Co-Op Experiences/Internships
Prior to registering, scholars are highly encouraged to contact the Merit Scholarships Unit to determine whether their merit scholarship is valid towards the program experience or internship of their interest. Co-Op and internships must provide academic credit towards the scholar’s UMBC degree and major. Scholars enrolled in any courses affiliated with PRAC 099, which earn 0 credits towards their degree, are not eligible to collect their scholarship during the semester. Scholars may request to defer their scholarship during the semester they are enrolled in PRAC 099 to a future semester of eligible enrollment by submitting the
Scholarships Deferral Request Form
Study Abroad
Scholars may have the option to participate in a study abroad program for one semester and utilize their scholarship for credit-worthy courses earned abroad during the fall or spring semester. Any additional semesters abroad require special review. Please contact the Education Abroad Office for the initial planning of your study abroad experience.
Scholars must submit the Study Abroad Aid Request Form below for consideration to use any merit scholarships abroad. Please note that with submission of this form you will also be automatically considered for any financial aid (federal, state, and institutional) eligible to be used towards your study abroad experience, therefore you will only need to submit this form once to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
You will receive separate communications regarding your scholarships and financial aid study abroad eligibility. Your financial aid counselor may require a meeting after reviewing your materials, please see the financial aid timeline for reviewing your form here.
Students will include the following items for review:
- Official Study Abroad Budget Form (this can be obtained from the Education Abroad Office).
- Any additional documents you need completed for your program.
- You will initial to indicate your agreement with the Study Abroad Statement of Understanding.
Submit the Study Abroad Aid Request Form Here
Decisions regarding your scholarship will be sent to your myUMBC email within 7-10 business days.
Please contact the Merit Scholarships Unit online via our contact form or by phone at 410-455-3813 if you are in need of further assistance with this process.
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