29th District Senatorial Scholarship Program

29th District Senatorial Scholarship Program

Deadline for this scholarship is: March 30th, 2017

This scholarship is a need based scholarship.

• The Federal Student Aid Report (FAFSA) (SAR) is used as a basis for determining eligibility.Please see your School Counselor if you need assistance with the FAFSA.  
• You must be a resident of the 29th district and plan on attending a Maryland college or university.
• A transcript, SAT scores and a copy of the Student Aid Report are required with the application. 
• Two 100 word essays are required for this scholarship,

Applications can be found in the Guidance office in the college/career room in the scholarship drawer.

Port Tobacco Players Memorial Scholarship

Due Date for this scholarship is May 1, 2017


The Port Tobacco Players is offering two (2) $1000.00 Lillian Medas Memorial Scholarships to college bound high school seniors involved in the performing arts.  Applicants must have a 3.0 average and be involved with community service.

Scholarship details as well as the application are available at:
 http://www.ptplayers.com/ptp-memorial-scholarship-award.html

  Or find paper copies in the scholarship drawer in the college and career room in guidance.

Calvert Local Scholarship Application - NOW AVAILABLE

Deadline for this scholarship is March 15, 2017 - School Counselor will collect the application on due date


If you are a senior, you should be looking at this scholarship application. There are a variety of different local scholarships. Local meaning Calvert County. Your chances of obtaining one or more of these scholarships is greater because you are only in competition with students at PHS and the other 3 high schools. Don't miss out.

If you would like more information and help with this scholarship, plan on coming to the guidance career room on January 27th during A and B lunch for assistance.

You can review and access the scholarship application and information on the website below or pick up a paper application in the scholarship drawer in the college/career room in guidance.

http://somdcan.org/calvertlsa/LSA scholarship 



SPECIAL NOTE: On Wednesday, February 1st, in the college and career room in guidance there will be the first of 2 workshops to help students complete this scholarship. If you are a senior, please plan on attending.

Delegate Gerald "Jerry" Clark Scholarship

All applications must be received by April 15th, 2017

Must be a resident of District 29C for your application to be processed. A completed FAFSA and an official transcript are also required. A committee from the Delegate's office will determine from the applications how this money will be dispersed. 

Who may apply: Current high school seniors and full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Students attending a private career school may also apply.

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 (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester), degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student, or attend certain private career schools.

Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the seminar room in guidance.

American Society of Military Comptrollers - Southern Maryland Chapter

Application Deadline: April 14, 2017


This Chapter is offering scholarship awards for those high school seniors getting ready to pursue a degree in business or finance related degrees. If chosen for this scholarship, seniors also have the opportunity to apply for national scholarships.

Students must:

- Be a senior living in the tri-county area
- Major on business or finance
- Have 3 letters of recommendations
- Must be in good standing at your school.
- Have been accepted to a college at the time of application deadline.

An interview with the scholarship committee is required as well as agreeing, if given this local scholarship, to go on to the national scholarship.

Locally, this scholarship is worth $500.00. Nationally, scholarships can range from $1,000-$3,000.


Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the seminar room located in Guidance.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship PRogram

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 10^th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline   -  June 12, 2017.

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on our site.

Deb Sheftz Memorial Scholarship

Deadline for this scholarship is April 3, 2017

Amount of award is $2500


This is a special scholarship only for Patuxent High students. Ms. Sheftz died on December 6, 2014 unexpectedly. Ms. Sheftz was influential to many students throughout her career, especially here at Patuxent as a history teacher. She was committed to addressing the issues of inequality and social injustice rather than ignoring them. Ms. Sheftz looked for the best in all, whether it be her students, friends or strangers and encouraged everyone to strive to be their best selves. This scholarship was created to help a PHS student, who wants to be an instrument of positive change and fight against injustice, to attend college and be a positive influence on the world.

Requirements to apply:

1. Must be a PHS student
2. Acceptance to a college prior to award being given
3. Commitment to social justice and improving the world.
4. An essay or original work addressing given social justice issues.
5. A recommendation letter from a teacher.

Applications can be found in the guidance office in the college/career room in the scholarship drawer.

NEW UNCF STEM Scholarship for High School Seniors

PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Tiered tuition scholarships up to a total of $25,000

·         $2,500—freshmen and sophomores academic years

·         $5,000—juniors and seniors academic years

·         An additional $5,000—fifth-year students

·         A $5,000 internship stipend for a STEM-related project

Participation in:

·         K-12 STEM Summer Institute (pre-college orientation)

·         UNCF Student Tech Empowerment Workshop

Career-development support:

·         Mentoring, training and education

·         Access to entrepreneurial training in launching new tech ventures through a competitive venture accelerator program.

General Eligibility: African American; 3.0 GPA; high school senior entering U.S.-accredited college or university Fall 2017; Demonstrated unmet or financial need; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Apply online: UNCF.org/STEMSCHOLARS

Deadline: February 23, 2017, 11:59 PM EST

Maryland Emergency Management Association 2017 Student Scholarship Program

Due Date for this scholarship application is: April 1, 2017.


The MDEMA is offering a $1,000 scholarship available to students in the Southern Maryland area. (area 5).

Scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of the applicant's essay, completion of the local emergency management contact form, community involvement,student records, GPA financial need and personal references.

Application available in the scholarship drawer in the guidance office.

Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Scholarships

Deadline: April 3, 2017 for both scholarships listed below

Dorothy Marvil Memorial Scholarship worth $3,000

Qualifications for this scholarship include:

-Must be a member of the Credit Union
-Minimum GPA of 2.75



Business Management and Finance Scholarship worth $500.00

Qualifications include:

-Must be a member of the Credit Union.
-Graduating senior who has completed the Business Management and Finance program.
- Currently enrolled in or has completed an approved internship.

Please click on the link below for application instructions.

https://www.esfcu.org/2017scholarships

Foundation Announces 2017
$12,000 Credit Union Scholarship Program

Could you use help with college or trade school tuition? Are you a member of a Maryland or District of Columbia-based credit union and entering your freshman through senior year of college or trade school?

The $12,000 Credit Union College Scholarship Program is underway now! Eligible credit union members may apply for one of ten $1,000 essay-based scholarships, one $1,000 video-based scholarship, and/or one $1,000 photo-based scholarship.  And yes, eligible members may apply in all three categories!

Deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. Awards will be announced in May 2017.