Following the high demand for these exciting and successful study abroad programs on Sustainability & Infrastructure (past programs fully enrolled for 2025 and Spring 2026), and for satisfying one of your Upper Tech Electives, here is one additional opportunity to participate in mid-May/early summer, (i.e., after finals and before any summer internships kick-in).
Don't miss this unique opportunity to earn 3 credits while traveling and studying abroad and the possibility to apply for scholarships early covering a good part of the program fee (see details below).
With your application for this program Education Abroad provides scholarships covering a good part of the program fee to make study abroad possible.
Here are some details:
https://globalmaryland.umd.
1. EA has $850,000 in scholarships, and past program awardees have received from $1500 - $3,500.
2. The college of engineering Global Leadership program provides scholarships based on need/merit between $750- $1,400.
3. Pell Grant Recipient? Don’t Miss This!
If you receive a Pell Grant, you’re strongly encouraged to apply for the Gilman International Scholarship—this program qualifies!
- Award: Up to $5,000 for study abroad + $$ for critical languages/STEM
- Deadline: Friday, Oct 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
4. Guaranteed $500 from Education Abroad…
If you apply for the Gilman and work with NSO, we’ll guarantee you at least $500—no matter the outcome. More information about the Gilman Guarantee here.
| If you... | You'll receive... |
| Don't get Gilman | $2,500 total ($500 from EA + $2,000 bonus) |
| Do get Gilman | Keep the $500 from EA, plus your Gilman award |
- Applications Due: February 17th- Education Abroad Scholarship (in the past ranged from $1,500- $3,600);- College Scholarships : $750-$1,400- Gilman Scholarship: $2,000 to $2,500 applied to the program feeThe academics pertinent to the program as as follows:
3-credit Tech Elective for Sustainability Minor
double counts for Tech Elective in major
triple count for “Internship-and-Practicum” elective
Applications are already on the way and expect this program to be full very soon as it was the case for all 2025 programs.