Student Crisis Fund

Awarded by : University of Maryland

Updated on Jun 15, 2023
Tanuj Kumar

University Research Analyst

Student Crisis Fund

  • Applicable for

    University of Maryland in USA

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 41,820/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Aug 2023 +1 more

  • Type of scholarships

    Need

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Scholarship Overview

Student Crisis Fund is awarded at University of Maryland to international students applying for various Bachelors courses offered across BSc in Accounting,BSc in Animal Sciences,BS in Astronomy,BS in Atmosphric Science,BSc in Biochemistry,BSc in Chemical Engineering,BSc in Chemistry,BSc in Civil Engineering,Bsc in Computer Engineering etc. Scholarship will be awarded to multiple candidates. Those who qualify to get this scholarship, are awarded USD 500, which is a yearly award. This scholarship cover tuition. Student Crisis Fund. , . Indian students are eligible to apply for Student Crisis Fund at University of Maryland along with students from all other Countries. University of Maryland and following documents also needs to be submit Financial Documents.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Maryland in USA

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 500 => Rs 41,820

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 86.62 (last updated 17th January 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • The funds are provided in the form of a ONCE PER ACADEMIC YEAR AWARD, crisis funding is not intended to provide ongoing relief for recurring expenses.
  • These awards are not loans that students are expected to repay and every request for financial relief will be reviewed on its individual merits.
  • The value of the awards ranges based on a student's specific needs but typically does not exceed $500

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Eligibility

  • Must be currently enrolled as a University of Maryland, College Park student to apply and at the time of award distribution; 
  • Demonstrate financial hardship due to crisis, accident, illness, or other unforeseen events; 
  • The student applicant has considered (or has exhausted) alternative funding options for assistance; 
  • Students must complete all questions on application in full, including how the monies will be spent; 
  • Students must describe other sources of funding and financial resources that have been considered (including student loans, Medicaid, personal financial accounts, community resources) and are insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner

Preference will be given to following candidates:

  • Types of Crisis that do NOT apply for the Student Crisis Funding:

    • Loss of employment or reduction in wages due to voluntary resignation, temporary employment, or known/scheduled time off;
    • Routinely occurring bills such as electric, rent, car payment, etc. (unless in default due to a qualifying unforeseen event); 
    • Moving expenses (unless due to a crisis situation such as domestic abuse, housing insecurity, etc.); 
    • Child support payments; 
    • Expenses of family or extended family;
    • Study abroad or Spring Recess travel expenses; 
    • Routine medical expenses such as annual health check-up, dental cleanings, etc; 
    • Tuition/university fees expenses (this includes parking tickets, library fines, residence hall fees, etc…)
    • Legal fees and court cost (unless due to a crisis situation such as domestic abuse, housing insecurity, etc.); 
    • Expenses due to lack of financial planning.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Financial/Tax Documents Required

  • Currently enrolled as a University of Maryland, College Park student to apply and at the time of award distribution
  • Students must complete all questions on application in full, including how the monies will be spent
  • Financial document

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • No Specific Deadline Mentioned

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email deanofstudents@umd.edu
Phone number 301.314.8484

Additional Information

  • Types of verified crises that can be used to apply for the Student Crisis Fund:

    • To minimize immediate critical needs of students caused by acute financial stress;
    • To provide for short-term financial assistance with unusual or unforeseen medical expenses;
    • To provide assistance with unexpected medication/prescription expenses;
    • To provide assistance with mental health crisis related expenses (unexpected medication cost);
    • To provide support for temporary housing and/or other essential needs such as food, due to displacement by natural disaster or other unforeseen environmental hazards; 
    • To provide support with safety-related needs (e.g. lock change, crisis shelter, etc.);
    • To provide assistance with sudden food insecurity; 
    • To support shelter for a student in a dangerous situation due to acts of violence or other victimization;
    • To fund travel or transportation of a student or a student's belongings home due to family crisis, crisis, or death.

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