Looking for scholarships? Then you've come to the right page! Here we've compiled scholarships and resources that we think would be of interest to you! We also post scholarships, internships, and other opportunities on our blog and in our Be Global Bulletins! Also, be sure to check UMD's scholarship page where more opportunities are listed.


Bright Futures Scholarship

  • Awards $250-$1250 for unpaid summer internships with a non-profit or government agency
  • Only eligible for undergraduate students (freshmen, sophomores, or juniors)

Critical Language Scholarship

  • Credit for one year of language credit can be received upon completion of program
  • Travel, tuition, housing, and stipend provided

Rangel International Affairs Summer Program

  • 6 week summer program at Howard University (tuition, travel, room and board covered, plus a stipend)
  • 2 for-credit courses (History of U.S. Foreign Relations and Political Economy) for six credit hours, and a non-credit seminar on professional writing

Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institutes

  • 7 week summer program preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs
  • Offered at Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and University of Minnesota
  • Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute, housing, and up to $1,500 stipend
  • If interested in this program, UMD's National Scholarships Office staff are more than happy to help you with your application.. Contact them at scholarship [at] umd.edu

NOAA Hollings Scholarship

  • 10 week paid summer internship at a NOAA facility and up to $9,500 scholarship for two years
  • Opportunity for students to get hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities
  • Must apply as a Sophomore (2nd year student) or a full time 3rd year student in a 5-year undergrad program
  • If interested in this program, UMD's National Scholarships Office staff are more than happy to help you with your application.. Contact them at scholarship [at] umd.edu
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