2026-2027 Rodler-Wood Endowed Scholarship Applications Now Open!
March 10, 2026
WGSS to award $1,000 to support success of students interested in LGBTQ Studies
Applications for the 2026-2027 Rodler-Wood Endowed Scholarship are now open until Monday, April 29, 2024.
Established in 2004 by University of Maryland alum James Wood ('72) and his partner Peter Rodler (1936-2010), the scholarship provides $1000 to support student success in their upcoming academic year. Selection is based on one or more of the following criteria: demonstrated financial need, hardship based on sexual orientation, academic interest in LGBTQ Studies and extracurricular activities on behalf of LGBTQ issues.
How to Apply
Undergraduate and graduate students who will be full-time students in the 2026-2027 academic year are encouraged to submit the following application materials via the Scholarship Universe online portal.
Deadline
Application materials must be submitted no later than Monday, April 13, 2026.
Application Materials
- 1-2 page written statement detailed qualifications based on the selection criteria
- Current Unofficial Transcript
- 1 Letter of Reference which directly addresses the scholarship criteria. A UMD-affiliated recommender is highly preferred.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated academic interest in LGBTQ+ Studies
- Active participation in extracurricular activities on behalf of LGBTQ+ issues
- Demonstrated financial need
- Hardship based on sexual orientation