Division of Student Affairs, University of Maryland

Student Affairs Scholarships and Awards

History: The Alexion Veterans Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students who are veterans of US military service, who have demonstrated financial need, and have shown career ambitions and/or a demonstration of service to others in the community.

Donor Statement: The Alexion Veterans Scholarship Fund was established by Perry and Rachelle Alexion.

Donor: Perry and Rachelle Alexion

How to apply: Applications are accepted anually in early February. Application materials, instructions and deadlines will be available at http://www.veterans.umd.edu.

For questions or additional information, you may contact Terry Zacker, tzacker@umd.edu or 301-314-7165.

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Berlage Alternative Spring Break Scholarship

History: The Berlage Alternative Spring Break Endowment was established to provide support for students to participate in Alternative Spring Break, a substance-free, community service-learning program in the Community Service-Learning Office of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

Donor Statement: Bruce Berlage ’56 served as Vice President of the Student Government Association in 1955-56. He and Donna Berlage have supported a number of programs at the University of Maryland College Park.

Donor: Bruce and Donna Berlage

How to apply: Applications are accepted anually in early September. Application materials, instructions and deadlines will be available at the website listed below. For questions or additional information, you may contact Terry Zacker, tzacker@umd.edu or 301-314-7165.

For more information: http://thestamp.umd.edu/lcsl/involvement/alternative_breaks/

Marilyn K. Brown Scholarship Fund

Donor Statement: Dr. Marilyn K. Brown was the Director of the UMCP Office of Institutional Studies (now OIRP). In spite of a prolonged illness and difficult life circumstances as a single mother raising two daughters, she maintained her belief in continuing her education. Shortly before her death in 1991, she received her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from UMCP.

Daniel E. Thomas, Senior Research Analyst at the UMCP Office of Institutional Research and Planning, retired in Fall 2006. In lieu of gifts for his retirement, he requested that contributions be made to the Marilyn K. Brown Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of his colleague and friend.

Donor: Daniel E. Thomas

How to apply: Applicants will be considered based on availability of funds. Please visit the Returning Students Program at the University of Maryland Counseling Center at http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/scholarships.html to learn more. For additional information, you may contact Barbara Goldberg, Coordinator of the Returning Students Program, at goldb@umd.edu.

For more information: http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/scholarships.html

Paul E. and Jane F. Butler Veterans Scholarship

History: The Paul E. and Jane F. Butler Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to qualified students of the Robert H. Smith School of Business who are veterans of US military service.

Donor: Paul E. and Jane F. Butler

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Divine Nine Assistance Fund

History: The Divine Nine Assistance Fund has been established to support emergency financial need for tuition and books to undergraduate members of the UMCP chapters of the nine historically Black Greek letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which are referred to as "The Divine Nine." The organizations include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Priority is given to first-time applicants and those with expected graduation days within two semesters of application.

Donor Statement: The Divine Nine Assistance Fund is established by the alumni members of the Divine Nine organizations in recognition of their shared values and their association with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.

Donor: Alumni members of the Divine Nine organizations

How to apply: For questions or additional information, you may contact Kelly Kesler, kesler@umd.edu or 301-405-0322.

For more information: http://www.sagiving.umd.edu/divine_nine_assistance_fund.php

Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance

History: The Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance program at the University of Maryland is designed to help students avoid dropping out of school when faced with unforeseen financial difficulties. Dreamkeepers can help ease student worries about housing, food and utilities, books, transportation, childcare and medical needs, allowing students faced with sudden financial obstacles to focus their energy on education.

Donor Statement: Developed by Scholarship America with support from Lumina Foundation for Education and the Wal-Mart Foundation, the Dreamkeepers program provides students with emergency funding to allow them to remain in school and obtain a post-secondary education.

How to apply: For further information about Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance, please visit https://umd.dreamkeepers.org, see your Financial Aid Counselor or call 301-314-9000.

For more information: http://www.financialaid.umd.edu/scholarship_info/dreamkeepers.php

Robert E. Evasick Memorial Scholarship

History: The Robert E. Evasick Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students who are veterans of US military service and who have demonstrated financial need; and have show career ambitions and/or a demonstration of service to others in the community.

Donor Statement: The Robert E. Evasick Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Paul and Charlotte Evasick in memory of Robert E. Evasick.

Donor: Paul and Charlotte Evasick

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Edward Friedson Memorial Scholarship

History: The Edward Friedson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 by Edward Friedson’s family members in his loving memory and provides financial assistance to an undergraduate or graduate student who (i) is a veteran or active duty service member or reservist of the U.S. military service, (ii) demonstrates financial need, (iii) exhibits positive career ambitions and/or (iv) displays leadership and service to others in the community.

Donor: Edward Friedson’s family members

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship

History: The Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship was established in February 2008 by friends and colleagues of Patricia S. Higgins, who worked for Dining Services at the University for more than 46 years. The Patricia S. Higgins Scholarship provides annual scholarships for employees of Dining Services or their dependents who are enrolled at the University.

Donor Statement: Patricia S. Higgins worked for Dining Services at the University of Maryland for more than 46 years, including twelve as director. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University and in 1995 she was named Director of Dining Services. In 1999 she was the recipient of a President's Distinguished Service Award, which honors longtime employees who have provided outstanding service to the University community. During her tenure she raised the quality of the department to equal the best university dining programs in the country. Despite her numerous accomplishments, she is most fondly remembered for her compassion for the Dining Services team and her fierce dedication to every guest on campus. As an ADA Registered Dietitian, Mrs. Higgins shared her passion for nutritious, flavorful food (especially food with "Maryland flair"!) with students, faculty, and staff. She always believed in treating people with compassion and impartiality and took great pride in helping staff at every level maximize their professional potential. A compassionate leader who truly cared about the campus, her department and the students and employees she served, she retired in 2007. In order to preserve her legacy of caring, her friends and University colleagues established a fund to support scholarships for Dining Services employees and their dependents at the University

Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship

History: The Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship was established in December 2002 by friends and family of the late Brandon James Malstrom, a junior operations and quality management major who died suddenly in November 2002. Spendable Income from the Brandon James Malstrom Memorial Scholarship provides an annual scholarship for a transfer student at the University whose educational aspirations best exemplify those of Brandon Malstrom.

Donor Statement: Brandon James Malstrom was a loving son, brother and friend. A passionate lacrosse player and skateboarder, he had transferred from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to the University of Maryland, College Park. The 20 year-old junior, operations and quality management major died suddenly on November 10, 2002.

In order to preserve Brandon's memory, his family and friends established, through the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., an endowed fund to support an annual scholarship at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Donor: William J. and Carol A. Malstrom, III

David E. Mills Memorial Scholarship

History: David E. Mills was a loving son, brother and friend. David was a brave and resourceful spirit and an extraordinary writer with a passion for good intentioned argument and debate, always aimed at stimulating conversation and improving the final product. Mills, who was born in Maryland and started his writing career as a reporter at the independent student-run University of Maryland Diamondback newspaper, suddenly and unexpectedly died on March 30, 2010 of a brain aneurysm. David won the prestigious Benjamin Banneker four-year scholarship to attend his alma mater and quickly became a leader at The Diamondback.

After graduating from the University of Maryland in 1984, Mills began his extensive and impressive journalism and television career.

After a successful career at The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, Mills became a top writer for many acclaimed TV shows. David was an Emmy-winning writer and producer whose credits included work on "NYPD Blue," "Homicide," "ER," "The Wire," "The Corner" and his own "Kingpin," and who was helping to run the writing staff of HBO's "Treme" at the time of his death.

Donor Statement: At least one scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate who has labored for two semesters at the Diamondback and who pledges to continue to serve as a reporter or editor at the daily while receiving the scholarship, which is paid in increments each semester. While the scholarship is linked to service at the student newspaper, an applicant can offer writing samples from any media, in keeping with David’s wide-ranging love of both prose and screenwriting. And as David was a key voice in the de facto desegregation of the Diamondback, candidates who show a particular commitment to creating and nurturing diversity at the paper will be looked upon with special favor by the application committee, as will applicants whose writing raises a bit of hell in that way of which David would be proud. (“No, no, no,” he protested in one famous DBK Wall Quote, as he defended an op-ed column, “I’m just trying to be snide.”)

How to apply: For more information on how to apply for the David E. Mills Memorial Scholarship, please visit www.davidmills.umd.edu

For more information: http://www.davidmills.umd.edu/

Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

History: The Joseph M. Mitchell Scholarship Award was established to honor the memory of Joseph M. Mitchell, a staff member of the Department of Resident Life for nearly 17 years, who passed away in 2005. A scholarship is offered each spring and fall to students who best display the character of Joseph M. Mitchell.

Donor Statement: In order to preserve the memory of Joseph M. Mitchell, former colleagues and staff of the Department of Resident Life and the Division of Student Affairs established the Joseph M. Mitchell Scholarship Award in his memory.

How to apply: On-line applications and nominations are accepted in the spring and fall from degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate registered students at the College Park campus. For application and nominations deadlines please see the website below. Questions about the application and award process may be addressed to: Mr. Dai-An Tran at 301-314-0416.

For more information: http://www.josephmitchell.umd.edu/

Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship

History: The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation is an independent foundation that began in 1979 as the result of a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Newcombe, a Philadelphia philanthropist. The Foundation continues Mrs. Newcombe's support of students as they pursue degrees in higher education by maintaining scholarship and fellowship programs that are in keeping with her lifelong interests. The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation funds scholarship programs at the undergraduate level. Newcombe Scholarships help reduce dependence on loans while recognizing the tremendous efforts of many mature students make to be good students and to complete degrees while juggling myriad other commitments.

Donor Statement: Mrs. Charlotte Wilson Newcombe was born on March 28, 1890 in Philadelphia. Her father, Dr. Matthew James Wilson, was a physician and a public-spirited citizen who served several terms on Philadelphia's Board of Education. Dr. Wilson maintained an interest in pharmaceuticals, making wise investments in a Philadelphia drug company (Smith Kline). Mrs. Newcombe greatly valued higher education, and during her lifetime sent the children of many of her friends to college, taking a vigorous interest in their progress. In her will, she established the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation to continue her scholarship gifts. It seems certain that Mrs. Newcombe would, if she were alive today, be thrilled to have had a part in providing financial support to so many students. She would surely be pleased by the results of her generosity in assisting others to complete their degrees and pursue their dreams.

How to apply: Applications for Spring 2012 must be submitted by November 14, 2011, to assure early and full consideration. Applicants will be considered after that date, based on availability of funds. Please visit the Returning Students Program at the University of Maryland Counseling Center at http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/scholarships.html to obtain a copy of the application form. You may also contact Barbara Goldberg, Coordinator of the Returning Students Program, at goldb@umd.edu or 301.314.7695 or Beverly Greenfeig at brgreen@umd.edu or 301.314.7698.

For more information: http://www.newcombe.umd.edu/

Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship

History: Established in April 1986 by Omicron Delta Kappa. The Omicron Delta Kappa society is a national leadership honor society for college students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni that recognizes and encourages scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character.

How to apply: The annual scholarships will be awarded to entering first year students who in high school demonstrated outstanding leadership potential. The selection is made by student officers of Omicron Delta Kappa in coordination with staff in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University.

For more information: http://www.odk.umd.edu/

Maryland Parents Association Scholarship

History: The Maryland Parents Association Student Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 by the Parent Advisory Council to provide support for current students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating financial circumstances. The Maryland Parents Association Student Scholarship Fund provides a one-time award for the academic year. The scholarship is available to students who have completed at least 24 credit hours at the University.

Donor Statement: The Maryland Parents Association Student Scholarship Awards is supported by the Maryland Parents Association.

How to apply: Applications are accepted annually in the spring. For more information you may contact the Maryland Parents Association at 301-314-8429 or via email to parents@umd.edu.

For more information: http://www.terpparent.umd.edu/involving_parents/maryland_parents_association/

Pavela Prize for Distinguished Contributions to the University of Maryland Academic Integrity and Ethical Development

History: The Pavela Prize for Distinguished Contributions to the University of Maryland Academic Integrity and Ethical Development Program was established in May 2003 by Gary and Margaret Pavela. Spendable Income from the Pavela Prize for Distinguished Contributions to the University of Maryland Academic Integrity and Ethical Development Program recognizes and rewards students who have made distinguished contributions to the academic integrity and ethical development program in the Division of Student Affairs, including fostering discussion about and enhancement of University academic integrity or student conduct policies.

Donor Statement: This award reflects the contributions, support, and encouragement of the family of Gary Pavela.

Gerald G. Portney Memorial Scholarship

History: Established in October 1995 by Clara Portney Felsher to honor the memory of her late husband, Gerald G. Portney. The income shall be used to provide financial assistance for the Returning Students Program of the Counseling Center at the University.

Donor: Clara Portney Felsher

For more information: http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/html/scholarships.html

William and Donna Richbourg Veterans Scholarship

History: The William and Donna Richbourg Veterans Scholarship was established in honor of those who have served.

Donor: William and Donna Richbourg

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Colonel J. Logan Schutz Omicron Delta Kappa Leader of the Year Award

History: The Colonel J. Logan Schutz Omicron Delta Kappa Leader of the Year Award was established in March 2004 by Colonel J. Logan Schutz. Spendable Income from the Colonel J. Logan Schutz Omicron Delta Kappa Leader of the Year Award provides an annual monetary award and plaque to an outstanding member of Omicron Delta Kappa selected as the Leader of the Year.

Donor: Louise and Logan Schutz

How to apply: The Colonel J. Logan Schutz Leader of the Year Award will be presented annually to the member of the Omicron Delta Kappa who best exemplifies the ideals of ODK leadership within one or more of the ODK principles: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; social, or religious activities and campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media; creative and performing arts.

For more information: http://www.odk.umd.edu/

Student Affairs Scholarship Award

History: The Division of Student Affairs Scholarship was established in June 1993 by the employees in the Division of Student Affairs. The Selection Committee seeks to recognize undergraduate students who have made a significant impact on the quality of life for students and/or employees at the University of Maryland. Successful scholarship candidates must show evidence of commitment to the job, leadership, quality of work, accomplishments, and a genuine dedication to providing service to students and/or the University community through their positions. Two to three scholarships have been awarded annually to undergraduate students who work in one of the 15 departments in Student Affairs.

Each year the Division of Student Affairs offers a number of Student Affairs Tuition Scholarship Awards to undergraduate students who have made a significant impact on the quality of life for students and/or employees at the University of Maryland.

Donor Statement: This scholarship is made possible by donations from staff members of the Division of Student Affairs

How to apply: To be eligible for a scholarship, the student employee must be working within the Division of Student Affairs. Evidence of commitment to the job, leadership, quality of work, accomplishments, and a genuine dedication to providing service to students and/or the university community through the student’s position will be indicators of a nominee’s qualifications. All nominees need to be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher). All departments within the division are encouraged to nominate students they feel are qualified based on the criteria.

For more information: http://www.studentaffairs.umd.edu/sasa

Tillman Military Scholars at the University of Maryland

History: The Tillman Military Scholarships at the University of Maryland were established in the Spring of 2009. The scholarships are sponsored by the Pat Tillman Foundation "Leadership Through Action (TM)" initiative, which is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for servicemembers and their families. Veteran and active servicemembers and their dependents (children and spouses) portray the very nature of leadership that the Foundation seeks to inspire in young people across the country. The scholarships will ensure these leaders have every opportunity to pursue broader educational goals. The Tillman Military Scholarships at the University of Maryland are intended to cover direct study-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and room and board as well as other needs such as child care.

Donor Statement: In line with our ongoing commitment to inspire leadership, the Pat Tillman Foundation is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for servicemembers and their families. Veteran and active servicemembers and their dependents (children and spouses) portray the very nature of leadership that the Foundation seeks to inspire in young people across the country. With the Tillman Military Scholarships, we ensure these leaders have every opportunity to pursue broader educational goals.

Donor: The Pat Tillman Foundation

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

University of Maryland Veterans Scholarship

Donor Statement: The UM Student Veteran's Scholarship Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to United States armed forces personnel who served in the active duty military, and who are full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University of Maryland.

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Matthew W. Watson Memorial Scholarship

History: The Matthew W. Watson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in July 2007 by friends and family of the late Matthew W. Watson, a University sophomore who died suddenly in May 2007. Spendable Income from the Matthew W. Watson Memorial Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships of at least $1,000 for an incoming freshman or transfer student at the University who has graduated from Cenntennial High School in Howard County, Maryland.

Donor Statement: Matthew Winter Watson was a loving son, brother, and friend. Matt had a wonderful sense of humor, was a passionate jazz saxophone player and member of the Centennial High School track and football teams. Matt entered the University of Maryland as a freshman in the Fall of 2005. He was a 20 year-old sophomore economics major and a member of Theta Chi Fraternity when he died suddenly in a car accident on May 5, 2007 in College Park, Maryland. In order to preserve Matt's memory, his family and friends established an endowed fund to support undergraduate students at the University.

Donor: Gavin and Barbara Watson

Ernest M. Willcher Veterans Scholarship

History: The Ernest M. Willcher Veterans Scholarship was established in loving memory by his wife and sons to support veteran students at the University of Maryland College Park.

Donor Statement: Ernest M. Willcher served in the US Army for four years and spent 36 years working for the Army as a civilian employee. He was attending a meeting at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001 when he perished in the tragic events of the day. Ernie was dedicated to education and earned a BS from the University of Maryland and a degree from the Washington College of Law. He was the proud father of two sons who also graduated from the University of Maryland.

Donor: Shirley, Benjamin and Joel Willcher

For more information: http://www.veterans.umd.edu/

Erik B. Young Travel-Study Awards

History: The Eric B. Young M.D. Travel Study Awards has been awarded to deserving undergraduate students who wish to study abroad since 2006. Each year the Division of Student Affairs awards five travel study awards stipends.

Donor Statement: Dr. Erik B. Young wishes to support international travel-study for a group of undergraduates each year through the Erick B. Young, M.D. International Travel-Study Awards. The purpose of the program is to give deserving undergraduate students the opportunity to broaden their international horizons while they hone their academic skills.

Donor: Dr. and Mrs. Erik B. Young

For more information: http://www.studentaffairs.umd.edu/youngaward/

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