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Office of Development and External Relations

Through the establishment and cultivation of relationships with friends, parents, alumni, foundations and corporations, we work to create shared interests with an ultimate goal of philanthropic support for Division-wide and departmental priorities.

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Featured Giving Opportunities

Campus Pantry

UMD Campus Food Pantry

The mission of the UMD Campus Food Pantry is to alleviate food insecurity and food hardship among UMD-College Park students, faculty and staff.

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Fostering Terp Success

Fostering Terp Success is a community of support and belonging for students who were or are in foster care, are or are at risk of being homeless, or without a supportive family system.

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Student Crisis Fund

Each year, we receive numerous requests for emergency support from fellow Terps who need emergency shelter, transportation, clothing and medical supplies. The Crisis Fund exists to provide this necessary assistance.

Give to the Student Crisis Fund
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Cultural Centers Project

Our five new cultural centers will offer cultural programming and resources and create communities of belonging while honoring the diverse history and experiences of our students.

Give to the UMD Cultural Centers Fund
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Student Life

Student Affairs offers projects, initiatives and programs that are critical to help and enhance the student experience and allow our students to thrive.

Give to the Student Life and Leadership Fund
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Mental Health

The mental and physical health of our students is a priority. We provide our Terps with resources to take care of themselves and each other. 

Give to the Student Mental Health Fund
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UMD Student Crisis Fund

Creating a culture of care is central to the values of the Division of Student Affairs. In the spirit of caring for our students the Student Crisis Fund provides financial support when a verified crisis has negatively impacted a student's health, safety, wellbeing, and their ability to continue their education.

Give to the Crisis Fund

Thanks to our Donors

Arthur and Marianne Schneider established the Schneider Scholarship Fund in 2012 in order to provide assistance to veteran students at the University of Maryland. Watch Arthur and Marianne's short video to learn more about their experience at the University of Maryland and why they chose to give back to current and future students pursuing their UMD degree.

We Are Here to Help

We are happy to visit with you and discuss the many ways you can make a difference in the lives of students by establishing a scholarship or award. Conversations are confidential and may occur over the phone or in person in our offices or at your home, office or other location. Once you make the decision to proceed, we will work with you or your representative to establish the scholarship or award you desire.

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