2020 Maryland Summer Scholars Program - Info Nov 11-22

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of 

Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working 

closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The 

MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each 

summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors 

thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps 

distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and 

other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park 

campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students 

whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to

 include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online 

application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD 

course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you 

have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline; and 

if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2020. All 

academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2020 awards will be Thursday, 

February 13, 2020. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon 

as possible.

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research will hold numerous 30-minute information 

sessions about the summer 2020 MSS program. Select a session and RSVP by clicking here.

• Monday, November 11 at 10:00am 
• Monday, November 11 at 4:30pm
• Wednesday, November 13 at 12:30pm
• Thursday, November 14 at 2:30pm
• Wednesday, November 20 at 1:00pm
• Thursday, November 21 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Thursday, November 21 at 3:00pm
• Friday, November 22 at 11:00am
• Friday, November 22 at 12:30pm

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal 

income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply. 

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, 

the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for 

Undergraduate Research. 

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