Friday, February 7, 2020

CSM Promise Scholarship

Promise Scholarship
Can earn up to $5,000 per year.

To be eligible you must:
-Enroll full time 12 credits per-semester
-Have an annual adjusted gross income of not more than
100,000 if applicant is single or resides in a single parent household. 150,000 if applicant is married or resides in a two parent household.
- Submit the FASFA  by March 1st

Applications can be found in the guidance scholarship drawer.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Federal Water Quality Scholarship

DEADLINE: April 6, 2020

The Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) is seeking young women and men preparing for careers in environmental protection to apply for 2019 scholarships. 
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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. 

Monday, February 3, 2020

American Legion Scholarship

Deadline for this scholarship is: March 31, 2020


Up to $5,000 in scholarships to qualified applicants!

This scholarship is local and you must be a child, grandchild or ward of an honorably discharged service person, MIA,POW,KIA, killed on active duty or current member of the US Armed Forces or the parent, grandparent or guardian must be a current or past member of the American Legion Post #274 in Lusby.

Must be admitted to college or university and taking at least 12 credits or attend a vocational or technical school.

Needed:  Transcript, autobiographical essay and copy of Form 214 - discharge papers or Post #274 membership status.

Applications are available in the career/college room in the scholarship drawer.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Optimist Club Scholarship *******UPDATE*******

KNAPP SCHOLARSHIP $8,000 & JIM KING SCHOLARSHIP $6,000
Deadline : April 15, 2020

Requirements:
-Must be a resident of Calvert County
- Can not be related to anyone in the Optimist Club
- Must be accepted by a college or university approved by the Optimist Club
- Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the July 10th meeting of the Optimist Club to receive their award

Applications can be found in the scholarship drawer in guidance.



UPDATE as of 4/6/2020


The application deadline for the Optimist Club of Calvert's College and Career Scholarships has been extended until June 15 2020.  

If you need a copy of this scholarship, please email Ms. Ryon ryonk@calvertnet.k12.md.us




Friday, January 17, 2020

Federal Credit Union

DEADLINE: April 1, 2020
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Dorothy Marvil  Scholarship
1 Scholarship amount $3,000 
Qualifications: Applicant must meet the following criteria:
 – Member of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
– Graduating high school senior
– Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
– Under the age of 21


 Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship
2 Scholarships amount $3,000 
Qualifications: Applicant must meet the following criteria:
 – Member of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
 – Graduating high school senior currently enrolled in a business or finance curriculum
 – Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA


    All of the scholarship information is also included on SupportEducation.org.  You can also find a flier with this information in the PHS Career Room Scholarship Drawer. 

    Esperanza Education Scholarship ****** UPDATE*****

    DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2020

    The Esperanza Education Fund will again award scholarships of at least $5000 and up to $20,000 to immigrant students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to attend public colleges and universities.  Students are eligible for the scholarship regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. For more information about the scholarship and to read more about our current scholars, please visit www.esperanzafund.org.


    The scholarship application is now available and can be accessed through http://www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/.  The application process is entirely electronic, and all applications are due on April 1. 



      

    If you have any questions, please contact apply@esperanzafund.org 


    THIS SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 1.

    HERE ARE SOME CHANGES:


    ·      Transcript:  Students do not have to submit an official transcript.  They may submit any other proof they have of their grades – for example, a print-out of grades from the schools website, report cards from each semester, or even a document that the student prepares that lists the courses that they have taken and their grades in each course.

    ·      Recommendations:  because the closure of schools, if students are not able to get a recommendation from a teacher or counselor, both letters of recommendation may be from any adult who knows the student well.


    Masonics Charity of Maryland

    DEADLINE: March 1, 2020


    One hundred finalists will be chosen for this scholarship from across the state, each receiving $500. Two students will receive awards of $2,500 and $5,000.

    Applicants will be chosen based upon:
    • Leadership in School and Community 
    • Participation in School Activities
    • Personal Resume
    • Academics (SAT and GPA documentation preferred)
    • Financial Need
    • References/Recommendation
    • Overall neatness of application

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