Support Initiatives and Summer Programs

Scholarship Support Initiatives

Undergraduate Programs

MAOP offers each of our undergraduate scholars a personalized four-year academic and professional development support plan that is established and implemented during their time at Virginia Tech. While these scholarships alleviate financial burdens, we have found that student engagement through one-on-one meetings, workshops, networking, and experiential opportunities is directly linked to increased academic success.

Graduate Program

The MAOP Graduate Scholars (GS) Program provides financial assistance to graduate students through partnerships with academic departments and colleges. Designed to support talented scholars, the program offers funding for tuition or stipends to help offset the cost of graduate education.

Additional Scholarships We Support

• Beyond Boundaries
• College Access Collaborative
• Tracy and Sarah Wilkins Scholarships
• Virginia Community College System Transfer Achievement Scholarship
• Virginia Pell Initiative

These scholarships are awarded upon completion of the FAFSA. No further application is required. MAOP is solely responsible for providing academic coaching support to the recipients of these scholarships. Please contact the USFA for information on the awarding process of these scholarships.

Summer Programs

What is Undergraduate Research?

Undergraduate research gives students the chance to dive deeply into a topic they care about—often tied to their major or career interests—while working closely with a faculty mentor. At Virginia Tech, summer research participants select their own area of focus and are matched with expert faculty from across the university. 

While starting research may feel overwhelming, the MAOP and the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) are here to guide and support students every step of the way.