Planning to Study Abroad?
Receive Approval from UMBC Scholarships Now!
New Study Abroad Approval Option for 2018!
Scholars may have the option to
participate in a study abroad program for one semester and utilize their
scholarship for credit-worthy courses earned abroad. Any additional
semesters abroad require special review. Prior approval is required from a member of UMBC Scholarships and the Study
Abroad Office.
For approval, scholars must first meet with a representative from the UMBC Study Abroad Office.
Once
you have fulfilled the requirements at the Study Abroad Office, you may submit the Scholarships Study Abroad Approval Form in addition to the following items listed below to receive approval to use any merit scholarships abroad:
1) Signed Statement of Understanding (attached)
2) Study Abroad Budget Form (completed at the Study Abroad Office)
3) Acceptance Letter from the Program
4) Meyerhoff Study Abroad Request Form (Meyerhoff Scholars Only)
There is no additional meeting required with UMBC Scholarships. Approval Request may be e-mailed directly to
scholarships@umbc.edu Note. You must meet with your Financial Aid Counselor
for approval to receive any need-based aid.