Expanded Education Abroad Funding to Support Students in 2027

Education Abroad will award approximately $1 million to students studying abroad in 2027, with new funding opportunities, increased individual awards and earlier scholarship decisions designed to make study abroad more accessible and support financial planning for students and families.

Earlier Scholarship Decisions Education Abroad scholarships are now awarded on a rolling basis, with the first notifications sent in early August. This gives students and families better clarity about available funding as they make decisions and financially plan for study abroad. Students are encouraged to apply early. Expanded Education Abroad Departmental Fund Award amounts for this general scholarship increased while eligibility requirements remain the same. Students may receive: Up to $2,500 for short-term programs Up to $4,000 for semester programs Financial need will continue to be the primary consideration for awarding. NEW: First Abroad Scholarship Beginning with Winter/Spring/Spring Break 2027 applicants, eligible first-generation students studying abroad for the first time may receive: $1,000 for short-term programs $2,000 for semester programs NEW: Graduate Student Travel Grant Beginning Winter 2027, eligible graduate students participating in Maryland-led short-term programs may apply for a new $1,000 Graduate Student Travel Grant. NEW: Emergency Funding A new Education Abroad Emergency Fund will launch this fall to assist students experiencing unexpected financial hardship before departure or while abroad.

Health Professions Advising Office Fall Resources

 For Fall semester, the HPAO has two big workshop types that they try to get students to:

1. If students are interested in a health profession, they should start with an Intro Workshop. We have workshops for Pre-Med/Pre-Dent, Pre-PA, and our Exploring Health Careers workshop, to help students explore if they are unsure. These are offered on multiple dates both in person and virtually

2. If students are applying to Medical/Dental/Podiatry/Optometry school next year(Spring/Summer of 2027), our Are You Ready workshop is the place to start. It will go over the application timeline and what to do now to get ready. We have two options for that workshop - 9/16 In-Person and 9/26 Virtually.

Students can register here for workshops.

Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, September 9

 The world is your classroom. Explore what's possible at the Study Abroad Fair!

Join Education Abroad at the Study Abroad Fair on September 9 to explore international programs that fit your academic goals, interests and budget. Learn about scholarships and funding, connect with Education Abroad advisors and study abroad alumni, and discover how to make study abroad part of your UMD experience.

Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to apply, take your next step at the Study Abroad Fair.

September 9 | 2–5 p.m. | Stamp Grand Ballroom

Learn more & RSVP: go.umd.edu/studyabroad26

Federal Work Study Opportunity - Join the Neuroscience Team

 The Undergraduate Neuroscience Program is hiring a Federal Work-Study Student Administrative Assistant for the upcoming academic year!

This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience while supporting the Neuroscience Program through administrative projects, student engagement initiatives, digital communications, and program events. Students will work closely with program staff in a collaborative and welcoming environment while developing valuable leadership and professional skills.

Position Details

• Pay: $15.00/hour
• Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week (up to 20 hours/week)
• Eligibility: Current UMD undergraduate students with a Federal Work-Study award

To be considered, applicants should complete the employment form by August 17th at 9:00 AM at the following link: go.umd.edu/NEURStudentworkerFA26.

4th Annual Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience and Society Career Fair

 

The 4th Annual Career Fair in Neuroscience & Society provides a unique opportunity to learn from NeuroX experts, and to talk in small group breakout room settings with leading experts and practitioners in neuroscience and society. 

Last year the Career Fair had over 2,000 registrants. This year is your chance to join the community.

Register now to learn about how you can get involved and pursue careers in these fields. Learn about previous years of the Career Fair on our website.

Speakers and Breakout Room Leaders to be announced soon!

Seats available in Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue (WEID 139)

 Are you interested in a half-semester course featuring open and honest conversations, relationship building across difference, identity exploration and self-reflection that offers one DVCC credit, the Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue course (WEID 139)? 

There is still room to enroll. Read on or click here for more info:

The Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue course (WEID 139) invites students to examine their own beliefs and lived experiences, how these may shape interactions, and ways in which understanding others might expand awareness.  Over seven weeks in facilitated dialogue sessions, students will practice self-reflection, listen deeply, share openly and communicate across difference. This course offers a departure from a traditional class structure and requires active participation and discussion. WEID 139 is offered by Belonging & Community at UMD in partnership with the InDi Training Hub in the College of Education. The course takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during the second half of fall semester and satisfies one DVCC credit.

Learning to Learn Biology/BSCI155/TLPL 155

Ready to design solutions for human needs with absolutely no prior science experience required? Join BSCI 155 (4 credits) this Fall to discover how biotechnology can become your ultimate creative tool for learning and teaching about life science. You will get to genetically engineer bacteria to create custom scents and design stunning biological art pieces. Collaborate with passionate peers to build a unique synthetic biology project that directly impacts your community. Ditch traditional memorization and unlock your inner innovator with Dr. Justice Walker this Fall 2026 semester!

Enroll Today!

Course Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/BSCITLPL155FLYER 

Course Location: EDU 3233 (Mondays and Wednesdays) and AJC 1121 (Fridays for lab)

Instructor: Justice Walker, Ph.D.

Email: jtwalker@umd.edu