Scholarships for Unpaid Internships - Bright Futures Initiative and Sustainability Unpaid Internship Scholarship

Bright Futures Initiative: Unpaid Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, March 31, 2025

Application Closes: Monday, May 5, 2025

 

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships.

 

Eligibility

• A secured unpaid on-campus and off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency for summer 2025.
• A new internship experience during summer 2025 and completed by the start of the fall 2025 semester.
• Supervised by a professional in the field.
• Registered UMD undergraduate students returning to campus for Fall 2025.  May 2025 graduating seniors are not eligible.
• Preference will be given to those who have not previously received this scholarship.

 

This scholarship is generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

 

Sustainability Unpaid Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 7, 2025

Application Closes: Friday, May 2, 2025

 

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help off-set expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  Scholarship awards ranging from $1,000-$1,750 are available to help offset expenses.

Eligibility

• The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
• A secured summer unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency.
• Supervised by a professional in the field.
• All undergraduate class years are welcome to apply. May 2025 graduating seniors are not eligible. 

 

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Tristate Financial Advisors (Florida Financial Advisors) UMD Info Session

Tristate Financial Advisors (Florida Financial Advisors) x UMD Visit

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Van Munching Hall, Room 2511
Free Chick-fil-A provided!

Tristate Financial Advisors will be hosting an engaging info session led by John Scriffiny, Regional Vice President of the DC Market. The session will cover current opportunities with Tristate, what sets their firm apart, and what they look for in successful financial advisors.

This is a great chance for students to learn more about careers in financial advising, network with a leading employer, and enjoy a free meal!

Students can view the full event and register here: View & Register on Handshake

**Note that there is a capacity limit of 20 ECON majors so register now if interested!

UMD MS Applied Economics Online Info Session

Join us for a virtual information session on the University of Maryland's Master's in Applied Economics Program on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET. This information session will feature a detailed presentation about the program as well as a Q&A with our program directors, Dr. John Straub and Dr. Filipe Lage de Sousa.

Zoom registration link: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/rDekJok4Q4S_RGKWoWpnfA#/registration

For questions, please contact cpmasters-econ@umd.edu.

UMD Summer Language Institutes - Arabic, Korean & Persian

Learn Arabic, Persian or Korean this summer at UMD's Summer Language Institute! Get an entire year's worth of language learning through classes, cultural activities, field trips, and individualized tutoring and conversation practice while earning 12 UMD credits. 

Apply by the upcoming priority deadline of April 11th to be considered for merit and need-based scholarships. Reach out to umdsi@umd.edu with any questions, and learn more here: https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes.

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

BSOS Senior Snapshots '25 (50 Days to Graduation)

 

BSOS Senior Snapshots '25 (50 Days to Graduation)

Tuesday, April 1st |  11 am - 2 pm

Feller Center- TYD 2118

RSVP for event updates via Handshake

In celebration of the 50 days until graduation, the Feller Center in BSOS will host a Senior Snapshot session! Stop by to take your branded BSOS photo and pick up your "BSOS Graduation Mug" while supplies last!

 The Feller Center offers a festive backdrop and fun props for you to choose from, allowing you to share your post-graduation plans with their network. Just bring your phone so we can snap the photo for your use!

 If you have questions, contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu. *Open to BSOS undergraduate BA/BS students graduating in May 2025, August 2025, and December 2025.

 

Volunteer for Maryland Day 2025!

Join the Department of Economics at Maryland Day 2025 on Saturday, April 26th !
Maryland Day is the University’s annual springtime open house and is always a day of
learning, fun, and discovery for the UMD community and our neighbors. We are looking
for students interested in volunteering alongside ECON staff to help lead departmental
activities (like a fun risk aversion game that rewards players with candy. and speak to
members of the public and prospective students about the major.

Volunteers can staff the table in two hour shifts from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the day and will get a free Maryland Day t-shirt for lending a hand. Please fill out this Google Form with your contact information and availability to be added to the list. Please note that shifts will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

As the date approaches, you will be emailed with additional information about the event.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email David Tana

(dvtana@umd.edu).

See you at Maryland Day!

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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Reminder: ECON Departmental Scholarships

 

for detailed information and to apply visit: go.umd.edu/econscholarships

Classroom to Careers THIS Thursday- OPEN TO ALL!

Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo

Thursday March 6, 2025 6pm-8pm in TMH

Join us for Classroom to Careers: Public Policy Alumni Expo, an exciting opportunity for UMD students to hear directly from alumni who have built successful careers across a wide range of public policy sectors, such as:

• International policy
• Social policy
• Budget/economic policy
• Management and consulting
• State and local policy
• Philanthropy/nonprofit work
• Environmental sustainability
• Science and technology policy

All are welcome! Hear firsthand from experienced professionals about the real-world applications of public policy, as well as the diverse career paths you can pursue after graduation. Don’t miss this chance to network, ask questions and get inspired by the paths that await you in the world of public policy.

Mark your calendar—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

This event is open to all UMD students!