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UMD Education Abroad Scholarship

We administer partial scholarships through the UMD Education Abroad (EA) Scholarship to assist degree-seeking undergraduate students with the cost of attending approved and credit-bearing study abroad programs. We currently do not award for graduate students. The UMD EA Scholarship is made up of several scholarships that each have their own eligibility requirements and award amounts, but the application process is the same. If you have any questions about scholarships and funding study abroad, feel free to make an appointment with your EA advisor.

How to apply:

  1. Start an application for a study abroad program in MyEA
  2. Click on the UMD Education Abroad Scholarship link under the "Required Forms" section of your application
  3. Check that the deadline for the scholarship has not passed and complete the form
  4. Submit the form by the scholarship deadline (which may be different from the program application deadline)
  5. Complete the rest of your program application and submit by the program deadline

You will be considered for a scholarship based on your responses in the form, your academic record, your financial aid status, and your study abroad program information. Applying to this scholarship has no bearing on your study abroad program application.

Term Application Deadline Notification Date
Summer, Fall, Full Year March 1 March 14
Freshman Programs (Destination & Terrapin Take Off ) April 15* April 29*
Winter, Spring, Spring Break September 26 October 11

Please note: not all scholarships will be active for the winter, spring, spring break 2023 application cycles. You will be considered for all scholarships you are eligible for once your scholarship application is submitted. 

Details on each of the scholarships within the UMD Education Abroad Scholarship are listed below.

General Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded laregely on the basis of financial need and are funded through our office and the support of generous donors, including the Mather family, Kendall family, the Mather family and the David Family. You may be awarded up to $1,500 for winter, spring break, and summer term programs, up to $2,000 for semester programs, and up to $4,000 for year programs (disbursed evenly among the two semesters). To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

Mather Family International Travel Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded through the generous support of Dr. Ian Mather. Dr. Mather wants to support students traveling outside North America for the first time who also have financial need. You may be awarded up to $1,500 for winter, spring break, and summer term programs, up to $2,000 for semester programs, and up to $4,000 for year programs (disbursed evenly among the two semesters). To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be traveling outside North America for the first time
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

Recipients will be asked to submit thank you letters prior to receiving the award.

Kendall Family
This scholarship is awarded through the generous support of the Kendall Family. You may be awarded up to $1,500 for winter, spring break, and summer term programs, up to $2,00000 for semester programs, and up to $4,000 for year programs (disbursed evenly among the two semesters). To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • Pell eligible
  • 3.0+ GPA
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

Jonathan V. David
This scholarship is awarded through the generous support of the Kendall Family. You may be awarded up to $1,500 for winter, spring break, and summer term programs, up to $2,000 for semester programs, and up to $4,000 for year programs (disbursed evenly among the two semesters). To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • 3.5+ GPA
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

Recipients will be asked to submit thank you letters prior to receiving the award.

UMD Education Abroad Scholarship - Freshman Programs Scholarship
 These scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need. You may be awarded up to $1,000 for Terrapin Take Off programs and up to $1,500 for Destination programs. To be considered for an Education Abroad-administered scholarship, you must be an incoming UMD freshman.

Exchange Waiver
If you are accepted to an Exchange program, you will be considered for an automatic waiver of $1,000. To be considered for this waiver, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student (graduate students are not eligible for this award)
  • not currently receive full tuition scholarship/benefits (i.e. Banneker Key, tuition remission, TAES, etc.)

If you have a completed FAFSA on file and wish to be considered for need based aid in addition to the automatic award, complete the EA fund form by the deadline.​

UMD Department Scholarships 

ARHU Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be an ARHU major
  • have a 3.5+ GPA (for merit award)
  • have a 2.6+ GPA (for need-based award)
  • For need-based award, have a completed FAFSA on file 

BSOS Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be an BSOS major
  • have a 3.0+ GPA (for need-based award)

Global Communities Scholarship 
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need. You may be awarded up to $1,000 for summer, winter, spring break and semester programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be enrolled in the Global Communities (GC) Living-Learning program
  • have maintained a C- or above grade in all GC courses
  • study abroad to complete the GC Global Experience requirement
  • have a completed FAFSA on file 

Affiliate Program Scholarships

Affiliate scholarships will be deducted from your program fee and be reflected in the final program fee charged to your Testudo account.

USAC Scholarship
This scholarship awards up to $1,000 for short-term programs, up to $1,500 for semester programs, and up to $2,000 for full year programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • have a completed FAFSA on file
  • complete an application for a UMD approved USAC program

USAC scholarships will be deducted from your program fee and be reflected in the final program fee charged to your Testudo account.

SIT Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship provides $3,000 for semester programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • Applies to non-Europe semester-length programs only
  • have a completed FAFSA (link is external)on file
  • complete an application for a UMD approved SIT Study Abroad program
  • Awards based on financial need. Preference given to students traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, specifically first generation college students and minorities.

TEAN Scholarship
This scholarship awards up to $1,000 for out-of-state students. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • have a completed FAFSA on file
  • Have an out-of-state Maryland residency status
  • complete an application for a UMD approved TEAN program

*In-state Maryland residency students will get a $3,000 discount from TEAN

Program Specific Scholarships

Arts & Humanities-in-London

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be participating in the Arts & Humanities-in-London program
  • be an ARHU major
  • in-State Maryland residency
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

Maryland-in-Copenhagen Scholarship 

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be participating in the Maryland-in-Copenhagen program
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

Maryland-in Nice Scholarship
These scholarships award up to $1,000 for  students participating in the Maryland-in-Nice program. Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Department of French and Italian. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be participating in the Maryland-in-Nice program
  • preference given to in-state residents
  • preference given to students who have not previously studied abroad

Following acceptance to the Maryland-in-Nice program, representatives from the French department will interview students who wish to be considered for a scholarship from the department. Students will be contacted by the undergraduate advisor following the acceptance deadline to schedule an interview and provide a professor recommendation. Any awarded scholarship funds will be processed directly to the student's account.

Scholarship recipients are encouraged to give back to the program in the form of supporting future Maryland-in-Nice participants, whether it is serving as a social media ambassador, completing a #TerpsAbroad profile, creating a short video blurb about your experiences, or volunteering for Maryland-in-Nice outreach events once you’ve returned. 

Maryland-in-Stockholm Scholarship

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • be participating in the Maryland-in-Stockholm program
  • have a completed FAFSA on file

NIAF Pellegri Program Classics Scholarships
Both need and merit awards are available for students applying to the Italy Classics summer and winter programs. Preference will be given to Classics majors. To be eligible for the need-based award, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • have a completed FAFSA on file
  • complete an application for the Italy Classics summer or winter program

To be eligible for a merit-based award, you must:

  • be a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  • complete an application for the Italy Classics summer or winter program
  • have a 3.5 GPA or higher

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National Scholarships

If you are interested in pursuing a national scholarship, make an appointment with the National Scholarships Office (NSO).

Gilman International Scholarship

Receive a guaranteed $1,000 scholarship when you apply for a Gilman award via the National Scholarship Office (NSO). Awards will be given to students who commit and participate in a study abroad program. You must have a completed Gilman application by the deadline, and have worked with NSO to be eligible for this Education Abroad scholarship.

The Gilman International Scholarship is a valuable national scholarship opportunity for study abroad applicants. Students receive awards up to $5,000 to study abroad, and $8000 for a Critical Need Language Award. UMD's National Scholarships Office (NSO) can assist you with your application.To be eligible for a Gilman Scholarship you must:

  •   be a US  Citizen and a current degree-seeking undergraduate UMD student
  •   be receiving a Federal Pell Grant either at the time of application or during the term of your study abroad program or internship
  •   be in the process of applying to, or accepted for, a study abroad (face-to-face), internship program, or other virtual international education program (Global Classrooms)
  •   be studying or interning abroad in any country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State's Travel Advisory System

Gilman Critical Need Language Award
Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad can apply for a supplemental award of up to $3,000, for a combined total of $8,000. The Critical Need Language Award is competitive and offered to a limited number of Gilman scholars each year. 

Fill out the NSO interest form or Email gilman@umd.edu for more information and for assistance with your application.

Other National Scholarships

For information about other national scholarship opportunities for study abroad, please contact the National Scholarships Office at scholarships@umd.edu or use the links below to explore your options:

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

General Scholarships

Program or Location Specific Scholarships

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