Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Maryland Multicultural Coalition 2018

This organization promotes and supports the education that is multicultural as a means of achieving the full academic potential of every learner in Maryland by sharing knowledge and resources, fostering appreciation of diversity and advocating for educational equity.

Requirements:
  • Must be a resident of Maryland.
  • Must intend to teach P-12 upon completion of undergraduate degree.
  • Must have 3.4 GPA or higher.
  • Proof that you have been accepted to a college and intend to studying teaching at that school.
  • Two letters of recommendation required.
Applications can be found in the scholarship drawer in guidance

Deadline for this scholarship is April 2, 2018

The Northrop Grumman Scholars program

 The Northrop Grumman Scholars program will award an $8,000 scholarship over the course of four years ($2,000 per year with ongoing eligibility requirements) to one graduating high school student planning to pursue a degree in engineering at an institution of higher learning, in each Maryland County and Baltimore City. 

Attached is the brochure to distribute in your county.  Please have your high school guidance department distribute the brochures and publicize this opportunity to qualifying students.  Also, please advise if there are any internal communications or newsletter contacts to increase visibility of this opportunity for students.  


The deadline for scholarship applications is February 4th, 2018.

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Encourage Your Students to Apply for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at www.jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation’s namesake, Jackie Robinson. 

The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 1, 2018 by 5:00 pm ET.


Monday, December 18, 2017

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

Scholarship amount: $1,000 

We will award this scholarship to the applicant who best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
+ A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare

This scholarship competition is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. 

Deadline: midnight on August 31, 2018.

Interested students may visit https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

American Legion

Deadline for this scholarship is: March 31, 2018


Up to $4,000 in scholarships to qualified applicants!


This scholarship is local and you must be a child, grandchild or ward of an honorably discharged service person, MIA,POW,KIA, killed on active duty or current member of the US Armed Forces or the parent, grandparent or guardian must be a current or past member of the American Legion Post #274 in Lusby.

Must be admitted to college or university and taking at least 12 credits or attend a vocational or technical school.

Application packets with more information, can be found in the career/college room in the scholarship drawer.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

AES Scholarship - 2018

AES Scholarship Renewed  -  2018


The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.  This award is available to all students, regardless of their field of study.

To be eligible the student needs to answer the essay question in 500-1000 words: 

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

We are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Amount of award:   $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2018
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

Further information, including previous winners, and more scholarships, is available on our web site at:  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm