Program Purpose
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Agricultural & Natural Sciences (UMES SANS) is pleased to introduce the UMES Land-Grant Scholarship Program. The program provides scholarships to support the recruitment, retention and educational success of undergraduate students, resulting in an increased number of graduates with baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields. The scholarships are funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and are intended to encourage outstanding students to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in these fields.
Meet Land-Grant Scholars Jasmine Pinchinat and Glenn Collins Jr.
Glenn Collins Jr. was among the first group of graduates of the UMES Land-grant Scholarships in May 2024. He entered the program as a freshman. He has returned to UMES as a fellow of the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center.
Examples of Fields of Study Supported by this Scholarship
| Agriculture | Natural Resources | Human Ecology |
|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness Management | Environmental Science | Child Development |
| Agriculture Education | Dietetics/Nutrition | |
| Animal & Poultry Science | Family and Consumer Sciences | |
| General Agriculture | Family and Consumer Sciences Education | |
| Plant & Soil Science | Fashion Merchandising | |
| Pre-Veterinary Medicine |
Awards
Scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Awards are renewable each year for the term of the scholarship and provides up to $15,000 per year in-state or $25,000 per year out-of-state, based on the student’s financial need. The scholarship renewal is contingent upon satisfactory academic performance (must maintain a GPA of 2.8 or above) and academic progress toward the bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility Requirements
High school applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have applied for or have been accepted for admission to UMES (if not, click here to apply to UMES)
- Will be enrolled at UMES no later than one year after the date of acceptance to UMES
- Will be accepted into one of the following majors: General Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Environmental Science or Human Ecology
- Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate with a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.8 unweighted (on a 4.0 scale)
- Intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences
- Be enrolled full time in at least 15 course credits leading to an undergraduate degree in any of the four majors listed above each semester
College applicants (transfer students) must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have applied for or have been accepted for admission to UMES (if not, click here to apply to UMES)
- Will be enrolled at UMES no later than one year after the date of acceptance to UMES
- Will be accepted into one of the following majors: General Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Environmental Science or Human Ecology
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences
- Be enrolled full time in at least 15 course credits leading to an undergraduate degree in any of the four majors listed above each semester
To Apply
The application period for the 2024-2025 school year has closed. Check back in spring 2025 for the next opening.
All supporting documents are to be submitted with your application. We are no longer accepting required documents via email.
For questions, email: umeslandgrantscholarship@umes.edu.
