Miss Maryland Teen USA Pageant

This is a scholarship program for students age 14-19. Each contestant is judged in three equal categories consisting of Personal Interview, Swimsuit and Evening Gown. There is no talent contest. The pageant is held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel on November 2, 3 & 4, 2012. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2012. See Ms. Nusser for these applications.

Beach Elementary School PTA

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to students who attended Beach Elementary School. The award is made based on: academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community involvement, quality of essay. The deadline is May 15. See Ms. Nusser for this scholarship application.

American Legion Post 274 Scholarship

This is a scholarship for the child of an honorably discharged military service person (any branch). This scholarship is worth up to $4000. The scholarship application must include the financial aid offer from the college you plan to attend, a high school transcript, a personal statement or essay, and a copy of your parent/grandparent or other relative's Military Discharge paperwork (Form DD214 - Proof of Service). The deadline is May 4th - all applications must be turned into your school counselor at PHS; applications are available in the scholarship drawer in guidance.

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE CONCERNED BLACK MEN OF CALVERT COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP!!

The deadline for the Concerned Black Men of Calvert County has been extended to Saturday, April 14th!! Students need 3 letters of recommendation, one from a member of the community, their transcript, a well written paragraph stating their need for the scholarship and their high school resume.

Charles Serabian Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program

This is a $1000 scholarship for seniors whose parent(s) or guardian(s) are registered parishioners of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and/or members of Knights of Columbus Council 9258. The application must include your high school transcript, an autobiographical essay, letters of recommendation and your high school resume. This is a renewable scholarship! The deadline is April 15. For the application, visit the scholarship drawer in the AP Seminar Room in Guidance or go to www.kofc9258.org.

Angie Houtz Memorial Fund

Angie Houtz was a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US. She was devoted to education and community service. This scholarship honors the commitment Angie had for community service and education. This scholarship is $3000! Applicants will have a 3.0 GPA, a commitment to community service and plan to attend a Maryland college. Apply online at www.theangiefund.com.

Calvert Association of Educational Support Staff Scholarship

If you are a senior attending college or other post high school education, and your parent works for the Calvert County Public Schools and is a member of the support staff union CAESS, this scholarship is for you! It is a $250 book scholarship. The application must include your high school transcript, two letters of recommendation and a 200 word essay entitled, "What Is Important to Me." The deadline is Friday, April 27, 2012; applications are in the scholarship drawer in Guidance.