![Students working in the Startup Shell suite, a student-run startup incubator and co-working space in the IDEA Factory with Giving Day logo on bottom right corner](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-01/giving-day-header-2024-6.jpg?itok=VYilbsSP)
Giving Day
March 5, 2025
Join us in making a positive impact and help UMD students thrive in their academics, reach their potential, and make Fearlessly Forward contributions to their communities. Show your support this Giving Day to one of our Resident Life Scholarships!
Our Scholarships & Funds
![Resident Assistants Scholarships](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-03/Ra-front-givingday.jpg?itok=QulWZX1h)
Resident Assistant Scholarship
Offers support for RA’s in this demanding leadership role that impacts the lives of many Terps living on campus.
![RA Scholarship](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-03/ra-scholarship.jpg?itok=7rW5D8BC)
Lee Spann Jr. Scholarship
Provides need-based aid to students working as Resident Assistants at the University of Maryland.
![Student Employee Scholarship](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-03/student-employee-givingday-front.jpg?itok=rdHZkxjm)
Student Employee Scholarship
Recognizes student employees who exhibit dedication to their education and to the Res Life mission through their daily roles.
![Michelle Humanick](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-03/michelle-humanick-front.jpg?itok=beHuJmiH)
Michelle Humanick Scholarship
Offers need-based scholarship support to students who are returning to school after time away.
![Joe Mitchell](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-03/joemitchellefront.jpg?itok=eEWd9pYa)
Joe Mitchell Scholarship
Supports students facing personal or family circumstances that have affected their ability to stay in school.
![Res Life director with members of RHA at tabling event on Washington Quad](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2025-02/RHA-Giving-Day-Card.jpg?itok=94hphrAC)
Residence Hall Association (RHA) Support Fund
Supports activities, programs, and operational expenses to further the Residence Hall Association's mission of advancing student ideas and promoting community building among residents.
![Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-11/terptoterpmainheader.jpg?itok=bPA3O3_Q)
Terp to Terp Campus Reuse Store
Provides students with free material goods and education while also supporting campus sustainability.
Become a Giving Day Champion!
Spread the word about Giving Day, set a personal goal, and have fun engaging with your network to support your favorite Res Life program or initiative! Reach out to drlcreativeservices@umd.edu with any questions.
1
Sign Up
Click on one of the Res Life funds above or search the Giving Day website, view the fund profile, and click the "Champion" button.
2
Tell Your Story
Create an account and use your Fundraiser Dashboard to customize your page with images, text, and video.
3
Spread the Word
Share your fundraising page with your personal network to promote Giving Day and use the toolkit for creative ideas.
![screenshot of sharing options on giving day fund page](/sites/default/files/inline-images/sharing-url-giving-day_0.png)
Your Donation In Action
Hear from scholarship recipients as they share personal stories of how your support made continuing education at the University of Maryland possible.