K of C Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th, 2023

Scholarship Value:  $5,000 scholarship ($1,250 per year for four years), 

Awards available: 1

    Charles Serabian’s entire life was dedicated to service to his Country, his community, his friends, children and even to people he didn’t know, but knew of their need. He loved his God and he loved “his” American Flag. He continually gave of himself. Even in death, he continues to provide support to others through his large financial gifts that he bequeathed to his parish, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, to the American Legion Post 274 in Lusby, Maryland, to Boys and Girls State of Maryland and to his Knights of Columbus Council 9258 in Solomons, Maryland.

    Charles was a Patriot, a Veteran, a Legionnaire, a Brother Knight of Columbus, and most of all, a friend to all. He enjoyed helping others, especially children. He would be especially proud to know his wealth and his legacy will live on to provide a long-term support of deserving young people who wish to better their own lives.

Application requirements: 

• This year’s (2023) high school seniors
• senior’s parent(s) or guardian(s) must be registered parishioners of OLSS or the father/guardian must be a member of OLSS Knights of Columbus.
• Applicants must submit their high school transcript.
• A student must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to remain in the four-year scholarship program.

The link to this application can be found here!

MDEMA Scholarship

Deadline: April 7th, 2023 

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards available: one each geographic area 

(detailed on application form)

    The Maryland Emergency Management Association (MDEMA) has established the MDEMA Donald “Doc” Lumpkins Memorial Scholarship Program to nurture, promote and develop future emergency management professionals by furthering the education of students studying emergency management and closely related career fields. the purpose is to financially assist students pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree in emergency management or a closely related career field. Scholarship recipients will be selected by May 5, 2023.  A local emergency management official will present the scholarship certificate to the recipient at his or her high school senior awards program, if applicable, or at an otherwise agreed upon location.

Application Requirements:

A senior attending an accredited Maryland high school who has been accepted to a two- or four-year college or university, and who plans to major in emergency management or a closely related field

A student currently accepted to or enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university who is pursuing a degree in emergency management or a closely related field.

All applications will be reviewed by the MDEMA Scholarship Committee.  Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in the emergency management field of study; however, students pursuing a degree in a closely related field may also apply.

Scholarships will be awarded based on evaluation of a combination of the following:

1. The quality of the applicant’s essay, including the use of proper grammar and appropriate formatting;
2. Successful completion of the Local Emergency Management Contact Form;
3. Evidence of community involvement;
4. Student records;
5. Unweighted GPA; and
6. Personal references.

• If you are not already attending college: Attach your college or higher education institution acceptance letter, if available. If you are planning on attending a Maryland Community College and do not have an acceptance letter, please submit a letter of recommendation from your high school that verifies your intent to attend a Maryland Community College. 
• All applicants must provide a minimum of two reference letters. Letters may be from high school administrators, teachers, civic leaders, ministers, neighbors, or job supervisors.
• All applicants must submit a 500-word minimum essay addressing the following topic: Describe the importance of emergency management in the life of the average Maryland citizen. 

The link to this application can be found here!

STEM Scholarship Opportunity 2024

Deadline: April 5th, 2024 

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards available: 8

    Each year, MTC hosts a Industry Awards Celebration, where they gather to honor C-suite executives of the year, life science and technology companies of the year, and more.   As part of their commitment to education, MTC has partnered with ARE to award eight STEM scholarships. Each selected scholarship winner will receive a $5,000 per year scholarship, for up to two years, while they attend either a two- or four-year program at a Maryland-based community college or college/university of their choice to study in one of the STEM fields.  The scholarships will be awarded at MTC’s Industry Awards Celebration on May 23, 2024 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Application Requirements: 

• Applicants must be planning to enroll for the Fall 2024 semester in a STEM concentrated major
• Applicants must maintain a minimum of GPA of 3.0 at their current institutions
•  Recipients must be able to accept the scholarship in person at Maryland Tech Council’s Industry awards Celebration on May 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
• Letter of recommendation
• School transcript (a current, unofficial transcript will suffice)
• Essay (500–1,000 words) on these following topics: 

-How your work in your STEM area of interest has the capacity to improve the world

around us (advance human health, solve hunger, cure disease, decrease poverty, etc.)

-How your higher education will help you make this impact on the world

The link to this application can be found here!

Paul Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1st, 2023
Scholarship value: $500

Awards available: 1

    The Paul Taylor Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $500 scholarship providing finical assistance to a graduating senior who is seeking a post-secondary career education, vocational or technical training which results in the applicant  being awarded vocational certification or associates degree. 

Application requirements: 

• Calvert Count resident 
• In the current graduating class 
• Demonstration of scholastic ability,  character, citizenship, community service and finical need 
• Have a GPA of 2.0 or above 

The link to this scholarship can be found here!

George and Mary Lou Berezina Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: May 1st, 2023 

Scholarship value: $1,000

Awards available: 1

    The George and Mary Lou Berezina Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship that is awarded to a graduating senior. This scholarship is aimed to provide finical assistance for seniors going into to the educational field of study at a four year university. More information that details the application process can be found through the link provided.

Application Requirements:

• Current Calvert County resident
• The selection criteria depends on..

Scholastic ability 

Character 

Community service 

Finical need 

• be a future education major 
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above 

The link to the application can be found here!

    

Trinity United Methodist Church scholarship

Deadline: April 28th, 2023 

Scholarship value:  May vary 

Awards available: May Vary 

Many scholarships that indicate priority will be given to “a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.” What does this mean? Any of the scholarships indicating that the applicant must be a member of Trinity United Methodist Church refer to having received a full membership and having received a certificate of membership.

(clarifications)

-Full (professing) membership of the church involves appearing before the congregation, taking vows publicly confessing Jesus Christ as Lord while promising to serve Him and being received by the church through welcoming. When someone joins the church, they are given a Certificate of Membership.

-An infant or child baptized is considered a “preparatory member” and is not a full member.

-A baptized member who doesn’t confess Jesus Christ as Lord, publicly, in a covenant service, by the age of 18, can become a “constituent” but does not have the responsibilities or privileges of a full member.

-Simply attending worship and giving financially to the church does not make one a full member.

Application Requirements:

• The applicant has been accepted by or is attending an accredited and approved institution of higher learning.
• The applicant cannot be a recipient of more than one Trinity UMC scholarship in the same year.
• Applicants should be geographically located within the southern Maryland region.
• High school graduates and current college attendees must submit official transcripts of their grades provided by the institution guidance or academic records office.
• On an attached sheet, provide a 1-2 page essay explaining what receiving a Trinity Scholarship would mean to you. Consider providing a statement of your faith, your relationship with the church, and/or your views on God’s will for your life.
• Please carefully review the criteria for each scholarship to determine your eligibility and also for additional requirements for submission.
• All questions on the application should be answered completely and applicants are to follow the specific directions on the application form.
• No attachments such as resumes, recommendations or any other documents will be considered.

The link to this application can be found here!

Federal Water Quality Association Scholarship

Deadline: April 10th, 2023

Scholarship value: $2,000

Awards available: 3 

    This scholarship is to encourage young people to prepare for careers in environmental protection by supporting studies leading to a bachelor's degree in applicable science or engineering. students who are planning to pursue environmental careers and are graduating high school seniors are allowed to apply. 

Application requirements: 

• School transcript 
• SAT or ACT scores 
• Reference letter(s)

(Preferable from a science teacher or environmentalist) 

• list of extracurricular activities or brief description 
• copy of letter of acceptance to four year college 
• essay 

(Detailed requirements for essay are on application)

This application can be found in guidance in the scholarship folders! 

Joseph F. Fox Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th, 2023 

Scholarship value: $2,000

Awards available: 3

 The opportunity to apply is available to a student planning to major in education at an accredited college or university. Several years ago the reading association initiated a scholarship fund to encourage and support students who were interested in pursuing a teaching career. To assist the applicant in completing all the necessary documentation, a verification form must be completed and requires a signature by an employee of the student’s school.  

    Joseph J. Fox, Jr., a graduate of Frostburg State University, was a dedicated educator who understood that reading skills were necessary for students to succeed in academic content areas. During his twenty year career as a middle school English teacher in Frederick County Public Schools, he encouraged students and other teachers to reach for these goals. Mr. Fox became very active in the State of Maryland International Reading Association Council (SoMIRAC) from its very beginning. He served as president of the local Frederick County Reading Council, as well as president of SoMIRAC, and as State Coordinator where he served as our liaison with the International Reading Association. ​He was a man of integrity whose commitment and contagious enthusiasm inspired those of us who knew him and had the opportunity to work with him.

Application requirements: 

• Seeking or interested in pursing a career in teaching or reading related fields 

The link to this applications page can be found here!

Delegate Scholarship program

Deadline: April 15th, 2023 

Scholarship value: may vary

Awards available: may vary 

    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 location 

Application Requirements: 

• attending or planning to attend an undergraduate (two or four year) institute,

graduate school, or career/trade school in the state of Maryland.*

•  enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours.
•  reside in Delegate Clark’s District of 29C.

the link to this application can be found here!

Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship

Deadline: May 26th, 2023 

Scholarship value: $1,008.11

Awards available: 8

     Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. is pleased to announce its ninth annual college scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. will select eight graduating high school seniors from Maryland and Washington, D.C., to each receive a $1,008.11 single-year scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July. 

Application Requirements: 

• General contact information
• Essay describing the importance of Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. and how it could relate to a future career path (maximum of 500 words)
• High school transcript  

(unofficial transcripts are accepted)

•  applicants must be on track to graduate from a Maryland or Washington, D.C., high school in spring 2023 and intend to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or technical school beginning in fall 2023.

The link to this application can be found here!

Going Merry Scholarships (February deadlines)

 Deadlines vary depending on scholarship chosen

    Going Merry is a website that provides student with multiple available scholarships. The reward price, deadline, and requirements vary from scholarship to scholarship. There are some immediate ones linked below, but when you sign up for an account you gain access to more of the scholarships available.   

• In 1985, McDonalds created the McDonald’s HACER Program to assist Hispanic students as they pursue their higher education goals. The McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship is an outstanding opportunity for students who have a least one parent of Hispanic heritage. This scholarship has different tiers for different award amounts. There is 30 awards available for this specific scholarship. 

The link to this application and its requirements can be found here!

• The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the upcoming school year. The Generation Google Scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance. 

The link to this application and its requirements can be found here!

Erica Weems Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 30th, 2023 

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards available: 2

     The EWM Scholarship was established by Patuxent High School in memory of Erica Weems, who was killed in a car accident on the morning of August 30, 2007. Erica graduated from Calvert High School in 1988, attended St. Mary's College and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Foreign Languages from George Mason University in 1994.

     Erica, aka Lady Cavalier, was a very athletic young lady and was recognized as "Most Valuable Player” in basketball throughout high school. She was a dominant player in volleyball and basketball in middle and high school. Her performance in track afforded the team All-SMAC championship in her junior and senior years of high school. She was a part of the Women's Basketball team at George Mason University. She also received recognition for volunteering with the Special Olympics.

Application Requirements: 

• Female athlete 
• A senior at an accredited Calvert county high school 
• Planning to attend college 
• Demonstrates a strong character, great academic and athletic ability 
• At least one Coach recommendation 

 The link to this application can be found here!

Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Scholarship

Deadline: March 24th, 2023

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards available: 9

     The Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter will be awarding nine academic scholarships $500.00 each, to graduating high school seniors who reside in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. Each graduating senior must plan to attend a College or University on a full-time basis in the year of graduation. Scholarships will be awarded for academic achievement, high school activities (past school year), and the applicant’s ability to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas both orally and in writing. 

Application Requirements: 

• Must be a graduating high school senior 
• Must reside in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.
• Planning on attending college on a full-time basis in the year of graduation
• A completed computer generated or typed application.
• Two signed letters of recommendation

     All letters should be typed and addressed to Southern Maryland Chain Scholarship Committee, and include the following information:

-Name and occupation of reference

-Name of the applicant and relationship

-Length of time that the reference has known the applicant

-Detailed description regarding why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship

• An official high school transcript with the registrar’s signature stamped across the seal.
• Verification of acceptance and confirmation for admission into a College or university
• A minimum 2 ½” by 3 ½” wallet size school photograph (.jpeg or .png)

(school ID photos and passport photos will not be accepted). 

• A 500-word maximum essay on the following topic.

In 500 words explain, what are your career plans after graduation? Why did you choose this path; who, if anyone has inspired you; and how will you give back to your community upon

accomplishing your goals?

(The essay must be computer generated or typed, double space, single side, on 8 ½” x 11” paper.)

(If selected, the candidate will be required to attend a zoom interview during the week of April 17-21, 2023.)

The link to this application can be found here!