Resident Assistants at the University of Maryland make a lasting impact in the lives of students through their leadership, dedication, and compassion for their peers. The Resident Assistant Scholarship Fund provides critical support to University of Maryland Resident Assistants facing financial hardships. Through scholarships for textbooks/technology and tuition, deserving student leaders receive financial assistance to help offset rising education costs. Gifts in support of this fund will support the current-use scholarship fund until the minimum threshold required to convert to endowment is reached.

The Michelle Humanick Scholarship was established by Michelle’s family, friends, and the Department of Resident Life to honor her memory and to provide need-based scholarship support to University of Maryland students who are returning to school after time away and who exemplify Michelle’s spirit and the joy that she brought to the lives of others.

The Lee Spann, Jr. Resident Assistant Scholarship was established in December 2013 in memory of Lee, who was not only a successful collegiate athlete but also served as a Resident Assistant on the 7th floor of Ellicott Hall. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who are Resident Assistants who also demonstrate financial need.

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.

The Department of Resident Life Student Employee Scholarship was created in 2015 to provide need based aid to hard working students who are employed by the Department of Resident Life (DRL) while pursuing their undergraduate education. This scholarship will recognize student employees who exhibit dedication to their education and to the Department of Resident Life mission through their daily roles. Gifts in support of this fund will support the current-use scholarship fund until the minimum threshold required to convert to endowment is reached.

The Department of Resident Life Programming Fund helps to support operating and programmatic expenses of the Department of Resident Life, such as the New Resident Orientation or alcohol education programs.