The USM Student Council & the Board of Regents have announced a new Student Excellence Scholarship to recognize USM students who are making a contribution to their campus and community. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Awards will be granted to up to two undergraduate students (one freshman or sophomore and one junior or senior) and up to one graduate student from among the diverse USM student community exhibiting achievements in the following categories: (1) Leadership and Advocacy; (2) Outreach and Engagement; (3) Innovation and Creativity; and (4) Academics, Scholarship, and Research

The application deadline is: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11:59pm

Application Process:

• Apply for one of the categories via the submit an application link below.
• Complete all applicable sections of the application including: (1) a 300-350-word essay describing how, during your time at your university, you are displaying excellence in the category of nomination; (2) your Fall 2022 unofficial transcript; (3) your resume. Incomplete applications may be disregarded before evaluation begins.
• Have one letter of recommendation submitted by the recommender. During the application process, applicants will be prompted to submit the name and email address of the person to submit your letter of recommendation.

Categories:

Leadership and Advocacy: This category recognizes students’ achievements in advocacy and leadership on campus. This may include, but is not limited to, advancing a cause, policy, or program objective that benefits the campus community; leadership within student organizations or athletics; mentoring; and justice and inclusion work.

Outreach and Engagement: This category recognizes students’ achievements in public service, outreach, and engagement in the community outside of their university and beyond. This may include, but is not limited to, community service/volunteer work in civic, social, and/or cultural organizations; civic engagement; and philanthropy.

Innovation and Creative Activity: This category recognizes students’ achievements in the creative and performing arts (music, dance, fine arts, literature) and/or innovations to include entrepreneurship.

Academics, Scholarship, and Research: This category recognizes students’ academic, scholarship, or research achievements as exemplified by one or more of the following: a stellar academic record; extraordinary publications; substantive research; merit awards; competitive selection for presentations at regional and national academic societies and conferences; etc.

Learn more at: https://www.usmd.edu/regents/student_excellence_scholarship/