Tuesday, December 7, 2021

BSOS Experience Funds


go.umd.edu/EXPERIENCE 

Eligibility Requirements:

Winter/Spring Funds:

  • Submit a complete application (all questions answered) by the Best Consideration Date of Friday, December 17, 2021 by 12 PM. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Have at least one semester (Spring 2022 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland - Awards will be made for Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 experiences, thus seniors who are graduating December 2021 are ineligible to apply.
  • Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.
  • Notification will occur by Wednesday, December 22 for those that apply by the "best consideration" date. Applicants who apply after the best consideration date can expect to receive a response the following Friday after application has been submitted. 
  • All recipients will be asked to submit a Thank You video, which will be shared with the donor(s) of the fund you are receiving. Questions regarding BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.
  • Complete the learning experience for which you apply in Winter 2021or Spring 2022. If you choose not to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.

Additional Information:

  • Preference in selecting awardees will be given for activities where financial obstacles would likely prevent a student from participating.
  • Preference will be given for unpaid experiences in not-for-profit, government, or educational organizations, rather than in for-profit companies.
  • Preference will be given for NEW, rather than continuing, experiences (i.e. starting a new internship, as opposed to continuing in a position from a previous semester or summer).
  • These funds are NOT designated for study abroad experiences.  Visit the Education Abroad Scholarships page to learn more about study abroad funding.
  • Students may apply for funding for more than one learning experience per application cycle, but may only receive funding for one experience.
  • Recipients will be recognized at the college’s Scholarship & Donor Recognition Dinner.