Scholarships & Awards
Our team at the Global Learning Initiatives office is committed to increasing student access to international education opportunities. Explore our current scholarships and awards available for Maryland students.
International Education Scholarship
The International Education Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to UMD students participating in select Global Learning at Home programs.
This scholarship is available for degree-seeking UMD students in good academic standing who enroll in one of the Global Classrooms courses in winter and summer terms. Eligible students can receive up to the value of three credits of in-state undergraduate tuition ($1,377 for Winter 2027).
This scholarship may also be available to other select Global Learning at Home opportunities. Contact the GLI team at info-gli@umd.edu to check scholarship eligibility if you are planning to participate in a global virtual program other than Global Classrooms courses.
Winter 2027 Scholarship eligibility criteria:
1) Degree seeking UMD student
2) In good academic standing (Undergraduate GPA 2.0/Graduate GPA 3.0)
3) Registered or plan to register for one of the Winter 2027 Global Classrooms courses.
-ENGL398G, GCW1, GCW2, GCW3: Tolkien in Oxford
-EDCP701, GCW1: Theories and Methods of Intervention
-EDHI788B, GCW1: Leadership in Multicultural Teams for Successful Project Management
-FMSC265, GCW1: Teaching Menstrual Health: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions
For best consideration, apply by Sunday, December 6, 2026.
U21 RISE Showcase and Awards
Do you have an active project that's focused on creating global impact? Are you looking for additional support and resources to grow your reach? Apply to this opportunity to be considered as a Maryland nominee for the international Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards!
Questions
Contact the Global Learning Initiatives team at info-gli@umd.edu.