Welcome to IAP!

We are committed to recognizing and promoting academic excellence among motivated students
from underserved communities.

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, 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


245

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


107

Number of alumni who have completed or are pursuing graduate degree

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS


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.


MEET COHORT 24


Accepting IAP invitations 


Watch the incredibly moving reactions of scholars as they receive the news that they've been accepted into the program.


OUR SCHOLARS


"To me, being a part of a community means FEELING ACCEPTED, SUPPORTED and CONNECTED to a group of people."


WELCOME NEW STUDENTS


We invite you to scroll through photos from our Welcome ceremony, held in the Stamp Student Union.


OUR IMPACT


Hear from students and alum about what this program means to them, their families, and their communities.