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Does the University of Maryland offer scholarships for international students?

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7 months ago

Incoming students are automatically considered for the University of Maryland scholarships on the basis of their financial need and academic profile. The university offers a range of scholarships to international students and makes an excellent education affordable. Around 70% of UMD freshmen receive some form of financial aid. The table below includes Maryland University scholarships for international students:

Scholarship	Awards
Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship	Tuition & Fees
Graduate School Travel Grants	Award maximum is INR 43,581
Point4 Crisis Response Grants	Award amount will vary based on a student's specific need and availability of funds
Allen Schick Scholarship/Fellowship Fund	Varies

Also read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students

<p>Incoming students are automatically considered for the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-maryland/scholarships">University of Maryland scholarships</a> on the basis of their financial need and academic profile. The university offers a range of scholarships to international students and makes an excellent education affordable. Around <strong>70% of UMD freshmen</strong> receive some form of financial aid. The table below includes<strong> Maryland University scholarships for international students</strong>:</p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.053%; height: 134.375px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 49.8896%;"><col style="width: 49.8896%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 22.3958px;"><th style="text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">Scholarship</th><th style="text-align: center; height: 22.3958px;">Awards</th></tr><tr style="height: 22.3958px;"><td style="height: 22.3958px;"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/scholarships/point-foundation-lgbt-scholarship">Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship</a></td><td style="height: 22.3958px;">Tuition & Fees</td></tr><tr style="height: 22.3958px;"><td style="height: 22.3958px;">Graduate School Travel Grants</td><td style="height: 22.3958px;">Award maximum is INR 43,581</td></tr><tr style="height: 44.7917px;"><td style="height: 44.7917px;"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/scholarships/point-foundation-lgbt-scholarship">Point4 Crisis Response Grants</a></td><td style="height: 44.7917px;">Award amount will vary based on a student's specific need and availability of funds</td></tr><tr style="height: 22.3958px;"><td style="height: 22.3958px;"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/scholarships/allen-schick-scholarship-fellowship-fund">Allen Schick Scholarship/Fellowship Fund</a></td><td style="height: 22.3958px;">Varies</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/scholarships-for-studying-in-usa-articlepage-1593">Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students</a></p>

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Anushree Sinha | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

Yes, University of Maryland does offer scholarships for their international students. However, the financial aid available for overseas applicants is limited in number. Listed below are some on-campus tools for obtaining University of Maryland scholarships for international students:

Scholarships Type	Disbursement Amount	Eligibility Criteria
Initiative for Bright Futures	USD 100 to 1,000	Undergraduate students who have completed an unpaid internship with a government agency or non-profit group
UMD Crisis Funds	Varies	Available to students who find themselves in an emergency circumstance and require quick financial assistance

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