Maia Felisse McDermott Memorial BDIC Scholarship

The Maia Felisse McDermott Memorial BDIC Scholarship was established in memory of Maia Felisse McDermott to support undergraduate students in the BDIC program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The scholarship recognizes students who can demonstrate how their academic studies and the work they hope to do upon graduation will benefit and inspire other people. Recipients must be enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) program at UMass Amherst. They must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. The award provides financial support ranging from $500 to $750 to help BDIC students pursue their individualized academic programs and career goals. Applicants are required to submit a 250-word essay detailing why they would be the best fit for this scholarship and explaining how their academic work benefits and inspires others. This scholarship honors Maia Felisse McDermott's legacy by supporting students who embody her spirit of making a positive impact on others through their academic pursuits and future professional endeavors.