Engineering Scholarships for New Freshmen
The scholarship program for entering freshmen is highly competitive. Merit and financial need will be considered. Fall 2009 Freshmen admitted to the Clark School will be automatically considered for any Clark School scholarships available to first year students except for the FIRST Scholarship, which requires a separate application (see below).
Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the University of Maryland deadline of February 15th. Students are also encouraged to apply for non-UM engineering scholarships (see Additional Scholarships.)
Scholarship award letters from the Clark School will go out in late March/early April. The Admissions Office will send out award letters for campus merit scholarships and the Financial Aid Office will send out notices for other financial aid including need-based aid.
Benjamin T. Rome Scholarship
The Benjamin T. Rome Scholarship is awarded to one entering freshman student each year based on merit. The Rome Scholarship covers all expenses (tuition and fees, room and board) plus a book allowance and a stipend. The award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient is an undergraduate engineering student, maintains good academic standing and makes progress toward an engineering degree. The Rome Scholarship was established by A. James Clark '50, chairman and chief executive officer of Clark Enterprises, Inc. and the man for whom the Clark School is named. Selected students will be invited to apply for the scholarship.
Herbert Rabin Endowed Scholarship in Engineering
The Herbert Rabin Scholarship is awarded to one or two entering freshman students each year based on merit. The Rabin Scholarship, in conjunction with other university scholarships, covers tuition and fees, and room and board. The award is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient is an undergraduate engineering student, maintains good academic standing and makes progress toward an engineering degree. Selected students will be invited to apply for the scholarship.
FIRST Scholarship
A scholarship sponsored by BAE Systems and the Clark School for for $2500 will be awarded to a student participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition as a high school senior who is admitted to the Clark School. Please review the scholarship eligibility requirements before completing the application. Applications are due March 1, 2009.
$2500 BAE Systems /Clark School FIRST Scholarship
Engineering Scholarships
Depending on available funding, a limited number of merit/financial need scholarships may be awarded to incoming freshmen.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Students are encouraged to apply for additional scholarships that are available through the professional engineering societies, the University of Maryland Alumni Association, industry, and other sources. These scholarships will require a separate application.
