Outside Scholarships
Note: Additional outside scholarships may be found using the scholarship finder at fastweb.com, college-scholarships.com, and scholarships.com.
Scholarships are listed in order of deadline.
Southern Prince George's Business and Professional Women Scholarship
Application Deadline: November 30, 2009
The SPG/BPW is administering a scholarship program for continuing education. Applicants must be a woman 25 years or older and reside in Prince George's County.
Jo Parker Stolworthy, Chair Scholarship Committee 9535 Montrose Street Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-599-6653 Jops923@gmail.com
Application Deadline: November 30, 2009
The Vanguard Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to minority students pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts.
The Program's goal is to remove financial barriers for students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
The Joseph M. Memorial Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
The Department of Resident Life
The Department of Resident Life is currently accepting applications for the Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award, which are due Dec. 1. All University graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstance, one-time awards of up to $1,000 will be awarded for the spring semester. For more information, please visit http://josephmitchell.umd.edu.
Women's Opportunity Award Program
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Scholarships offered in most locales to mature women who are head of households and completing undergraduate, vocational or technical programs. Note: Recipients of individual club awards are automatically eligible for the $1500 regional award.
Liz Pittman 301-236-9715 14562 Farmcrest Place Silver Spring, MD 20905 OR contact your local chapter listed in the yellow pages.
American Educational Research Association Minority Fellowship Program
Application Deadline: December 15, 2009
The AERA offers doctoral fellowships to enhance the competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars for academic appointments at major research universities. It supports fellows conducting education research and provides mentoring and guidance toward the completion of their doctoral studies.
Fellows will receive a 1-year stipend of $12,000 and up to $1,000 in travel support to attend the AERA Annual Meeting. Fellowships may be supplemented by university or department awards and tuition waivers. Such supplements are encouraged.
This program is targeted for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education (e.g., African Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders).
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
Application Deadline: December 30, 2009
Blakemore Foundation
Blakemore Freeman grants are awarded to individuals pursuing professional, academic, or business careers that involve the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language. The grants fund a year of advanced language study at an institution in Asian such as the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies in Yokohama, the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University in Taipei, or similar structured programs in Asia.
The grants cover tuition and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation, but do not include dependent expenses.
College Level Examination Program(CLEP)
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Nationwide standardized testing program offering examinations in many subjects for those knowledgeable about an area of study for which college credit has not been received.
Shoemaker Building 301-314-7688 Room 0106A
Department Credit by Examination
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Check individual department advisory office. This is not offered by all departments. These are comparable to comprehensive final examinations in specific university courses. See the University Catalog for more information.
Experiential Learning Program
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Opportunities to obtain credit and/or money through individually developed programs/internships or cooperative education placements.
Hornbake Library 301-314-7225 Career Center
Lavina Engle Scholarship Fund Inc.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Scholarships available to undergraduate female residents of Montgomery County accepted or enrolled in a Maryland college or university.
Judith Heiman 301-229-4647 6900 Marbury Road Bethesda, MD 20817
Marilyn K. Brown Memorial Loan Fund
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Short-term interest free loans available to returning women students. Priority given to women 30 years of age or older with children.
Returning Students' Program 301-314-7693
Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
National scholarships, fellowships, and research opportunities for undergraduates students.
Hornbake Library 301-405-9362 Assistant Dean, Room 1115
Rita Levine Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Scholarships available to women returning to school after a seven year interruption to their education.
MENSA Education and Research Foundation c/o Toni McLaughlin 1502 Jackson Keller #A6 San Antonio, TX 78213
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009
Scholarships for African American Women.
Scholarships for African American Women 202-387-3103 1734 New Hampshire Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009
American Psychological Associaction
Application Deadline: January 1, 2010
The APA is offering various grants, scholarships, awards, and fellowships to graduate psychology students pursuing doctoral degrees or graduate research. Additional fellowships and programs are also offered for minority psychology graduate students.
For deadlines please see the website: http://www.apa.org/students/funding.html
Application Deadline: January 2, 2010
The Talbots Foundation is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities through the 2010 Women's Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be women looking to pursue a college education later in life. To date, over $1 million in scholarships to deserving women ranging in age from their late 20s to 60s has been awarded.
talbotswomen@scholarshipamerica.org Talbots Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Management Services One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 USA
DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
Dept. of Homeland Security
Provides a 10-week summer research experience for junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at various federal research facilities. Participants receive a stipend of $500 each week plus transportation expenses to/from their internship location.
Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
Dept. of Homeland Security
The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Eligible students must be studying in a homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) field with an interest, major, or concentration directly related to one of the homeland security research areas (please see the website).
The award includes full tuition and fees and a monthly stipend plus a 10-week summer internship doing research in a DHS-related area.
DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions
Application Deadline: January 8, 2010
Dept. of Homeland Security
Provides research opportunities to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. The program supports research teams composed of a faculty member and up to two students (undergraduate or graduate level) for a 10-week summer internship doing research at a DHS Center of Excellence. The award includes a stipend plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location.
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Application Deadline: January 14, 2010
Department of Energy's Office of Science and National Nuclear Security Administration
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a PhD in scientific or engineering disciplines with an emphasis in high-performance computing.
Students in their first or second year of graduate study in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences are eligible to apply for the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. Exceptional senior undergraduates who can meet all the requirements (as listed on the website) may also apply.
DOE CSGF Program Coordinator 1609 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 101 Ames, IA 50010 515-956-3696 (phone) 515-956-3699 (fax)
Maryland Mensa Scholarship Essay Contest
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
Winners will receive awards of $300 to $1,000.
Maryland Mensa PO Box 8603 Elkridge, MD 21075
Application Deadline: January 31, 2010
CampusDiscovery.com is currently offering a $5,000 scholarship to students who complete a survey and submit an essay on advice for college.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
Female students entering their senior year of undergraduate study/are enrolled in a graduate program, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, and are enrolled in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, are eligible to be awarded $10,000.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2010
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Several scholarships are being offered for undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000. Deadlines vary.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund 55 Second Street Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 1-877-HSF-INFO
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
BrainTrack.com is pleased to announce four new scholarships for business, elementary education, computer science, and nursing.
* Selection Criteria: Winners will be selected based on the creativity, focus, overall thoughtfulness, accuracy, and practical value of responses to essay questions. The questions ask students about how they chose their major, their experiences as a student, and their suggestions for prospective students. BrainTrack will publish the most helpful responses for use by future students.
* Awards: The best entry for each competition is awarded $1000; the runner-up $500.
* Deadlines: Scholarship competitions run twice a year, for each semester. Submission deadlines are November 1st and March 1st.
* Costs: None
* Privacy: All entrant names and contact information will be kept private for use only in the scholarship, except for the winners whose names will be published.
* Requirements: Entrants must be currently taking classes in an appropriate degree program with at least one semester of studies completed. Studies can be full-time, part-time, on-campus, or online and must be at an accredited US college.
Business - http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/general-managers#
Elementary Education - http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/elementary-school-teachers
Computer Science - http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/computer-programmers
Nursing - http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. College Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
Undergraduate Scholarship: Scholarships in the amount of $1,500-$4,000 will be awarded to undergraduate students majoring in a subject relevant to Delmarva's poultry industry. High school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited degree granting institution are also able to apply.
Emerson Morgan Graduate Scholarship: Scholarships in the amount of $ 1,500-$4,000 will be awarded to graduate students engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva's poultry industry.
Connie Parvis Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI) 16686 County Seat Highway Georgetown, DE 19947-4881 302-856-9037 302-856-9799 (fax) parvis@dpichicken.com
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
Scholarships available to undergraduate women who are at least 35 years of age.
P.O. Box 6653 Athens, GA 30604
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) offers and administers the following scholarships and grants: Educational Assistance Grant, Guaranteed Access Grant, House of Delegates Scholarship, Senatorial Scholarship, and Distinguished Scholarship. They are based on need, merit, or both. For more information, please contact MHEC at 1-800-974-1024. To be considered for most MHEC aid, your FAFSA must be postmarked by March 1.
410-974-5370 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21301
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
Scholarships are provided to students majoring in horticulture, botany, landscape design, plant pathology, forestry, environmental concerns, biology as it relates to plants and similar subjects. Applicants must also live within the National Capital Area (Washington D.C, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in MD, and Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Prince William Counties in VA). The minimum award is $3,000.
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. 3501 New York Avenue, N.E Washington, DC 20002-1958 (202)399-5958
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
The late Ruth Gosnell, a former Baltimore County teacher and principal, wanted to provide loans to College and Graduate degree students. The Ruth Gosnell Education Fund, established in 1982 by the Springfield Presbyterian Church's Session, provides interest-free loans to full-time deserving college juniors, seniors, and graduate school students. Regardless of religion, all applicants will be given impartial consideration; and repayment of the interest-free loan does not start until 6 months after graduation.
The Philip M. Dearborn Fellowship Award and Vernon E. Jordan Fellowship Awards
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
The Economic Club Of Washington and Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
Through these fellowships $10,000 stipends will be awarded to doctoral-level students.
Vera Redfearn Faulkner Director of Programs faulkner@consortium.org
Max and Emmy Dreyfuss Jewish Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
Scholarship available to full/part-time undergraduate male and female Jewish students, no older than 30 years of age.
Jewish Social Service Agency 301-881-3700 6123 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852
Polish Heritage Association of Maryland
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
Polish Heritage Association of Maryland will be providing several $1,500 scholarship grants to both undergraduate and graduate students for the academic year 2010/2011.
To qualify the applicant must be a full-time college student during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semester, a legal resident of Maryland, and have at least two Polish ancestors. Selection will be primarily made on the basis of financial need. Additional evaluation will focus on academic standing, leadership potential and pride of your Polish Heritage.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
The PFLAG Columbia-Howard County organization offers an annual scholarship of $1000 to a LGBT or Ally student. Recipient must be a resident of Maryland.
Mike Nash Memorial Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: May 31, 2010
This program is open to 1) members of VVA; 2) the spouses, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of VVA members; and 3) the spouses, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of MIA, KIA, or deceased Vietnam veterans. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time at an accredited college, university, or technical institution. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts; SAT, ACT, or other recognized test scores; a letter of recommendation from a VVA state council, chapter, or national; 2 letters of recommendation; a letter describing their current educational goals and objectives, individual accomplishments, and any other personal information that may assist in the selection process; and documentation of financial need. The stipend is $1000 per year.
Mike Nash Scholarship Program (800) VVA-1316 finance@vva.org
Application Deadline: January 1, 2999
Kids' Chance is offering scholarships for students between the ages of 16-25, who have a parent that has been catastrophically injured or killed in an employment-related accident in Maryland. The parent's death or injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in the family income.
Kids' Chance of Maryland, Inc. P.O. Box 20262 Towson, MD 21284-0262 www.kidschance-md.org 410-832-4702 Fax: 410-832-4726
Application Deadline: January 1, 2999
Various fellowships allowing for the opportunity to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff.
Maryland Distinguished Scholar
Application Deadline: December 31, 2999
Maryland Distinguished Scholar finalists are awarded an annual stipend of $3,000 for four years from the state of Maryland. Contact the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) at 1-800-974-1024 for information.
National Merit Scholarship/College-Sponsored Merit Award
Application Deadline: December 31, 2999
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has a variety of scholarships that are awarded to students based on academic performance. The University of Maryland serves as a sponsoring institution for students selected by NMSC to receive the College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship award. Students selected for the UM Sponsored Merit award will receive a four-year renewable scholarship ranging from $1,000-$2,000/year. All finalists should follow NMSC's instructions for first choice notifications carefully and observe deadlines to remain eligible for awards.
The National Merit Scholarship also awards Corporate-Sponsored merit scholarships and National Achievement awards.
