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SCHOLARSHIP	DEADLINE	SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity scholarship	Sept 10, 2011	Class of 2012 senior attending 2 or 4 yr college; min GPA 3.0; 2 rec ltrs; comm svc; essay describing comm svc. Appl in Career Ctr. or Jeremy.mcshan@yahoo.com
Davidson College Bryan Scholarship & Davidson Scholars	Sept 24, 2011	senior, leadership, exceptional athlete & student; one male & one female chosen each year (nominated by H.S.); $30,000/yr; see your counselor if you wish to be nominated
Done Vida Scholarship	Sept 30, 2011	Latino senior or college undergrad in DC metro area; submit 2-3 minute video on "be a donor" topics listed on webpage; 4 scholarships to be awarded.
QuestBridge National College Match scholarships	Sept 30, 2011	seniors, outstanding academic record, low income, 29 partner colleges cover full tuition, room & bd, very selective
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship	Sept 30, 2011	minority student enrolled as full-time college undergrad in technical sci or engineering disciplines, U.S. citizen or perm res, full-time college student attending 4 yr college, min GPA 3.0, fin need.
UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Foundation Scholarship	Oct. 3, 2011	one senior nominated by H.S.; dynamic leader who made significant impact in HS; outstanding character, academics & SAT/ACT scores; full schlrp 4 yrs
Wendy's H.S. Heisman Awards	Oct. 2, 2011	senior scholar/athletes who work hard, are dedicated & have become role models for underclassmen, min GPA 3.0; participate in at least one Varsity sport; good citizenship & significant community service hrs
Siemens Foundation STEM Competition	Oct. 3, 2011	rising H.S. seniors enter science, math or technology research projects individually or Gr. 9-12 are eligible to submit projects from 2-3 member team; $100,000 in scholarship funds to be awarded
AES Engineers Scholarship	Oct 7, 2011	H.S.seniors & college students, future leaders, many fields of study (not just engineering); good character & essay required
UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship	Oct. 15, 2011	senior, full scholarship to attend UMBC  for math, sciences, engineering, technology; will pursue Ph.D. or M.D. degree; min. 3.0 GPA, >=600 Math SAT (students nominated by H.S.)
Washington University, St. Louis, Danforth Scholars Program	Oct 15, 2011	seniors, must be nominated by HS, very selective scholars program, outstanding academics, comm. svc, high moral character, leadership achievements; partial or full tuition awards
Roanoke College (VA) Scholars Program	Oct 15, 2011 for November competitions & Jan 10, 2012 for Feb comps	seniors, superior academic and leadership achievements, several awards; up to $175,000 over 4 yrs.
UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program	Oct. 15, 2011	high achieving seniors, unw GPA 3.8-4.0, SAT 1800 min, outstanding comm. svc, leadership, 2 recommendations, essay questions; 4yr full-scholarship. (nominated by H.S.)
Black College Expo Scholarship (DC)	Oct 24, 2011	HS seniors, U.S. citz or perm res, essay contest, 500 words: Why is a College Education Important to Me; must attend Black College Expo, Nov.12, 2011 to win.
Horatio Alger Scholarship	Oct. 30, 2011	senior graduating HS by June 2012 & entering college in fall 2012, 2.0+ GPA, critical financial need (<$50,000 family income, U.S. citizen, community svc.; overcome personal adversity; commitment to pursue bachelor's degree; $2,500-$20,000
Coca Cola Scholars	Oct. 31, 2011	senior, citizen or perm res; academic merit, leadership, community service, part-time employment; highly selective (min GPA 3.0)
Junior Achievement Essay Competition	Oct 31, 2011	Gr. 9-12; write 1000-1500 word essay on "How can young entrepreneurs & local governments of DC, MD & VA work together to empower the next generation to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Greater Washington?" Eight $10,000 awards; one $20,000 award.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award	Nov 1, 2011	Gr. 5-12, legal resident, significant comm. svc activity over the past year (one nominee will be selected per H.S.) access code for online appl: spirit; 877-525-8491
UNC - Chapel Hill Thomas Wolfe Scholarship	Nov 1, 2011	senior, full scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill to major in creative writing, highly selective, online application beginning 9/1/2011
James Madison Scholarships	Nov. 1, 2011	senior, academic achievement, leadership, community service, merit based awards (apply online; amounts vary)
Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) scholarships	Nov 1, 2011	incoming freshmen, renewable schlrps ranging from $1,000-$9,000/yr determined by admissions application, GPA >=3.7; SAT>= 1220 cr & math
Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship	Nov 1, 2011	Gr. 9-12, Voice of Democracy writing and 3-5 min. recording essay contest on patriotic theme; judged on originality, content and delivery. "Is there pride in serving for the military?"
UVA Jefferson Scholars	Nov 1, 2011	one senior nominated by H.S., top academics, leadership, highly competitive full scholarship
UMBC Humanities Scholars	Nov. 1, 2011, Jan. 15, 2012	Acad talented seniors who will study the humanities (hist, engl, phil, lang, Afr. Amer studies), includes study abroad - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
UMBC Linehan Scholars	Nov. 1, 2011, Jan. 15, 2012	acad talented seniors who will pursue visual and performing arts study - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
UMBC Sondheim Public Affairs	Nov. 1, 2011, Jan. 15, 2012	acad talented seniors who will study in public policy, govt svc, educ, env sci, hlth admin, soc, psych, or non-profit sector - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
UMBC Center For Women in Technology Scholars	Nov.1, 2011, Jan 15, 2012	senior, acad talented women to study in IT related fields: comp sci, comp engr, info sys, mech engr, chem engr - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
UMBC Sherman Teacher Education Scholars	Nov. 1, 2011, Jan 15, 2012	acad talented seniors who will pursue teacher educ in sci, tech, engr & math - $10,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
Foundation for Individual Rights Education (FIRE)	Nov. 5, 2011	seniors, essay contest "Why is free speech important at our nation's colleges & universities?" Prizes range from $1,000-5,000
Davidson College (NC) Belk Schlrp	Nov 15, 2011	one senior nominated by H.S., full schlrp + stipends, excellent academic record, leadership, comm svc, extracurricular activities, belkscholarship@davidson.edu (5 scholars chosen)
Emory University Scholars Program	Nov. 15, 2011	senior, strong academics, character, leadership, integrity, highly competitive (4 nominees per H.S; see your counselor if interested.)
Emory University Goizueta Business School Scholarship	Nov. 15, 2011	one senior nominated by H.S., outstanding academic record & SATs, strong character, sustained interest in business. 800-727-6036
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Scholarship	Nov 15, 2011	senior, lost parent to breast cancer, GPA >=2.8, citizen or perm resident, awards up to $10,000/yr, access code: KOMEN; email: collegescholarships@komen.org
M. L. King Children of the Dream	Nov. 26, 2010	Gr. 9-12, nomination, one female & one male, outstanding character, comm & school involved (contact your counselor)
Macy's & Go Red Multicultural Fund	Nov 30, 2011	female college freshmen or sophs, minority, pursuing nursing, bio or healthcare degree; min GPA 3.0, U.S. citz or perm resident; 2 rec ltrs, essay, comm svc; $2,500
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) (Part 1)	Dec 1, 2011	juniors, US citz or perm res; top 10% of class academics, leadership, perseverance, exceptional character, family income <=$75,000.yr, (prefer 1st gen collegebound minorities)
Boston University Trustee Scholars	Dec 1, 2011	senior, Top 3%, Average 3.9 GPA, 1517 SAT, leadership; renewable 4 yr scholarship - full tuition & fees
Boston University Alex. Graham Bell	Dec 1, 2011	senior, average GPA 4.0, top 1% of class, engineering, four full-tuition scholarships, very competitive
Robertson Scholars Program @ Duke or UNC Chapel Hill	Dec 1, 2011	senior, outstanding GPA, scores, character, demonstrated leadership in community; 18 full schlrps to both Duke & UNC awarded; highly competitive
SMART Scholarship	Dec 1, 2011	college scholars in engineering, research science, math; U.S. citz, full tuition + stipend & book allowance; pd summer internship, renewable schlrp.
AXA Achievement Scholarship	Dec 1, 2011	seniors, citz or perm res; outstanding achievement in activities in school, community or the workplace, ability to succeed in 2 or 4 yr college
Fleet Reserve Assn. Essay Contest	Dec 1, 2011	Gr. 7-12, 350 words, only one entry per student, topic: What Freedom of Speech Means to me. Grand prize is $10,000 savings bond + 18 national, regional & local prizes. Winners are chosen in April. email: PaulG48104@aol.com
Washington & Lee University -Johnson Scholarship	Dec 1, 2011	senior, top acad schlrp (full tuition, rm & bd), essay, rec ltrs, ldrshp, comm svc, interview for finalists
Washington & Lee University - Keelty Honor Scholarship (for MD students)	Dec 1, 2011	MD senior w/ exemplary academics and extracurricular record; full tuition award; renewable 4 yrs. (Wash & Lee Johnson Scholarship appl + admissions appl required)
Elks Most Valuable Student	Dec 2, 2011	seniors, academic merit, leadership, comm svc, U.S. citiz, fin need --local ($1,500) state & national competition ($4,000 - $60,000)- [500 awards in 2010-11]
Principal's Leadership Award	Dec 2, 2011	one senior nominated by principal of H.S. based on leadership skills, comm svc, emplymt, academic record, extracurricular activities. online application $1,000-$12,000. See Mrs. Moore if you wish to be considered.
Stop Hunger Scholarships - Sodexho Foundation	Oct 5 - Dec 5, 2011	Kindergarten-grad student, significant volunteerism in community to impact hunger in U.S. within the last year; community service recommendation reqd., U.S. citz or perm res., 615-320-3149
Comcast Leaders & Achievers	Dec 9, 2011	senior, one nominee who demonstrates commitment to comm. svc, leadership skills, academic achievement (GPA min 2.8), $1,000. HS nominates student.
Harvard University's free tuition	December 15 (early action)	seniors, $40,000 free tuition to low income students who meet Harvard's competitive admissions requirements
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award	Dec 15, 2011	senior who demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative by starting own business (child care, lawn care, dog walking, tutoring, etc. -- an official business is not a requirement & comm svc is considered), participation in FBLA, Junior Achievement, etc
Arthur Dorman Schlrp - Chesapeake Bay Trust	Dec 16, 2011	Maryland minority H.S. or college student who demonstrates commitment to environment & the Chesapeake Bay, leadership, GPA>= 3.0, $5,000
Student of the YearScholarship (environmental science)	Dec 16, 2011	Maryland H.S. or college student, outstanding commitment to environment, Chesapeake Bay restoration & comm. involvement, improved environment of school grounds/community, GPA >= 3.0, $5,000
International Assn of Administrative Professionals (Montg County)	Dec 30, 2011	collegebound senior who will pursue degree in an administrative field; acad record, extra curriculars or employment; Why do you want to be an administrative professional?
Hazlau/Colgate Scholarship Program	Dec 31, 2011	Hispanic senior, U.S. citz/perm res, min GPA 3.0, full-time student, 2 or 4 yr college, complete the FAFSA; 3 essays 500 words or less; $2,500-15,000
SAE International Engineering Scholarships	Dec 31, 2011	senior, U.S. Citizen, strong SAT and GPA, major in engineering or related sci: math, chem, physics, biol, comp.sci; university sponsored scholarships
National Capital Optimist Club	Dec 31, 2011	youth under 19 yrs old; essay contest
North Carolina A & T Univ. Alumni Scholarship	Dec 31, 2011	senior, U.S. citizen; min GPA >=3.0; min SAT V & M >=1000; 3 rec ltrs; for incoming freshman attending NC A & T Univ.  $10,000/yr/renewable
Imagine America	December 31	To attend participating career/technical college, 2.5 GPA, financial need
National Wild Turkey Federation	Jan 1, 2012	senior, min GPA 3.0, leader, comm. svc., natural resources conservationist, participates in hunting sports & comm. svc,  $250-$10,000, 1-800-THE-NWTF
Univ of NC Greensboro - Eiserer Memorial Scholarship	Jan 2, 2012	senior who will study P.E, sports med, ath trng, phys therapy, speech path/aud, rec therapy, hosp/tourism or rel public health field at Univ of NC Greensboro (full tuition, rm & bd - 4yrs), 3.5 GPA, 1200 SAT (cr &m); Contact: k_willia@uncg.edu
Montana State University Presidential Scholarship	Jan 4, 2012	senior, 3.75 min GPA, ACT >=30 or SAT>=2000, leadership, comm svc, creativity; full tuition + stipend for 4 yrs
Towson Univ Dept. of Art Scholarship (nominated by HS)	Jan 6, 2012	2 outstanding seniors to compete for Art schlrps at TU, min GPA 2.5, portfolio reqd.; renewable. gross@towson.edu or 410-704-3639. For details: Blake Art Dept or Career Center
JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship	Jan 6, 2012	seniors, 2- $500 schlrps to collegebound w/fin need, leadership, extracurricular activities, comm svc, emplymt, references, essay; contact: robray2@verizon.net
Ron Brown Scholar Program	Jan 9, 2012	Afr. Amer senior, academic excellence, outstanding leadership, comm svc, fin need, citizen or perm res, $10,000/yr/4yrs for ten students
Burger King Scholars	Jan 10, 2012	senior, min GPA 2.5, fin. need, comm service or extra- curriculars; plan to attend full-time2 or 4 yr college or tech school
Gates Millennium Scholars	Jan 11, 2012	senior, minority, (Afr Amer, Amer Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Island, Hispanic), financial need (Pell grant eligible), 3.3 GPA, leadership, nominator & recommender needed
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund	Jan 13, 2012	senior or GED earner entering first yr of college; min GPA 2.7, U.S. citz; Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; must submit FAFSA by 2/1/12, rec ltr needed
National Multiple Sclerosis Society	Jan 13, 2012	senior, who has MS or a parent w/ MS, 2 or 4 yr college, citz or perm res, criteria: grades, ldrshp, emplymt, rec, fin need, essays
Carson Scholars Fund	Jan 13, 2012	Gr. 4-11 only; GPA 3.75 unweighted in academic subjects; humanitarian in school & community, one student nominated by school counseling office; $1,000
Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship	Jan 14, 2012	senior, min (unw)GPA 3.0; career in aviation, aerospace tech or research. 40 awards of $1,500 each; one award $20,000.
Northeastern Univ (MA) Torch Scholars program	Jan 15, 2012	senior, citz or perm res, 1st generation, highly selective, fin need, obstacles overcome, excellent character, 4 yr full tuition schlrp, nomination required
Ithaca College MLK Scholar	Jan 15, 2012	must apply to college by 1/2/12 , under-represented senior, top 10%, high SATs, leadership/high character, comm svc, full tuition(renewable); essay required
Ithaca College Park Scholar	Jan 15, 2012	must apply to college by 1/2/12, full tuition, rm & bd +stipend outstanding academic record, leadership, & comm svc
Washington Crossing Foundation	Jan 15, 2012	seniors, interested in history, politics, gov't or military, award amts: $500-$5,000 in nat'l schlrps, 215-949-8841; apply online
American Univ (DC) Frederick Douglass Scholarship	Jan 15, 2012	senior, citz or perm res, min GPA 3.9; WGPA 4.1, SAT/ACT, ldrshp, comm svc, extra activities; prefer 1st generation and/or fin need; 4yr award, full or partial tuition
Skidmore College - Filene Music Schlrp	Jan 15, 2012	senior, music scholarship: $12,000/yr, must meet admissions criteria for Skidmore + music CD (winners are not req'd to major in music but must participate in ensembles)
Skidmore College - Porter Scholarship (for science & math)	Jan 15, 2012	senior, sci & math scholarship: $15,000/yr/4yrs; outstanding acad. record in sci & math courses; high SATs, admitted to Skidmore College. 518-580-5308 or 5292
Univ. of Mary Washington (VA) Washington or Alvey Scholars	Jan 15, 2012	senior, out-of-state 4 yr award, full tuition, rm & bd, academic excellence, leadership, extra activities (well rounded); admission to UMW; contact: finaid@umw.edu.
MC Scholars (Montgomery College Honors program)	Jan 20, 2012	senior, competitive 2 yr scholarship, honors program w/ semester experiential study; min GPA >=3.3, min SAT 550 on all sections, recs reqd; appl in Career Ctr
MC Macklin Business Scholars Honors program	Jan 20, 2012	senior, competitive 2 yr scholarship, honors business program at MC Rockville; min GPA>=3.0, min SAT 550 on all sections, appl in Career Ctr
Iota Phi Lamda Sorority, Helen Newberry-McDowell Academic Scholarship	Jan 21, 2011	female senior, min GPA 3.0, bus, intl bus, sci, engr major in college, comm svc, 2 rec ltrs, essay, transcript. Appl in CC.
Mt. St. Mary's Univ Founder's Scholarship Essay Competition	Jan 22 or 29, 2012	senior, 4 yr full tuition schlrp valued over $100,000, SAT-1200 cr & m or 27 on ACT, min GPA 3.25; go to campus for schlrp essay exam, 800-448-4347
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award (women only)	Jan 27, 2012	women, ages 14-17, exceptional volunteerism in school & community (drug/crime/violence prevention, working to end poverty, discrimination, environmental problems, etc); 28 - $1,000 prizes
Ronald McDonald Scholars	Jan 27, 2012	senior, any ethnicity, leadership, comm svc, financial need, personal statement, transcript, recommendation, will attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall 09
McDonald's Future Achievers Scholarship	Jan 27, 2012	senior, Afr Amer, leadership, community service,  transcript, essay, recommendation, IRS 1040 required; must attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall 09.
McDonald's Asian Pacific American Scholarship	Jan 27, 2012	senior, citizen or perm res with at least one parent Asian-Pacific heritage, comm. svc, leadership, fin need, transcript, essay, recommendation, will attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall 09
McDonald's HACER Scholarship	Jan 27, 2012	senior, citizen or perm res with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, comm. svc, leadership, fin. need, transcript, essay, recommendation, will attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall 09
Towson Univ. Community Enrichment & Enhancement Award (CEEP)	Jan 28, 2012	senior, min GPA 2.5, U.S. citiz, first generation college student in single parent home, leadrshp, comm involvement, admissible to TU, full-time degree-seeking student, $1,000-4,000 yr/4yrs, 410-704-2051, diversityworks@towson.edu.
Princeton Prize in Race Relations	Jan 31, 2012	Gr.  9-12, commitment & leadership role in comm svc project that promotes racial harmony, $1,000, 800-742-1036; PPrize@Princeton.edu
Shiloh Baptist Church HBCU Council	Jan 31, 2012	senior, HBCU collegebound, four different schlrps, min GPA ranging from 2.5 - 3.5, comm svc, 2 rec ltrs, essay, transcript. Appls. in Career Center.
H.S. Journalist of the Year Award	Jan 31, 2012	senior, outstanding school newspaper writer in MD, DE or DC; submit 5 articles; rec ltr, autiobiography; $1,500 award
VA Tech Univ, College of Engineering- scholarships	Jan 31, 2012	senior, Davenport- in-state tuition award; Dean's- $5,000/yr; renewable 4 yrs, both require outstanding acad record/SATs, must apply online
Alicia Betancourt Excellence in Arts Scholarship (Blake only)	Feb 1, 2012	female senior at Blake, visual arts or dance interest, GPA 3.5 and/or 4.0 WGPA, comm. svc., clean driving record, good work ethics; good character, $500-5,000 awards (see Mr. Keegan)
Thursday Network, Greater Washington Urban League Empower Scholarship	Feb 3, 2012	senior, attending 4 yr college in fall, min GPA 2.8, perm resident in DC, PG Cty or Montgomery County, 2 rec ltrs, SAT/ACT scores, transcript, fin need, essay, $2,000
Google Women in Technology Schlrp (Anita Borg Award)	Feb 6, 2012	seniors collegebound, $10,000, females who pursue comp sci, comp engineerg, or other technical field, min GPA 3.5
KFC Colonel's Scholars	Feb 8, 2012	seniors, U.S. citizen or perm res, min GPA 2.75, plans to attend public in-state college, will pursue bachelor's degree, fin need, especially entrepreneurs. up to $20,000; apply online from 12/1/11 - 2/8/12; 1-866-KFC-7240
American Society of Military Comptrollers	Feb 10, 2012	seniors, will major in business-related field; transcript, SAT/ACT, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, 3 rec ltrs, must attend awards luncheon, 703-693-8624, scholarships@Washington-ASMC.org; appls in Career Ctr
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association oratorical contest	Feb 10, 2012	Gr 11 or 12, topic: Describe the Effects of 'social networking' on Your Generation. What Role is this Phenomenon Playing in Your Educational and/or Career Advancement? ($250, 500, $1,000) contact: srginsburg@co.pg.md.us or 301-952-3783
SAGE scholarship of Greater Olney Area	Feb 10, 2012	Age 5-18, lives in Greater Olney area, demonstrates outstanding volunteer work by contributing to youth projects & outstanding character; must pursue higher education after H.S.
Best Buy Scholarship Program	Feb 15, 2012	Gr 9-12 dedicated to community service, involved in school activities or employment; solid grades; 1200 schlrps of $1,000 each; online application - http://www.at15.com
Natl Commission for Cooperative Education	Feb 15, 2012	seniors, GPA>=3.5, merit co-op schlrps of $6,000 each to students accepted to & planning to attend: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Rochester Inst of Technology, Univ of Cincinnati, Univ of Toledo, or Wentworth Inst. of Technology; online appl & essay
Savannah College of Art & Design Distinguished Scholars award	Feb 15, 2012	seniors, min GPA 3.75, min SAT 1220 (cr & m only), outstanding portfolio, ldrshp, extra-curr activities; must be nominated by school
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program	Feb 17, 2012	seniors, with strong leadership, community service, citizenship, drive, integrity. $10,000/yr/4yrs; numerous awards
Students' Association	Feb 20, 2012	College bound Latino student in DC Metro area, min GPA 3.0, involvement in Latino community, academic achievement; U.S. citizen or perm resident, appls in CC or call 202-274-4005 or email lalsa@wcl.american.edu
STAR Scholarship (MCPS only)	Feb 22, 2012	Gr. 9-11, Afr Amer, good academic standing (WGPA >=3.0) or significant acad. improvement over previous three mkg periods,  comm svc, leadership, extracurriculars, 3 recs, essay, completed appl. turned into Career Ctr
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Sigma Omega Chapter	Feb 24, 2012	seniors in good academic standing with fin need, 3 different scholarships - (HBCU, math major, any college); $1,000 each
Cynthia E. Morgan Scholarship Fund	Feb 25, 2012	senior or college student in MD, first generation college student, majoring in medical-related field at a Maryland college
NAACP Scholarship (Montgomery County only)	Feb 28, 2012	minority senior, min 3.0 GPA/WGPA, extracurricular, community activities or employment, 2 essays, 2 recs; five $1,000 awards to MCPS students. Appls in CC; due to Mrs. Moore by 2/28/12
AFCEA/NOVA scholarship	Feb 28, 2012	senior or college student pursuing college degree in comp.sci, info tech, engineering, phys sci, math or other tech-related fields, citizen, 2 recs, merit based awards: $2,000-$4,000
Nat'l Interscholastic Athletic Admin Assn Student Scholar/Athlete (MD)	Feb 29, 2012	senior, min GPA 3.5, min SAT>=1100 (cr & m), two sports for 2 yrs, varsity ltr in at least one sport, rec ltr from athletic director, essay
Women of Tomorrow Award	Feb 29, 2012	outstanding female (nominated by HS counselor) in Gr. 9-10 or 11-12 for remarkable comm svc, life experience (hardship), acad. excellence, leadership & future goals.
Blacks in Government Scholarship -- National Maritime Intelligence Center	March 1, 2010	minority senior, min GPA 2.5, must reside in DC metro area, 2 rec ltrs, essay, transcript
Natl Academy of Engineering Essay Contest	March 1, 2012	Gr. 3-12, online engineering essay contest (1,000 words for H.S. students), cash prizes, must enter online, $100-$500
MHEC Guaranteed Access Grant	March 1, 2012	senior, 2.5+ GPA, will attend Maryland college, significant financial need, max award is $14,300/yr; must submit FAFSA to be eligible
Maryland  Financial Aid & Scholarships	March 1, 2012	MD residents attending MD 2 yr or 4 yr college, scholarship criteria varies
Dwight Jacobus Scholarships (business or educ majors)	March 1, 2012	senior or college student pursuing business or education major, 3.0 GPA, financial need, must attend MD or DC college full-time, renewable, $1,000
Society of Women Engineers	March 1, 2012	senior, female, min GPA 3.0 unw, US citz or perm res, will major in a science, math or engineering program in college.
American Chemical Society  (ACS scholars program)	March 1, 2012	senior, minority who will pursue chemistry, biochem, chemical engineering, or any other chemically-related field in college; $2,500.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (Chevy Chase, MD Chapter)	March 1, 2011	senior, Montg Cty resident, unw GPA >=2.5, will attend college this fall, citzen or perm res, 2 recs, essay, SAT/ACT, essay, comm svc, extra activities; appl in CC
National Press Club scholarships	March 1, 2012	For minorities interested in print or broadcast journalism; min GPA 2.75 & collegebound in Fall.
Delmarva Farmer Scholarship	March 1, 2011	student with agric background who will study this in college; financial need considered; essay 500 words; 10 - $1,000 awards
District 20 Senator Raskin's Scholarship	March 1, 2012	seniors or college student residing in District 20, will attend MD college full or part-time; transcript, SAT/ACT, completed FAFSA by 3/1, $1,000-2,500; appl in Career Ctr
Air Force Officers' Wives Club of DC	March 1, 2012	senior, dependent of Air Force (active, deceased, missing or retired), DC metro area resident, academic & citizenship achievements to be considered (not fin need)
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation	March 1, 2012	senior, min GPA 2.0, child of Marine (active duty or reserve) or former Marine or Navy Corpsman who served with Marines; family income <= $86,000; 800-292-7777
National Hook-up of Black Women, Inc.	March 1, 2012	Afr Amer H.S. senior or college student; min GPA 2.75, involved in comm svc & school activities, essay, 2 rec ltrs, transcript
Leadership Montgomery Award	March 2, 2012	seniors, minimum 260 Student Service Learning hours (by end of junior yr), 2 rec forms, verification of comm svc hrs, essay, $1,000 award
Attrus Fleming Music Scholarship Fund	March 4, 2012	junior or senior, promising music ability, plans to study music in college; rec ltr, CD
UMCP Dance Scholarship	March 4, 2012	senior, gifted/talented dance majors; 301 405-3180 or dancedept@umd.edu for application & info;  auditions on March 1, 2009
Sherry Hintz Scholarship Fund (breast or ovarian cancer)	March 5, 2012	Gr. 11-12 or H.S. graduate under age 22 ; GPA >=3.0; extra activities, comm svc, leadership; will attend college; lives in Montg Cty; lost parent to breast or ovarian cancer; fin. need.  301-424-0656 or email:  smoremo@mhamc.org (up to $20,000/yr/4yrs)
Tzu Chi Foundation	March 9, 2012	senior, min GPA 3.0, fin need, academics, comm. svc & college acceptance, 2 rec lts, fin need essay; appl online or appl in CC.  703-707-8606
Got Milk, Sammy Scholarship	March 9, 2012	collegebound senior, online application only, outstanding scholar/athletes, leadership, comm svc, loves milk; $7,500 college schlrp
Women's Board of Montgomery General  Hospital	March 14, 2012	seniors interested in nursing or allied health field; financial need; renewable scholarship (4 yrs); fin need; academic achievement; U.S. citz and MD resident.
Kohl's Scholarship	March 15, 2012	Age 6-18, Community / volunteer service, nomination, apply online between Feb 1-March 15
Blacks in Government (BIG) Scholarship Dept of Labor	March 15, 2010	minority senior, 2.0+ GPA, one recommendation, 500 word essay;  reside in DC metro area; oral presentation/interview required of finalists; collegebound in Fall 2010
MCPS Educational Foundation Scholarships	March 15, 2012	senior, GPA>=2.5 preferred, significant fin need, strong academic potential, will attend MC, FAFSA completed, $500-$3,200/yr, renewable schlrp; MCPS grads only
Maryland PTA Scholarship	March 15, 2012	senior or college student who will pursue career in education in public schools of MD; min unwGPA 2.75, fin need, comm svc, good character. min award = $500 Appl in Career Center
Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation	March 15, 2012	senior, collegebound minority residing in DC metro area, disadvantaged youth in good standing; significant comm svc involvement; appl in Career Center
Blacks in Government (College Park Chapter)	March 16, 2011	Afr. Amer. senior, min GPA 2.5, will attend 4 yr college in Fall, resident of DC metro area, two rec ltrs, transcript, resume', essay; appl in Career Ctr
Children's Defense Fund - Beat the Odds Scholarship	March 18, 2011	juniors who have overcome tremendous odds to become academically successful (poverty, disability, homelessness, personal tragedy); comm svc, $5,000-10,000, nominated by H.S. counselor;  202-662-3547 or email: BTO@childrensdefense.org
Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship	March 19, 2011	female senior, minority, Montg Cty resident, 2.5+ GPA, 4-yr collegebound, 2 rec ltrs; comm. svc & extra activities;  appl in Career Center (2 essay questions + photo)
Naval Officers Association, DC Chapter Scholarship	March 23, 2011	several schlrps available from one application form, minority seniors, DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, fin. need, comm. svc, 2 rec ltrs, transcript; winner must attend reception 4/23/11
PMI Scholarship	March 23, 2012	seniors in Montg Cty, min 2.75 GPA, $1000, must take quiz about project management; all majors are encouraged to apply
Delta Kappa Gamma (education scholarship-Montg Cty)	March 25, 2010	senior pursuing career in education (one from Montg Cty) $1,000/yr for 4 years with successful progress; rec ltrs, fin. need; appl in Career Ctr
Blacks in Government Oratorical Contest (Coast Guard Chapter)	March 25, 2011	Gr. 9-12, prepare speech 4-6 minutes long on "African American Males in America's Schools...Endangered or Ignored?" Competition date: 4/28/2011; 202-493-6762 or email: joanne.p.ward@uscg.mil.
McDonald's Educates Award	March 26, 2010	senior with min GPA 3.0, leadership, comm. svc, good character & live in DC metro area; transcript, essay, recommendation; $1,500; 703-741-7500
Masonic Charities of Maryland	March 29, 2012	senior, U.S. citizen, leadership, school activities & comm. svc, academics, fin. need, recommendation, will attend 2 or 4 yr college, $1,000; appl in Career Center
FEEA Scholarship Program	March 30, 2012	seniors, for current civilian federal employees and families, 3.0 GPA min; will attend two or four-year college full-time
ACT-SO African American Talent Competition	March 30, 2012	Afr. Amer students Gr. 9-12 compete for awards in many areas:  humanities, sciences, perf. arts, vis.arts or entrepreneurship. See Ms. Gandy @ Blake HS
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Paul Robeson Scholarship	March 30, 2011	African American seniors in Montg. Cty., well-rounded, good academics, comm.svc, 2 rec ltrs, transcript, essay. 301-430-5119; appls in the Career Center
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship	March 30, 2012	minority seniors, ldrshp potential, comm svc., fin need; attend 4 yr college, U.S. citz, rec ltr, transcript, 1000 min SAT (r & m scores only); 30-60 awards; apply online
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults	March 30, 2012	senior or college student from MD, DC or MD resident, citizen, 35 or younger, degree- seeking cancer survivor, or lost/has parent or sibling w/cancer, leadership, comm svc, some fin need; essay, physician verification, rec ltr, commitment to serve 40 hrs comm svc
Polish Heritage Assn of MD	March 31, 2012	senior / full-time college student w/ fin need and at least two Polish ancestors, good acdemic standing, leadership, & Polish pride
Esperanza Education Fund	March 31, 2012	Hispanic college-bound seniors born outside U.S. or both parents born outside U.S., transcript, SAT/ACT scores, 2 rec ltrs, 2 essays, min. GPA 2.5
Washington Regional Transplant Community essay contest	March 31, 2012	Hispanic seniors; essay contest, topic: Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade someone to give the gift of a lifetime. Prizes range from $1,000-5,000.
My Sister's Keeper Scholarship	March 31, 2012	senior, min GPA 3.0, proof of significant comm svc, 2 rec ltrs, essay, photo, fin need, $1,000 award
Northrop Grumman Scholarship	March 31, 2012	senior who will study engineering in college, U.S. citizen, min SAT score: 1700 out of 2400, 3.5+GPA, MD resident, 500 word essay & 3 rec ltrs reqd; $10,000 award
AHEPA Awards	March 31, 2012	senior, AHEPA or Greek Orthodox Church affiliation, 3.0+GPA, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular/athl participation, essay. Contact: aejdelaney@yahoo.com; 703-938-2074
Army Officers' Wives' Club	March 31, 2012	H.S. senior in DC metro area who is collegebound; child of active duty or retired Army personnel; merit based, comm svc; email: aowcgwascholarship@gmail.com or 703-764-9656
LULAC Scholarship Fund	March 31, 2012	Hispanic & minority seniors attending 2-4 yr college, 3.25 +GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Blacks in Government Scholarship Coast Guard Headquarters Chapter	March 31, 2012	any senior, 2.0+ GPA, , collegebound, 2 recs ltrs, 500 word essay, reside in DC metro area, for more info: 202-372-1329 or Gail.M.Jackson@uscg.mil
Omega Psi Phi Charles Young Scholarship	March 31, 2011	senior (minority males pref), DC metro resident, academic excellence, fin need, essay is very important, recommendation,  $30,000 awarded to worthy collegebound students
Phi Delta Kappa Int'l Scholarship	April 1, 2012	H.S. senior who will major in education, good academic standing. email: scholarships@pdkintl.org
MD Emergency Management Assn Scholarship	April 1, 2011	senior, Maryland HS, career in emerg mgmt, pub svcs, pub safety, or meteorology, transcript, comm svcs, essay, references. Appl in Career Center
Ladies of Imani Scholarship for Excellence	April 1, 2011	female senior in DC metro area, min 3.0 GPA, comm svc, essay, ltr of reference - $1,000; appls in Blake Career Ctr; 202-466-1624
The Bernie Scholarship	April 2, 2012	senior, min. GPA 2.0, max. family income<=$50,000/yr; must live in Montg. Cty. HOC subsidized housing; two recs; appl. in Career Ctr
Christa McAuliffe Scholarship (BCF) Common Application	Apr 2, 2012	seniors & college students who study to be teachers in MD, min GPA 3.0, essay, financial need considered, must teach in MD upon graduation, $1,000
Al Sanders Foundation for Music Studies (BCF)	Apr 2, 2012	seniors with music talent, Maryland resident, min GPA 3.0, attend public MD H.S., will major in music in 4yr college
WJZ-TV Jerry Turneer Broadcast Scholarship (BCF)	April 2, 2012	seniors who attend public H.S., MD resident, min GPA 3.0, plan to major in broadcast journalism in 4 yr college
Ercole Family Nursing Scholarship (BCF)	April 2, 2012	seniors who attend MD high school, will attend 4 yr college, major in nursing, GPA min 3.0
Stephanie & Erwin Greenberg Community College Scholarship (BCF)	April 2, 2012	seniors who attend MD high school, will attend 2 yr college; min GPA 3.0
Leisure World Kiwanis Club Scholarship	April 2, 2012	Blake senior, min GPA 2.0, will attend college or voc school, rec ltr, resume, comm svc, fin need, 4 awards- $1,000-5,000 (one reserved for music major; one for sciencemajor); appl in CC
The Design Continuum Fund - AIGA Scholarship	April 1, 2011	minority senior, in DC metro area w/ fin need, will pursue design education: advertising, graphic des, illustration, photography, fine arts, or interactive design/motion graphics - $2,500
National Org of Professional Hispanic Natural Resources Conservation Schlrp	April 2, 2012	Hispanic senior, U.S. citz, accepted to college; will pursue career in natural resources conservation (env sci, forestry, ecology, etc), GPA >=2.75
CITE Verizon Scholarship	April 4, 2011	senior, Afr Amer, cum GPA >=3.0, accepted to college full all business related majors, family income <= $75,000
Black Women in Sisterhood for Action, Inc.	April 6, 2011	H.S. female senior, African American, accepted to college, acad. achievement, leadership, financial need, potential growth
Absalom Jones Memorial Scholarship	April 6, 2012	senior, will attend college or trade school, financial need, resides in DC metro area, leadership & community svc, essay & 3 recs required, two $1,000 awards, 301-490-2844
MAHPERD Scholarship	April 7, 2010	senior, MD res, plans to enroll in tchr educ program in dance, health, P.E. or recreation in college; unw GPA >=2.5, leadership, extra activities
Robert Whitney Newcomb Memorial Scholarship/Internship Award	April 8, 2011	junior, in good academic standing, enrolled in biotech program or adv. sci course; 6-wk pd summer internship-$2,500; research intern during senior yr of H.S. Contact: Nancy Peckerar, 301-384-1211
MCT Bill Teel Scholarship	April 9, 2012	senior must have account at MCT Credit Union, good acad standing, transcript & 250-500 word essay required (4- $1,500 awards); appl. in Career Ctr or online
Epilepsy Foundation Ira Rosenzwog Scholarship	April 6, 2012	seniors w/epilepsy in MD, fin. need considered; essay required; $500-2,000
DeVry University Scholarships	April 11, 2011	Presidential, Dean, H.S. and Community Scholar Awards, top 50% of grad class, min GPA 2.7, amt varies ($1,000/semester, up to $9,000)
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year (Junior Achievement)	April 11, 2012	Gr. 9-12, runs own business; award amt=$1000, attend awards banquet-Ernst & Young on 6/16/2011
Maryland Assn of Elementary School Principals (Dr. Kenneth Mann Scholarship)	April 13, 2012	senior, will attend college in Maryland majoring in elementary educ; transcript, test scores, 2 rec ltrs, essay. Appls in CC.
Joseph Fox Memorial Scholarship for Education	April 13, 2012	senior, Maryland resident, min GPA 3.2, major in education, comm svc in educ related activities, will pursue teaching career, $2,000,
College of Notre Dame of Maryland (English or Drama-Moore Schlrp)	April 15, 2012	senior, incoming college freshman at the college, who wants to major in English or Drama; $1,000, appl is online.
Lavinia Engle Scholarship	April 15, 2011	Female seniors  living in Montgomery Cty, will attend MD college, fin. need; 2 recs, essay, photo; appl. in Career Center
Silver Spring Links Scholarship Program	April 15, 2010	seniors, residing in Montg Cty, collegebound in fall, transcript, essay; three $2,000 schlrps available. Contact: dotbush@comcast.net or 301-346-4810
Robert T. Mangum Memorial Scholarship (Montgomery County Farm Bureau)	April 15, 2011	senior or college student majoring in horticulture, agric, plant sci or related field in a Maryland 2 or 4 yr college, Montg Cty res, min GPA 2.5; references; $2,000,appl in Career Ctr.
Izaak Walton League Scholarship	April 15, 2012	seniors, Montg Cty resident, study conservation or environmental studies in college; five $1,500 schlrps
Taiwanese American Community Scholarship	April 15, 2010	seniors, all ethnic groups, citz or perm res, rec ltr, transcript, comm. svc & extra curr activities, essay. 12 awards of $500 + plaque.
Sandy Spring Civic Assn (Ross Boddy/Carolyn Snowden Scholarship)	April 15, 2011	senior attending H.S. in Sandy Spring, MD community, college-bound, fin need, comm. svc, promise of achievement; 301-570-1560
Robert M. Tregoning Memorial Scholarship	April 15, 2011	senior from Blake, Clarksburg, Damascus or Paint Branch high schools, will attend college full-time this fall, ldrshp, comm svc, good character, academics. Submit transcript, 2 rec ltrs, appl, goals essay. $2,000; 301-879-1772; appl in Career Center
VSA arts Playwright Discovery	April 15, 2011	Gr 6-12 write a new one-act play on disability, will produce at JFK Ctr for Perf Arts, $2,000 award, guidelines & appls online
Alex Popeck Never Back Down Foundation Scholarship	April 16, 2012	graduating senior from Montg Cty, MD H.S., who notices & acts upon a challenge, injustice, or need for change in their comm, school or family; 2 rec ltrs, extra-curricular activities, essay; $2,000
Phi Beta Kappa H.S. Award	April 16, 2010	senior, GPA 3.75 or higher, SAT score min 1950, top 10%, very competitive, essay, rec ltr, resume, autobiography required; appl in CC
Federal Water Quality Association	April 18, 2011	senior who will study of environmental sciences
Mooring Foundation Scholarship	April 15, 2011	seniors, Afr. Amer., citzen or perm resident, excellent academics, comm svc, leadership, fin need, $2,000/yr/4yrs
Distinguished Hispanic Scholar	April 15, 2011	senior, 3.5 GPA, one nominee per school, Hispanic
Olney Chamber of Commerce	April 20, 2012	senior, live in greater Olney area (includes Blake H.S.), academics, character, comm. svc,  some need, to attend 2 yr/4 yr/college or vocational inst; 3 rec ltrs
Olney Chamber of Commerce (disabilities scholarship)	April 20, 2012	senior w/ documented disability who lives in greater Olney area (includes Blake H.S.), academics, character, comm. svc,  to attend 2 yr/4 yr/college or vocational inst; 2 rec ltrs
MC School of Art & Design Scholarship	April	senior, 10-15 works of art - portfolio, admissions application, transcript, rec. ltr. from art teacher delivered to MC before deadline), min GPA 2.3, $1,000-$1,500
John H. Johnson Essay Contest (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity)	April 21, 2011	junior or senior, residing in Montg Cty, essay topic re: cyberbullying in schools, 2 pages, size 12 Times Roman font.
Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award (Montg. County)	April 22, 2011	Montg Cty senior pursuing visual arts career, min GPA 2.5, portfolio, extracurriculars, goals statement, description of art; $3,000, Free appl prep wksp, 301-565-3805
Student-View Scholarship	April 22, 2012	seniors, collegebound; log on to www.student-view.com & complete 15 min. application/survey about colleges in your area; random drawing, $500-4,000.
Alpha Wives of Montgomery County	April 22	senior, must attend an Historically Black College; good academic standing
Junior League of Baltimore	April 22, 2011	female senior in greater Baltimore metro area with outstanding community svc., must be nominated by H.S.
AFCEA-DC Scholarship program	April 25, 2012	senior, citz or perm res, resides in metro area, will attend 4 yr college or transferring to 4 yr college after 2 yr comm college diploma, STEM field careers, some fin need
Gram's Promise Foundation	April 27, 2012	senior, activism & leadership among peers in fight against tobacco use; must be tobacco free
Asian American Education Association MCPS Scholarship	April 27, 2012	senior, Asian Pacific American, MCPS grad in good academic standing, will major in education; transcript, SAT/ACT, comm svc, extra activities, 2 rec ltrs, essay, appl in Career Center
Schiffman Technology Scholarship (MCPS students only)	April 26, 2011	senior, min GPA 3.0, tech-related college major (engr, IT, comp sci, media/film, etc), financial need, leadership & extracurricular activities, SAT/ACT scores, $5,000; Appl in Career Ctr.
Alpha Phi Alpha - Ira Dorsey Scholarship	April 27, 2012	seniors, lives in DC metro area, will attend 4 yr college, min GPA 2.5, fin need, outstanding character, extra curr. activities; 2 rec ltrs, essay; 908-943-8064
MD Vietnamese Mutual Assn	April 29, 2011	collegebound Vietnamese senior in DC metro area, fin need, min GPA 3.3, 2 rec ltrs $1,000; 301-588-6862
Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation Scholarship	April 29, 2011	senior, resides in DC metro area, citizen, will attend 4 yr college, comm svc, GPA >=2.75, SAT >=1400 (cr, m & wr), fin need; $5,000/yr/4yrs; 703-683-2222. Appl in CC
Montgomery College Academic Specialty Scholarship	April 29, 2011	senior, min GPA 3.0, (not SAT scores) full-time tuition & fees  to MC for 1 yr (renewable;  if 3.4+ GPA), academic achievement (not need based)
Raymond Anthony Brown Memorial Schlrp Fund	April 30, 2011	senior or college student enrolled full time in 2 or 4 yr college, min GPA 2.5, volunteer svc, leadership, interest in music, $5,000
Samsung Scholarship Essay competition	April 30, 2011	Gr. 9-12, essay topic: Is technology critical to a live presentation or is it just a crutch? 300 words; ten $1,000 awards
Angie Houtz Memorial Fund	April 30, 2011	senior, 3.0 unw. GPA, community service, attend public Maryland college, $3,000, contact: angiefund@yahoo.com
Will to Win Scholarship (Asthma)	April 30, 2011	seniors w/asthma, U.S. citizen, min unw GPA 3.5, excellence in at least one: perf. arts, visual arts, comm. svc, athletics or science; will attend college in fall; $5,000 each (10 awards)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Rudolph Snowden Schlrp	May 1, 2012	Montg. Cty H.S. grad; 3.0+GPA, leadership, preference to black males attending HBCU, acceptance to any 4-yr college, essay, $1,000-5,000
Izaak Walton League (Damascus Chapter)	May 1, 2011	senior in good academic standing,, will pursue environmental or conservation related field in college; apply online
Omega Psi Phi Rudolph Snowden Schlrp (Montgomery County, MD)	May 1, 2011	African American male senior, GPA >= 3.0, will attend 4 yr college, preferably HBCU; ldrshp, comm svc, essay; rec ltrs; $1,000-5,000
Brandon Carrington Lee Visual Arts Scholarship (Blake HS only)	May 2, 2011	senior, min GPA 2.5, talent in digital arts or visual arts. Other considerations: athletics, community service, extracurricular school activities; $500 presented at annual awards ceremony in May . See Mr. Overman for details.
Jewish Social Service Agency	May 4, 2012	seniors, 8 - $6,000 schlrps for Montg Cty H.S. grads, financial need rather than academic merit (except Gibson award - volunteerism in Jewish community); one application form for all awards; on website under "Find a Service."
Knights of Columbus, Olney, MD	May 6, 2011	senior, accepted to college full-time, academic excellence, extra-curricular activities (school, community, church), some fin need, K. Kennedy 301-774-5014
Blake H.S. PTSA Scholarship	May 6, 2011	Blake senior, will attend college for education or any  public service career, min GPA 2.5, essay reqd, 2 recs, significant comm. svc. (4 awards-$500-1,000)
Olney Lions Club Unglesbee Scholarship	May 6, 2011	Blake senior, GPA >= 2.5, will attend 2-4 yr college in Fall, significant comm svc, rec ltr, resume, essay; $1,000. Appl in CC
Barbara Ash Scholarship Fund	May 11, 2011	graduating senior who will attend a MD community college, min GPA 2.7; fin need, leadership in comm svc activities, 2 rec ltrs; 3 - $1,000 awards (410-280-1102)
SunTrust off to college scholarship/sweepstates	May 13, 2011	not based on GPA or need, free to enter, 15 drawings, one winner every 2 wks between Oct-May; $1,000, no purchase necessary to win!
U.S. Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur Education Scholars Grant (USHYEE)	May 14, 2012	Hispanic senior who majors in a STEM field at a MD college full-time, min GPA 2.75, will become mbr of USHYEE leaders program, essay; $5,000 over 4 yrs
Performance Automatic, Inc Automotive Technician Schlrp	May 15, 2011	senior, will apply or enrolled in trade school in MD, Montgomery Cty resident, min GPA 3.0 or better, willing to pursue automotive repair industry
Bowie State University Alumni Association	May 15, 2011	senior who will attend Bowie State Univ in Fall, extra curricular activities, essay. Appl in the Career Ctr.
Nordstrum Scholarship	May 16, 2011	juniors, min unw GPA>=2.7, significant comm svc & school activities; fin need, reside in DC metro area, will attend 4 yr college in U.S.; apply online March 15-May 16, 2011
Montgomery College Academic Potential Scholarship	May 15, 2012	one senior nominated by H.S. who will attend MC with excellent academic potential, GPA > 3.0, U.S. citizenship & SAT scores are not required
DeVry University Community Scholarship	May 15	senior, min 2.7 GPA, nomination required, will attend DeVry University
Legislative District 19 Delegates Scholarship	May 16, 2011	seniors or HS grads attending a MD state 2 or 4 yr college in good academic standing; must live in District 19; awarded based primarily on fin need & merit; appl in CC
Fashion Group International	May 22, 2010	senior who will study fashion or fashion-related field (incldg int design, graphic & commmercial arts, journalism). Needed transcript, portfolio, rec ltrs; contact: missmyss@msn.com, awards up to $1,500.
Susana de Moya Foundation Awards	May 23, 2011	Age 13-21, Dominican student, Gr. 9, 10 or 11 (not H.S. seniors); academic merit, comm.svc, interview, essays, rec. ltrs (online application)
Tylenol Scholarship	May 27, 2011	collegebound senior, online application from Feb 1 - May 14, click on "Scholarship" tab on homepage, create acct online.
Ellen Imbrigato Scholarship @ Norfolk State University	May 30, 2011	senior, who will attend NSU in fall, resident of DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay, $1,000.
Dr. Tony Davis Memorial Scholarship	May 31, 2011	senior living in HOC housing; accepted 4-yr college; Afr. Amer., church involved; comm svc; 500 word essay, $5,000; stephanie.semones@hocmc.org, 301-355-7399
The Big Dig Scholarship	June 1, 2011	senior, or college student, essay contest, perm res or U.S. citzen
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards	June 1, 2011	current JUNIORS, will attend college in Fall 2012, citizen or perm res, min unw GPA 3.0, online application; grants up to $3,000; 703-871-4842
Kesi Gilford Reynaud Memorial Schlrp	June 3, 2011	senior from Blake, Springbrk, Paint Branch or Blair H.S.; CGPA>=2.5, financial need; essay & 2 rec ltrs; $1,000 award, appl in Career Center. 301-588-2544
POSSE Foundation Scholarship (DC metro area)	June 3, 2011	10 full tuition (4 yr) schlrps to each of these colleges: Grinnell, Bucknell, Lafayette, Univ. of Wisconsin or Sewanee: University of the South; strong leadership, teamwork, communication skills & academic promise (10 rising seniors nominated by H.S.)
Montgomery College Foundation Scholarship	June 7, 2011	senior will attend MC (min. 6 cr hrs), preferably >=3.0 GPA but will consider less and fin need, ideally citizen or perm resident, essay.  Must complete FAFSA. Appls in Career Ctr. 240-567-5100
Blacks in Government: Dept. of Interior Chapter	June 13, 2011	African Amer senior, collegebound, resides in DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay required; appl in CC; 703-358-1816 or Bennie_Williams@fws.gov
The Laurel Fund for the Performing Arts - Mary Day Scholarship Award	June 15, 2011	dancers, gr. 8-12, min 3 yrs ballet training, will major in dance in college & pursue dance career.
The WIIT Scholarship Program	June 15, 2011	Age 17-22 female, enrolled in accredited college full or part time, interested in international relations (intl bus, intl trade, intl econ, intl developmt); $1500
Scott Lee Foundation Scholarships	June 17, 2011	HS senior or college student in good academic standing, transcript, 3 rec ltrs, fin need (FAFSA), career goals & fin need essay (two scholarships)
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship/Essay Contest	June 18, 2011	Gr 11-12, age 16-30, 500-1,000 word essay contest, $1,000
Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Fund	June 24, 2011	seniors of Ethiopian heritage, will attend 2 or 4 yr college, legal resident in DC metro area (Montg Cty), transcript, essay, comm svc, character, ability to succeed; interview; $1,000/yr/renewable.
Big Sun Scholarship (athletic award)	June 23, 2011	seniors who are athletes, regardless of sport; essay required; $500
WSSC Engineering Scholarship	June 30, 2011	senior, perm res, who will study engineering at a MD college, strong academics; includes paid summer internship, $1,000 award
Herb Block Scholarship	July 7, 2011 (fall semester), & Nov 10 (spring semester)	full or part-time community college-bound seniors (MC, PGCC, NOVA & UDC), perm res, fin need; up to $8,000/yr; A, B & C grade level students; comm svc, leadership, 2 rec ltrs, work exp, etc. Applications online or in Career Center
Del. Roger Manno Scholarship Fund (for developmental disorders/special needs students)	June 2010	senior with dev. disabilities who will attend a college or trade school in MD, resident of Dst. 19 (exceptions made for out-of-state college if "unique major that is not offered in MD, Application in Career Center
Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship - Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club	July 15, 2011	Gr. 11-12, Essay: What citizenship means to me, $1,000
Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area Scholarship	July 30, 2011	H.S. senior or college student w/ sickle cell disease, GPA >=2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay (200 words) about goals
Kid's Chance of Maryland	year-round	H.S. senior or college student w/ parent who was injured on the job (workmen's comp case); fin need; no min GPA reqmts.
Council for Exceptional Children	varies	These opportunities are for students with disabilities. Click on the website and scroll down, click on "Yes I Can Awards."
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund  (HBCUs)	varies	2,000 schlrps awarded/yr to seniors attending 47 mbr HBCUs; must be accepted at  participating college; contact schlrp coord at HBCU.
North Carolina Wesleyan College Valedictorian scholarship	rolling admissions	H.S. Valedictorian full tuition scholarship package; application fee waiver in career center, 252-985-5200
Bowling Green State University (non-Ohio residents) Success Scholarship	N/A	senior, min. 3.0 GPA unweighted, SAT min>=1000 or ACT min>=21, must attend BGSU full time; renewable if 3.0 maintained.
College Prowler monthly essay contest	every month	seniors submit their college application essay; a new winner chosen every month; $1,000 & 10 free CP guidebooks
Scholarships.com Essay Contest	N/A	H.S. seniors - $10,000 essay contest; visit www.scholarships.com & enter
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