Application

Students applying for the USM Scholarships for Maryland Community College Transfer Students must:

• Be a Maryland resident.
• Be a Maryland community college graduate or have earned at least 56 credits toward an associate degree.
• Have an excellent community college grade point average (GPA should be close to a 4.0 to be competitive for Regents Scholarships).

**Please note that some awards require demonstrated financial need.

Interested transfer students at USG should complete the USM’s Scholarship Application and complete the following prompts in the application process: 

After selecting the home institution, check YES to Attending a regional higher education center and choose the Universities at Shady Grove for the higher education center you will be attending.

More details about USM Scholarships can be found here.  The deadline to submit this application is July 1.

USM Women’s Forum Scholarship

The USM Women’s Forum Student Scholarship is open to any students taking classes at a USM institution this upcoming Fall 2025 semester. Please follow this link to apply to the scholarship before the deadline of June 15, 2025. For further information, please see this webpage.

MD Delegate & Senatorial Scholarships

Students can see if their local senator or delegate is offering legislative scholarships through MHEC. Use this webpage to find your representative and figure out further details. MHEC and MDCAPS also offer their OneApp that allows students to be considered for various types of state-based aid.

USG Scholarships

All students enrolled in USG-credited classes for the Fall 2025 semester are eligible for USG Scholarships. Students must submit an application through our USG Scholarship Portal. First-comers must create an account with their email address to start an application. New students do not need to be admitted or enrolled yet in a program at USG to apply. The priority deadline is June 30, and the final deadline is July 31.

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

USG will also continue to provide our food access resources through the summer including two free monthly food distributions as well as free snacks and toiletry items for students with USG IDs.

Please visit the USG Center for Scholarships for more information. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with one of the scholarship team members for any questions or assistance with these processes. A copy of the flyer can be found HERE.

​Best,

The CCJS at USG Team