University of Maryland-Baltimore County/Emergency and hardship

Graduate Student Emergency Fund

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The Graduate Student Emergency Fund is available to our graduate students based on generous giving to support students through financially challenging circumstances. Funding is limited and priority consideration is given to students who have taken full advantage of other aid options available.

Award Varies (Prior awardees have received $25-$100)

Deadline 18 December 2026

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Who it is for, in the provider's words

Which collegeGraduate Student Emergency Fund - University of Maryland Baltimore County Scholarships
Who can applyThe Graduate Student Emergency Fund is available to our graduate students based on generous giving to support students through financially challenging circumstances. Funding is limited and priority consideration is given to students who have taken full advantage of other aid options available. This fund is considered one-time emergency assistance , so students who have already been funded will not be eligible to reapply. Award amounts will be determined based on the amount in the fund. In past years, awards of $25-$100 have been made.
Who can applyApplications will be reviewed quarterly . Please note, we are not offering funding at this time to assist in costs for tuition and fees. The Stay Black and Gold Fund can support tuition and fees (https://studentaffairs.umbc.edu/stay-black-gold-emergency-fund/). The GSA offers funding to support travel costs and professional development (https://gsa.umbc.edu/conference-grants/). PLEASE NOTE : Award amounts will determined based on the amount available in the fund each semesters. You can only receive awards from the Graduate Student Emergency Fund once.
Who can applyIt is important that we understand the immediacy of this need and the full picture of your current hardship. Please be as detailed as you are comfortable with to allow us to accurately provide support at this time when reviewing applications. RESOURCES AROUND CAMPUS : Retriever Essentials is still operating and distributing groceries. Please visit retrieveressentials.umbc.edu for more information and distributing groceries. Please visit retrieveressentials.umbc.edu for more information.
Who can applyPlease visit this FAQ for additional information on Rent and Utilities in Maryland - http://www.opc.maryland.gov/

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Where this comes from

Official source: https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Source level: Provider verifiedRead from the provider's own page.
Deadline: 18 December 2026
How often: one time

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Name: Graduate Student Emergency FundRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Provider: University of Maryland Baltimore County ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
What it provides: The Graduate Student Emergency Fund is available to our graduate students based on generous giving to support students through financially challenging circumstances. Funding is limited and priority consideration is given to students who have taken full advantage of other aid options available. This fund is considered one-time emergency assistance , so students who have already been funded will not be eligible to reapply. Award amounts will be determined based on the amount in the fund. In past years, awards of $25-$100 have been made. Applications will be reviewed quarterly . Please note, we are not offering funding at this time to assist in costs for tuition and fees. The Stay Black and Gold Fund can support tuition and fees (https://studentaffairs.umbc.edu/stay-black-gold-emergency-fund/). The GSA offers funding to support travel costs and professional development (https://gsa.umbc.edu/conference-grants/). PLEASE NOTE : Award amounts will determined based on the amount available in the fund each semesters. You can only receive awards from the Graduate Student Emergency Fund once. It is important that we understand the immediacy of this need and the full picture of your current hardship. Please be as detailed as you are comfortable with to allow us to accurately provide support at this time when reviewing applications. RESOURCES AROUND CAMPUS : Retriever Essentials is still operating and distributing groceries. Please visit retrieveressentials.umbc.edu for more information and distributing groceries. Please visit retrieveressentials.umbc.edu for more information. Please visit this FAQ for additional information on Rent and Utilities in Maryland - http://www.opc.maryland.gov/Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Amount: Award Varies (Prior awardees have received $25-$100)Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Deadline: Deadline 12/18/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Which college: Graduate Student Emergency Fund - University of Maryland Baltimore County ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Who can apply: The Graduate Student Emergency Fund is available to our graduate students based on generous giving to support students through financially challenging circumstances. Funding is limited and priority consideration is given to students who have taken full advantage of other aid options available. This fund is considered one-time emergency assistance , so students who have already been funded will not be eligible to reapply. Award amounts will be determined based on the amount in the fund. In past years, awards of $25-$100 have been made.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Who can apply: Applications will be reviewed quarterly . Please note, we are not offering funding at this time to assist in costs for tuition and fees. The Stay Black and Gold Fund can support tuition and fees (https://studentaffairs.umbc.edu/stay-black-gold-emergency-fund/). The GSA offers funding to support travel costs and professional development (https://gsa.umbc.edu/conference-grants/). PLEASE NOTE : Award amounts will determined based on the amount available in the fund each semesters. You can only receive awards from the Graduate Student Emergency Fund once.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Who can apply: It is important that we understand the immediacy of this need and the full picture of your current hardship. Please be as detailed as you are comfortable with to allow us to accurately provide support at this time when reviewing applications. RESOURCES AROUND CAMPUS : Retriever Essentials is still operating and distributing groceries. Please visit retrieveressentials.umbc.edu for more information and distributing groceries. Please visit retrieveressentials.umbc.edu for more information.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815
Who can apply: Please visit this FAQ for additional information on Rent and Utilities in Maryland - http://www.opc.maryland.gov/Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8815

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