Through special programs, CMSE staff assist students with course selection, provide personal counseling and advice; and regularly track the academic progress of students in engineering. The Center's staff of advisors is also available to assist new students with course scheduling, class preparation, personal decision-making, and long-range academic and career planning. It is recommended that upper-class students seek advising through their academic departments or through the Office of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support.
To meet with an advisor in the Center, students should contact us to schedule an appointment.
Michael L. Cherry Scholarship
In order to apply for the Michael L. Cherry Scholarship, you must be a full-time degree seeking sophomore, junior or senior who will be enrolled in the fall semester and active in the Black Engineers Society at UMD.
Graduate students and visiting students are not eligible for scholarship funding.
You will be considered for a scholarship based on your responses in the form, your academic record, your recommendation from a BES Officer and an interview with the scholarship selection committee. Submitting a scholarship application form does not guarantee that an award will be granted.
For additional information, contact: Jordan Partlow (jpartlo1@terpmail.umd.edu)
This application is due: March 24, 2026
Marco Concha Scholarship
Marco Concha, ’93, established the Marco Concha ’93 Scholarship in Engineering in October 2024. This fund offers merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students at the A. James Clark School of Engineering, with a preference for those involved with the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). SHPE-UMD received its chapter status in May 1988, with Marco as a founding member. He later served as President, during which he successfully petitioned the Engineering Dean to provide a lounge for the young SHPE organization, marking a significant achievement during his time as president.
Students who apply must be a full-time degree seeking sophomore, junior or senior. Students will be considered for this scholarship based on their responses to the questions in this form, their academic record and their participation in the UMD SHPE Chapter. Submitting a scholarship application form does not guarantee that an award will be granted.
Graduate students and visiting students are not eligible for scholarship funding.
This application is due by March 24, 2026. Scholarship decision notifications will be given by March 30, 2026.
Questions regarding this application should be directed to: Jeany Cadet (jcadet1@umd.edu)
The BTX Legacy Award Scholarship
As recent Engineering graduates, The BTX Foundation understands the difficulty in trying to balance engineering studies coupled with job(s), extracurricular activities and personal responsibilities. With the distribution of this scholarship, The BTX Foundation aims to provide financial assistance to ensure future engineers are capable of achieving their academic goals.
The BTX “Think Big” Scholarship awards $4,000 to a UMD College Park engineering student striving to balance rigorous studies and real-life responsibilities. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates in the A. James Clark School of Engineering, maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, and have a minimum of 12 credits remaining. Our goal is to support future engineers in achieving their academic ambitions. Apply here!