About Dr. Marylin K. Brown
In spite of a prolonged illness and difficult life circumstances as a single mother raising two daughters, Marylin maintained her belief in continuing her education. Shortly before her death in 1991, she received her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from UMCP.
About the Fund
The Marylin K. Brown Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing short-term financial loan assistance to returning women students at the University of Maryland. Recipients must be degree seeking students at UMCP. Applicants will be considered based on availability of funds, and preference will be given to women 30 years of age and over with children.
Dr. Marilyn K. Brown was the Director of the UMCP Office of Institutional Studies (now OIRP). 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.
Meet Our Scholars
Taryn Banks is a public health science major with desires to go to medical school. Taryn has been working since the age of 12 starting as a teacher's assistant for her dance studio and then eventually obtaining her own classes. With the goals that she is pursuing, it will take much help and support.
Taryn Banks (2024 Scholar)
Past Scholar
Abigail Escobar (2023-2024 Scholar)
Originating from the lively border city of El Paso, Texas, Abigail Escobar’s upbringing endowed her with the invaluable gift of bilingualism, profoundly shaping her perspective. Beyond these facets of her identity, she proudly stands as a dedicated wife to a service-disabled veteran. Fueled by determination, Abigail embraces the role of a nurturing parent to her two children, aged 1 and 6, aspiring to pave a brighter future for them. Through the lens of a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, she is driven to instigate positive change within my community.
Abigail’s transformative experience at the University of Maryland has been instrumental in her personal and professional growth. It served as a catalyst for shedding the limitations of what she had outgrown, inspiring her to aspire for more profound depths in her journey to become a Speech Pathologist. The university's enriching environment has ignited a passion within her to not only enhance my education but to strive for excellence and go above and beyond in her pursuit of a career in Speech Language Pathology. Maryland has not just been a place of learning; it has been the driving force propelling Abigail to new heights and instilling in her the desire to make a lasting impact in her chosen field.
How to Apply
For information on how to apply to the Marylin K. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, please contact us at sagiving@umd.edu or 301-314-4900.