Hill-Lopes Scholars Program

The Hill-Lopes Scholars Program, administered and supported by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences supports individuals interested in the advancement of women in the sciences and engineering to increase student persistence in academic majors where women are still underrepresented

The program is designed to connect high-potential students to a community of designated faculty mentors and a myriad of campus support services in an effort to facilitate student academic success in these rigorous majors.

All applicants to the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program must have and maintain status as a full-time student at UMBC and declared major in one of the following STEM disciplines:

  • Mathematics/Statistics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical/Biochemical Engineering
  • Demonstrated interest and commitment to the advancement of women in the identified STEM disciplines

Priority Deadline

Monday, August 1, 2016

Please refer to the Hill-Lopes Application webpage for additional information.

Hill-Lopes Application