Scholarships and Awards

The Alumni Association awarded 33 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, totaling $66,000. These scholarships are made possible by the dues paying members of the University of Maryland Alumni Association and by generous supporters of the Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund.

Alumni Association Scholarship Application

The Alumni Association Scholarship application for the 2022-2023 academic year is now closed (deadline was March 28, 2022 by 11:59pm EDT. The application for the 2023-2024 academic year will be available in late February 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jessica Lee, jlee1021@umd.edu.

Jessica Lee

Manager, Student and Recent Graduate Engagement

jlee1021@umd.edu

Scholarship Application FAQ

The online application (google form) includes: personal information, short answers, essay question, unofficial transcript file upload, resume upload, and reference letter upload. All file uploads should be .PDF files.

Please feel free to upload either a CV or resume, depending on what your preference is.

The reference letter be from a professor, mentor, supervisor, or other professional -- it should not be a friend or family member. Reference letters should be from someone who can attest to your leadership, campus and community involvement, academic excellence, creativity and Terp pride. Reference letters should also address why you are deserving of the scholarship.

Yes, you can, as long as you are still eligible to apply.

The scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee of alums, which consists of members from the Alumni Association Board of Governors as well as alum leaders of various academic boards, affinity, and regional networks.