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University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Overview
A competitive three-week summer program offering 35+ university courses for high school students (rising grades 10–12) with the opportunity to earn 3 transferable college credits. Available both on-campus (commuter) and fully online.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jul2–3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Online
Location
College Park, MD
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,791
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission contingent on space availability; early applicants more likely to receive first course selection and guaranteed accommodations
Application requirements
Grade Level
Rising grade 10–12 (BMGT262 requires rising grade 11+; TLPL188A accepts rising grade 9+)
Course Prerequisites
Vary by course (e.g., BSCI112 requires prior/concurrent high school biology; some math courses require algebra; GEOG276 requires prior/concurrent algebra I & II)
Attendance
Mandatory for entire 3-week program; no absences, late arrivals, or early departures permitted
Maturity & Self-Discipline
All students must demonstrate maturity, self-discipline, motivation, and desire to succeed
Laptop
Some campus courses may require students to bring laptops; UMD library equipment loan program available
Disability Accommodations
Students with documented disabilities eligible for accommodations; must contact UMD's Accessibility and Disability Service upon admission (deadline June 1)
Cost & sessions
Online option $1,420; campus commuter option $1,791. Tuition $1,311 (3 credits @ $437/credit in-state rate), plus fees varying by option ($108.70–$229.70). Additional course-specific fees ($25–$140) may apply. Limited partial scholarships available (max 30% of package fee); scholarship application deadline April 1.
Financial aid
Limited partial financial scholarships available; awards are competitive and vary in amount. Maximum award cannot exceed 30% of total program package fee. Students must be admitted to program first before applying for scholarship; cannot award to repeat participants. Dependent children of eligible UMD faculty/staff may use tuition remission (fees, deposits, books not covered). Students should check with school district about dual enrollment/early college funding.
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