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University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | Robert H. Smith School of Business
Overview
A competitive 3-week summer program for high school students (rising grades 10–12) offering university-level courses in business, STEM, arts, social sciences, and other disciplines. Students choose one course from 30+ options, attend in-person on campus or online, and earn 3 official college credits posted to a UMD transcript.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1201 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Online
Location
College Park, MD
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,420
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission; first-come, first-served course enrollment based on availability. Early applicants more likely to receive first course selection.
Application requirements
Entering Grade
Rising grade 10 or higher (most courses); rising grade 11 or above for some courses
Course Prerequisites
Vary by course (e.g., high school biology for science courses; Algebra I & II for some STEM courses)
Attendance
Mandatory for all three weeks; no absences, tardiness, or early departures permitted
Maturity & Motivation
Must demonstrate maturity, self-discipline, motivation, and desire to succeed
Accessibility
Accommodations available upon request by June 1 deadline for documented disabilities
Cost & sessions
Online package $1,420 (tuition $1,311 + distance learning fee $108.70); Campus package $1,791 (tuition $1,311 + campus fee $229.70 + program fee $250). Additional course-specific fees $25–$140 for studio, lab, and materials. Limited partial scholarships available (competitive, max 30% of package fee); scholarship application Feb 13–Apr 1. Tuition remission available for eligible faculty/staff dependents. Public school districts may offer dual enrollment/early college funding.
Financial aid
Limited partial scholarships available (competitive, max 30% of package fee). Tuition remission for dependent children of eligible faculty/staff. Public school districts may offer dual enrollment/early college financial assistance.
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