Solomons Optimist Club Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th, 2023

Scholarship Value: $2,000 (annual payments of  $500)

The Optimist Club Scholarship provides finical assistance to a student graduating from Patuxent High School for undergraduate study in a field and at a college or university of their choice. This scholarship is awarded in honor and dedication that the president, Mr. Hoofnagle, exhibited throughout the years of his service to the youth of Calvert County. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be a resident of Calvert County 
• In the current graduating class of Patuxent High School 
• Must be accepted to a college or university approved by the Optimist Club
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher 

Applications are in paper form and can be found in Patuxent's guidance office 

Application paper 

Welcome back to the 2022-23 school year!

Welcome back! This new school year's blog will provide you with an opportunity to find the money you need to make college a reality! Check back regularly on this blog to see what you may qualify for.  Don't forget if you are an athlete to check out the post below this one. 

Happy scholarship hunting! 

Heisman High School Scholarship

Deadline: October 18, 2022

Scholarship value: 1,000 to 10,000

Awards available: 100 to 2

• 100 State Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship
• 10 National Finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship
• 2 National Winners receive a $10,000 scholarship

The program recognizes and rewards male and female high school seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field, and most importantly, within their communities.

Eligibility requirements: 

• weighted GPA of 3.0 or more 
• participation in at least one sport 
• demonstrated leadership at school and in the community 

LINK TO APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE