The University of Maryland is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for veterans and service members.  The University of Maryland Veterans Initiative Scholarships will provide support for veteran students to have the opportunity to pursue educational goals. They are intended to cover direct study-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

• ALEXION VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP was established by Perry ’87 and Rachelle Alexion.  It is open to full-time undergraduate students; there is one scholarship for $2000.
• PAUL E. AND JANE F. BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP was established by Terry Butler ‘93 and Nancy Morris Butler ’80 in honor of Terry’s parents. The scholarship is open to qualified, undergraduate full-time students of the Robert H. Smith School of Business; there is one scholarship for $1000.
• ROBERT E. EVASICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Paul and Charlotte Evasick in memory of Robert E. Evasick. It is open to full- or part-time undergraduate students; there is one scholarship for $1000.
• FIRST COMMAND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP was created by the First Command Financial Services Office in Arlington, Virginia as a way to support the educational goals of military families.  The scholarship, which is available to Veterans and active duty military as well as their spouses and children, will award an annual amount of $2000.
• EDWARD FRIEDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Edward Friedson’s family members.  It is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students; there is one scholarship for $1000.
• WILLIAM AND DONNA RICHBOURG VETERAN SCHOLARSHIPS were established by William and Donna Richbourg in honor of their fathers. It is open to full-time undergraduate students; there is one scholarship for $2000.
• VINCENT FAMILY VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP was established in honor of Robert J. Vincent, Ph.D by Robert ’82 and Tracy Vincent ’84 to support a deserving combat Veteran completing their post secondary education; there is one scholarship for $1000. 
• ERNEST M. WILLCHER VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP was established in loving memory of Ernest, ’61 by his wife Shirley and sons Ben, ‘03 and Joel, ‘06 to support Veteran students at the University of Maryland, College Park; there are currently two scholarships for $3000 each.
• UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP is supported by alumni and friends of the University of Maryland, College Park.  It is open to part- and full-time undergraduate or graduate students; there are several scholarships of $1000.

Who is eligible to apply for the scholarships?
Anyone who has served in active duty or reserve capacity for any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or National Guard) and is registered full- or part-time at the University of Maryland, College Park, pursuing undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degrees.

What criteria will be considered for awarding a University of Maryland Veterans scholarship?

• Demonstration of service to others in the community and a desire to continue such service
• Compelling, thoughtful, genuine, and thorough essay question responses
• Unmet financial need
• Educational and career ambitions
• Record of personal achievement

To apply for a scholarship, click here.

For additional help in locating scholarship opportunities outside of the University click here.