BSOS Suit Yourself Student Award- priority deadline Sept. 12

 BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award, which supports BSOS undergraduate students who need financial assistance to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. 

Complete the very short application before 12 pm on September 12, 2025. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply

Announcing Fall 2025 Do Good Institute Opportunities

I want to share several upcoming opportunities from the Do Good Institute. Some of these programs have deadlines approaching in the next few weeks (September 14 is the first deadline for several programs), so I encourage you to take a look!

The Do Good Institute (dogood.umd.edu) offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this fall:

Experiential Programs | Deadline: September 14

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.

• Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week developmental program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.

• Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams currently in the implementation stage of their work. Apply now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Funding Opportunities

• Mini-Grants: Receive $500 in funding to support your social impact on or off campus. Mini-Grants are available for individuals and teams with student-led, student-run proposals engaging in fundraising, service, advocacy, entrepreneurship, research or other activities to Do Good. Apply now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/minigrants.

• Do Good Campus Fund: The Do Good Campus Fund supports the substantial efforts happening across University of Maryland, aimed at reimagining learning and serving humanity both inside and outside the classroom. The Provost and the Do Good Institute will award up to $320,000 this academic year to faculty, staff and student groups for projects to commence in summer or fall 2026. Application opens on September 15 until November 3 at go.umd.edu/dogoodcampusfund.

Opportunities to Learn More

• Information Sessions: New to UMD? Heard of Do Good Institute but don’t know what we do? Join one of our in-person or virtual information sessions to learn about the Do Good Institute, what we offer, and how you can get involved. Learn about our immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences available to help you make a difference while at UMD. Sign up at go.umd.edu/newtodgi.

Even more opportunities will open in the spring, including the social impact competition, Do Good Challenge (January 12) and the social impact sector internship program, Impact Interns (January 12). To learn more about the Do Good Institute and its program, check out their digital brochure (go.umd.edu/digitalbrochure) and stay up to date on program deadlines, follow the Institute on Instagram (@DoGoodatUMD) or sign up for their newsletter, Do Good Now (go.umd.edu/dgnnews). #dogoodumd

Apply to join Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) -- applications due August 21

Economics majors who are interested in pursuing careers or graduate studies in the field are welcome to apply to join Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE). Students who participate in PADE receive mentoring, tutoring and support for relevant coursework, and the chance to speak with professional economists about their careers and research.  PADE aims to increase the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of those entering the Economics profession.  You can learn more about the program here:  https://econ.umd.edu/undergraduate/promoting-achievement-and-diversity-economics-pade 

 

PADE is a year-long program that offers study sessions and extra office hours for core classes like ECON321, 325, and 326, and MATH140 and 141. PADE students are supported by Professor Jessica Goldberg, the program’s faculty director, as well as a graduate assistant, and staff in the advising office.  At the beginning of the semester, program staff meet with each student to set personal academic and professional goals, and to agree to a schedule of weekly academic meetings to help achieve those goals.  Those meetings may include regular study sessions or participation in a reading group, with the opportunity to explore the economics research about topics of interest to students.  

 

PADE participants will also have the chance to network with economists working at organizations such as the Federal Reserve Board, the World Bank, and the Brookings Institution, and will receive support in applying for summer internships, on-campus research assistantships and to graduate school in Economics (or related disciplines).

 

The expected time commitment during the academic year is 3-4 hours per week, including time spent reviewing material or assignments for other economics or math classes taken to fulfill requirements for a major in Economics.  Participants receive one credit for Econ 399 each semester.

 

To apply, fill out the form at https://forms.gle/8Tqqb59QU1zL9npL6.  Applications are due by August 21.

BSOS Student Communication Survey

 

The BSOS Student Services team wants to hear from you. We invite all BSOS undergraduate students to participate in the Student Communications Survey. This is your chance to share your thoughts on what communication systems work, any frustrations you’ve encountered, and where you think we should be heading in the future. Your feedback is essential in helping us ensure that communication with BSOS is clear, effective, and engaging.

Survey Link: http://go.umd.edu/bsoscommunicationsurvey

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program, is a great opprotunity for students interested in public service and becoming leaders in their community.

The program is looking for students who have at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2025 and are interested in being change-makers. Thanks to the generous support of the Institute for Public Leadership, successful applicants will receive a $1,000 Fellowship upon completion of the program.

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 24th
Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings Program Coordinator, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

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Applications Still Accepted for the UMD Fellows Program!

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, March 16, 2025 for second wave consideration!
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums!

Program Perks Include:

• A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors).
• A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course. The program connects you to internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies,nonprofits and many more!
• Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!
• Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these two days:

1. Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 pm-12:00 pm, Zoom Session
2. Friday, March 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!

For more in depth information visit the UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.

BSOS Experience Funds Applications Still Open

Do you have an unpaid internship, research opportunity, or have a professional conference coming up you would like to attend? If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an experiential learning opportunity, apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. 

Apply by February 7, 2025 for best consideration. Applications will be accepted after that day pending available funds.

UMD Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal and Global Fellows) – Submit Admissions forms now!

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

 

Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, February 23, 2025 for first wave consideration! 
Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums! 
 
Program Perks Include:
A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors). 
Connecting you to Internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies, non-profits, and many more! 
 
A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course.
 
Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!
 
Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.
 
Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these days:

• Friday, February 7, 2025, 1:00 pm-2:00pm, Zoom Session

• Friday, February 14, 2025, 11:00:am-12:00pm, Zoom Session

• Friday, February 21, 2015, 2:00-3:00pm, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland)

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!
For more in depth information visit the UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. 

The Washington Program at the Institute for Responsible Citizenship Accepting Applications

The Washington Program at the Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2026. The Insitute invites the nation's most talented African American male college sophomores to apply for an intensive two-summer program in Washington, D.C. Here is what we offer: 

- Two paid summer internships (or stipend of $5,000) in their field of interest

- Free campus housing at George Washington University

- Private briefings with prominent leaders in public and private sectors

- Professional and leadership development workshops

- Academic seminars on constitutional and economic principles

- Access to a supportive alumni network of 270+ men impacting the world 

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and strong applicants are encouraged to apply early. The deadline for all materials is January 15, 2025. To apply, visit theinstitute.net/apply.

Experimental Economics Lab Seeking Paid Participants

We are recruiting full-time undergraduate students to participate in a number of economic experiments that will be held in the Experimental Economics Lab at the University of Maryland. The experiments are primarily in individual and group decision-making and universally enjoyed by the participants.

The students who participate will be paid for their participation. The amount paid depends on the experiment run, the decisions made by the subject, and the decisions made by the other subjects in the experiment. An earnings rate between $18 and $28 for 1 1/2 hours of participation is common, although students earn much more in many experiments.

Your participation in the experiment and any information about your earnings will be kept strictly confidential and your participation is voluntary. All experiments take place in the computer lab of the Economics Department, which is located at Hall on the 4th floor in room 4104.

If, at any time during the year you think you might be willing to participate, please click on the link below and you can register for an account to be notified of the upcoming experiments.

https://experimental.econ.umd.edu/orsee/public/participant_create.php

By registering, you will be put on a list of students who will be informed of upcoming experiments as they take place. If you are interested in participating at that time, you will be able to sign up with your account and if you are not you just simply ignore the message. In addition, you should know that thousands of students have done these experiments in the past and have found them rewarding both monetarily and intellectually.

Thank you very much!
Experimental Economics Lab at the University of Maryland (EEL-UMD)

Do Good Institute Opportunities - Fall 2024

The Do Good Institute offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this fall:

Experiential Programs | Deadline: September 15

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.

• Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week interactive program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.

• Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams currently in the advanced implementation stage of their work. Apply now through September 15 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Funding Opportunities

• Mini-Grants: Receive up to $750 in funding to support your social impact proposal to do good on or off campus. Mini-Grants are available for student-led and student-run projects, ventures, programs or events that aim to create a positive social or environmental impact on or off campus. Apply now through November 3 at go.umd.edu/minigrants.

• Do Good Campus Fund: The Do Good Campus Fund supports the substantial efforts happening across University of Maryland, aimed at reimagining learning and serving humanity both inside and outside the classroom. The Provost and the Do Good Institute will award up to $320,000 this academic year to faculty, staff and student groups for projects to commence in summer or fall 2025. Application opens on September 16 until November 4 at go.umd.edu/dogoodcampusfund.

BSOS Suit Yourself Award- priority deadline Sept. 13

BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Award, which supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. Complete the very short application before 

5 pm on September 13, 2024.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply.

Join us for Coffee & Donuts! Weds. Sept 4th

 

Needs-Based Student Housing Subsidy Pilot Program

The City of College Park has launched a Needs-Based Student Housing Subsidy Pilot Program which will provide 120 students a $1,250 grant to pay for housing. Applications can be completed online and will be accepted until September 15th. Additional information can be found on the City of College Park website.

Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Study - Info Session with Program Director - 8/28

Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need?

 

The Beinecke Scholarship program provides graduate study scholarships to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who plan to pursue research-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study in fall 2025 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2025 and August 2026. The University of Maryland may nominate one individual to compete nationally. 

 

Learn more! In-person info session with Dr. Matthew Loar, Director, Beinecke Scholarship Program, and 2024 UMD Beinecke Scholar, Onyeka Arah!

Date: Wednesday, August 28th

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Place: Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center B0322

RSVP HERE

Interested but unable to attend? Please contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and PhD studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs ARE NOT supported.

 

FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be recipients of Pell Grants or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need as indicated through the FAFSA process.

 

Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:

 

• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.7 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases. 

• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. 

• Have firm plans to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. 

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

• Be a Pell Grant recipient as an undergraduate at the University of Maryland or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need.

 

Award Amount: Each scholar receives $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

 

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation.

 

Campus Deadline: February 14, 2025. This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of the Beinecke application and one letter of recommendation to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.

 

Website: www.Beineckescholarship.org

Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) Accepting Applications

Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) is a program that offers undergraduate students weekly study sessions for core economics classes and networking opportunities with professional economists. PADE participants are encouraged to consider graduate studies in economics or related fields, and receive additional support in applying for internships and jobs related to economics. PADE also aims to increase diversity and achievement among Economics majors, particularly for the BS degree, and more generally in the discipline of economics. You can learn more about the program on our website.

Sophomores and juniors who are economics majors or who plan to take upper level classes in economics are invited to apply by completing the google form here.

Applications are due on August 19th. If you have questions about the program, you may email pade@umd.edu.

Paid Student Research Opportunity

Researchers at the University of Maryland are interested in learning about your reactions to racial stigma, bias, and discrimination. 
You must identify as African American or Black and be between 18 and 25 years of age to participate. 

Participation involves viewing a series of pictures—some of them graphic in nature and intended to elicit a strong reaction. We will also ask that you perform a series of computer tasks while we record your body and brain’s responses. To do this, we ask to place sensors on your head, forearms, palms, and face. You will also be asked to complete several questionnaires assessing various attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and life events.

Total time to participate will be approximately 4 hours. You will earn $54 for participating plus up to a $6 bonus. Eligibility will be determined via the completion of a brief, non-compensated online screener. 

Take the screener at: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_cOAOq7NOrt1hKMS

“Examining Cognitive and Affective Processes in Response to Racial Bias [2022]”

This research is being conducted by Cristina Risco, Ph.D. and Edward Bernat, Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.

0126 Biology-Psychology Building, College Park, MD, 20742

The researchers can be reached via email at CCN.Lab.Stigma.Research@umd.edu or via phone at 301-405-8440.

IRB Approval number: 1920684-2

Exciting Opportunity: Property Law Series with UMD Carey Law School Professor

Are you interested in law or legal studies? Explore property law in our beginners' course taught by a Carey Law School professor, providing a taste of a 1L class for undergraduates!

Date: May 7th, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Location: ESJ 2204
RSVP HERE

Contract Law Lecture with UMD Carey Law School Professor

Are you interested in law or legal studies? Explore contract law in our beginners' course taught by a Carey Law School professor, providing a taste of a 1L class for undergraduates!

Date: April 25th, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Location: ESJ 2204
RSVP HERE 

BSOS Peer Mentor Application Now Open

The Feller Center is looking for undergrads to apply to become BSOS Peer Mentors. Through their service to fellow students, BSOS Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 and BSOS361 classes.

Apply Here!