Solomons Optimist Club Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th, 2023

Scholarship Value: $2,000 (annual payments of  $500)

The Optimist Club Scholarship provides finical assistance to a student graduating from Patuxent High School for undergraduate study in a field and at a college or university of their choice. This scholarship is awarded in honor and dedication that the president, Mr. Hoofnagle, exhibited throughout the years of his service to the youth of Calvert County. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be a resident of Calvert County 
• In the current graduating class of Patuxent High School 
• Must be accepted to a college or university approved by the Optimist Club
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher 

Applications are in paper form and can be found in Patuxent's guidance office 

Application paper 

Welcome back to the 2022-23 school year!

Welcome back! This new school year's blog will provide you with an opportunity to find the money you need to make college a reality! Check back regularly on this blog to see what you may qualify for.  Don't forget if you are an athlete to check out the post below this one. 

Happy scholarship hunting! 

Heisman High School Scholarship

Deadline: October 18, 2022

Scholarship value: 1,000 to 10,000

Awards available: 100 to 2

• 100 State Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship
• 10 National Finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship
• 2 National Winners receive a $10,000 scholarship

The program recognizes and rewards male and female high school seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field, and most importantly, within their communities.

Eligibility requirements: 

• weighted GPA of 3.0 or more 
• participation in at least one sport 
• demonstrated leadership at school and in the community 

LINK TO APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE 

Southern Maryland Chain Chapter

DEADLINE: April 22, 2022

Scholarship Value: $700

Awards Available: 9

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduating high school seniors who reside in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties
• Must plan to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) on a full-time basis in the year of graduation
•  Children of the Southern Maryland Chain Chapter members are not eligible to apply

LINK TO APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

Windy Hill Middle School PTSO Scholarship

DEADLINE: May 15, 2022

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 9

Scholarship will be awarded by the Windy Hill Middle PTSO Board of Directors based on the

following criteria.

• Academic achievement
• Extra-curricular activities
• Community involvement
• Quality of essay

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

Geoscience IDEA Scholarship

DEADLINE: June 30, 2022

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 1

The Geoscience Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, and Accessibility (IDEA) Scholarship program encourages women from under-served communities to pursue an education and career in the Geosciences, or Earth Sciences. Many research studies show the Geosciences are the least diverse community in all STEM fields. This Scholarship aims to counteract this and enhance diversity within the Geosciences.

Geoscience, herein is defined as: the academic or educational study of Geology, Geophysics, Geodynamics, Geochemistry, Geobiology, Geoarchaeology, Geoinformatics, Geomorphology, Historical Geology, Hydrogeology, Economic/Mining Geology and Energy Resources, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Planetary Geology, Petrology, Structural Geology/Seismology, Stratigraphy, Soil and Soil Development Processes, Volcanology, or Geoscience Education/Educator. Other areas of study may include Oceanography, Meteorology, and/or Climatology.

The scholarship provides up to $5000 (USD) in awards, annually, typically split between two or more undergraduate students, and matches them with AWG mentors to enhance their careers. It also includes a one-year, sponsored, AWG student membership. Students will have the opportunity to develop close relationships with their mentors, contacting them to discuss ideas, obtain advice or guidance for a variety of Geoscience career paths. Any applicant may request an AWG mentor, even if she is not awarded the scholarship. Applicants who are not selected for the award may still be selected to receive a one-year sponsored AWG student membership.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be a female, or female-identifying person, a high school senior or undergraduate-level student who:

• Identifies as Black, Indigenous, LatinX, or another traditionally marginalized ethnic group.
• Is enrolling, or already enrolled, in an accredited, post-secondary, or higher education, institution in the United States.
• Has declared Geoscience or Earth Science as a major of study. (NOTE: This scholarship does not support students in STEM programs outside of the Geosciences. Please see the description above for more information on qualifying majors.)

High school seniors: If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, the funds will not be released until the Scholarship Committee receives proof of your enrollment at your chosen accredited institution. This may be in the form of a letter from an academic advisor, a registered course schedule, or other form of proof from the Institution.

Past recipients of this Geoscience Scholarship may reapply for continuing support during each of their educational years. The continued need for support and an update on academic progress, as a result of receiving this Scholarship from the prior year must be addressed in the application.

LINK TO APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship

DEADLINE: June 15, 2022

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 6

The Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship fund provides $20,000 annually, with one $5,000 award and two $2,500 awards offered for each of the Spring and Fall semesters. Our scholarships are open to applications from undergraduate and graduate students throughout the United States, and the awards can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at each recipient's school. We are currently accepting applications for our 3 scholarships for Fall 2022.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• You are a U.S. citizen.
• You have a demonstrated record of community or volunteer service.
• You are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the 2022-2023 academic year.
• High school graduates may apply if you are enrolled in college for the semester immediately following the application deadline.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are interested in applying, please write an essay of 500 words or less (submissions of over 500 words will not be considered) in response to the prompt to the right:

If you are so fortunate to have a Grandparent who is or was important in your life, we would love to hear about your relationship with your Grandparent in your response, including meaningful ways they have helped you and you have helped them.

Along with your essay, please submit your contact information, a professional photograph of yourself, and proof of your college enrollment. All materials should be submitted using the form below.

Only one submission per applicant is permitted.

LINK TO APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE