Applications for Fall 2024 Experiences are now OPEN.
For recommendations on how to write a successful application, check out these suggestions from the selection committee.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Submit a complete application (all questions answered). Best consideration date is September 27, 2024 @11:59 PM.
- Have completed at least one semester (Spring 2024 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
- Have at least one semester (Fall 2024 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland.
- Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP, NEUR, or SDSC major track housed within the BSOS College.
- All recipients will be asked to submit a Thank You note and a 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. 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to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.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.
- Typical awards will fall within the $250-$500 range to offset expected costs, though some awards may be higher or lower.
- Experience Funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities, including, but not limited to: travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, software/technology or material needs not provided by employer/University but essential to the experience, conference fees, opportunity costs (loss of income from other paid employment forgone in order to participate in the student experience). Priority will be given to direct costs (transportation, material needs or conference fees/costs).
- These funds are generally not intended for on-campus research assistantships and research related activities.
- 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.
