The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program is for students majoring in science, engineering, and mathematics. The program is hosted at NIST’s Boulder, Colorado, campus and NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus.

Applications for participation in the SURF program are accepted only from colleges or universities and not from individual students or faculty. Contact Devon Fick at dfick1@umbc.edu to apply. Applications are due to Mr. Fick by Jan. 29, 2018.

• SURF Program:
   https://www.nist.gov/surf

Application due date:

Monday, February 12, 2018 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen and Permanent U.S. Resident with a valid green card
• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) at a U.S. College or University during the time of application; seniors graduating in May 2018 are eligible to apply.
• Majoring in biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, and/or statistics  
• Have a 3.0 G.P.A. or above
• Considering pursuing a graduate degree or career in a STEM discipline

Research Opportunities Matching

• Students applying to the SURF Boulder program will be matched to opportunities in the Boulder divisions:

    Applied Chemicals and Materials Division

        Public Safety Communications Research Division

        RF Technology Division

        Applied Physics Division
        Quantum Electromagnetics Division
        Time and Frequency Division

• Students applying to the SURF Gaithersburg program will be matched to opportunities in the Gaithersburg laboratories:

       Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST)

       Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL)

       Engineering Laboratory (EL)

       Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)

       Material Measurement Laboratory (MML)

       NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)

      Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML)

For additional information and application materials about the NIST SURF Program, please visit:https://www.nist.gov/surf

Or register for an upcoming webinar (open to students and university staff):

• January 10, 2018- https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=vwgijlct4rqq&campaign=iuuyhx2z5e3w
• January 17, 2018- https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=b2hmwdfq9xgc&campaign=wws2myp9hz25

The College of Engineering and Information Technology administers the following scholarships through a common application:

• AFCEA CMD Scholarship
• Anthony Alvarez Award
• Carmi Family Scholarship
• Danaher Scholarship
• Vijay Jose Memorial Scholarship
• Legg Mason Scholarship
• Janice Antoine Lumpkin Scholarship
• Mercedes-Benz Scholarship
• Northrop Grumman Scholarship
• Pinkston Scholarship
• Rite Aid Scholarship
• John B. Schwartz Scholarship
• Gregory Schwerdt Endowed Memorial Scholarship
• W. Patrick Wilson Scholarship
• Verizon Scholarship

The application deadline is February 15, 2018. Students must be logged into myUMBC to access the application form below.

Instructions: Instructions and Eligibility Requirements

Application:  Application Form

Please note that a FAFSA should be on file with UMBC’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for consideration.

Awards are contingent on the availability of funds for each academic year. Please direct any questions about the application process to josh.abrams@umbc.edu.

Association of Old Crows APG-Susquehanna Chapter

Student Scholarship 2017-2018

$1,000 scholarship from the Association of Old Crows (AOC) APG-Susquehanna Chapter and a one year AOC membership from the National AOC. Winners will be recognized and awarded scholarships at the Chapter Distinguished Speaker and Scholarship Awards Luncheon scheduled for March 2018.

Requirements: Students must be undergraduate degree-seeking in the areas of engineering or computer sciences and be able to articulate a career interest related to the AOC professional mission in the fields of military communications, electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum management operations, cyber electromagnetic activities, and/or information operations. For example, a future career on a team that: develops systems that protect pilots from enemy anti-aircraft weapons and ground troops and civilians from IEDs or develops tools and programs to counter enemy cyber-attacks.

Apply: Please complete the attached application and return your completed application and application documents to Josh Abrams (josh.abrams@umbc.edu) either via email or in person to ITE 202. Please note that an essay and 2 letters of recommendation are required as part of the application.