"Founded in 1991, the Senior Marshal program recognizes graduating Terps who demonstrate the highest levels of scholarship, service, extracurricular activity and personal growth. Each of the 61 students chosen this year were nominated by faculty, administrators or other staff members, and chosen by a committee. They represent their college and the entire class at the ceremony, assisting with the processional and receiving a medallion commemorating their achievements."
Here is the 2021 list of Senior Marshals and their bios.
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Chair’s Award
Issuer: A. James Clark School of Engineering / Issued May 2021
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Chair's Award is presented for excellence in academics, outstanding service to the department, or leadership in the department.
Wilson H. Power & Eleanor Power Scholarship
Issuer: Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry / Issued Jan. 2021
Awarded to a student majoring in chemistry or biochemistry with outstanding academic achievements
Puneet Agrawal Memorial Scholarship
Issuer: A. James Clark School of Engineering / Issued Nov. 2020
This scholarship was established by Vineet Agrawal in memory of Puneet Agrawal, who lived a short life, yet left behind a large legacy.
Clark Steyer Memorial Scholarship
Issuer: Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Issued Oct. 2020
Established in memory of Clark Steyer by his son, Keith Steyer, to provide annual scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in chemical engineering. The Clark Steyer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior with a preference for a student who is or has taken a course in public speaking, speech communication skills, etc.
Clark School of Engineering Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship
Issuer: A. James Clark School of Engineering / Issued July 2020
Members of the A. James Clark School of Engineering Board of Visitors established this scholarship to support engineering students based on the Dean's priorities. Recipients will be selected on the basis of merit.
Bill and Peggy Harper Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
Issuer: Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Issued Aug. 2018 & Aug. 2019
This fund supports undergraduate students enrolled in the chemical engineering program at the University of Maryland.
Donald Lee Huston Memorial Scholarship
Issuer: Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Issued Aug. 2018 & Aug. 2019
The Donald Lee Huston Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in October 2006 by Mark and Karen Huston. Spendable Income from the Donald Lee Huston Memorial Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships for students enrolled in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.
Bruce Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
Issuer: College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry / Issued Aug. 2018
This scholarship was established to honor Professor Bruce B. Jarvis, a former faculty member and department chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The scholarship can be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Chemistry, based on financial need and academic merit.
Clark Legacy Scholarship
Issuer: A. James Clark School of Engineering / Aug. 2017 (2 year scholarship)
The A. James Clark Legacy Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen based on both financial need and merit. The Clark Legacy Scholarship is a partial scholarship renewable for an additional year, provided the recipient is an undergraduate engineering student, maintains good academic standing, and makes progress toward an engineering degree. There is no application for the scholarship; students selected for the award will be considered and selected based on their freshman application.