Graduate Fellowships and Financial Aid

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AWARDS FROM THE COLLEGE: Only incoming students are eligible for College fellowships and scholarships. There is no separate application process for most of the awards; all accepted students are considered. The UCG, Simons, Reuters and Gridiron fellowships require resume, clips and a letter of interest.

    UCG Business Journalism Fellowship. This 15-month fellowship, funded by United Communications Group, will be awarded each year to a master's degree candidate with a desire to do business and technical reporting that is analytical, clear and compelling. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of interest and samples of business stories they have written, and the applicant will also go through an interview with UCG prior to acceptance. The fellow will work a paid summer internship at UCG, followed by full tuition remission and a stipend of approximately $20,000 spread over the next three semesters of coursework.

    Howard Simons Fellowship. Funded by The Washington Post in honor of the late Howard Simons, this fellowship goes to a promising student of color who has demonstrated an interest in a career in newspapers. To be considered for the Simons Fellowship, applicants to the College's master's program must submit a letter of interest and samples of their work product. Fellows will enroll in the summer-starting, 12-month program. The fellow receives tuition remission and a stipend of approximately $12,000.

    The Reuters Fellowship. Funded by Reuters, this fellowship goes to a promising student of color or a student with a disability who is interested in business reporting. To be considered for the Reuters Fellowship, applicants to the College's master's program must submit a letter of interest and samples of their work product. Fellows will enroll in the summer-starting, 12-month program. The fellow receives tuition remission and a stipend of approximately $13,000.

    Gridiron Fellowship. Funded by the Gridiron Foundation of Washington, this annual fellowship goes to an incoming master's student. Selection is based on merit and a commitment to print journalism Preference will be given to students from populations underrepresented in the journalism profession. To be considered for the fellowship, applicants to the College's master's program must submit a letter of interest and samples of their work product. Fellows will enroll in the summer-starting, 12-month program. The fellow receives tuition remission and a stipend of approximately $12,500.

    Scripps Howard Foundation Doctoral Fellowship. Funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation, this Ph.D. program fellowship is for an outstanding professional journalist interested in embarking on a career in journalism education and research. The three-year fellowship includes tuition remission and an annual $30,000 stipend.

    John Story Cleghorn and Nona Reese Cleghorn Scholarships. Two scholarships of $1,000 each, funded by Professor and former College Dean Reese Cleghorn in honor of his parents, for an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student in the College.

    Eleanor Merrill Graduate Fellowships. Named in honor of Ellie Merrill, the chairwoman of the College's Board of Visitors and the widow of College benefactor Philip Merrill, these awards typically include stipends of about $6,000 and 10 credits of tuition remission for the academic year. Preference will be given to students who plan on enrolling in the summer-starting, 12-month program.

    Lillie Z. Goldberg/Hodding Carter III Scholarship. A $2,000 award to an outstanding graduate student in the public affairs reporting program. Established by Larry Goldberg of Greenbelt, Md., in memory of his late wife and as a tribute to former Merrill College faculty member Hodding Carter III, whose classes Goldberg and his wife attended as Maryland retirees.

    Lillie Z. Goldberg/Haynes Johnson Scholarship. A $1,000 award to an outstanding graduate student entering the College’s public affairs reporting program. Established by Larry Goldberg of Greenbelt, Md., in memory of his late wife and as a tribute to Merrill College faculty member and Knight Chair Prof. Haynes Johnson, whose classes Goldberg and his wife attended.

    Lillie Z. Goldberg/David Broder Scholarship. A $1,000 award to an outstanding graduate student in the College’s public affairs reporting program. Established by Larry Goldberg of Greenbelt, Md., in memory of his late wife and as a tribute to Merrill College faculty member David Broder, whose classes Goldberg and his wife attended.

    Mary Anne and Frank A. Kennedy Scholarship. A $5,000 award plus limited tuition remission is given to an outstanding graduate applicant.

    The Hiebert Journalism International Travel Award. An endowed fund established by and named for College founding dean and Professor Emeritus Ray E. Hiebert. Provides reimbursement of travel expenses of up to $2,500 (or more, depending on endowment investment growth) for one student annually for travel outside the U.S. for a seminar, conference or on a journalism-related itinerary. Initial application to College of Journalism Dean Thomas Kunkel for consideration by a faculty scholarship/awards committee.

    The Gene Roberts Award. An endowed fund established by and named for College faculty member Prof. Gene Roberts. Provides reimbursement of travel expenses up to $5,000 (depending on annual endowment investment growth) to enable an undergraduate or graduate journalism student at Maryland to travel outside the U.S. on a specific journalism-related itinerary or project. Preference is given to journalism students enrolled in the College's public affairs reporting track.

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FROM THE UNIVERSITY:

    Assistantships. Teaching, research and administrative assistantships include tuition remission of up to 10 credits per semester and stipends starting at approximately $12,000 a year for master's and doctoral students. Students interested in assistantships must apply to individual units.

    Financial Aid information is available from the university Office of Student Financial Aid, which has information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as information on and links to scholarships through the university. Students are strongly encouraged to fill out a FAFSA form, even if they do not believe they have an immediate need for aid.

    National Scholarships Office. The National Scholarships Office is committed to helping students of the University of Maryland identify, apply for, and win national scholarships and fellowships in their pursuit of higher education. We also help students find research opportunities in their fields of study.

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