First Day of Classes + Resources for a Successful Semester!
Happy First Day of Classes Scholars!

Although this is an unusual way to begin the semester, UMBC has a lot of great resources in place to support you as you navigate your courses this Fall. The Academic Success Center has created an Online Learning Resources Module with content and activities to help you prepare for success at online learning.

You can also find Tips for Online Learning, videos on Time Management, Study Skills and Getting Help, plus a presentation on how to prepare for final exams.  

Be sure to check out all of the great resources The Academic Success Center has in place to to support you throughout the semester including Tutoring, Writing Center, SI PASS, Academic Success Meetings. 

Best wishes for a safe and fantastic semester, Retrievers!
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Happy Finals Scholars!

The Merit Scholarship Unit has made a lot of changes this year and we want your feedback:
  • Were the changes effective?
  • Did the dates of the meetings work for you?
  • Were the topics interesting?
Let us know by answering this short survey so we can figure out the most effective way to support you and make the most of the 2019-2020 academic year:

https://forms.gle/wEDHMAJE2gDKr4Qw9

On top of your exams and study guides the last thing you would like to be filling out is a survey BUT it's a really short survey and shouldn't take too long!

Let your voice be heard and tell us what you would like to see from us next year.

Thank you so much and we hope you all have a safe and fantastic summer!
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Happy Friday Scholars!

The Merit Scholarship Unit has made a lot of changes this semester and we want your feedback!
  • Were the changes effective?
  • Did the dates of the meetings work for you?
  • Were the topics interesting?
Let us know by answering this short survey so we can figure out the most effective way to support you and make the most of the Spring 2019 semester!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8yNYKNyOgsPXwbLJWR2gGmickDIaTwQjrQ3fTiRpF_kbZgg/viewform?usp=sf_link

I know that on top of your course evaluations and endless exams and study guides the last thing you would like to be filling out is a survey BUT it's a really short survey and shouldn't take too long! Let your voice be heard and tell us what you would like to see from us next semester!

Thank you so much!
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A special shout out goes out to our two stellar Scholar Assistants, Emily & Andrea who worked in our office responding to scholar phone calls & e-mails and processing online requests.  We thank you for an amazing year and wish you much success in your future endeavors!



]]> The Team from the UMBC Merit Scholarships Unit would like to wish the Class of 2018 a huge congratulations today! A special shout out goes out to our two stellar Scholar Assistants, Emily &... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/76845/guest@my.umbc.edu/c0c7d74ea3f2990c28d58814dc82446f/api/pixel class congratulations graduating graduation of scholars the-pope UMBC Merit Scholars https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/meritscholars https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/original.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xlarge.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/large.png?1596143517 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/medium.png?1596143517 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/small.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xsmall.png?1596143517 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/998/9f75e281cbe6072bd91a286e64fb6f0d/xxsmall.png?1596143517 UMBC Merit Scholars https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/xxlarge.jpg?1527106543 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/xlarge.jpg?1527106543 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/large.jpg?1527106543 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/medium.jpg?1527106543 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/small.jpg?1527106543 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/xsmall.jpg?1527106543 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/076/845/799b3bf7644b884b8a9f0a190ec3161b/xxsmall.jpg?1527106543 6 0 true Thu, 24 May 2018 10:19:26 -0400 SAME Baltimore Post Scholarships Scholarship Opportunities for STEM students
The purpose of the SAME Baltimore Post Scholarship and Educational Outreach Fund is to provide financial assistance to: (1) deserving college students to enable them to pursue their chosen course of study in engineering, architecture, or related disciplines; (2) honorably discharged veterans who have served our Nation for professional study directly related to engineering, architecture, or related disciplines, and (3) committee sponsored programs that promote the growth and learning of junior high and high school students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). We accomplish this through scholarships awarded to qualified students and veterans who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree in these fields. Our scholarship recipients are selected on a merit-based approach.

Program awards scholarships in three categories - One-Year Scholarships, Four-Year Scholarships and Relative Scholarships. All scholarship awards are in the amount of $3,000 per academic year and are awarded during the first semester.

Visit their website for additional information or download their 2018-19 application attached.
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