Fulbright Research/Study/English Teaching Grants - Early Access

The Fulbright US Student Grant Program offers thousands of opportunities to do research, study, or teach English around the globe.

Current juniors and seniors, and recent graduates, are eligible to apply for Fulbright grants this coming autumn 2021. (US Citizenship is required.)

Click here to get a head start in learning about Fulbright international research, study, and English teaching opportunities, to gain access to our ELMS resource site for Fulbright applicants, and to receive notice about our winter Fulbright info sessions.

You can visit the Fulbright US Student Grant Program website by clicking here.

UMD National Scholarships Office
fulbright@umd.edu

Michelle Humanick Scholarship Opportunity

Applications for the spring 2021 Michelle Humanick Scholarship are now being accepted. 

Please read below for eligibility requirements and to access the application. 

Michelle Humanick Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

• Be a non-traditional, full-time registered degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) during the semester for which the award is made;
• Have completed at least one full semester of enrollment at a college or university and/or be enrolled at the time of application;
• Have at least one semester of study left at UMCP before receiving a degree; and 
• Be able to apply the full amount of the award to tuition, living expenses, or schooling expenses, such as textbooks or equipment, in the semester for which the scholarship is awarded and disbursed by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

To learn more about Michelle's legacy, this scholarship in her honor and to apply, please visit the Michelle Humanick Scholarship page.

Deadline to apply is January 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.

For questions or additional information please contact Tracy Kiras at 301.314.3030. 

The Diamondback's multimedia desk is hiring!

The Diamondback, the university’s independent student newspaper, is hiring a multimedia reporter for the spring semester! This position is an excellent opportunity to gain reporting experience, publish videos and get involved with the publication. 

Multimedia reporters are expected to pitch story ideas, attend weekly staff meetings and produce straight news packages and/or longer-form feature videos over the course of the semester. You can check out some of our recent videos here. Multimedia reporters will also have the opportunity to work with The Diamondback’s news feature podcast, Offbeat. 

All interested applicants should send an email including a resume, why you’re interested in the job, two clips that showcase your video experience and one story idea for the spring. Please include whether or not you own camera equipment and if you will be on campus in the spring, though this is NOT required for the position.

Applications are due by Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 11:59 p.m. to multimedia editor Kimi Fleming. All applications and questions go to kimberlyfleming16@gmail.com.

Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program

 

Program Details:

• The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.

• Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community. 

• Direct service with a local community partner will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways.

• Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks between February 15th, 2021 - April 9th, 2021. 

• The experience is free

Who should participate?:

• Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.

• Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more. 

How will you benefit from participating?:

• Connect with a community of peers from across campus  and create new friendships. 

• Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 

• Learn how to effectively engage in constructive dialogue

What should I expect?

• Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.

• Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.

• Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.

• Engaging in direct service alongside a local community partner. 

• Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.

Application Information:

• Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Monday, December 7th, 2020.

• The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31st, 2021. 

For more information or questions, visit Alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu

Second Look Fair Spring 2021

 

Preparations are underway for the Second Look Fair 2021! To ensure the safety of our community, this year’s Second Look Fair will take place online. In this virtual setting, students will have the opportunity to learn about student organizations and campus resources through an engaging and informative website. The Second Look Fair will take place the first week of February. Unlike the First Look Fair, the Second Look Fair will take place over multiple days with organizations being invited to participate on a specific day based on their category.

 

The Second Look Fair will feature a live component as well as a passive component for the event (similar to the First Look Fair). For the live component, student organizations and departments will be spread out over different days based on their organization’s category. Departments will select their category during the event registration. The registration form will open on January 6, 2021.

Only departments with TerpLink pages will be able to participate in the live event. If you do not have a TerpLink Page, please email Ashley Venneman at venneman@umd.edu and we will create a TerpLink page for you to be able to participate in the live event. 

The passive portion will mirror the First Look Fair website. Information about submitting 90-second videos will be announced in January. This can be the same video you submitted for First Look Fair, but we will need you to re-submit it through our Second Look Fair form.

Questions? Email secondlookfair@umd.edu  

QUEST Application is Open!

Attention all freshmen in the Clark School of Engineering, Smith School of Business, and/or CMNS! The QUEST Honors Program is a hands-on learning community for motivated students with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Over the course of three years, QUEST students take classes focused on experiential learning projects. These projects solve complex problems for real-world clients and enable you to gain teamwork skills and new perspectives from students outside of your major.

Students graduating in Fall 2023 or later in the A. James Clark School of Engineering, College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, or the Robert H. Smith School of Business are eligible to apply at apply.questumd.com. Applications are open between December 15th and February 1st!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@questumd) to learn more about the program and stay updated on the application!

http://apply.questumd.com/

Honors College Virtual Finals Week Activities

December Food Donation: Before You Leave for Break Donate Your Food!

New Public Policy Classes in Gender and Racial Justice Spring 2021

 

Black Virtual Career Fair Dec. 10th!

Jobs: Virtual Career Fair Offers Unique Opportunities Black Virtual Career Fair Hosts Online Event Amidst COVID Pandemic Black Talent + Great Companies

 

WHO:     Black Virtual Career Fair (BVCF)

 

WHAT:    Black Virtual Career Fair hosts its "GENERAL + TECH" winter virtual career fair, matching black professionals with exciting career opportunities at forward thinking and inclusion minded companies. At a time when the Black unemployment rate is high, largely due to the combined disproportionate impact of COVID-19 and a declining economy, BVCF provides a unique avenue for career acceleration. Nationwide job opportunities will be available from 22 companies targeting technical and nontechnical professionals. December’s career fair is sponsored by Accenture Federal Services, Credit Suisse, Freedom Financial Network, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Intuitive Surgical, Pocket Gems, Shutterfly and X- the moonshot factory.

Additional participating employers include:

Autonomic LLC 

Covered California 

Dataiku 

Food and Drug Administration

LiveRamp 

MKS Instruments, Inc. Norwegian Cruise Line

Opportunity Fund 

Rent the Runway

ServiceSource 

Sezzle

Smithfield Foods

Strivr 

TechStyle Fashion Group 

Zion Bancorporation

WHEN:   Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 9am – 1pm PST

WHERE/REGISTER: bvcf-dec2020.eventbrite.com (FREE REGISTRATION) 

WHY:  BVCF’s mission is to provide career advancement and leadership opportunities for Black professionals. The purpose of these virtual career fairs is to streamline the recruitment process and target a growing audience of talented Black professionals. Continuous aggregation of talented black professionals in combination with its platform provides a perfect diversity sourcing solution. 

BVCF is a joint venture by two professional organizations, the African American Employee Network (AAEN, aaenbayarea.org) and Onyx Community Connection.

ABOUT BVCF: blackvcf.com

 

TO REGISTER visit: bvcf-dec2020.eventbrite.com

 

Anonymous Mental Health Service for Students Through Finals

Feeling stressed about finals and need to talk? Struggling with quarantine and need to vent about loneliness? Do you want to work through your thoughts with someone?

Text Lean On Me College Park (301-494-8808) to talk to a fellow student about anything weighing on your mind, such as finals, loneliness, friendship challenges, and career anxiety.

We are an anonymous, student-run, peer-to-peer text line for noncrisis emotional/mental health support; neither your phone number nor the volunteer’s phone number will be seen. Our hours are 8am-2am every day, including throughout finals week!

For more information, check out our:
Website: ter.ps/leanonme
Instagram: @leanonme_cp
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeanOnMeCP

*Lean on Me CP is not affiliated with the UMD Counseling Center, UMD Health Center, nor Help Center*

Peer to Peer Speaker Series: Dr. Sophia Rodriguez

On December 9th at 5pm Peer to Peer will host Dr. Rodriguez from the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership in the College of Education. Dr. Rodriguez will discuss her research on racial equity, the experiences of (im)migrant and refugee youth in the educational system, and community-school partnerships. Please join us! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ydDXnwfcXFXMFFEb9

Save the Date: UM School of Medicine Summer Research Program

UM Scholars Summer Research Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

 

Information Session for Summer 2021

Tuesday, December 8, 4:30-5:30pm

Virtual session through Zoom

Zoom Link

RSVP Form

 

Exciting summer research opportunity at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for sophomores and juniors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics study fields.  Program includes 9 weeks of biomedical research mentored by faculty at the School of Medicine and enrichment experiences throughout the summer.  Stipends included.  The program is an excellent opportunity for those interested in research and interested in pursuing MD, PhD, or MD-PhD degrees.

 

Please see attached announcement flyer for details.  Please RSVP by December 6 if interested.

2021 Maryland Summer Scholars Program

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline; and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2021. All academic majors are eligible.

CORRECTED - Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2021 awards will be Sunday, February 14, 2021. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

A presentation about the MSS program is available on our website as well as on ELMS, along with presentations about additional summer research opportunities - for ELMS access please click here to complete a brief questionnaire. 

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply

UMD Brain Exercise Initiative

Virtual Volunteer Opportunity (for Pre-med students)

 

Looking for a way to help your community during the pandemic? Interested in neuroscience and helping others?

The Brain Exercise Initiative is a student-run non-profit organization that uses math, reading, and writing as a form of cognitive development for the elderly. It is found that simple math exercises and reading for just 30 minutes a day can have a positive impact on memory for those with Alzheimer's. We currently have chapters at 50 universities including UCLA, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Notre Dame, Brown, and numerous others. We go to retirement homes for about 30-45 minutes a day and do simple math (addition, subtraction, etc), read aloud, and writing exercises with the seniors. 

 

We are currently looking for volunteers to be a part of our non-profit. As a volunteer, you would virtually meet with the seniors at retirement homes and hold these exercises with them. If you have an interest in neuroscience and Alzheimer’s and enjoy volunteering with elders, we encourage you to apply! We would love to have committed people on our team. Applications are due on Friday, December 18th. Apply here: ter.ps/bei2020

You can also visit our website at www.brainexerciseinitiative.com to find out more. If you have any questions please contact us at umd.bei@gmail.com. Thank you!

 

Recognizing Early Signs of Addiction in College Students: What You Need to Know

Have you noticed signs of addiction in your friends, but are unsure of what to do? Are you interested in how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted addiction in college students? The UMD AMSA Addiction Advocacy Project is hosting a guest speaker event ft. Dr. Amelia Arria, an avid researcher on substance abuse authoring more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr. Arria will discuss current research on the connection between untreated mental health and substance abuse among college students, and much more!

The event is on Thursday, December 3rd at 7 PM. If you are interested in attending, please fill out this RSVP form: https://ter.ps/rsvpform. The Zoom link is https://ter.ps/addiction.

Hope to see you there!