Welcome to Scholars
A nationally acclaimed living–learning program
The attention of a small college, the opportunities of a cutting-edge research university.
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- Dates for all remaining University of Maryland Admitted Student Open Houses and the In-Person Info Sessions hosted by College Park Scholars are now at capacity. However, we encourage you to contact us (AskCPScholars@umd.edu or 301-314-2777) to explore options to visit with us when you're on campus!
- Are you an admitted student who missed submitting your Program Preference Form before the February 16 deadline? Join our Waitlist for a chance to be considered for a Scholars program.
- Dig deeper into all things Scholars! Read up on our 13 unique programs and check out the 'About' and other pages on our website.
Programs that enhance your studies
Each College Park Scholars program covers a thematic area that allows students to connect their major and other interests and gain new perspectives
Learn About Our Programs
29th Annual Academic Showcase
What a time! Thank you to all the mentors, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests who came out to support our Scholars!
Images from 2025 Academic ShowcaseThis program sends me forward equipped with knowledge, skills, a network and the courage I need to continue my growth.
Important Upcoming Dates
On-Campus Admitted Student Open House - (REGISTRATION FULL)
Next Stop Maryland On-Campus Visit Days - (REGISTRATION FULL)
Scholars In-Person Info Sessions - (REGISTRATION FULL)
Virtual Admitted Student Open House - April 23
Academic Showcase - May 1, 4-5:30 p.m.
Scholars in the News
Policy Students Shepherd College Park Legislation to End Early Lease-Renewal Push
Thanks to Public Leadership Scholars alum Nick DiSpirito ’27 and fellow School of Public Policy major Amira Abujuma ’27, the College Park City Council unanimously passed an ordinance in February to prevent landlords from offering a lease renewal until 180 days before the current lease ends.
Where Beauty Meets Science
Life Sciences alum Kaia Ungerer (B.S. ’23, chemistry) takes on the challenges of product development in the beauty industry as a junior chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs.
UNWIND Magazine Returns to Highlight Media Scholars and Terp Life at UMD
UNWIND Magazine, produced by Media, Self and Society, published its latest edition.
Mckinley's Climb
Mckinley Jovanovic, who is a Public Leadership Scholar, won last year’s National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) Mideast regional tournament in the women’s 131-pound weight class—a first for a UMD woman in any class—and finished fifth in nationals to net All-American honors.