Federal Water Quality Association Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 8, 2019

The Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) is seeking young women and men preparing for careers in environmental protection to apply for 2019 scholarships. 

Eligibility:

- Graduating seniors from high schools in Washington, DC and surrounding counties, planning on pursuing environmental careers.

- You must be accepted into a 4-year bachelor's program in an acceptable field of study prior to receiving the award. (environmental sciences, environmental engineering, civil engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or natural resource planning- other areas may be accepted as well.)

Award: $2,000

You can find this application and more information about it in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer. 

Children's Aid Inc. Scholarships

DEADLINE: April 15, 2019

Children’s Aid, Inc.

George & Mary Lou Brezina Memorial Scholarship

Children’s Aid, Inc. will award a one-time $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance to a student graduating from a Calvert County public high school for undergraduate study in the field of Education.

Criteria:  To be eligible for consideration, the student must:

1. Be a resident of Calvert County.

2. Be a graduating high school senior enrolled in one of Calvert County’s public high schools.

3. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

4. Be an Education major.

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Children’s Aid, Inc.

Paul Taylor Memorial Scholarship

The Paul Taylor Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance to a student graduating from a Calvert County public high school who is pursuing an undergraduate, associate degree or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training (skilled trade/vocation) in an automotive related field

Criteria:  To be eligible for consideration, the student must:

1. Be a resident of Calvert County

2. Be a graduating high school senior enrolled in one of Calvert County’s public high schools

3. Have a GPA of 2.5 or above

4. Be enrolled in the Calvert Career and Technology Academy

5. Be pursuing an undergraduate, associate degree or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training (skilled trade/vocation) in an automotive related field

Applications can be downloaded from Children’s Aid, Inc.’s website: www.TheChildrensAid.org

Scholarship News Letter

This news letter packet has 15 different scholarship programs you can apply for.

You can download the newsletter here:

https//www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

or you can find a copy in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.

The Links Inc. Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 1, 2019

Eligibility:

• US Citizen residing in the Tri-County area
• 2019 graduating high school senior
• Application completed (Part A, B, C, and D of application)

Award: $500.00 

You can find this application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.

Scholarships for Jewish Students

DEADLINE: April 1, 2019


Central Scholarship awards $1,000,000 to Maryland residents each year for college and career training.


One application * 
Over 80 scholarship programs * 
Nearly 250 winners*

You can apply here:

https://central-scholarship.org/

Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 19, 2019


Who may apply: Current High School Seniors who will be graduating in Spring 2019 and will be attending Morgan State University beginning the Fall 2019 Semester. Applicant must have minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale. Must go to a school in Calvert County, Charles County, Prince George's County, and St. Mary's County.


Award: $500-$1000


You can find this application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.

The Senate of Maryland Jack Bailey's Legislative Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 15, 2019



In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must live in legislative District 29, you must have completed you current year FAFSA, and you must have created an MDCAPS account, located on the Maryland Higher Education website. ( https://mhec.state.md.us/Pages/default.aspx )



You must be attending a Maryland institution, and must be in a degree seeking program.





You will need an official sealed transcript either submitted with your application or sent to their office by the deadline.

 
You can find the application here:


https://jackbaileyforstatesenate.com/scholarship.html


To check if you live in the correct district, visit http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmha/frm1st.aspx?tab=home&poptype=fine&popid=

Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick Knapp Scholarship & Jim King Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 15, 2019

Two scholarships will be awarded. First place will receive $8,000 ($2,000 per year), and second place will receive $6,000 ($1,500 per year).

Applicants will be judged on character, citizenship, scholastic ability, community service, and financial need.

Requirements:

• Must reside in Calvert County and be in the current graduating class of a CCPS School
• Children, stepchildren, and grandchildren of members of the Optimist Club are not eligible
• Must be accepted o a college or university approved by the Optimist Club prior to award distribution 
• Must complete the essay requirements stated on the second page of the application
• Funds for ensuing years will be paid during the month of August, directly to the student, upon the receipt of a certificate of enrollment for the fall semester and a copy of their current transcript
• Scholarships are scheduled for four (4) annual payments
• Recipients of the scholarship are expected to attend the June 10, 2019 meeting of the Optimist Club of Calvert-Prince Frederick to receive their award. 

You can find this application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.

Masonic Charities of Maryland

DEADLINE: March 1, 2020


One hundred finalists will be chosen for this scholarship, each receiving $500. Two students will receive awards of $2,500 and $5,000.

Applicants will be chosen based upon:

• Leadership in School and Community 
• Participation in School Activities
• Personal Resume
• Academics (SAT and GPA documentation preferred)
• Financial Need
• References/Recommendation
• Overall neatness of application

You can find copies of this application in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer.

The American Legion Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 31, 2019

The American Legion is awarding scholarships to qualified applicants who seek advanced education in the field of their choice. Such as advanced training, whether it is academic, vocational or technical, may be taken at any school that is accredited.

 Eligibility-

1. Must be a high school senior, and the 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 American Legion Post #274 in Lusby, MD.
2. Must be admitted to school prior to their 25th birthday.
3. Have a minimum of 12 college credit hours, or the equivalent to each semester. Official transcript from the school that the grades are satisfactory (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
4. At the end of each semester, the student shall notify, in writing, the Scholarship Committee I he or she withdraws or fails to enter the college or school.

Reward: Up to $5,000

You can find the application packets in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer. 

Support Education Foundation 2019 High School Scholarships

DEADLINE: April 1, 2019

Scholarships:

• Dorothy Marvil Scholarship - Reward: $3,000

Eligibility-

1. Member of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
2. Graduating high school senior
3. Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
4. Under the age of 21

• Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship - Reward: $3,000

Eligibility-

1. Member of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
2. Graduating high school senior currently enrolled in a business or finance curriculum
3. Minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA

You can learn more at SupportEducation.org and/or pick up the flyer in the PHS Guidance Career Room Scholarship Drawer. 

The Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarships

DEADLINE: April 3, 2019

The Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarships

The PDK Educational Foundation awards more than 30 scholarships each year to prospective educators, with awards ranging from $500 to $5000.  Applications are accepted from January 3, 2019 through April 3, 2019.

Apply Now! 

PDK Prospective Educator Scholarships are available for high school seniors as well as current undergraduate students. PDK International is a family of education associations, which includes  PDK International,  Educators Rising, and Pi Lambda Theta.  To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be a member of at least one of the associations:

• PDK International
• Educators Rising
• Pi Lambda Delta

Scholarships for Undergrads & Graduating H.S. Seniors

Deadline: April 1st, 2019 at 11:59 pm    Scholarships for Undergrads & Graduating H.S. Seniors!

Check out 5 of over 80 scholarships available to Maryland residents for the 2019-2020 school year!  The scholarships highlighted below are just a few of those available for graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who meet Central Scholarship's General Eligibility Requirements. Central Scholarship awards $1,000,000 to Maryland residents each year for college and career training.

Straus Foundation Scholars Grants - up to $5,000       The Chernak Family Scholarship Fund - up to $2,000          Richard Louis Caplan Memorial Scholarship for the Study of  Music Performance - up to $5,000           Buddy Roogow Scholarship - up to $2,500   Mary Rubin and Benjamin M. Rubin Scholarships for Women          * One application *  * Over 80 Scholarship Programs * To apply visit:  https://central-scholarship.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ScholarX_ApplyForScholarship.aspx?applicationformid=7093&AYID=1018