Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship grants annual scholarships to help deserving students who advance the role of women and girls in their academic studies and activities, who plan to further this leadership in their personal and professional lives. The scholarship seeks to aid emerging student leaders and/or recognize accomplished student leaders. The five scholarships provide a $500 award to a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student. Established in 2015, the Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship is generously funded by Terp alumnae.
Eligibility Requirements for five (5) $500 scholarships:
- Previous recipients of Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
- Current UMD student (undergraduate or graduate)
- Emerging Student Leaders:
- One (1) First Year Student
- One (1) Second Year Student
- Accomplished Student Leaders:
- One (1) Third Year Student
- One (1) Fourth Year Student
- One (1) Graduate Student
- In good academic standing with the University
- Demonstrates good citizenship and a positive attitude by contributing to the community and place you call home.
Applications are due no later than January 31, 2020 to be considered for a 2019-2020 award. Awards will be given at Adele’s Circle of Women spring event – HerStory. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the event to be held on Tuesday evening, April 21, 2020 in the Stamp Student Union. Interested students should complete the application below. Click here to apply!If you have any questions, please email
tzacker@umd.edu.
