Thinking about Graduate School and Pursuing a Ph.D.? The McNair Scholars Program Can Help You Get There!

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a graduate school preparation program designed to prepare and guide high academic achievers who are 1st generation students or students from traditionally underserved groups to matriculate into graduate programs & to earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

 

Benefits of Being a McNair Scholar:

-- Paid Summer Research Experience with Faculty

-- GRE & Graduate School Application Fee Waivers

-- Graduate School Application Preparation Assistance

Virtual Information Session Dates & Links:

 

Date	Time	Link/Location	Passcode
March 14, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591
March 18, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591
March 28, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591
Apr 1, 2022	12:00pm - 1:00pm	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6450831591	Meeting ID: 645 083 1591

 

Application Deadline:

 - Rolling admissions; limited spaces available

 

Visit: http://ugst.umd.edu/AAP/mcnair-about.html

 

Contact: 

Hana Tekle

htekle@umd.edu

Alumni Association Scholarship Program:

This year, for the 2022-23 academic year, the Alumni Association is planning to award 33 scholarships of $2,000 each, totaling $66,000. Competitive applicants should be a continuing student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, show commitment to the university community through on-campus and/or off-campus involvement, and exhibit Terp pride. Applicants are evaluated on five categories - academic excellence, involvement & service to community (UMD or otherwise), leadership, creativity, and Terp pride. This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students. 

Eligibility requirements: 

• Applicants must have completed at least one semester at the University of Maryland, College Park at the time of application; must be enrolled full time (12+ credits for undergraduate students and 9+ credits or 48+ units for graduate students) during both the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters. For more information on full time status enrollment, visit the Registrar's website here. 
• Applicants must submit a complete, online application by March 28th, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT, which includes application, unofficial transcript, resume, and a reference letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

The scholarship application and additional information can be found on our website here. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2022 by 11:59pm EDT. Please email Jessica Lee, Program Manager for Student Engagement, at jlee1021@umd.edu with any further questions. 

Fulbright Grants for Int'l Study, Research and English Teaching

 Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?

View our recently updated video presentation on the Fulbright US Student Grant program, the State Department's largest international exchange program! Interested but can't attend? To gain access to this presentation and our full ELMS/Fulbright resource site click here to complete a brief survey.

 

Fulbright awards provide recent and upcoming B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with grants for international experiences, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations. 

There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad or pursue graduate studies abroad; and English Teaching Assistantships. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

UMD Campus Deadlines: September 1, 2022 for research applicants / September 30, 2022 for masters/English teaching applicants

 

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.
Director, National Scholarships Office and Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
2403 Marie Mount Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 314-9458

Zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/my/duvinage
http://www.scholarships.umd.edu
http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu

NEXT WEEK: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Sessions

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office will hold a series of early ZOOM information sessions to help you plan effectively for your NSF applications. **Current UMD undergraduates at all levels, recent UMD alumni, and UMD grad students who will be in their 2nd year in Fall 2022 (and who did not apply for NSF in fall 2021) are welcome to attend.**

ZOOM NSF Prep Session #1 - Monday, March 14, 4 pm - Introduction: This session will introduce you to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program: what it is, who it's for, application components, how it's judged, and how you can prepare to apply effectively - whether you're applying this fall or in a few years.

Click here to register for Session #1

ZOOM NSF Prep Session #2 - Wednesday, March 16, 4 pm - Writing the Essays: This session will discuss the two required essays - an intellectual/personal statement, and a mini research proposal. We'll cover what information needs to be in the essays, as well as strategies for writing them in a timely and effective way.

Click here to register for Session #2

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. Other eligibility criteria may apply, please click here to access full eligibility info for the NSF GRFP.

UMD National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

www.scholarships.umd.edu