Giving to Maryland Engineering

The A. James Clark School of Engineering is proud to announce the launch of Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless, the most ambitious fundraising campaign in university history. This bold, multi-year effort will advance our mission to educate the next generation of engineers, drive research and innovation that improve lives, and strengthen our impact across the State of Maryland and beyond.

Forward will accelerate our mission and empower Clark School faculty, students, and staff, ensuring it remains a place where ideas become reality. It’s about our Fearless spirit, our shared commitment, and shaping a better world. Together, we will strengthen the Clark School and expand the impact of engineering for the public good.

Through Forward, we will focus on strategic priorities that empower our students, faculty, and community to achieve more than ever before:

Forward for Discovery: Fueling transformative research and solving grand challenges

Forward for Experiential Learning: Embedding hands-on, interdisciplinary learning and leading innovations that benefit society

Forward for Community: Investing in people, removing financial barriers, and recognizing excellence

Forward for Partnerships: Translating knowledge into technologies and driving economic development

Where to Give

Engineering General Scholarship Fund

A. James Clark School of Engineering Dean's Fund

Experiential Learning Fund

Fueling the Future of Fire Protection

“How do we make the world better through this profession I’ve enjoyed?” Robert “Bob” C. Andrews Jr. ’80 has devoted his life to fire protection. As an undergraduate student, he served with the College Park Volunteer Fire Department, and he went on to a career fighting fires in industrial settings. Now, his generosity will support future generations of fire protection engineers, including online students and out-of-state students who serve as volunteer firefighters. His ultimate goal: improving the human condition by reducing the risk of fire.

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Photo courtesy of Robert C. Andrews, Jr.

Student Stories

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As students, sometimes we hit these very deep lows, and knowing that when I hit those deep lows, I just can't give up because I have people out there that are investing in me to keep going and get through to the end.

I am honored that I have been chosen. I think it was a great personal achievement that has given me more motivation and positive energy each semester.

With the scholarships, I felt like I was given an extra hand. Someone had faith in me that I could do this.