- Critical Language Scholarships - Intensive summer critical language study abroad program sponsored by the US State Department (All Years)
- Rangel Summer Enrichment Program - 9 credit summer foreign affairs institute at Howard University sponsored by the US State Department (All Years)
- Hollings Scholarship - undergraduate scholarship of up to $9,500/academic year and paid summer internship opportunities in environmental science and policy at NOAA (Second-year only)
- Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Institutes (PPIA) - 9 credit summer institute on public policy at PPIA schools and extensive benefits for graduate school in public policy (Third-year only)
Common Qualifications:
- Academic performance strong enough to secure admission to selective graduate schools (generally, 3.0 or higher GPAs will be competitive)
- Strong orientation to study and pursue involvement in issues of significant public import, whether global or domestic
- Strong (or strongly developing) engagement in extracurricular service and leadership opportunities, especially ones related to academic/career aims
Students interested in applying for these national scholarships should contact the UMD National Scholarships Office for individualized information and guidance about every step in the application process. To learn more please email scholarships@umd.edu listing days/times you are available to meet and include the scholarship program you want to discuss.
