The Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honors the University of Maryland’s most successful seniors and their designated University faculty and K-12 teachers for their mentorship. As a University community, we honor the Merrill Scholars and their mentors in a special ceremony and bring teachers and faculty together in a workshop that leads to stronger collaboration between the University and K-12 schools. The legacy of academic excellence, teaching, and mentoring continues as scholarships are awarded in the K-12 teacher’s name to a new first year student from that teacher’s high school or school district. The Merrill Presidential Scholars Program builds a community of scholars, faculty members, and K-12 teachers who recognize and celebrate the importance of teaching and mentoring the next generation.

For more information about the Merrill Presidential Scholars Program contact: Lisa Kiely, Assistant Dean, Office of Undergraduate Studies 2130 Mitchell Bldg. University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 Phone: (301)405-0966 Fax:(301)314-9896 Email: lkiely@umd.edu