AWARDS & OPPORTUNITIES
Honors Research Grant 2009-2010
Application Deadlines
Fall: October 26, 2009 Spring: February 18, 2010
Grants of $500.00 are available to Honors students each semester. Selection is based on academic merit, quality of supporting materials, and financial need.
Background and Rationale
The Honors Research Grant Program has been established to support the research efforts of students in the departmental and college Honors programs. Students may apply for grants up to $500.00 for any legitimate purpose that would enhance their research efforts. For example, grant money could be used toward travel to conferences and special research collections or for the purchase of equipment unique to the student=s project and not covered by a mentor=s grant. Normally, grant money is not awarded for the purchase of common laboratory equipment. A student may only receive the award one time.
Eligibility
1. Students must be admitted to a college or departmental Honors program.
2. Students must be actively engaged in a research project that will lead
to the writing of an individual Honors thesis.
3. Students must have a FAFSA on
file for the current academic year that demonstrates financial need. If
a student’s expected family contribution for college expenses is less
than the total cost of attendance, there is an excellent chance the student
will meet the financial need criteria. A student may inquire about his/her
financial eligibility prior to applying by emailing sfa-scholarships@umd.edu.
Application Process:
1. This Application Form (submit 2nd page
only)
2. Narrative Description of your Honors thesis project
3. Detailed Budget
4. Transcript (unofficial transcript is fine)
5. Letter of Support from Faculty Mentor. (An additional letter of support
from your college or department Honors director is optional.)
Submit completed application materials and direct questions to: Dr. Katherine Russell, Associate Director, Honors College, Anne Arundel Hall; 301-405-6771.
