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Category Archives: Scholarship & Financial Posts
Fall 2024 USG Scholarship Application is OPEN!
CCJS J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scholarship
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:
- Transcript (official or unofficial) – Student’s cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
- Resume (1-2 pages) – please include expected graduation date
- Short Bio (250 words or less) – Include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
- Short Answer (1-2 pages) – Specifying career and academic goals
Deadline to Apply:
Please apply online by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Please apply online by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact CCJS Advising (ccjsadvising@umd.edu).
2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pre-Law Scholarship | Wiley Law
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2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pre-Law Scholarship | Wiley Law
In furtherance of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession, Wiley is pleased to announce the Pre-Law Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion scholarship for 2024. The scholarship provides an entry-level paralegal position in the firm’s paralegal program, reimbursement for LSAT preparation and exam costs (up to $2,500) and a $10,000 scholarship award that can be used to support costs associated with enrollment in a JD program.
J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship
J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Leadership Scholarship
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:
- Transcript (official or unofficial) – Student’s cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
- Resume (1-2 pages) – please include expected graduation date
- Short Bio (250 words or less) – Include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
- Short Answer (1-2 pages) – Specifying career and academic goals
Deadline to Apply:
Please apply online by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024.
For questions, please contact CCJS Advising at ccjsadvising@umd.edu.
Are you a sophomore? Voyager-Obama Scholarship for Public Service
Voyager-Obama Scholarship for Public Service |
The Voyager Scholarship, administered by the Obama Foundation and supported by AIRBNB founder Brian Chesky, supports students planning careers in public service by providing up to $50,000 for college costs and transformative travel experiences. The Voyager Scholarship is for students who are Sophomores in Spring 2024, who have demonstrated financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and plan to pursue careers in public service. Learn about applying for a Voyager-Obama Scholarship by attending our info session on Friday, February 23 at 4:00pm. The deadline to apply is March 27. Click here to meet BSOS’s two Voyager Scholars for 2023, Astrid Mendoza and Shreya Jha! |
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The Voyager Scholarship
The Voyager Scholarship, administered by the Obama Foundation and supported by AIRBNB founder Brian Chesky, supports students planning careers in public service by providing up to $50,000 for college costs AND transformative travel experiences.
Click here to meet UMD’s TWO Voyager Scholars for 2023, Astrid Mendoza and Shreya Jha!
Important: The Voyager Scholarship is for students who are Sophomores in Spring 2024, who have demonstrated financial need, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and plan to pursue careers in public service.
Learn about applying for a Voyager-Obama Scholarship by attending our info session on Friday, February 23 at 4 pm – click here to register!
Application deadline: March 27, 2024 (application opens February 7, 2024)
Sign up here for access to our ELMS Resource Site for the Voyager Scholarship!
Benefits of the Voyager Scholarship:
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Financial aid up to $50,000: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid to cover remaining tuition and/or living costs for their junior and senior years of college.
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Students will design their own summer voyage between their junior and senior year of college with a budget of $10,000.
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10-year travel stipends: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000.
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Access to annual Summit Meetings
Eligibility: to apply for Voyager Scholarships students must:
- Demonstrate financial need (as determined by FAFSA)
- Be finishing their sophomore year in Spring 2024
- Plan to enroll full-time as a junior in Fall 2024.
- Have four (4) semesters or six (6) quarters of full-time academic coursework remaining before graduating
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
- Have demonstrated a commitment to public service
- Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation
- Be a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).
FAFSA Mocktail Hour – Thursday, Dec. 7th at 4pm
UndocuTerps Scholarships
Hi UndocuTerps, Below we have researched external scholarships that are undocufriendly. As a reminder take a look at the criteria early and ask for Letters of Rec as soon as you are aware of scholarship requirements. Create time in your schedule ahead of time to prepare/write any materials needed to apply to a scholarship. Reviewers can often tell if scholarship materials are rushed or completed in a fast manner.
Abbreviation Key: UG=Undergrad Student ; GR=Grad Student; MA=Master’s student; DOC=Doctoral Student
Ronald D. Weiss Essay Contest | UG & GR – Due: Dec 15
Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship | UG & GR – Due: Dec 15
Flagship Scholarship | LGBTQ+ Identity | UG & GR – Due: Dec 19, 12pm EST
AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarships | (Railway Engineering Interest) UG & GR – Due: Dec 29
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest | UG – Due: Dec 29
iVein® Health and Wellness Scholarship | (3.7 GPA required) UG & GR – Due: Dec 31
Micklin Law Group Educational Scholarship | UG & GR – Due: Dec 31
Energy Rates CA Scholarships | UG & GR – Due: Jan 31
FAFSA Mocktail Hour – 12/7 at 4pm