Smith Scholar - Dual Degree
Congratulations on your admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business! We were very impressed by your application. On behalf of Dean Prabhudev Konana, we are happy to offer you a Smith Scholar - Dual Degree award and welcome you to the Smith community! We are looking forward to seeing you here on campus.
The financial award listed in your admission letter will be evenly disbursed across the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Please note that the financial award may be posted as a scholarship or tuition reduction.
This award is applied to the Full-Time MBA portion of the dual degree program, and the funds are disbursed only when the student begins that part of their academic plan.
Smith Scholar - Dual Degree Financial Award
| Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Total Award Value |
|---|---|---|
| 50% of award amount | 50% of award amount | 100% of award amount |
Award amounts assume the student begins the Full-Time MBA portion of the dual degree program in these semesters.
Are you ready to accept your offer of admission to UMD Smith and join our community of fearless leaders? Login to your application portal to confirm your decision. Make sure to complete all of the steps listed in your admission letter, including paying your deposits on time and completing the Checklist for New Students. Communication may be sent to your application email address or your UMD email address, so continue to check both for important updates.
Thank You Note Information:
You may be required to complete a thank-you note in Scholarship Universe (SU). Please ensure that you submit your thank-you note by the specified deadline. Your scholarship will not be disbursed to your student account until you have fulfilled the thank-you note requirement, and not meeting this requirement could lead to the cancellation of your scholarship. Utilize the link below to assist you in navigating the process of completing your thank-you note requirement on the SU platform.
Scholarship Thank You Notes | Office of Student Financial Aid
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The award is valid for students who begin the Full-Time MBA portion of their dual degree program in the Fall 2026 semester. If the Full-Time MBA portion does not begin in Fall 2026, the award may be adjusted.
To keep your financial award, you must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing and student conduct.
If you are receiving any other financial tuition benefits (employer benefits, veteran’s benefits, external scholarships, etc.) please contact our Smith Financials team at smithfinancials@umd.edu as this award may impact your overall financial situation.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at mbaadmit@umd.edu.