Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Deadline

Scholarship applicants must complete and submit their online application prior to 11:59 (local time) of Day 1 of their respective American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application system and may not be modified after the due date or given a deadline extension under any circumstance.

Awards

• Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region)
• Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region)
• Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed

Eligibility

Scholarship applications are limited to students between their junior and senior years of high school who attend the current session of either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

(Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Era Veterans will receive three bonus points.)

Link can be found here

Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship

 DEADLINE: March 1, 2022

Five scholarships are awarded each year. At least one scholarship will be awarded to an individual enrolled in an approved program leading to teacher certification.

Eligibility (Scholarships may be awarded only to persons who have..)

• Been residents of Maryland for at least one year preceding the date of award
• Been accepted for admission as a full time student (as defined by the recipient's attending school)
• Demonstrate a financial need
• A minimum 2.0 overall GPA

A student who wishes to be considered must file an application and supporting documents with the Chair of the Scholarship Committee for Maryland ASBO and sent electronically via email to:

Leisl Ashby
scholarships@asbo.org  

Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship

2022 Morgan State University Southern Maryland Alumni Chapter Scholarship

 DEADLINE: April 19, 2022

Who may apply: Current High School Seniors who will be graduating in Spring 2022 and will be attending Morgan State University beginning the Fall 2022 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: George F. DeFord Award
Application can be found here

Horatio Alger Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 15, 2022

If determination, integrity and courage describe you- you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar.

Eligibility criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2023 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Be a United States citizen

Transcripts must be submitted online!

To apply visit: scholars.horatioalger.org

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

 DEADLINE: April 15, 2022

Knapp Scholarship (First Place Winner): Will receive $8,000 ($2,000 per year)

Jim King Scholarship (Second Place Winner): Will receive $6,000 ($1,500 per year)

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 OCOC-PF are not eligible
• Must be accepted to a college or university approved by the OCOC-PF prior to award distribution
• Awardees who face temporary/personal circumstances, may have a lapse of studies for up to one year must apply, in writing, to the OCOC-PF Scholarship Committee for a one-time deferred payment. Failure to notify the Committee may result in the forfeiture of any future award payment. Scholarship recipient consents to a congratulatory photo posted on the OCOC-PF website and in local newspapers.
• Applicants will be judged on their essay of future goals/statements of purpose, character, citizenship, grades, community service, and financial need.

Completed Applications, current school transcripts and all correspondence must be sent to Optimist Scholarship Committee, c/o Betty Knapp, 8233 Pushaw Station Road, Owing MD 20736.

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

Maryland Emergency Management Association

 DEADLINE: April 8, 2022 (No later than 5:00 p.m.!)

1) Any member of MDEMA and their immediate family are not eligible for the scholarship
program. Immediate family members are those who reside with MDEMA members.
2) Applicant must be a senior attending an accredited Maryland High School that has been
accepted to a two or four-year college / university.
3) All applications will be reviewed by the Association’s Scholarship Committee. 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, G.P.A., and
personal references.

4) All applications will be accepted in electronic format only.

5) Applications MUST be received via email.

Applications should be emailed to: emergencymanagement@carrollcountymd.gov. 

Application link can be found here.

Federal Water Quality Association

 DEADLINE: April 11, 2022

The Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) is seeking young women and men preparing for careers in environmental protection to apply for 2022 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.