Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals

This scholarship is for elementary school education majors.  Eligible seniors must attend a Maryland college.  Applicants must write a one page essay or less as to your beliefs and commitment toward educating all students.  Transcripts, SAT/ACT scores and two letters of recommendation are required.

It is preferred that applications are completed online at www.wcps.k12.md.us; click on "our schools;" click on "elementary"; scroll down to "Maugansville Elementary" and click on "more info".  Look for downloadable resources and click on "Ken Mann Scholarship Information and Application."

This is a $1000 scholarship; the deadline is April 13, 2012.

Concerned Black Women of Calvert County

The goal of the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County is to provide academic scholarships to persons of African-American heritage to pursue an education at four year institutions of higher learning.  Seniors must have a college letter of acceptance, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, two letters of recommendation, a 400-500 word essay, a wallet size photograph and transcript.

This scholarship will be awarded to one senior at each of the four high schools; the amount is $1500.00.  The deadline is April 14, 2012.

www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php

www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php is a legitimite search engine for lots of scholarships, such as:

Davidson Fellows Scholarships - $10,000 - $50,000; deadline February 1, 2012
The Grand Scholarship - $10,000; deadline March 1, 2012
Odenza Scholarship - $500; deadline March 30, 2012
Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship - $500; deadline May 30, 2012
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship - $5000; deadline May 30, 2012
Big Dig Scholarship - $3000; deadline June 1, 2012
Man Mac Automatic Scholarship - $500; deadline June 15, 2012
BBG Communications Scholarship - $1000; deadline June 30, 2012

Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) Scholarship Programs

This scholarship website has 18 different scholarships that can be applied for with one application.  Applications must be submitted online by April 2, 2012.  Scholarships include:

• Christa McAuliffe Scholarship for aspiring teachers ($1000)
• Al Sanders Foundation for Music Studies ($1500)
• Eric & Cara Thorn Memorial Scholarship ($1000)
• WJZ-TV Jerry Turner Broadcast Scholarship for broadcast journalism majors ($1500-$3000)

To apply, go to www.bcf.org 

Delegate Anthony O'Donnell Legislative Scholarship

Each year, Delegate O'Donnell's scholarship committee awards various amounts of scholarship funds to residents within District 29C.  Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the Guidance AP Seminar Room.  Applications must be received by April 15, 2012 and must include a copy of the student's FAFSA and a high school transcript.

Maryland PTA Scholarship Fund

Applicants for this scholarship must be education majors who plan to pursue their educational careers in the state of Maryland.  The following factors will be considered with each application:  commitment to career in education, financial need, academic record and student resume.  Applicants must have a 2.75 unweighted minimum GPA

Award Amount:  $500
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

St. Mary's Hospital Foundation Scholarship Program

This program is to assist applicants in obtaining the education/training needed to occupy jobs available at St. Mary's Hospital (nursing, radiology, lab tech, etc.)

The St. Mary's Hospital Foundation agrees to fund a candidate's education in return for a pre-determined length of employment with St. Mary's Hospital.  The Foundation pays for tuition, books, lab fees, and school appointed uniforms for a period of up to four years!

Selection Criteria includes:  minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, transcripts, 1-2 page essay on the candidate's career goals and why the candidate would make a good nurse, therapist, etc., 2 letters of reference, and interview.

The deadline is March 15, 2012.  Applications are in the PHS Guidance AP Seminar Room.