The Economics Department is pleased to announce the availability of several scholarships for the 2012 - 2013 academic year. On the following pages, you will find the scholarship application which describes each scholarship and details the application requirements. Please read the entire application carefully and be sure that all required materials are included. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
You may apply for up to four of the scholarships, but you must complete a separate application (with all supporting documents attached) for each scholarship.
Scholarship Qualifications
Students are only eligible to apply for any of these scholarships if they meet the
following criteria:
• 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA at University of Maryland College Park
• Must be a full-time, degree seeking student majoring in economics
• A declared economics major prior to September 14, 2011
• At least 12 credits of ECON courses completed
• May not graduate before December 2012
• In good judicial standing
• For Sullivan Scholarship only: Must be a US citizen and a resident or high school graduate of Maryland’s Eastern Shore (Cecil, Kent, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties)
*New students (incoming freshmen and transfers) entering UMCP during the Spring
2012 semester may not apply since previous UMCP grades will be used in the review
process
*Scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2012 semester. In order to receive the
scholarship, students must maintain the original scholarship qualifications.
Additional Application Requirements
• Include a current University of Maryland College Park transcript (an unofficial is
acceptable and available on Testudo).
• Write a one to two page statement (12 point font, double spaced) outlining your
financial need. **While financial need is not required for all of the scholarships
(see descriptions) it is one criteria which will be considered.
• If available, include a copy of your most recent financial aid offer letter (available
on Testudo under “Financials” and then “Financial Aid Inquiry”.
• Include a resume
• Essay (see next page for more information)
Study Subjects:Economics
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Economics Department of University of Maryland College Park
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
You may apply for up to four of the scholarships, but you must complete a separate application (with all supporting documents attached) for each scholarship.
Scholarship Qualifications
Students are only eligible to apply for any of these scholarships if they meet the
following criteria:
• 3.25 or higher cumulative GPA at University of Maryland College Park
• Must be a full-time, degree seeking student majoring in economics
• A declared economics major prior to September 14, 2011
• At least 12 credits of ECON courses completed
• May not graduate before December 2012
• In good judicial standing
• For Sullivan Scholarship only: Must be a US citizen and a resident or high school graduate of Maryland’s Eastern Shore (Cecil, Kent, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties)
*New students (incoming freshmen and transfers) entering UMCP during the Spring
2012 semester may not apply since previous UMCP grades will be used in the review
process
*Scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2012 semester. In order to receive the
scholarship, students must maintain the original scholarship qualifications.
Additional Application Requirements
• Include a current University of Maryland College Park transcript (an unofficial is
acceptable and available on Testudo).
• Write a one to two page statement (12 point font, double spaced) outlining your
financial need. **While financial need is not required for all of the scholarships
(see descriptions) it is one criteria which will be considered.
• If available, include a copy of your most recent financial aid offer letter (available
on Testudo under “Financials” and then “Financial Aid Inquiry”.
• Include a resume
• Essay (see next page for more information)
Study Subjects:Economics
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Economics Department of University of Maryland College Park
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
How to Apply: By Post and E-Mail
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 2, 2012
