Scholarship Name:

University of Maryland-College Park (“UMCP”)   Murray E. Polakoff Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through UMCP to UMCP students.

Award Amount:

$1,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

One (1) award

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

No

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

One (1) reference

Interview Required:

N/A

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must have completed at least one (1) academic semester at UMCP; 2) Must be enrolled in one (1) of the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences (“BSOS”) Environmental Science and Policy (“ENSP”) concentrations; 3) Must be a rising undergraduate sophomore or junior; 4) Statement of Financial Need, if any (You do not need to be receiving financial aid/assistance to qualify for this scholarship award; 5) Financial Aid Awards Statement required (if applicant has received financial aid); 6) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 7) Resume required; 8) Academic reference must be from a UMCP faculty or staff member; 9) Transcript(s) required; 10) Unofficial transcript(s) accepted.

NOTE: Recipients notified NLT March 12, 2018.

Renewable:

No

Term:

Location:

Maryland MD

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a rising undergraduate sophomore or junior

Category (Select all that apply):

Need-based, Merit-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, School/College, Major/Field of Study

Web Site:

https://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/opportunities/murray-e-polakoff-scholarship-award

Point of Contact:

February 12, 2018 (NLT 9 a.m.) (receipt date)