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Through its four laboratories across Maryland, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is a research, education, and service institution of the University System of Maryland (USM) and a world leader in the science of coastal environments and their watersheds. 

History

Dr. Reginald V. Truitt, zoologist and founder of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, penned this quote in 1932 to justify the need for fisheries research in the Chesapeake Bay. A pioneer of environmental science in Maryland, Dr. Truitt was among the first to realize the Bay’s growing decline—and its potential for renewal with the assistance from humankind.

Education

As one of the nation’s oldest environmental research institutions, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science strives to train and inspire our nation’s next generation of environmental scientists. Since 1925, UMCES has connected experienced environmental scientists to aspiring students wanting to learn more about our natural world. 

Research

The university work across disciplines and in diverse settings—from the Appalachian Mountains to the Arctic, from fisheries to farmland—seeking solutions that improve people’s lives and the natural world. Scientists work at a network of laboratories across the state and field sites around the world to investigate and respond to today’s most pressing environmental challenges. 

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Scholarships

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7000000 KRW
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Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
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Education USA
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Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Hong Kong Scholarship For Excellence Scheme
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Education USA
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35000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Ohio Wesleyan Deadline Extension For Students In China
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Education USA
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Education USA
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Education USA
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28000 USD
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Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
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Education USA
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24000 HKD
Deadline
18 Apr 2025
The American Chamber Of Commerce Charitable Foundation Lyn Edinger U.S. Studies Scholarship
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24000 USD
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Walsh University Offers $16,000 To $24,000 Scholarship Packages!
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Education USA
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22000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Walsh University - Full Tuition Four-Year Scholarships
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22000 USD
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Walsh University - International Scholarship Packages
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Education USA
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Education USA
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
Global Ambassadors Scholarship
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20000 USD
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Top-Up Scholarship
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
The GET Foundation Scholarship
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Education USA
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4000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Global Maverick Access Scholarship
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Education USA
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3000 USD
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Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
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Education USA
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Grant
1000 USD
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Sejong Scholarship Foundation Of America
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Education USA
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Grant
400 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Robitschek Scholarship, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
901
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2016
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.

Student services

From a network of laboratories spanning from the Allegheny Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science scientists work to understand and manage the world’s resources, provide sound advice to help state and national leaders manage the environment, and prepare future scientists to meet the global challenges of the 21st century.   

Housing services

Every year more than 80 graduate students work side-by-side with some of the best environmental scientists in the world. Studying everything from the effects of development on stream ecosystems to new ways to feed fish in aquaculture, these men and women are training to solve environmental problems today so we have a better world tomorrow. 

Library services

WorldCatThis online tool provides you with the ability  to search both journal articles and e-books that are directly in the UMCES collections, as well as the collections of libraries worldwide.  Location and availability information for each item is displayed. There are links to reserve, request, or directly view electronic content, such as the full text of an article.  

Campus life

From a network of laboratories spanning from the Allegheny Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science scientists work to understand and manage the world’s resources, provide sound advice to help state and national leaders manage the environment, and prepare future scientists to meet the global challenges of the 21st century.   

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000).

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