YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship

The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship was developed as a result of U.S. higher education institutions' commitment to providing a welcoming, safe and diverse environment to international students. UMBC is proud to support this initiative by offering two annual, renewable scholarships of USD $22,000 to undergraduate applicants for up to four years of study. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study at UMBC – transfer students are not eligible for this scholarship.

Please note you can only accept one UMBC scholarship at a time. If you have already been awarded and have accepted a different UMBC scholarship, you would not be able to accept the #YAWH Scholarship in addition to that. You would need to choose which scholarship to accept.

Scholarship Maintenance

• Scholarship can be renewed for up to 4 years (Fall and Spring semesters only).
• Participate in cultural sharing and engagement at UMBC and with the local community.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Enroll and successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits (exception may be granted) for Fall and Spring semesters.