2023-2024 Scholarships

We invite University of Maryland physics majors to apply to the scholarships listed below. The Physics Department is grateful to the generous donors for supporting the financial need and academic achievements of our physics majors. Applications for scholarships are currently closed.

Physics Department Scholarships

Applying for scholarships is an excellent opportunity to help fund your education and increase your involvement in the physics community. 

• The Angelo Bardasis Scholarship for physics undergraduates, in memory of Angelo Bardasis, based on need and academic merit. Available to current students and accepted incoming freshman physics majors

• The Joseph Helfand Memorial Scholarship in Physics for a junior physics major, based on need and academic merit

• The Professor William M. MacDonald Physics Scholarship for a senior physics major, based on need and academic merit

• The Jerry B. Marion Award for a graduating senior dedicated to teaching

• The Physics Scholarship & Award Fund based on outstanding academic performance

• The John S. Toll Prize in Physics, merit-based prizes for undergraduate students in the Department of Physics
  
  
• The James B. Langworthy Undergraduate Scholarship in Physics, annual merit scholarships for physics majors
  
  
• The Professor Elliott W. Montroll Fund provides merit-based support for physics majors participating in experimental or theoretical physics research

Physics Bardasis Endowment Fellowship

The Physics Bardasis Endowment Fellowship program is intended for current sophomore, junior, and senior physics majors. The program is designed to foster community and support students who are passionate about physics.  In addition to providing financial support, the fellowship provides academic, mentoring, and community support. Fellows participate in a semester-long seminar and related activities to facilitate their success in physics at the University of Maryland.  For questions, please contact program directors, Donna Hammer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Tom Gleason (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Student Opportunities

The Office of Student and Education Services provides many opportunities for students to get involved in the Physics Department and community. 

Society of Physics Students

Join the UMD chapter of the Society of Physics Students! For more information, click this link. 

Undergraduate Quantum Association

The Undergraduate Quantum Association is UMD's only organization for undergrads interested in the fields of quantum science and technology! We provide a space for students passionate or interested in learning about quantum physics, computing, technology, information science and more. For more information, visit UQA's page.

Physics Undergraduate Committee

The UMD Physics Undergraduate Committee (PUC) works to improve the experience of all physics undergraduates. New members are elected every year with representatives from each year in the major. For more information, go to PUC’s page.

FAQ

If your question is not answered on this page, feel free to contact our advisors.

Joint Honors with Other Departments

Undergraduate research is the hallmark of high honors in Physics, and the Physics Honors Committee appreciates the fact that research in other disciplines may involve significant physics.  Students who would like to be considered for high honors in Physics based on their research with faculty from another department at the University of Maryland may submit an application for consideration. The following criteria apply:

1. the student must be enrolled as a double-major in Physics and the department in which the research under consideration will be completed;
2. the student must have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.3 GPA in all physics major courses;
3. the student’s research must be conducted with a faculty member from the University of Maryland;
4. the student must prepare an honors thesis and present their research to a committee of faculty in their research mentor’s department;
5. a Physics faculty member must be included on the student’s high honors defense committee, and this faculty member must agree that the student's research is worthy of high honors in Physics;
6. the Physics faculty member who participates on the student’s defense committee must submit a brief report about the student and the research to the Physics Honors Committee.