Scholarships & Financial Aid
Important: Deadlines for scholarships for Spring 2024 will be announced, keep an eye on dates for this scholarship cycle.
ENST Department Scholarships
Scholarship Available for ENST MANRRS Member
Edward R. Landa and Judith A. Johnson Endowed Opportunity Scholarship: Must have been an ENST student for one year, junior or senior status, member of the University of Maryland Chapter of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences), and active in Department, College, or University organizations.
Scholarships Available for ENST Ecological Technology Design Majors
Three scholarships created and funded by agricultural engineers are available to help ENST Ecological Technology Design students.
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Two are the ASABE Washington, DC – Maryland Section Scholarships funded by donations of many agricultural engineers in the local area. It was started in 1975 and gave its first scholarship in 1981. The engineers felt it was their responsibility to assist worthy students with financial need to achieve their education. Environmental stewardship was one of their interests.
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The third is the Robert L. and Frances C. Green Scholarship created by their family members. Dr. Green served as Chair of the Department of Agricultural Engineering here at the University of Maryland from 1965 to 1979 and as Acting Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station from 1972 to 1976. Dr. Green was very involved in soil and water conservation work.
Undergraduate students in their Junior year in the ENST Ecological Technology Design major can apply for a scholarship grant to assist in academic expenses for the senior year. Junior year is recommended to ensure students still have two more semesters at UMD before graduating, though some transfer students may be “seniors” and also have two or more more semesters due to extra classes required to catch up with their peers. Students are encouraged to apply in the spring right before spring break using the application form below. Students should save the fillable application form to their computer before starting, and submit the completed application to shannon3@umd.edu.
Additional Financial Aid Resources
ENST Advising Blog
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Regular updates on scholarship, internship, and employment opportunities as well as additional useful information
AGNR Scholarships
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Resource for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources scholarship opportunities
UMD Financial Aid
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The Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Maryland
UMD Tuition
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Tuition information for the University of Maryland
Student Groups and Organizations
The University of Maryland Soil Judging Team
Soil judging develops and tests a student’s ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world natural systems. To “judge” a soil, students spend one hour in a 5-foot-deep pit describing the characteristics of the various soil layers.
These layers that have developed in the soil, the ability of the soil to transmit and retain water and support roots, the geological history of the site, the long-term processes of soil development, the classification of the soil, and the potential challenges of using the soil for land uses such as building a home.
Lean more about UMD's National Champion Soil Judging Teams: UMD Soil Judging
RESTORE ENST Society
The mission of RESTORE, the ENST Society, is to enhance the educational experience of society members and other students by providing members with the opportunity to participate in educational, service, recreational, and social activities. Members gain better preparedness for the work force, while making a positive contribution to the field of Environmental Science and Technology as well as the community.
RESTORE was founded by ENST undergraduates about 20 years ago, previously named The Natural Resources Management Society, and has always been completely student-run. The society attends a variety of “green” events on and off campus all year round.
RESTORE is now open to students of all majors! We welcome anyone with an interest in environmental science, sustainability and activism. Just attend meetings and/or events to participate. If you have any questions, feel free to email us (restore.enst@gmail.com) and don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook and join our TerpLink page!
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
MANRRS is a national society that welcomes membership of people of all racial and ethnic group participation in agricultural and related science careers. MANRRS attempts to provide networks to support the professional development of minorities.
Green Roots
Green Roots exists to advance sustainable and urban agriculture through innovative techniques. We grow food through hydroponics, which is the production of plants without soil, by integrating a number of diverse disciplines.
Student Support
Resources to assist current undergraduate and graduate students in managing their studies at the University of Maryland:
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Advising & Support - advising services for current ENST undergraduate students, campus support resources, computing and communications resources, Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the ENST undergraduate program
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Current Courses - find out up-to-date information about ENST offered undergraduate courses and graduate courses
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Career Planning - get information about choosing a major, study abroad, networking in your field, as well as searching for an internship or a job
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Additional Student Groups and Organizations - Refer to TerpLink to find additional organizations you may be interested in joining.
Study Abroad is a great opportunity for students to gain skills and experiences on a global scale:
Scholastic Opportunities
Campus Opportunities
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Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the Classroom (BTC) is an interdisciplinary living and learning program for undergraduate students. Students in BTC develop educational and professional leadership skills to understand and contribute to civic engagement and social change in a global context. -
CIVICUS
CIVICUS is a program for enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated students who want to get involved with the campus and local community to make a positive difference. -
College Park Scholars
College Park Scholars is a community of twelve interdisciplinary living-learning programs for academically talented first- and second-year students. Each program focuses on a specific theme and offers specially designed courses and experiences that relate to its theme.
First Year Learning Communities
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Freshmen Connection
Freshmen Connection lets incoming Maryland freshmen get a jump start on their first year of college. Earn University credit while you ease into campus life before the start of your freshman year. -
Global Communities
Global Communities, located within Dorchester Hall, is an exciting living experience, rich in cultural diversity and academic enhancement. Students from more than 30 countries and the United States, representing a variety of cultural backgrounds, come together to form an international community. -
Hinman CEO's
MTECH Ventures is the Clark School of Engineering's vehicle for entrepreneurship education for technology creators, and venture creation services and resources for entrepreneurs committed to bridging the gap between technical ideas and viable companies. -
Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House
The Jiménez-Porter Writers' House is a unique Living and LearningProgram that offers students at the University of Maryland a literary center for the study of creative writing across cultures and languages. -
Language House
The Language House Immersion Program is open to second-semester freshmen and above. It provides students who are serious about language learning with the opportunity for daily language and cultural immersion in an organized study environment. -
Markets and Society
Markets & Society is an exciting program within Letters and Sciences for students interested in exploring the world of business. It is a wonderful opportunity for broad exposure to this particular area. -
Quest (Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams) Honors Program
A reality-based learning experience that engages undergraduate students from business, engineering, and computer, mathematical and physical sciences, in courses that are focused on cross-functional collaboration, quantitative methods, interactive planning and quality principles.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Program
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University Honors Program
The Honors Program welcomes students into a close-knit community of faculty and intellectually gifted undergraduates committed to acquiring a broad and balanced education. Honors seminars are small classes taught by outstanding faculty who encourage discussion and foster innovative thinking. -
University Honors Program, Gemstone
The Gemstone Program is a multidisciplinary four-year research program for selected undergraduate honors students of all majors. Under guidance of faculty mentors and Gemstone staff, teams of students design, direct and conduct significant research. -
University Honors Program, Humanities
Honors Humanities is the University of Maryland’s premier honors program for talented beginning undergraduates with interests in the humanities and creative arts.
