Animal & Avian Sciences: Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunites

Financial Aid Program at the University of Maryland College Park Campus: Information on how to apply for aid along with a description of all aid programs offered at College Park.

DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Academically talented students are eligible for one of the numerous merit scholarships awarded in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. All scholars are encouraged to pursue the University Honors Program, as well as research projects and internships. Priority consideration is given to those who submit an application for admission by December 1st, and official high school transcript, SAT scores and supporting documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You are also encouraged to submit a short biography highlighting your interest and experience in your intended area of agricultural study. The top scholars also compete for the University's Banneker Key Scholarship which provides full financial support for four years.

Departmental Undergraduate Scholarships

Maryland Dairy Scholarship

Two (2) four thousand dollar ($4,000) scholarships will be offered to Maryland youth who have had a dairy project (any breed) and are enrolled in a 4-year College of Agriculture program. These scholarships are being made available from a friend of 4-H and the dairy industry.

Click here for more information or call 301-405-1392.

Kinghorne Scholarship

The Kinghorne Fund provides scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland at College Park with demonstrated interests in poultry production or avian business.

Contact: ANSC Undergraduate Office for more information

Lillian H. Rummel Scholarship

The Lillian H. Rummel Fund provides scholarships to undergraduates or recently graduate students in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland with interest in conducting research in Avian Ethology.

Contact: Dr. Inma Estevez for more information

College Level Undergraduate Scholarships

Chester R. Bletch Endowment

Awarded to students whoes career interest and studies focus on dairy science.

For more information call 301-405-2078.

James R. Ferguson Memorial Fund

Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need to students enrolled in animal sciences.

For more information call 301-405-2078.

Besides these, there are other scholarships available through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Scholarships administred outside the college and department are listed on this page. Applications for these scholarships must be sent directly to the specified organization