The University of Maryland Banneker/Key Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship program for incoming freshman students at the University of Maryland, College Park. The scholarship is named after Benjamin Banneker, a renowned African American mathematician, scientist, and astronomer, and Francis Scott Key, the author of the U.S. national anthem and a prominent Maryland attorney.
The Banneker/Key Scholarship provides full tuition, room and board, and a book allowance for up to four years of undergraduate study at the University of Maryland. In addition to financial support, the scholarship offers students a comprehensive program that includes academic, social, and cultural opportunities designed to enhance their leadership skills and academic achievement.
The application process for the Banneker/Key Scholarship is highly competitive and involves submitting a separate scholarship application, along with a resume, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. Finalists are invited to participate in an on-campus interview, after which the scholarship recipients are selected.
