The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Presents
Workshops on the MARC U* Program & Scholarship and the Sherman Teacher Education Program & Scholarship
MARC U*
The MARC U*STAR Program at UMBC is a research training scholarship program for undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering and mathematics. To be eligible for a MARC U*STAR award, students must have an outstanding academic record, a strong desire to pursue a Ph.D. degree and career in biomedical research or mathematics, and a demonstrated commitment to increasing the number of persons from underrepresented groups who pursue these goals.
MARC U* Application: http://www.umbc.edu/MARC/ApplicationInformation.html
New 2011 application will be posted shortly. Use last year's application for informational purposes.
Sherman Teacher Education Scholarship
The program leverages UMBC's strengths in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to address the shortage of highly qualified math and science teachers and the achievement gap that exists between students from low-income families and their counterparts. The program seeks to use UMBC's capabilities in teacher preparation, experiential education and leadership development to increase the number of outstanding STEM students in teacher-education. Graduates of the program will teach in high-needs schools in the Baltimore region, focusing on Baltimore City. Awards range from $5000-$10,000 per year.
Sherman Application: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/pdf/sherman_app.pdf
Informational Workshops for Both Programs:
- Rockville Campus: Nov. 3, 2010; 1-2pm HU Bldg, Rm 206
- Germantown Campus: Dec. 1, 2010; 2-3pm; GB Bldg, Rm 105.
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Dec. 2, 2010; 12-1pm; ST Bldg, Rm301.
