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University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars (TYS)
Overview
A competitive three-week summer program for rising 10th–12th graders offering one three-credit university course from 40+ options spanning STEM, business, arts, humanities, and health sciences. Students earn official UMD college credit posted to 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; early applicants more likely to receive first course choice and guaranteed accommodations.
Application requirements
Grade Level
Rising 10th grade or above (most courses); TLPL188A accepts rising 9th grade; BMGT262 requires rising 11th grade
Demonstrated Qualities
Maturity, self-discipline, motivation, and desire to succeed
Attendance
Full three-week attendance mandatory; no absences, late arrivals, or early departures permitted
Course Selection
One three-credit course; submit first and second choice on application (first-come, first-served)
Accessibility Requests
Must contact UMD Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS) upon admission if accommodations needed
Technical Requirements (Online)
Review and meet online platform technical requirements before applying
Cost & sessions
Campus option: $1,791 (tuition $1,311 + summer campus fee $229.70 + program fee $250). Online option: $1,420 (tuition $1,311 + summer distance learning fee $108.70). Additional course-specific fees ($25–$140) for materials/labs apply to select courses. Textbooks not included.
Financial aid
Limited number of competitive partial scholarships available (maximum 30% of program fee) for admitted students; prior scholarship recipients ineligible. Tuition remission available for dependent children of eligible UMD faculty/staff (does not cover fees, deposits, or books). Some public school districts offer dual enrollment/early college financial assistance.
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