SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit interstate compact headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  It was created in 1948 by Southern governors and legislators who recognized the link between education and economic vitality.  SREB works side-by-side with policymakers such as state legislators and education agency officials as they implement policies to help students achieve more.  They are committed to cultivating a community of scholars who bring varied life experiences to academia and choose academe as a career pathway, ultimately creating a higher education environment that reflects the fabric of our nation.  More information about SREB can be found at sreb.org. 

The Graduate School has agreed to become an Institutional Funding Partner for the SREB State Doctoral Scholars Program.  Institutionally-Funded SREB Doctor Scholars receive full-time graduate assistantship support, tuition remission, and a credit for mandatory fees (spring and fall) for three years. SREB will cover the costs for the SREB Scholar to attend and participate in the Annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring for each year the student is in the Doctoral Scholars Program. 

Eligibility: Eligible students include 1) newly admitted students who will begin the UMD program in Fall 2026 and 2) first-year students who began their program in Fall 2025. Programs eligible to make nominations are campus-based Ph.D. programs.  Please seek additional SREB eligibility information on the SREB website.

Nomination Deadline:  April 30, 2026

Nomination Instructions and Guidelines for AY 26-27