🦇Applications Are Open: MTBC Scholarship

 

Antoniya Hubancheva Award Applications are Open September 30 – November 1, 2025 We are delighted to announce that applications for the Antoniya Hubancheva Award open TODAY. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2025. This award provides critical support for bat researchers, conservationists, and students worldwide—especially those from developing countries—who are working on projects of exceptional value to bat conservation.   The Antoniya Hubancheva Award was established in honor of our first scholarship recipient, "Toni" Hubancheva, whose career trajectory continues to inspire. With early MTBC support, Toni went on to earn a Ph.D. in bat research, make groundbreaking discoveries, and share her work with international media.   In 2025, MTBC awarded $5,000 to Juan Pellón of Peru for his year-round monitoring of the rare Peruvian long-snouted bat, a critical pollinator facing growing threats. Three additional scholars from Mozambique, Costa Rica, and the United States were each awarded $2,500 to advance their outstanding projects. We look forward to receiving applications from the next generation of bat conservation leaders and supporting innovative research that helps secure a brighter future for bats. Application Period: September 30 – November 1, 2025 Questions & submissions: scholarships@merlintuttle.org (please use subject line: Antoniya Hubancheva Award Inquiry) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLY HERE OUR WORK SUPPORT MERLIN'S LEGACY

Please Share: Fall 2025 Sustainability Internship Scholarships

 Hi Everyone,

 

I am pleased to share that the Fall 2025 scholarship application is now available.   Please distribute this information to undergraduate students who are pursuing unpaid internships related to sustainability.  An image for the scholarship is attached.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions and many thanks for helping to spread the word. Erin.

  

 

Sustainability Internship Scholarship

Application Opens: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Application Closes: Friday, October 31, 2025

 

The Sustainability Internship Scholarship will help offset expenses associated with an unpaid internship.  Scholarship awards ranging from $500-$1,500 are available to help offset expenses.

 

The internship must be related to sustainability or with an organization that aligns with the UN’s organization aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

 

A secured unpaid internship with a nonprofit or government agency supervised by a professional in the field is required.

 

 Scholarship Application can be found here.

 

This scholarship is made possible through a partnership between UMD's Student Government Association, Office of Sustainability and University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

[AGNR-UNDERGRADSTUDENTS] AGNR Study Abroad Scholarships for Winter, Spring, Spring Break 2026

Good Morning, AGNR Terps!

AGNR is now accepting applications for Study Abroad Scholarships for Winter, Spring Break, or Spring semester programs in 2026. The application can be found on our Fund Your Education website.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between now and the Education Abroad program acceptance date for these programs (October 16). 

Should you apply for these scholarships but not be accepted into the study abroad program you applied for, simply email us to withdraw your application for funding.

October Edition: Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month! 🌎

 

October 2025 Photo Credit: Office of Sustainability, 2024 Happy Campus Sustainability Month, Terps! October is all about celebrating our campus commitment to a greener future and the progress we’ve made in making UMD more sustainable. All month long, you’ll find events, activities, and conversations that highlight how every Terp can make a difference in supporting our planet.  Don’t miss the chance to take part in the third annual Campus Sustainability Month celebration! Mark your calendars: On October 23rd from 1–3 pm, join the Office of Sustainability in Hornbake Plaza for games, prizes, and interactive activities with student organizations and departments. VISIT THE CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY MONTH WEBSITE New and Noteworthy Sustainability Fund Priority Applications due October 15! —  Have an idea for a greener UMD? The Sustainability Fund provides over $800,000 each year to support projects that advance sustainability. Since 2011, 198 projects have received over $4.6 million in funding. Only two weeks remain until the priority deadline— turn your vision into reality by applying! Click here to view past grant recipients. LEARN MORE AND APPLY Weed Warriors- Help Remove Invasive Species —  Want to get involved in conservation efforts on campus? Weed Warriors on Campus is a volunteer event open to all, hosting educational invasive species removal events. Each event includes an educational overview, a plant ID demo, and removal activities that improve the health of our campus ecosystem. Upcoming sessions run Saturday mornings this fall. WEED WARRIORS SIGN-UP Volunteer with the Campus Pantry —  On the first Thursday of the month between 9 am and 2 pm, The Campus Pantry (located on the ground floor of the South Campus Dining Hall) hosts a food hub that helps distribute food to neighborhood organizations. Volunteering at the Pantry is a great way to engage with your community. Sign up for an hour or the whole morning! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER Safety is Not a Game: Level up Campus Road Safety! —  Join the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) in celebrating Safety Month this October! Whether you’re biking, scootering, or power-walking to class, following the road rules helps everyone get where they’re going safely. Check out events, demos, and giveaways all October long, and pledge to “share the road” for a chance to win prizes! DOTS SAFETY MONTH EVENTS Counseling Center’s Wellness Series —  UMD’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs Sept. 29th—Oct. 3rd, but the conversation continues all semester long! The Counseling Center’s Wellness Series offers 16 skills-based sessions on topics to support your well-being, held Tuesdays-Thursdays at 4pm through early December. Advanced registration is not required- just click the link and join at the time of the session. EXPLORE WELLNESS SERIES TOPICS Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break Transportation to New York, New Jersey & BWI —  The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) is once again offering safe, convenient and comfortable break transportation for students, now with new options for Fall Break! Reserve your seat on a sleek, fully equipped motor coach to New York, New Jersey or BWI. REGISTER FOR YOUR RIDE Upcoming Events Tuesday, October 7th 7:00pm–8:30pm Voxtopia: Sustainable Storytelling through Music Come together to explore your creativity and express your emotions about climate change through music. Join us for an evening of group circle singing and collaboration with Clarice Assad and fellow UMD community members. Please complete the registration form. Tuesday, October 14th 8:30am–4:00pm Climate Change, Health and Policy Symposium Spend a day of active learning with climate change and health equity leaders, UMD faculty and students, local nonprofits, and community groups. Connect with colleagues and community organizations, and take part in action-oriented discussions on climate, health equity, and environmental justice. Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman will deliver the keynote address. Be sure to register in advance here. Tuesday, October 21st 12:30pm–3:00pm Environmental & GIS Career Fair Looking for your next step in the environmental field? The Environmental Career & Internship Fair brings together students and employers hiring for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships in policy, communication, research, GIS, conservation, and sustainability. RSVP! Wednesday, October 22nd, 6:00pm-7:00pm Career Chat: Agriculture Communications Explore the world of agricultural communications! Join College of AGNR alum, Katrina Stacey, Senior Communications Manager at Field to Market: the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. She’ll share her career journey, insights from her current role, and offer advice for breaking into and advancing in the field of ag communications. Learn more and register here. Thursday, October 23rd, 1:00pm-3:00pm Campus Sustainability Month Celebration Join us at Hornbake Plaza on Thursday, October 23rd, from 1-3 pm to celebrate campus sustainability with interactive activities, sweet treats, and the chance to earn Green Terp Bucket List pins while connecting with sustainability organizations. If your student organization or department would like to table at this event, fill out this Google Form! Wednesday, November 5th 1:00pm-3:00pm School of Public Health Career Expo Explore your future in public health at the UMD Public Health Career Expo on November 5th, 1-3pm. Meet employers, network with professionals, and discover career paths in areas like epidemiology, health policy, kinesiology, and global health. Don’t miss this chance to connect with opportunities that can shape your career! Don’t forget to register! Shareable Bytes  What We’re Reading: Ever heard of agrivoltaics? A Sustainability Fund-backed initiative is showing how farmland can grow food and generate clean solar energy simultaneously. Read more about this incredible innovation here.  Tip: Don’t toss your green onion scraps! Place the white root ends in a glass of water on a sunny windowsill and watch them sprout in just a few days. Keep them in water or transfer to soil, trim, and enjoy fresh green onions again and again!  Big News, Terps! According to the newly released AASHE 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, UMD is the top-ranked U.S. institution in the Research category under STARS 3.0! With a perfect score of 100%+, UMD was recognized for advancing sustainability through innovative research, campus collaboration, and solutions that drive a sustainable future. A student researcher in the School of Public Health collects data on water reuse for agriculture and climate solutions for vulnerable urban communities.