Celebrating 25 years!

Welcome Cohort 25

The C.D. Mote, Jr. Incentive Awards Program


The C.D. Mote, Jr. Incentive Awards Program is designed for exceptional students who demonstrate academic ability, uncommon persistence and maturity. Through full scholarships and wraparound services, Baltimore City, Charles County, Montgomery County and Prince George's County high school students with significant financial need can attend and thrive at the University of Maryland.

More than a prestigious scholarship, at the heart of the Incentive Awards Program is the development of individual character and community responsibility within an intimate network of staff, peers, advisors and mentors.


98%

One-year retention rate for Incentive Awards freshmen


265

Number of IAP students who have earned a bachelor’s degree


110

Number of alumni who have completed or are pursuing graduate degree

WELCOME


Meet the newest scholars, who make up Cohort 25!




  

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS


Explore the 25th anniversary history project and browse the keepsake booklet that captures the special moments and messages that made this journey unforgettable.




REFLECTING  


Look back at where we started with cohort 1, the nine brave students who were the impetus for the program–and the programming–we know today. And meet the inspiring students who are leading the way to the next 25 years.