Jacqueline C. Hrabowski Endowment Fund

Since 2003, a scholarship has been awarded to a UMBC student in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of Jacqueline C. Hrabowski. For 2020-21, two-three UMBC students will be selected based upon her/his commitment to improving the lives of at-risk urban youth through academic studies and community service activities. Recipients will receive $3,000 for the 2020-21 academic year, $1,500 each semester.
RECENT RECIPIENTS
2019-20:
Malaysia McGinnis, Chemistry Education, B.A.
Sydnie Taylor, Biological Science
Maia Parker, English, with Elementary Education Certificate
2018-19:
Malaysia McGinnis, Chemistry Education, B.A.
Sydnie Taylor, Biological Science
2017-18:
Malaysia McGinnis, Chemistry Education, B.A.
Sydnie Taylor, Biological Science
Nailah Turner, Psychology
2016-17:
Natalie DeNigris, Physics & Psychology
Isabel Geisler, Global Studies and Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Hanna Dasoo, Global Studies
Selection Criteria
The scholarship recipient will be recognized based upon her/his commitment to improving the lives of at-risk urban youth through academic studies and community service activities. Candidates should:
- Be a full-time, degree-seeking student at UMBC
- Be a currently enrolled freshman or sophomore – in 2020-21, he/she would be a sophomore or junior
- Demonstrate a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
The 2020-21 Application Process
Candidates must submit:
- A resume
- An unofficial transcript
- A 500-word essay explaining actions that she/he has participated in that have contributed to improving the lives of Baltimore City youth.
Timelines
- The deadline to submit applications was Monday, April 13th, by 5pm. No more applications will be considered beyond this date.
- Moving forward, the selection committee will review applications. Depending on the number of applicants, the committee will select a few to move on to video interviews later this semester, TBD.
Questions? Contact Lori Hardesty at lhardesty@umbc.edu.