**REMINDER – The deadline to apply for a Maryland Summer Scholars grant is Monday, February 14**

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) is a competitive research award that provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project.  For the Summer of 2011, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 30 outstanding students. [Please note: if your proposal requires travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]

You are eligible to apply if you will have earned 60 or more credits by the end of Spring 2011, if you have a GPA of at least 3.4, and if you will be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Fall 2011. All academic majors are eligible.

For complete eligibility details and for FAQ on the program, please visit the Maryland Summer Scholars website at: http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/summerscholars.php
A full description of the MSS program, eligibility details, application requirements and FAQ’s can be found on the MCUR website:http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/summerscholars.php
For complete instructions on submitting an application please use the “Apply Now” option on the page linked above.

The deadline to apply for Summer 2011 awards will be Monday, February 14, 2011. Contact us with any questions at: [log in to unmask]
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research.