Monday, November 20, 2017

BSOS SCHOLARSHIPS

BSOS College Scholarships

The college offers several scholarships to its students (see below) and each scholarship has individual eligibility criteria. Scholarship awards are granted one time for the Fall 2018 semester.
To learn more about each scholarship, click on the links below:
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Have completed at least one semester (Fall 2017 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
  • Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.
  • Submit all application materials by the deadline (see below). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Meet and maintain the original scholarship qualifications; if not met at the time of Fall 2018 funds disbursement, the scholarship will not be awarded.
The following materials must be submitted to complete your scholarship application:
  1. Transcript (official or unofficial) – Student’s cumulative GPA from the University of Maryland will be considered
  2. Resume (1-2 pages)
  3. Short Bio (250 words or less) – Include year of study, major, other activities relevant to scholarship and professional activities
  4. Short Answer (250 words or less. Note: each scholarship asks a unique question. You must submit answers for every scholarship to which you are applying)
  5. Academic Reference – Name and email of one University of Maryland faculty or staff member who can speak on behalf of your academic performance and candidacy for a scholarship based on the qualifications set forth. (Note: you should request permission to list this person as your reference)
  6. Statement of Financial Need – Brief personal statement regarding your financial need, if any, and how a scholarship would benefit you. (Note: you do not need to receive financial aid/assistance to qualify for a scholarship)
  7. Financial Aid Awards Statement – This is only required if you receive any form of financial assistance (other scholarships, loans, grants, etc.). Your statement, if applicable, may be viewed by visiting http://www.testudo.umd.edu/, clicking on "Financials" (in the left menu bar), then "Show me my Financial Aid Status" (green button), then “Print Your Award Information” (under the “Awards” tab in the top menu bar).
Additional Information:
  • Students who have previously been awarded a College of Behavioral and Social Sciences scholarship may not reapply for the scholarship which they were awarded; however, past recipients are welcome to apply for other scholarships, if qualified.
  • Students may apply for more than one scholarship; however, they must meet the individual qualifications and submit separate short answer responses for each scholarship.
  • Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the college’s Scholarship Dinner on May 2, 2018.
DEADLINE: Monday, February 12, 2018 by 9:00 a.m.
Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than March 12, 2018. All recipients should plan to attend the college’s scholarship dinner on May 2, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Questions regarding BSOS scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to: bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

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