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Humanities Scholars Program

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$22,000

deadline Due: January 15, 2027
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Description

The Humanities Scholars Program is open for Fall 2025 incoming freshmen only. This program enables undergraduate humanities scholars to become independent thinkers who examine cultural products and practices from a multitude of perspectives. Humanities majors at UMBC include: Africana Studies; American Studies; Ancient Studies; Anthropology; Asian Studies; English; Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies; Global Studies; History; Media & Communication Studies; Modern Languages, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication; Philosophy; and Interdisciplinary Studies. Applicants must have at least one of these majors listed as their first or second academic plan to be considered for admission to the program. Students who are selected as finalists will be invited to attend a Scholar Selection Day on Saturday, February 22. During this program, students will participate in an interview and have a chance to meet other finalists. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

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