The Maryland Summer Scholars
Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to
spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or
artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in
College Park or anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the
project. For the summer of 2013, the program will provide awards of
$3,000 to approximately 30 outstanding, competitively selected
applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires travel
outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel
award of up to $1,000.]
Students who carry out Maryland
Summer Scholars projects gain a competitive edge when applying for graduate
study, fellowships, employment and other competitive opportunities. Many Summer
Scholars turn their research into an independent study or honors thesis during
their junior or senior year.
Who can apply: You are eligible to apply if you
will have completed at least two full semesters by the end of spring 2013, if
you have a GPA of at least 3.4, and if you will be enrolled at the University
of Maryland, College Park, in fall 2013. All academic majors are eligible.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer
2013 awards will be Monday, February 4, 2013. It is important that
candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.
Detailed information about the
MSS program, and instructions on completing applications can be found on the
MCUR website at: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/summerscholars.php
Please send any questions about
the MSS program to ugresearch@umd.edu
The Maryland Summer Scholars
Program has been sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD
Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for
Undergraduate Research.
