Monday, March 18, 2024

STEM scholarship

 Deadline: April 5th, 2024 

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards available: 8

    Each year, MTC hosts a Industry Awards Celebration, where they gather to honor C-suite executives of the year, life science and technology companies of the year, and more.   As part of their commitment to education, MTC has partnered with ARE to award eight STEM scholarships. Each selected scholarship winner will receive a $5,000 per year scholarship, for up to two years, while they attend either a two- or four-year program at a Maryland-based community college or college/university of their choice to study in one of the STEM fields.  The scholarships will be awarded at MTC’s Industry Awards Celebration on May 23, 2024 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Application Requirements: 

  • Applicants must be planning to enroll for the Fall 2024 semester in a STEM concentrated major
  • Applicants must maintain a minimum of GPA of 3.0 at their current institutions
  •  Recipients must be able to accept the scholarship in person at Maryland Tech Council’s Industry awards Celebration on May 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
  • Letter of recommendation
  • School transcript (a current, unofficial transcript will suffice)
  • Essay (500–1,000 words) on these following topics: 
-How your work in your STEM area of interest has the capacity to improve the world
around us (advance human health, solve hunger, cure disease, decrease poverty, etc.)
-How your higher education will help you make this impact on the world

The link to this application can be found here!

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Dunkin Scholarship

 Deadline: April 15th, 2024 

Scholarship Value: $2,500
Awards Available: 50 

    As proud partners with Scholarship America Dunkin is running their annual Dunkin Scholarship program offering scholarships to deserving students. Dunkin and its franchisees are committed to a strong local community, and they understand that an important part of building our community is helping students gain a quality education. 
    Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of "well-rounded" character: positive academic record, demonstrated leadership, commitment to school and community activities, and experience in a work environment. 

Application Requirements: 
  • High school senior/Current college students 
  • Planning to enroll to a credited college in the fall (Part-time or Full-time)
More details and application available through QR code that can be found around the building!!

Monday, February 26, 2024

MSUSMAC Scholarship

Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter Scholarship

DEADLINE: APRIL 16TH, 2024

The Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter Scholarships can apply to 
current high school seniors who will be graduating in Spring 2024 and will be attending Morgan State University beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. The applicant must have at least a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

When & how to apply: Any applicant needs to complete the 2-page scholarship application. All documentation must be emailed to the Education Committee Chairperson, Mr. Shawn Coates. All materials should be attached to one single email per applicant. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via email of the time and date. Interviews will be held in late April.


If you are interested in a paper copy the forms are available in the guidance conference room across from Mrs. Icaza's desk!!



Thursday, February 15, 2024

Senatorial Scholarship

 DEADLINE: COMPLETE FAFSA BY MARCH 1, 2024


For this scholarship you must first complete the FAFSA and then contact your senator for more information. You and your parents (if you are a dependent student) must be Maryland residents. You must enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, as a full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student, or attend certain private career schools. 

Award amounts will vary.

Please see the below link for more information.

https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_senatorial.aspx

Friday, February 9, 2024

LEAP Forward Inc. 2024

Launching Educational Assistance Programs Forward Scholarship

APPLICATIONS DUE: APRIL 4TH, 2024

Scholarships Available: 35

Launching Educational Assistance Programs Forward Scholasrship, Inc. (Leap Forward, Inc.) has a vision to influence a generation of underrepresented youth who accept the challenge to become academically prepared to enter chosen careers as problem solvers and productive leaders who address the needs to humanity. To support this vision, LEAP Forward, Inc. has sponsored academic scholarships for students pursuing higher education since 1998.

LEAP Forward Inc. has awarded over 300 scholarships totaling more than $300,000. This Year, Leap Forward Inc. has 35 scholarships available for prospective and current college students for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. 

Visit their website here! for more information on the scholarship to apply online. 

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation

  Deadline: March 1st, 2024

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 2

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. was established by Colonial Farm Credit to promote education and community enrichment through educational scholarships and support of programs and services offered by community organizations. Every year this organization provides several scholarships to residents of Maryland and Virginia who are pursuing further education at a university or trade school. There are two scholarships available to Calvert County students this year, each worth $2,000 to $6,000

Application Requirements: 

  • Applications can be filled out on Colonial Farm Credit's website.
  • Test scores are not required but may be added to applications. 
  • Only one application is needed and will automatically put you in the running for all scholarships you are eligible for.
Colonial Farm Credit's Scholarship Page

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Erica Weems Scolarship

 Deadline: March 29th, 2024 

Scholarship Value: $1,000

     The EWM Scholarship was established by Patuxent High School in memory of Erica Weems, who was killed in a car accident on the morning of August 30, 2007. Erica graduated from Calvert High School in 1988, attended St. Mary's College and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Foreign Languages from George Mason University in 1994.

     Erica, aka Lady Cavalier, was a very athletic young lady and was recognized as "Most Valuable Player” in basketball throughout high school. She was a dominant player in volleyball and basketball in middle and high school. Her performance in track afforded the team All-SMAC championship in her junior and senior years of high school. She was a part of the Women's Basketball team at George Mason University. She also received recognition for volunteering with the Special Olympics.


Application Requirements: 

  • Female athlete 
  • A senior at an accredited Calvert county high school 
  • Planning to attend college 
  • Demonstrates a strong character, and great academic and athletic ability 
  • At least one Coach recommendation 

The link to this application can be found here!

If you are interested in a paper copy the forms are available in the guidance conference room across from Mrs. Icaza's desk!!