Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship grants annual scholarships to help deserving students who advance the role of women and girls in their academic studies and activities, who plan to further this leadership in their personal and professional lives.  The scholarship seeks to aid emerging student leaders and/or recognize accomplished student leaders.  The five scholarships provide a $500 award to a current University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate student.  Established in 2015, the Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship is generously funded by Terp alumnae. 

Eligibility Requirements for five (5) $500 scholarships:

• Previous recipients of Adele’s Circle of Women Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
• Current UMD student (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Emerging Student Leaders:
    • One (1) First Year Student
    • One (1) Second Year Student
  • Accomplished Student Leaders:
    • One (1) Third Year Student
    • One (1) Fourth Year Student
    • One (1) Graduate Student
• In good academic standing with the University
• First, Second and Third Year students must plan to stay enrolled at the University of Maryland the following year
• Demonstrates good citizenship and a positive attitude

The application for this award is below. Interested students should complete the application and submit it to Terry Zacker, Stamp Scholarship Coordinator, at tzacker@umd.edu or via campus mail to 3100 Stamp Student Union.

Applications are due no later than February 1, 2019 to be considered for a 2018-2019 award.  Awards will be given at Adele’s Circle of Women spring event – HerStory.  All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the event to be held on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019 in the Stamp Student Union.

Interested students should complete the application at  https://orgsync.com/84788/forms/346304/submission .  If you have any questions, please email tzacker@umd.edu.