Info Sessions
ATTN First- and Second-Year Students! 2025 Fulbright UK Summer Institutes now Open!
If you can imagine spending three to four weeks immersed in the United Kingdom, where academic experiences meet cultural excursions, then the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are made for students like you, especially if you haven't traveled much outside of North America!
With UK Summer Institutes from Arts, Activism and Social Justice to Environment and Sustainability, you’ll blend academics with practical insights to expand your understanding of your chosen discipline. Beyond textbooks, you will be able to explore the culture and heritage of the UK, enhancing your understanding of the world in ways no classroom can alone.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission and its partner institutions cover program costs, including airfare, tuition, accommodation, and, in some cases, a daily allowance for meals.
Applications for the 2025 Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are now open! Learn more by registering for an info session:
Thursday, November 21, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday, November 22, 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Tuesday, December 3, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, December 4, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Interested but cannot attend? Contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens;
- have a GPA of 3.6 or higher;
- be 18 or older;
- be a second or first year student, and/or have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes;
- cannot have spent more than 4 weeks outside the U.S. in the last 5 years. Exceptions are made for refugees and/or students from a different cultural background who have spent time abroad due to family emergencies.
Please note: First-generation college students and students who receive or are eligible for need-based aid are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: February 3, 2025.
For more information on Summer Institutes available and how to apply, head to the US-UK Fulbright Commission’s website.
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship - Environment
Are you a sophomore or junior strongly committed to making a difference in environmental issues through your studies, community service, and career plans? Do you have an outstanding record of activism, leadership, and research on environmental issues? Do you have an excellent record of undergraduate studies, internships and/or research related to the environment?
Learn about the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Environment program, which focuses on conservation, environmental stewardship, and environmental policy. The program seeks to identify future environmental leaders in fields including public policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Udall Scholars take part in a five-day conference in Tucson, Arizona where they meet with other Scholars, elected officials and environmental leaders. Scholars also gain access to a network of environmental policy professionals through the Udall Alumni listserv. Students from all majors are eligible.
Virtual Information Sessions:
Monday, November 25, 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Monday, November 25, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, December 4, 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, December 5, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Interested but unable to attend? Please contact us at scholarships@umd.edu.
Award amount: The Udall Scholarship provides up to $7,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.
Duration: The Udall Scholarship provides one year of support. Scholars are required to participate in the five-day conference in early August.
UMD campus deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025 – This is to be considered for campus nomination.
Who can apply: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents - sophomores, juniors - GPA of 3.5 or higher recommended - all majors - IMPORTANT: All UMD candidates for Udall Scholarships must be nominated by the University.