Erica Weems Scolarship

 Deadline: March 29th, 2024 

Scholarship Value: $1,000

     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, and great academic and athletic ability 
• At least one Coach recommendation 

The link to this application can be found here!

If you are interested in a paper copy the forms are available in the guidance conference room across from Mrs. Icaza's desk!!

SMECO Scholarship 2024

SMECO Scholarship 

DEADLINE: APRIL 15TH, 2O24

Each year, SMECO awards four $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors who live in the CO-op's service area. To be eligible to apply you have to be living with parents or guardians who are SMECO members and have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. To be chosen for this scholarship it will be based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and community and school involvement.

 
Those students who are interested in this scholarship can find the guidelines and the application the link can be found here !!

Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarships

 Deadline: March 31st, 2024

Scholarship Value: Varies, minimum $500, maximum $7,000

Awards Available: 

    100 (State-wide) valued at $500

    6 (regionally) valued at $2000

    1 (regionally) valued at $3000

    1 (regionally) valued at $7000

    Every year, the Masonic Charities of Maryland offer 100 scholarships to Maryland students who demonstrate well roundedness and high achievement.​

Application Requirements: 

• Students must attend a Maryland Public High School.
• Reported GPA, rank, and class size.
• A teacher recommendation detailing student's attributes, abilities, talents, interests, scholarship, study habits, probability of success in college, and financial need.
• A 300-500 personal essay discussing future education, career, and life goals (Word or PDF file)
• OPTIONAL additional photos, videos, or certificates that demonstrate talent or achievement.

Applications will be sent as a PDF to the sponsoring lodge, Prince Frederick Lodge No. 142

The link to the application can be found here! 

Delegate Scholarship Program: District 29C

Deadline: April 30th, 2024 

Scholarship Value: Varies, up to $29,600!

Awards Available: Varies.

    The Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered ​to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits ​undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school.​

Application Requirements: 

• Students must be attending an undergraduate, graduate, or career school IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours. 
• Students must be residents of Delegate Todd B. Morgan's District of 29C (this can be verified here)
• Completed Questionnaire (found in guidance)
• copy of student's FAFSA
• Most recent official transcript (from guidance councilor)
• cover letter introducing oneself and explaining why you are a worthy candidate.

Application documents must be submitted by mail to:

Delegate Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 865

Solomons, Maryland 20688

All application forms and questionnaires can be found in the guidance conference room!!

Calvert Local Scholarship Application

 Deadline: March 1, 2024 

Scholarship Value: Value may vary depending on provider  

Awards Available: 74 different scholarships 

    The Calvert Local Scholarship Application allows qualified students to choose from 74 different local scholarships generously offered by 37 Scholarship Providers. You can review scholarship providers eligibility requirements on their page, before submitting this application. Most providers require essays which will need to be submitted with the application 

Application Requirements: 

(may vary depending on provider. each scholarship requirements can be found in detail on the provider page)

• One official High School Transcript with raised seal, or one (1) official College Transcript with raised seal 
• SAT/ACT – Student may use a copy of the SAT/ACT official report sent with test scores or downloaded from college board
• Student Resume 
• Two Letters of Recommendation – Original, one each: an Academic Recommendation, and a Community Recommendation 
• Requested Essay as required from specific Scholarship Providers
• Note: FAFSA Submission Summary for the 2024–2025 award year (FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid). Not required at submission; however, upon request by a scholarship provider, students must be prepared to submit a copy of their summary before consideration for a scholarship

The link to this application page can be found here!

The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship at the College of Southern Maryland

Deadline: January 31st, 2024

Scholarship Value: this is a full scholarship, covering tuition, fees, and books for up to two years.

Awards Available: 2

The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan on attending the College of Southern Maryland and majoring in engineering to support STEM workforce development at NAWCAD. Students will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, provided they continue to meet the eligibility requirements AND remain in good standing.

Application Requirements: 

• Must be a resident of Southern Maryland
• Must enroll as a full-time student at CSM
• Must possess and maintain a 3.0 GPA, with no grade lower than a B in designated courses such as Calculus II and Physics, and no grade below a C in other courses
• Must agree to apply to the Southern Maryland Pathways Program in Engineering, majoring in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland A. James Clark School, taught locally at the University System of Maryland (USMSM), and enroll upon acceptance

Head to TPP's Website to fill out an application!

All Application forms are available in the guidance conference room across from Mrs. Icaza's desk!!

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarships

 Deadline: March 1st, 2023

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 2

Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation, Inc. was established by Colonial Farm Credit to promote education and community enrichment through educational scholarships and support of programs and services offered by community organizations. Every year this organization provides several scholarships to residents of Maryland and Virginia who are pursuing further education at a university or trade school. There are two scholarships available to Calvert County students this year, each worth $2,000.

Application Requirements: 

• Applications can be filled out on Colonial Farm Credit's website.
• Test scores are not required but may be added to applications. 
• Only one application is needed and will automatically put you in the running for all scholarships you are eligible for.

Colonial Farm Credit's Scholarship Page

All Application forms are available in the guidance conference room across from Mrs. Icaza's desk!!