Applications Now Open for 2025-2026 CNMS Scholars Program

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:05:39 -0400

The CNMS Scholars Program at UMBC is a selective undergraduate initiative designed to support talented individuals interested in the advancement of women students in the sciences. This prestigious program is being sponsored by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) at UMBC to provide comprehensive support to students pursuing majors where women are still underrepresented, specifically: mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics/computational biology. The program will connect high-potential students to a community of designated faculty mentors and a myriad of campus support services in an effort to facilitate their academic success in these rigorous majors. CNMS Scholarships are for one year and could be renewable annually for up to two additional years, in accordance with funding availability and meeting program requirements as defined in an award agreement.

The application process includes uploading an application letter to the selection committee with an essay that covers three topics, as well as the submission of academic transcripts and a resume.

All applicants to the CNMS Scholars Program must have and maintain:

Status as a full-time student at UMBC

A minimum UMBC cumulative 3.0 grade point average

Declared major in one of the following STEM disciplines: mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics/computational biology

Demonstrated interest and commitment to the advancement of women in the identified STEM disciplines

Compliance with all requirements and expectations of the CNMS Scholars Program

Good-standing status throughout the University

The selection for the new cohort of scholars is open until May 05, 2025.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Dr. Maria Cambraia at cambraia@umbc.edu.

Apply here: https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/7197