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Both the Department of Government and Politics and the College of Behavioral
and Social Sciences offer a number of scholarships for eligible undergraduate
students. Additionally, the National Scholarships Office provides excellent information
and support services for students interested in applying for graduate fellowships
and scholarships. Below is a brief listing of departmental, college, and national
scholarships.
Brian M. Gardner Public Service Award
Award of $1,000 presented each spring to a junior or senior social science
major committed to a public service career in local or state government. Applicants
must meet the following criteria: declared major in a social science, commitment
to a public service career in local or state government, scholarly merit, and
financial need. A completed application includes two letters of recommendation
(one must be from an individual who knows your public service career commitment
and is willing to attest to that commitment), a short essay specifying your career
goals, an official transcript, and a statement of financial need. Completed applications
should be returned to GVPT advising (TYD 1155).
Mary Elizabeth Roby Scholarship
Awarded each fall to two female junior or senior GVPT majors who demonstrate
financial need. The scholarships are awarded based on scholarly merit, with preference
given to citizens of Prince George's County. Required application materials include
at least one letter of recommendation from a full faculty member of the GVPT
Department, a short essay analyzing any problem of interest to you in politics
(no longer than 4 pages plus references and footnotes, typed, double-spaced),
a list of campus and/or community activities you have participated in since attending
UMCP, a statement of financial need (approximately 1-2 paragraphs), and a copy
of your FAFSA. On the application, you must indicate whether or not you are a
P.G. County resident. The monetary prize ($2500) is divided between the two winners
on the basis of financial need. For more information, visit GVPT advising (TYD
1155).
Oppenheimer Scholarship
$500 awarded to a sophomore GVPT major each spring. Applications must include
two letters of recommendation, a short (1-2 page) essay describing your academic
and career goals, a resume, an official transcript, and a statement of financial
need. Please return completed applications to GVPT advising (TYD 1155).
Vaughn Scholarship
$1000 awarded to a junior or senior GVPT major each spring. Applications must
include a cover letter identifying your application and stating your career goals,
at least two letters of recommendation, a resume, a copy of your transcript,
a statement of financial need, and a copy of your FAFSA. Return completed applications
to GVPT advising (TYD 1155).
Goldstein Scholarship
$1000 awarded each spring to a BSOS major who demonstrates
financial need and has at least a 3.5 GPA. Applications must include the application
form, one letter of recommendation from a BSOS faculty member, an essay on how
your educational experience at the University of Maryland will contribute to
bettering society, and a financial need analysis verification. Return completed
applications to TYD 2148.
Murray E. Polakoff Scholarship
Awarded each fall to a bright UMCP BSOS student in
need of financial assistance. An award of $1000 is made to the winner for the
spring semester. Applicants must be a currently registered UMCP student in good
judicial standing, have completed a minimum of 24 UMCP credits and been a BSOS
major for at least one year, demonstrate financial need, have a 3.5 GPA and full-time
status for each semester enrolled in UMCP, and demonstrate campus and/or community
involvement. To apply for the scholarship, pick up an application from a BSOS
Departmental or College office in September and include with the application
a letter of recommendation from a BSOS faculty member, a typed essay (no more
than 500 words) explaining your position on the following question: "How
does social science research aid in addressing society's issues and problems?," and
a copy of your FAFSA. Return completed applications to TYD 2141.
For complete, up-to-date information about the application process and deadlines
for national scholarships, visit the University of Maryland's National Scholarships
Office at http://www.umd.edu/nso.
