Calvert Local Scholarship

Deadline for this Scholarship is March 4th, 2022

The Calvert Local Area Scholarship site has a variety of different local scholarships for students.
Local means- 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.

The link below gives you more information about this application as well as a link to the Calvert Local Scholarship website. This scholarship is only electronic, no paper copies will be accepted.

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Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution

This Maryland scholarship is located in the scholarship drawer in the guidance office. The link provided are for more national DAR scholarships. Deadlines are coming up soon. January 31st, 2022

https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships 

Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarship

 The  Masonic Charities of Maryland  Annual Scholarship Program  has an application deadline of March 4th. 2022. 

Nearly $70,000 will be awarded to Maryland public high school graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education. One hundred finalists from public schools across the entire state will be selected. Each finalist will receive a $500 scholarship. From these one hundred finalists, six regional winners will be selected to receive an additional $1500 scholarship. From these six, three students will be selected to receive additional scholarships of $1500, $2,500 and of $5,000 presented at our Scholarship Reception in the month of May. Our top two students will receive total scholarships of $4,500 and $7,000. 

Paper applications can be found in the Guidance office, in the Career and College room in the Scholarship Drawer. 

Optimist Club of Solomons - Kenny Hoofnagle Scholarship

 DEADLINE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP: April 30th, 2022

The Optimist Club of Solomons awards a $2,000 ($500 per year of attendance) scholarship to provide financial assistance to a student graduating from Patuxent High School who plans to go to a 4 year college. 

You can find a paper copy of this scholarship in the scholarship drawer located in the Career and College room in the Guidance office. 

Community College Promise Scholarship

https://forms.gle/f6TYoNpbQKtZiWsf7

WELCOME BACK TO THE PHS SCHOLARSHIP BLOG!

 As some of you complete your college applications for November 1st nd 15th deadlines and work on  finishing up applications for later deadlines, the next question you and your family will have is- how will I pay for college after I get accepted? Check this scholarship blog regularly for updates on scholarships that will be available throughout the school year.

Happy scholarship hunting!

Lillie M. Sawyer Teacher Scholarship

 DEADLINE: JULY 1st 2021

This scholarship is for graduating seniors who are interested in the field of education. 

To apply the following hard copies or printed documents are necessary:

• Official Transcript. Include an official "sealed" copy of your current academic transcript. (Unofficial copies will not be accepted.)
  

• Three Letters of Recommendation. At least two letters must be from school (teacher/counselor). One letter Clergy or other Community Leader. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. (Letters must be on letterhead.) 
  

• Proof of Financial Need  (W-2 form or other verification of earnings)
  

• ​Letter of acceptance from College or University
  

• 500 Word Essay Topic: “What a Career in Teaching Would Mean to Me" (including how you feel you can impact the education of students in the 21st century)
  

•Letter of acceptance from College or University

Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XESUuzyp4KD85oiNal8NpiAaHes0sJlA/edit

This form must be submitted to: info@sawyer-scholarship.org 

                                                    or by mail:

                                                                            Phyllis J. Mayo, Ph. D.

                                                                            7602 Omega Court

                                                                            Landover, MD  20785

For more information: http://www.sawyer-scholarship.org/News-or-Reviews.html

WMCCAI Scholarship

 DEADLINE: APRIL 15th 2021

The Washington Metro Chapter of Community Associations is looking for eligible high school seniors willing to submit an essay. 

Information about this scholarship can be found at this link: https://www.caidc.org/scholarship-program/

The WMCCAI will grant scholarships between $1000 and $2000.

ACT FAST as they are still searching for students to participate that would like the opportunity to receive financial assistance.

MCCEI 2021 Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 30th 2021

The Maryland Center for Construction Education and Intervention is offering four $1,000 scholarship for the upcoming school year. 

Please click the following link to apply: https://mccei.org/scholarships

Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a built environment-related degree program at a school, or apprentice/trainee in built environment-related training program (approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training), community college, technical school or equivalent in the state of Maryland. 

Applicant must desire a career in a built-environment-related field. These careers include but are not limited to architecture, engineering, construction management and any of the related skilled trades.

The Application and all attachments must be complete and received by April 30.

Please mail transcripts to: MCCEI at 7400 York Rd., Suite 313, Towson, MD 21204. Official sealed transcripts must also be received no later than April 30 so be sure to let your counselor know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 

Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter of The Links, Inc., 2021 Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 5 2021

The Southern Maryland Chain Chapter, of The Links, Incorporated, is offering Scholarships to college-bound high school seniors in the Tri-County area of Southern Maryland. 

 

The scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, a social commitment to community service, and exhibit leadership qualities. 

Download the application at: https://southernmdchainlinks.org/events-1

Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2021 and received by April 5, 2021. 

All applications must be mailed to:

 

Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter

Attention: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box D

Bryans Road, Maryland 20616

Windy Hill's PTSA Scholarship

 DEADLINE: May 15, 2021

If you attended Windy Hill Middle School you have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship.

Complete the online form and a 500 word essay to qualify. For more information check the link below. To apply complete the attached form at the bottom of the link. 

If you have any additional questions you may email  whmsvolunteers@gmail.com

Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAO__TQumIdUQVJLVjJMME5RMzJPQzMyNlk4M0tFVlZDRC4u

MSUSMAC 2021 George F. DeFord Scholarship

 DEADLINE:  April 20, 2021

Current high school seniors who will be graduating in Spring 2021 and will be attending Morgan State University beginning in Fall 2021 semester. The applicant must have at least a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

In order to get more information and complete scholarship forms go to Schoology> PHS School Counseling Page> Resources> Class of 2021> Scholarships

All documentation must be postmarked or emailed to the Education Committee Chairperson, 

Mr. Shawn B. Coates 

P.O. Box 1063 Waldorf, MD 20604

Erica Weems Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 15th 2021

This scholarship will be awarded to two applicants, in the amount of $1000 each. 

Requirements: 

1. Female athlete 

2. A senior at an accredited Calvert County High School and planning to attend college 

3. Demonstrate strong character, great academic and athletic ability (via essay/application) 

4. Coach's recommendation (at least one) 

5. Essay 

6. All applications must be submitted to the guidance counselor’s office by April 15th

For more information and application forms please go to schoology> PHS School Counselors Page> Resources> Class of 2021> Scholarships 

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Teaching Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 1st 2021 

The Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is offering one scholarship for $1000.00 to members of the graduating class in our region who wish to pursue a career in the field of education.

Applicants must plan to attend a school in the state of Maryland.

For more information and scholarship forms go to schoology> Patuxent Guidance> class of 2021> scholarships

Return the completed forms and information to:

Nicole Foveaux

4105 Hidden Creek Road

Port Republic, MD 20676

nfoveaux@comcast.net

Inspection Support Network Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 17-July 17

 Our $2,000 ISN Scholarship occurs four times a year and is open to high school seniors and current college students.

You can find all the information related to the scholarship at the link below.

https://www.inspectionsupport.net/resources/scholarships/

This scholarship contest happens 4 times a year: 

• Spring Contest Cycle: April 17 - July 17 of each year.
• Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14 of each year.
• Fall Contest Cycle: October 15 - January 15 of the following year.
• Winter Contest Cycle: January 16 - April 16 of each year

Calvert County Farm Bureau Scholarship

 Deadline: March 31 2021

The Calvert County Farm Bureau will offer a $1,000 college scholarship for the school year of 2021-22. 

Applicants must be high school seniors starting college in the fall of 2021 

Must include an application and current transcript.

For more information and to apply:

https://www.mdfarmbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ccfb-2021-scholarship-application.pdf

Maryland Farm Bureau

 Deadline: March 15 2021

The Maryland Farm Bureau is awarding five $2,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

To apply you must be:

A current high school senior with plans to start college autumn semester 2020 

Applicants or their parents/guardians must be members, in good standing, of the Maryland Farm Bureau to be eligible to apply. 

https://app.reviewr.com/s1/site/MarylandFB_Scholarships21

Student View Scholarship Program

 Deadline: April 22 2021

The 2021 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $1300 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four year college, community college, or career school.

Available: One $5000 scholarship

                Three $1000 scholarships

                Ten $500 scholarships

To apply log into The Student View Website and complete a survey about colleges in your area.

Environmental Scholarship

 DEADLINE: April 12 2021

The Federal Water Quality Association is seeking students preparing for careers in environmental protection. If you are interested in obtaining your Bachelors degree and pursuing a career in environmental science consider applying. 

Include your school transcripts, SAT (or ACT) scores, reference letters (preferably from a science teacher or environmentalist), list of extracurricular activities, copy of your acceptance letter, and one page essay response.

Essay Options:

How your own actions have promoted environmental protection/ awareness.

Why you would like to pursue a career in environmental protection/ pollution control; what factors led to your decision; and what you hope to accomplish through a career in this field.

 How your choice of extracurricular activities, elective classes, and non-science classes will contribute to your career goals.

For more detailed information and a copy of the application go to Schoology > PHS Guidance > Resources > Class of 2021 > Scholarships

Cyber Security Scholarship

DEADLINE: July 15 2021 

Cyber Security Association of Maryland Inc., is providing an annual $1000 scholarship to help aspiring students become cyber security professionals.

To apply for the scholarship, complete a short entry form and submit a 250-word essay on "Why have you chosen to enter the field of cybersecurity?"

For more information and to apply visit this site: Cyber Security Scholarship

or contact Mr. Jesse R. Larsen at Education Dynamics at scholarshipsoutreach@educationdynamics.com. 

AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship

Deadline: March 1 2021 

AIAA will award up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors intending to pursue an engineering or scientific degree at a college or university!

Must be a Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or STEM major at a college or university, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and demonstrate an interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities.

For more information and to apply please visit this site:

AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship

Optimist Club of Calvert Career/Vocational/Technical Scholarship

Deadline: April 20 2021 

The Calvert Optimist Community Parks Foundation, Inc., awards an annual scholarship providing financial assistance to students graduating from Calvert County public high schools. If you are seeking post-secondary career education, vocational or technical training (up to a two-year program) at any trade or technical school, college or university approved by the Optimist Club of Calvert which results in the applicant being awarded accredited vocational certification or Associates Degree.

Students could be awarded $3000 or $1500 per year

Applicants will be judged on character, citizenship, scholastic ability, and financial need.  Recommendations from various organizations (school, church, Scout programs, 4-H, etc.) will be sought when deemed pertinent and necessary.

Applications are available on the PHS Counselor Schoology site > Resources > Class of 2021 > Scholarships or contact the Scholarship Committee (410-257-7012).

For more information and to apply go to the PHS Counselor Schoology > Resources > Class of 2021 > Scholarships

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

 DEADLINE: April 30th 2021

The Calvert Optimist Community Parks Foundation, Inc. awards two scholarships for students graduating from Calvert County public schools for undergraduate study in the field of their choice at a college or university. 

1st awarded Scholarship: Knapp Scholarship for $8000 total or $2000 per year 

2nd awarded Scholarship: Jim-King Scholarship for $6000 or $1500 per year

For more information and to review the requirements to apply go to the PHS Counselor Schoology Page > Resources > Class of 2021 > Scholarships

Optimist Club Scholarship Essay Contest

 Deadline: February 12 2021

Essay Topic: "Reaching your dreams by choosing optimism."

Must be 700-800 words, fill out the application form, and submit your essay and form to Kimberly Imel at kni5024@psu.edu

 One overall winner will advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 scholarship.

The flier with additional information will be posted on the schoology website. 

To contact them for additional information go to: https://www.optimist.org/

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative

DEADLINE: February 15 2021

HURRY DONT MISS IT!!

ACC, along with several other partners, is supporting a scholarship program called the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). 

FOSSI is a national industry-wide program which provides scholarships to students pursuing STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and connects these students to internships, leadership development, and mentoring opportunities at participating companies.

The scholarship is $10,000 per year for 4 years and is such a great opportunity.

For more information and to apply click the link below:

https://www.hbcuweek.org/FOSSI/?utm_source=AIChE&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=FOSSI_Application_NAV

HBCU College and Career Fair!!!!!!

 EVENT: February 26 2021 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Southern Maryland HBCU's college fair is going virtual this year!! You can begin registering now. Join the St. Mary's County branch of the NAACP and partner organizations for the 9th annual HBCU College & Career Fair!

To register click here

Registration and More Information

THE AMERICAN LEGION ARICK L. LORE POST #274 Scholarship

 DEADLINE: March 31 2021

The Scholarship Committee of American Legion, Post #274, Lusby, Maryland, is authorized  each year to award up to $5,000 in scholarships to qualified applicants who seek advanced education in the field of their choice.

Applicants must carry a minimum of twelve (12) college credit hours or the equivalent each  semester. Certification (official transcript) student must maintain satisfactory grades (2.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale) Grades and transcript must be sent to American Legion Post #274, Lusby, Maryland 20657 at the end of each semester to ensure  payment of the award. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that this information is  forwarded to the Scholarship Committee.

For more information regarding scholarship requirements and to view the application check the PHS Counselor Schoology page - go to Resources – Class of 2021 – scholarships

Miss Utility/District One Call Scholarship

 DEADLINE: April 2 2021

Miss Utility/District One Call will select eight graduating high school seniors from Maryland and Washington, D.C., to each receive a $1,008.11 single-year scholarship.

To be eligible, applicants must be on track to graduate from a Maryland or Washington, D.C., high school in spring 2021 and intends to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or technical school beginning in fall 2021.

This scholarship requires applicants to submit the following:

• General contact information
• Essay describing the importance of Miss Utility/District One Call and how it could relate to a future career path
• High school transcript 

For more information and to apply click here:

Miss Utility/ District One Call Application

Senatorial Scholarship

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. 

2020-2021 Award Minimum: $400

2020-2021 Award Maximum: $11,800​

This scholarship is normally available to students seeking to attend college in state. ​You may however, use this scholarship at an out-of-state school if your major is not available at any Maryland institution and if your senator agrees.

For more detailed information check this link https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/pages/financialaid/programdescriptions/prog_senatorial.aspx

To find your state senator and their contact information search your district by address.

Find My Senator

Delegates Scholarship

DEADLINE: APRIL 15th 2022

If you plan to obtain a 2 or 4 year degree, or attend trade school in Maryland, consider filling out this application. You must be enrolled or plan to enroll in at least 6 credit hours and reside within district 29C

Check this website to verify your address: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District

*You may apply for an out of state school if you have a major not offered in the state of Maryland. Please contact our office for this separate application.

Application:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RdTphPvp0PronNJwipB6Di_SG15eyTFj1MRhtfGuAtw/edit

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION, COPY OF YOUR FAFSA, MOST RECENT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, AND COVER LETTER TO: 

Delegate Gerald “Jerry” Clark P.O. Box 865

 Solomons, MD 20688 

OR

Email all documents to 

Jerry.Clark@house.state.md.us 

Paper copies will also be in the scholarship drawer.

Medstar St Marys Hospital Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 26th 2021 

If you are interested in a career in health care. St Mary's hospital is offering a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in nursing or allied health. You must have a 3.0 GPA and be willing to work with Medstar St Marys after completion of your degree. 

Print out the application form and mail your completed application to:

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Attn: Human Resources 

25500 Point Lookout Road P.O. Box 527 

Leonardtown, MD 20650

More information and application forms

AES Engineering Scholarship

 DEADLINE: October 8, 2021

A scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words 

There is no application packet for this award. 

Click on the link below for more info!!

AES Scholarship

Calvert Local Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: MARCH 12th 2021

If you are a SENIOR consider looking at this application. It allows students to look at and apply to 93 different scholarships from 31 different providers. These offers are local, meaning tri county, so your chances of obtaining one or more of these scholarships is greater. You are only competing with students at PHS and local high schools, so give it a try!

All information including the Application, high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, the Student Aid Report from a completed FAFSA, a student resume, two letters of recommendation, and an essay or personal statement will be submitted online this year.

Check it out!!

Calvert Local Scholarship Application

Prince Frederick Masonic Scholarships

UPDATE: Deadline has been moved to April 1 2021 

Deadline for this Scholarship is March 1 2021

Applicants should be considered from the following criteria (in order)

 a. Leadership in School and Community

 b. Participation in School Activities 

c. Personal Resume 

d. Academics (SAT and GPA documentation preferred) 

e. Financial Need 

f. References I Recommendations 

g. Overall Neatness of Application 

Nearly $70,000 in scholarship money will be available to seniors throughout the state of Maryland through this scholarship. 

More information about Masonic Scholarship as well as the applicaiton can be found by going to the website. Link is below. A paper copy is available by contacting Ms. Ryon ryonk@calvertnet.k12.md.us

******** UPDATE: Completed applications can be sent to pfmasoniclodgescholarship@gmail.com

NEW FOR 2021 - the Scholarship Application is available electronically online at:    http://masoniccharitiesmaryland.org/scholarship-program

Dwight B. Jacobus Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 1, 2021

Five scholarships are awarded each year to an individual enrolled in an approved program leading to teacher certification.

Eligibility:

• Been residents of Maryland or the District of Columbia for at least one year preceding the date of award
• Been accepted for admission as a full time student
• Demonstrated a financial need
• A minimum 2.0 overall GPA (High School Seniors)

Below is the link to the website that houses the applications. Go to awards and then click on The Jacobus scholarship. Email Ms. Ryon if you need a paper copy of this scholarship.

Dwight B. Jacobus Scholarship 

 

The Naval Officers' Spouses' Club of Washington, D.C. is  offering merit scholarships this year to graduating seniors who are dependents including all ranks of active duty, retired, or deceased U.S. Navy service members.

 

Below is the link that includes the application form and eligibility requirements (for posting). Please forward, as appropriate, to students interested in this opportunity. Please note the deadline for receipt of an application is April 1, 2021. 

Naval Officers Spouses Club, Washington, D.C. - Philanthropy (noscdc.org

2021 Coolidge Scholarship

This is a scholarship for JUNIORS. This is a full year year four year, merit scholarship that may be used for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the US. Please use link below. Deadline is February 24th.

https://coolidgescholars.org/