Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

This is an opportunity for students who have taken part in community service activities over the past year. The applications are submitted to Ms. Highsmith and one application will be selected as a nomination for the President's Volunteer Service Award of $1000, an engraved medallion and a trip to Washington, D.C. next spring. Applications are due to Ms. Highsmith by November 6, 2012. Application and further information are available at: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

WELCOME TO THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR!!!!! This website will help you with scholarship searching and applications this year. You can scroll back to see what scholarships the guidance office received last year but I will post the 2012-2013 scholarships starting now.

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.