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| SCHOLARSHIP | DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity scholarship | Sept 21, 2012 | Class of 2013 senior attending 2 or 4 yr college; min GPA 3.0; 2 rec ltrs; comm svc; essay describing comm svc. Appl in Career Ctr; education@alphasigma1914.org |
| Davidson College Bryan Scholarship & Davidson Scholars | Sept 21, 2012 | 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 |
| QuestBridge National College Match scholarships | Sept 28, 2012 | seniors, outstanding academic record, low income, 29 partner colleges cover full tuition, room & bd, very selective |
| Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship | Sept 30, 2012 | 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. 1, 2012 | one senior nominated by H.S.; dynamic leader who made significant impact in HS; outstanding character, academics & SAT/ACT scores; full schlrp 4 yrs |
| Siemens Foundation STEM Competition | Oct. 1, 2012 | 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 |
| Wendy's H.S. Heisman Awards | Oct. 2, 2012 | 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 |
| Telemundo/Hispanic Heritage Month Contest | Oct 3, 2012 | Age 13-18, gr 9-12, reside in DC metro area, essay: How do you celebrate your Hispanic heritage?; artwork; application |
| AES Engineers Scholarship | Oct 5, 2012 | H.S.seniors & college students, future leaders, many fields of study (not just engineering); good character & essay required |
| UMBC Meyerhoff Scholarship | Oct. 15, 2012 | 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, 2012 | 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, 2012 | 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.) |
| UNC - Chapel Hill Thomas Wolfe Scholarship | Oct 15, 2012 | senior, full scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill to major in creative writing, highly selective, online application beginning 9/1/2012 |
| Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Scholarship | Oct 15, 2012 | 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 |
| YoungArts Program Scholarship | Oct 19, 2012 | Gr. 10-12, age 15-18, talent in the arts (cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, voice and writing) |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship | Oct. 25, 2012 | 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; $5,000-$20,000 |
| Coca Cola Scholars | Oct. 31, 2012 | 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, 2012 | Gr. 9-12; write 1000-1500 word essay; three $10,000 awards in MD; one $20,000 award. Topic: How can the country readily and realistically tackle growing income disparity? |
| James Madison Scholarships | Nov. 1, 2012 | senior, academic achievement, leadership, community service, merit based awards (apply online; amounts vary) |
| Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) scholarships | Nov 1, 2012 | incoming freshmen, renewable schlrps ranging from $1,000-$9,000/yr determined by admissions application, GPA >=3.7; SAT>= 1220 cr & math |
| University of Notre Dame (IN) Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program | Nov 1, 2012 | senior, outstanding academics, demonstrated ldrshp, exemplary character, commitment to service, must be nominated; 4 yr-$25,000/yr |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship | Nov 1, 2012 | 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, 2012 | one senior nominated by H.S., top academics, leadership, highly competitive full scholarship |
| UMBC Humanities Scholars | Nov. 1, 2012, Jan 15, 2013 | 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, 2012, Jan 15, 2013 | 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, 2012, Jan 15, 2013 | 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, 2012, Jan 15, 2013 | 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, 2012, Jan 15, 2013 | 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) |
| Ron Brown Scholar Program | Nov 1, 2012, Jan 9, 2013 |
Afr. Amer senior, academic excellence, outstanding leadership, comm svc, fin need, citizen or perm res, $10,000/yr/4yrs for ten students |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Award | Nov 6, 2012 | Gr. 5-12, legal resident, significant comm. svc activity over the past year (one nominee will be selected per H.S.) $1,000; 973-802-4568 |
| Nov 8, 2012 | Ages 14-18, strong academics, citizenship, community service, 2 recs, $1,000 | |
| Davidson College (NC) Belk Schlrp | Nov 9, 2012 (nomination due); Dec 1-application | 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, 2012 | 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, 2012 | one senior nominated by H.S., outstanding academic record & SATs, strong character, sustained interest in business. 800-727-6036 |
| NSA Stokes Educational Scholarship Program | Nov 15 each year | HS senior, min GPA 3.0, SAT 1100 r & m, 500 wr, or ACT 25, ldrshp, U.S. citz, major in comp sci or comp/elec engr; $30,000/yr for college; guaranteed employment |
| Nov 25, 2012 | juniors or seniors, essay contest, submit online, 800-1000 words on topic provided, 1st-$10,000, 2nd-$5,000, three 3rd-$1,000, four $500 winners | |
| Macy's & Go Red Multicultural Fund | Nov 30, 2012 | 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, 2012 | 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, 2012 | senior, Top 3%, Average 3.9 GPA, 1517 SAT, leadership; renewable 4 yr scholarship - full tuition & fees |
| Boston University Alex. Graham Bell | Dec 1, 2012 | 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, 2012 | senior, outstanding GPA, scores, character, demonstrated leadership in community; 18 full schlrps to both Duke & UNC awarded; highly competitive |
| SMART Scholarship | Dec 15, 2012 | 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, 2012 | 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, 2012 | Gr. 7-12, 350 words, only one entry per student, topic: What My Vote Will Mean to Me. Grand prize is $1,000-2,500 savings bond + 18 national, regional & local prizes. Winners are chosen in April. email: PaulG48104@aol.com |
| Washington & Lee University -Johnson Scholarship | Dec 1, 2012 | 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, 2012 | MD senior w/ exemplary academics and extracurricular record; full tuition award; renewable 4 yrs. (Wash & Lee Johnson Scholarship appl + admissions appl required) |
| Villanova University Presidential Scholarship | Dec 1, 2012 | senior, presidential schlrp, GPA avg 4.0-4.19, SAT cr & m-1450; ACT >= 33; full tuition, rm & bd; 28 awards; must be nominated by H.S. |
| The Villanova University Scholarship | Dec 1, 2012 | senior, top 5% of class, GPA >= 3.85, SAT cr & m=1380; ACT >= 31; extracurricular activities; leadership; amount varies |
| Elks Most Valuable Student | Dec 7, 2012 | 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] |
| Comcast Leaders & Achievers | Dec 7, 2012 | senior, one nominee who demonstrates commitment to comm. svc, leadership skills, academic achievement (GPA min 2.8), $1,000. HS nominates student. |
| JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship | Dec 10, 2012 | seniors, 2- $500 schlrps to collegebound w/fin need, leadership, extracurricular activities, comm svc, emplymt, references, essay; contact: ew62266@aol.com |
| 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 17, 2012 | senior who started 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 |
| Got Milk, Sammy Scholarship | Dec 15, 2012 | collegebound senior, online application only, outstanding scholar/athletes, leadership, comm svc, loves milk; $7,500 college schlrp |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust Student of the YearScholarship (environmental science) | Dec 20, 2012 | 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 |
| Ronald McDonald Scholars | Dec 20, 2012 | senior, any ethnicity, leadership, comm svc, financial need, personal statement, transcript, recommendation, will attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall |
| McDonald's Future Achievers Scholarship | Dec 20, 2012 | senior, Afr Amer, leadership, community service, transcript, essay, recommendation, IRS 1040 required; must attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall. |
| McDonald's Asian Pacific American Scholarship | Dec 20, 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 |
| McDonald's HACER Scholarship | Dec 20, 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 |
| Hazlau/Colgate Scholarship Program | Dec 31, 2012 | 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; apply online |
| National Capital Optimist Club | Dec 31, 2012 | youth under 19 yrs old; essay contest; How Can I Help My Friends Realize Their Value? |
| Anne Ford & Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships | Dec 31 2012 | seniors w/ documented learning disabilities; 2 or 4 yr collegebound or tech trng prog; reqmts vary, see website. |
| North Carolina A & T Univ. Alumni Scholarship | Dec 31, 2012 | 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 |
| Ellen Imbrigato Scholarship @ Norfolk State University | Dec 30, 2012 | senior from Montgomery County, MD, who will attend NSU in fall, resident of DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay, $1,000. 757-823-8135 |
| Imagine America | December 31 | To attend participating career/technical college, 2.5 GPA, financial need |
| The Big Dig Scholarship | Dec 31, 2012 | senior or college student, essay contest, perm res or U.S. citzen |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Jan 1, 2013 | 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, 2013 | senior, 3.75 min GPA, ACT >=30 or SAT>=2000, leadership, comm svc, creativity; full tuition + stipend for 4 yrs |
| Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award (women only) | Jan 7, 2013 | 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 |
| Towson Univ Dept. of Art Scholarship (nominated by HS) | Jan 8, 2013 | 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 |
| Ron Brown Scholar Program | Jan 9, 2013 |
Afr. Amer senior, acad excellence, outstanding ldrshp, comm svc, fin need, citiz or perm res, $10,000/yr/4yrs for ten students |
| Burger King Scholars | Jan 10, 2013 | senior, min GPA 2.5, fin. need, comm service or extra- curriculars; work experience; plan to attend full-time 2 or 4 yr college or tech school |
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program | Jan 10, 2013 | seniors, with strong leadership, community service, U.S. citizenship, drive, integrity, min GPA 3.0. $10,000/yr/4yrs; numerous awards |
| Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | Jan 11, 2013 | 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 2/1/13, rec ltr needed |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Jan 13, 2013 | 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 12, 2013 | 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, 2013 | 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, 2013 |
must apply to college by 1/2/13 , under-represented senior, top 10%, high SATs, leadership/high character, comm svc, full tuition(renewable); essay required |
| Ithaca College Park Scholar | Jan 15, 2013 | must apply to college by 1/2/13, senior, full tuition, rm & bd +stipend outstanding academic record, leadership, & comm svc |
| Washington Crossing Foundation | Jan 15, 2013 | seniors, interested in history, politics, gov't or military, award amts: $1,000-$5,000 in nat'l schlrps, 215-949-8841; apply online |
| American Univ (DC) Frederick Douglass Scholarship | Jan 15, 2013 | 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, 2013 | 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, 2013 | 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, 2013 | senior, two out-of-state 4 yr award, full tuition, rm & bd, academic excellence, leadership, extra activities (well rounded); admission to UMW; contact: finaid@umw.edu. |
| SAE Engineering Scholarships | Jan 15, 2013 | senior, U.S. Citizen, strong SAT and GPA, major in engineering, several schlrps (one online appl); most require 3.75 GPA |
| Clarence Beecher Allen Scholarship (College of Wooster) | Jan 15, 2013 | Afr Amer senior, outstanding academics w/ potential for excellence in college, essay, on-campus scholarship event (330-263-2630 or dyokley@wooster.edu) |
| Gates Millennium Scholars | Jan 16, 2013 | senior, minority, (Afr Amer, Amer Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Island, Hispanic), financial need (Pell grant eligible), 3.3 GPA, leadership, nominator & recommender needed |
| Mt. St. Mary's Univ Founder's Scholarship Essay Competition | Jan 27, 2013 or Feb 3, 2013 | 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 |
Latino Law Students' Assn scholarship (AU School of Law)
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Jan 28, 2013 | College bound Latino student in DC Metro area, min GPA 3.0, involvement in Latino community, academic achievement; U.S. citizen or perm resident, fin need, appls in CC or call 202-274-4005 or email lalsa@wcl.american.edu. |
| Princeton Prize in Race Relations | Jan 31, 2013 | Gr. 9-12, commitment & leadership role in comm svc project that promotes racial harmony, $1,000, 800-742-1036; PPrize@Princeton.edu |
| Norfolk State University Engineering Scholarship | Jan 31, 2013 | incoming freshmen who will study electronics engineering or optical engr full time; min GPA 3.0; appl in Career Center |
| Shiloh Baptist Church HBCU Council | Jan 31, 2013 | senior, HBCU collegebound, four different schlrps, min GPA ranging from 2.5 - 3.5, comm svc, 2 rec ltrs, essay, transcript. Appl in CC |
| H.S. Journalist of the Year Award | Jan 31, 2013 | senior, outstanding school newspaper writer in MD, DE or DC; submit 5 articles; rec ltr, autiobiography; $1,500 award |
| VA Tech Univ, Dean Scholarship or Davenport scholarship | Feb 1, 2013 | 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, 2013 | 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) |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | Feb 1, 2013 | active in community, led project that benefits others, overcome personal challenges |
| MC Scholars (Montgomery College Honors program) | Feb 1, 2013 | senior, competitive 2 yr scholarship, honors program w/ semester experiential study; min GPA >=3.3, min SAT 550 on all sections, recs reqd; two-part appl in Career Ctr or online |
| MC Macklin Business Scholars Honors program | Feb 1, 2013 | senior, competitive 2 yr scholarship, honors business program at MC Rockville; min GPA>=3.0, min SAT 550 on all sections, two-part appl in Career Ctr or online |
| Thursday Network, Greater Washington Urban League Empower Scholarship | Feb 1, 2013 | 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 11, 2013 | Gr 11 or 12, topic: The Power of Oratory: Famous Speeches & Their Impact on American Society; ($250, 500, $1,000) contact: dalowe-williams@co.pg.md.us or 301-952-3788 |
| Feb 11, 2013 | senior, family income <=$40,000/yr, res of DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, comm svc, essay, 2 references | |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc (Montg Cty Chapter, Afr Amer Sorority) | Feb 13, 2013 | seniors or undergrad, accepted to 2 or 4 yr college, reside in Montg Cty, MD, transcript, essay, 2 rec ltrs, fin need; appl in CC, willa0930@yahoo.com |
| SAGE scholarship of Greater Olney Area | Feb 8, 2013 | 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. |
| Towson Univ. Community Enrichment & Enhancement Award (CEEP) | Feb 15, 2013 | 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. |
| Best Buy Scholarship Program | Feb 15, 2013 | Gr 9-12 dedicated to community service, involved in school activities or employment; solid grades; 1100 schlrps of $1,000 each |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | Feb 15, 2013 | 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 |
| Natl Commission for Cooperative Education | Feb 15, 2013 | 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 |
| NAACP Scholarship (Montgomery County only) | Feb 20, 2013 | 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 2/20/13 |
| Davidson Fellows Scholarships | Feb 20, 2013 | extraordinary young people 18 yrs or younger, who have completed significant piece of work; $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000; categories: sci, tech, engr, math, literature, music, philosophy, & outside the box; winners attend DCreception |
| Cynthia E. Morgan Scholarship Fund | Feb 25, 2013 | senior or college student in MD, first generation college student, majoring in medical-related field at a MD college, $1,000 |
| National Society of Black Engineers - DC Alumni Extension | Feb 28, 2013 | Afr Amer senior, pursuing applied sci or engr in college, acad excellence, outstanding comm svc to community, resides in DC metro area. |
| Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship | Feb 28, 2013 | 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) |
| AFCEA/NOVA scholarship | Feb 28, 2013 | 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 28, 2013 | 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 |
| 100 Black Men of America | Feb 29, 2013 | Afr Amer male senior, GPA >=2.5, collegebound in fall 2013, completed 50 hrs of active comm svc within last 12 months (documentation reqd); leadership involvement |
| Women of Tomorrow Award | Feb 28, 2013 | 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. |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Sigma Omega Chapter | March 1, 2013 | seniors in good academic standing with fin need, 3 different scholarships - (HBCU, math major, any college); $1,000 each |
| SEIU Scholarship Program | March 1, 2013 | senior, student or parent must be a member of SEIU, several scholarships w/different criteria, apply online |
| Alpha Pi Chi Sorority - Lottie Cantey Scholarship | March 1, 2013 | senior, GPA >=2.5; SSL hrs >= 60, fin need; transcrpt, essay, rec ltr, verification ltr of comm svc. Appl in Career Ctr |
| Natl Academy of Engineering Essay Contest | March 1, 2013 | Gr. 3-12, online engineering essay contest (1,000 words for H.S. students), cash prizes, must enter online, $100-$500 |
| TOCA Scholarship | March 1, 2013 | senior or undergrad pursuing green industry related field: horticulture, plant sci, botany, agronomy, plant pathology & communications |
| MHEC Guaranteed Access Grant | March 1, 2013 | senior, 2.5+ GPA, will attend Maryland college, significant financial need, max award is $15,500/yr; must submit FAFSA to be eligible |
| Maryland Financial Aid & Scholarships | March 1, 2013 | MD residents attending MD 2 yr or 4 yr college, scholarship criteria varies |
| American Association of Blacks in Energy | March 1, 2013 | senior, minority, 3.0 GPA, min "B" avg in math/sci courses, will major in college in one of these: bus, engr, tech, math or phys sci |
| Dwight Jacobus Scholarships (business or educ majors) | March 1, 2013 | senior or college student pursuing business or education major, 2.0 GPA, financial need, must attend MD or DC college full-time, renewable, $1,000 |
| American Chemical Society (ACS scholars program) | March 1, 2013 | senior, minority who will pursue chemistry, biochem, chemical engineering, or any other chemically-related field in college; $2,500. |
| National Press Club scholarships | March 1, 2013 | 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 |
| National Capital Area Garden Clubs | March 1, 2013 | senior, majoring in horticulture, botany, conservation, bio, floriculture, landscape design, forestry, env sci; min GPA 3.0, resume, 3 rec ltrs, personal essay |
| 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, 2013 | senior, dependent of Air Force (active, deceased, missing or retired), DC metro area resident, academic (min GPA 3.25) & citizenship achievements to be considered (not fin need) |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | March 1, 2013 | 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, 2013 | Afr Amer college student; min GPA 2.75, involved in comm svc & school activities, essay, 2 rec ltrs, transcript |
| Frostburg State University Music Scholarship | March 1, 2013 | Applicants must apply & be accepted to Frostburg, will major in music; and participate in audition day: March 7, 2013 |
| March 1, 2013 | 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 | |
| Sherry Hintz Scholarship Fund (breast or ovarian cancer) | March 8, 2013 | 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: kzerby@mhamc.org (up to $20,000/yr/4yrs) |
| DeVry University Scholarships | March 5, 2012 | Presidential Awards, top 50% of grad class, min GPA 3.3, half tuition; other scholarships available with varying amounts. |
| Attrus Fleming Music Scholarship Fund | March 8, 2013 | junior or senior, promising music ability, plans to study music in college; rec ltr, CD; $3,000; classical piano judged in 2013 |
| Tzu Chi Foundation | March 9, 2013 | 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 |
| Leadership Montgomery Award | March 15, 2013 | seniors, minimum 260 Student Service Learning hours (by end of junior yr), 2 rec forms, verification of comm svc hrs, essay, $1,000 award |
| Christa McAuliffe Scholarship (BCF) Common Application | March 15, 2013 | 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 |
| Kohl's Scholarship | March 15, 2013 | Age 6-18, Community / volunteer service, nomination, apply online between Feb 1-March 15 |
| MCPS Educational Foundation Scholarships | March 14, 2013 | 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 |
| Polish Heritage Assn of MD | March 15, 2013 | senior / full-time college student w/ fin need and at least two Polish ancestors, good acdemic standing, leadership, & Polish pride |
| Maryland PTA Scholarship | March 15, 2013 | 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 |
| Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Scholarships | March 15, 2013 | senior, must have account at Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (formerly MCT Fed Credit Union), min GPA 2.75, transcript & 400-600 word essay required (six $3,000) |
| Women's Board of Montgomery General Hospital | March 18, 2013 | seniors interested in nursing or allied health field; financial need; renewable scholarship (4 yrs); fin need; academic achievement; U.S. citz and MD resident. |
| Black College Expo Scholarship (DC) | March 18, 2013 | Gr 11-12, U.S. citz or perm res, essay contest, 500 words: Why is a College Education Important to Me; must be typed, double spaced & emailed to: scholarship@thecollegeexpo.org. (check website for details) |
| Concerned Black Men, Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest | March 22, 2012 | Gr. 7-12, oratory contest: Is the Dream Fulfilled? Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., the Man, and his words through his Memorial. Awards: $500, $300, $200 |
| PMI Scholarship | March 22, 2013 | seniors in Montg Cty, min 2.75 GPA, $1000, must take quiz about project management; all majors are encouraged to apply |
| McDonald's Educates Award | March 22, 2013 | senior with min GPA 3.0, leadership, comm. svc, good character & live in DC metro area; transcript, essay, recommendation; $1,500; 202-585-2600 |
| Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge (Bnai Brith Organization) | March 22, 2013 | Gr. 9-12, DC, Mont Cty, PG Cty students; write & illustrate a children's book on tolerance & diversity; 3 student prizes: $1,000-$5,000 |
| Ivy Vine Charities, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority | March 22, 2013 | senior, in DC metro area who plans to attend HBCU, min GPA 2.7 on 4.0 scale, accepted to 4 yr HBCU, comm svc & extracurriculars, essay & 3 recs |
| Leisure World Kiwanis Club Scholarship | March 22, 2013 | Blake seniors, min GPA 2.0, will attend college, rec ltr, resume, comm svc, fin need, 3-4 awards- $1,000-5,000 (one reserved for music major; one for science major); Key Club mbrs preferred |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Potomac Valley Chapter | March 22, 2013 | senior, Afr Amer female, min GPA 3.0, Montg Cty resident, will attend 4 yr college; family income less than $75,000 |
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority (Chevy Chase, MD Chapter) | March 23, 2012 | 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 |
| Omega Psi Phi Charles Young Scholarship | March 23, 2013 | senior (minority males pref), DC metro resident, academic excellence, fin need, essay is very important, recommendation, $30,000 awarded to worthy collegebound students |
| Questbridge College Prep Scholarship Program (for juniors) | March 27, 2013 | outstanding juniors, low income (<$60,000), includes expense pd college prep summer program at one of 35 partner selective colleges (counselor referral required) |
| Shire ADHD Scholarship Program | March 27, 2013 | senior with ADHD, college or trade school bound, comm svc, ldrshp activities, essay, rec ltr, $2,000 + 1 yr coaching svcs (50 winners) |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Paul Robeson Scholarship (S.S. chapter) | March 28, 2013 | African American seniors in Montg. Cty., well-rounded, good academics, comm.svc, 2 rec ltrs, transcript, 500 word essay. 240-899-1898; appls in the Career Center |
| Washington Independent Svcs for Educational Resources | March 29, 2013 | Gr. 11-12, with documented learning disability & demonstrated comm leadership, resident of DC, MD or VA, collegebound |
| FEEA Scholarship Program | March 29, 2013 | seniors, for current civilian federal employees and families, 3.0 GPA min; will attend two or four-year college full-time |
| Design Continuum Fund Scholarship | March 29, 2013 | seniors in DC metro area who will pursue college educ in art/design: adv, fine arts, graphic des, illus, motion graphics, photog, $1,000-5,000 |
| Legacy of Life Scholarship | March 30, 2013 | senior, essay contest: "Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade someone to give the Gift of a Lifetime;" 1000 word limit; $1,000-$5,000 |
| Done Vida Scholarship | March 30, 2013 | senior, create a video encouraging organ donation, $500-$3,000 |
| UMCP Dance Scholarship | March 30, 2013 | senior, gifted/talented dance majors; 301 405-3180 or dancedept@umd.edu for application & info; auditions required |
| Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation | March 30, 2013 | senior, collegebound minority residing in DC metro area, disadvantaged youth in good standing; significant comm svc; appl in CC |
| Masonic Charities of Maryland | March 31, 2013 | 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 |
| Washington Regional Transplant Community essay contest | March 31, 2013 | Hispanic seniors; essay contest, topic: Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade someone to give the gift of a lifetime. Prizes range from $1,000-5,000. |
| Northrop Grumman Scholarship | March 31, 2013 | 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, 2013 | senior, AHEPA or Greek Orthodox Church affiliation, 3.0+GPA, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular/athl participation, essay. ahepa@ahepa.org |
| Army Officers' Wives' Club | March 30, 2013 | 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, 2013 | Hispanic & minority seniors attending 2-4 yr college, 3.0-3.5 +GPA, U.S. citizen or permanent resident |
| Blacks in Government Scholarship Coast Guard Headquarters Chapter | March 31, 2013 | any senior, 2.0+ GPA, , collegebound, 2 recs ltrs, 500 word essay, reside in DC metro area, $500-1,000. for more info: 202-372-1329 or Gail.M.Jackson@uscg.mil |
| Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults | April 1, 2013 | 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 |
| Esperanza Education Fund | April 1, 2013 | 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, $5,000-20,000 |
| Phi Delta Kappa Int'l Scholarship | April 1, 2013 | H.S. senior who will major in education, good academic standing associated with Phi Delta Kappa;online application |
| Lee Stern Peacemaker Award, Sandy Spring Friends | April 1, 2013 | H.S. student who contributes to non-violent resolution of problems (peer mediator); involved in humanitarian efforts; one nominee |
| MD Emergency Management Assn Scholarship | April 1, 2013 | senior, Maryland HS, career in emerg mgmt, pub svcs, pub safety, or meteorology, transcript, comm svcs, essay, references. Appl in Career Center |
| National Org of Professional Hispanic Natural Resources Conservation Schlrp | April 1, 2013 | Hispanic senior, U.S. citz, accepted to college; will pursue career in natural resources conservation (env sci, forestry, ecology, etc), GPA >=2.75; public affairs schlrp, too. |
| Maryland Assn of Elementary School Principals (Dr. Kenneth Mann Scholarship) | April 4, 2013 | senior, will attend college in Maryland majoring in elementary educ; transcript, test scores, 2 rec ltrs, essay. Appls in CC. 301-766-8230 |
| Rydin Decal "Design a Permit" Schlrp Contest | April 5, 2013 | creative senior, collegebound, legal resident, design a parking permit contest, $1,000-1,500. |
| MAHPERD Scholarship | April 7, 2013 | 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 |
| The Bernie Scholarship | April 8, 2013 | senior, min. GPA 2.0, fin need, max. family income based on sliding scale; must live in Montg. Cty. HOC subsidized housing; two recs; appl. in Career Ctr or online |
| Epilepsy Foundation Ira Rosenzwog Scholarship | April 5, 2013 | seniors w/epilepsy in MD, fin. need considered; essay required; $500-2,000 |
| AFCEA-DC Scholarship program | April 12, 2013 | 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 |
| Robert Whitney Newcomb Memorial NIH Schlrp/Internship Award | April 12, 2013 | juniors, enrolled in biotech prgm or adv sci course, 6 week NIH summer internshp, $2,500, 2 rec ltrs, essay, transcrpt, resume;301-384-1211 |
| Joseph Fox Memorial Scholarship for Education | April 12, 2013 | senior, Maryland resident, min GPA 3.2, major in education, comm svc in educ related activities, will pursue teaching career, $2,000, |
| Chaenda Jones Scholarship Program - Power of Pink! | April 12, 2013 | Age 17-24, min GPA 2.75, enrolled in college by Fall 2013, resume, transcript, essay: how have you been affected by breast cancer |
| Minds in Motion Scholarship | April 12, 2013 | senior athletes, GPA >=3.25 unweighted who participated in H.S. interscholastic athletics during H.S. (see Ms. Moore or Mr. Fribush) |
| Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation Scholarship | April 12, 2013 | senior, resides in DC area, citizen, will attend 4 yr college, comm svc, GPA >=2.75, SAT >=1400 (cr, m & wr), fin need; 20 schlrps awarded |
| Distinguished Hispanic Scholar | April 12, 2013 | senior, 3.5 min GPA, one nominee per school, Hispanic |
| College of Notre Dame of Maryland (English or Drama-Moore Schlrp) | April 15, 2013 | senior, incoming college freshman at the college, who wants to major in English or Drama; $1,000, appl is online. |
| Izaak Walton League Scholarship | April 15, 2013 | seniors, Montg Cty resident, study conservation or environmental studies in college; five $1,500 schlrps |
| Sandy Spring Civic Assn (Ross Boddy/Carolyn Snowden Scholarship) | April 15, 2013 | senior attending H.S. in Sandy Spring, MD community (includes Blake HS students), college-bound, fin need, comm. svc, promise of achievement; Appl in Careet Ctr; 301-570-1560 |
| Robert M. Tregoning Memorial Scholarship | April 15, 2013 | 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 |
| Lavinia Engle Scholarship | April 15, 2013 | female, senior in good academic standing, Montg Cty resident, will attend MD college, fin need, 2 recs, transcript, essay, photo, tax return |
| Federal Water Quality Association | April 16, 2013 | seniors from DC metro area in good acad standing, who will study of chemistry, biology, environmental sci or engineering, civil engr, chemical engr, or natural resources planning, will attend 4 yr college, 3 -$2,000 renewable schlrps! |
| Taiwanese American Community Scholarship | April 17, 2013 | seniors, all ethnic groups, citz or perm res, rec ltr, transcript, comm. svc & extra curr activities, essay. 12 awards of $600 + plaque. |
| High Bridge Foundation Scholarship | April 19, 2013 | senior, residing in DC metro area, WGPA 3.0 preferred, hardship, fin need, comm svc, ldrshp |
| Alpha Phi Alpha - Ira Dorsey Scholarship | April 19, 2013 | 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 |
| Olney Chamber of Commerce | April 20, 2013 | 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, 2013 | 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 |
| Carl T. Rowan Chapter of Blacks in Government | April 22, 2013 | senior, in good academic standing (min 3.0), accepted to college or trade school, transcript, rec ltr, resides within 50 mi of DC, essay & photo required. 202-632-6003 |
| National Assn. of Women Business Owners | April 20, 2013 | senior, female, college or trade school bound, entrepreneur, business project, $1,000, 410-356,1000, tammy.schneider@glassjacobson.com |
| Student-View Scholarship | April 22, 2013 | seniors, collegebound; log on to www.student-view.com & complete 15 min. appl/survey about colleges in your area; random drawing, $500-4,000. |
| Ida Haimovicz Visual Arts Award | April 25, 2013 | seniors, Montg Cty resident, pursuing visual arts career, min GPA 2.5, $3,000, portfolio, 301-565-3805 or robert.hanson@creativemoco.com |
| Robert T. Mangum Memorial Scholarship (Montgomery County Farm Bureau) | April 26, 2013 | 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 23.0; references; $2,000,appl is online |
| Gram's Promise Foundation | April 26, 2013 | senior, activism & leadership among peers in fight against tobacco use; must be tobacco free |
| Asian American Education Association MCPS Scholarship | April 26, 2013 | senior, Asian Pacific American in good academic standing, will major in education; transcript, SAT/ACT, comm svc, extra activities, 2 rec ltrs, essay, appl in CC |
| Robert T. Mangum Memorial Scholarship (Montgomery County Farm Bureau) | April 26, 2013 | 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 3.0; references; $2,000,appl is online |
| Montgomery College Academic Specialty Scholarship | April 30, 2013 | senior, min GPA 3.0, (not SAT scores) full-time tuition & fees to MC for 1 yr (renewable; if 3.5+ GPA), academic achievement (not need based) |
| Washington Metro Chapter Community Associations Institute Scholarship | April 30, 2013 | senior, college or trade school bound, essay contest, "Benefits of Living in a Community Association." $500; apply online |
| Del. Roger Manno Scholarship Fund (for students w/ or without special needs) | April 30, 2013 | senior with dev. disabilities who will attend a college or trade school in MD, resident of District 19 (exceptions made for out-of-state college if "unique major" that is not offered in MD, Application in Career Center |
| DC Metro Organization of Black Scientists | April 30, 2013 | senior who will pursue science in college, min GPA 2.5, SAT/ACT scores, 2 recs, fin need, essay |
| Raymond Anthony Brown Memorial Schlrp Fund | April 30, 2013 | 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 |
| Angie Houtz Memorial Fund | April 30, 2013 | senior, 3.0 unw. GPA, 200 hrs community service, will attend 2 or 4 yr public Maryland college, $3,000 |
| Nordstrom Cares Scholarship | May 1, 3013 | juniors, min GPA 2.7, comm svc, ldrshp, emplymt, fin need, will attend 4 yr college in U.S., $10,000 |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Rudolph Snowden Schlrp | May 1, 2013 | 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 |
| Olney Lions Club Unglesbee Scholarship | May 1, 2013 | 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 |
| Blake H.S. PTSA Scholarship | May 1, 2013 | Blake senior, will attend 2 or 4 yr college, min GPA 2.5, essay & resume reqd, 2 recs, signif comm. svc. (4 -8 awards-$500-1,000) |
| Alex Popeck Never Back Down Foundation Scholarship | May 1, 2013 | 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 |
| Nordstrum Scholarship | May 1, 2013 | 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 1, 2012 |
| Brandon Carrington Lee Visual Arts Scholarship (Blake HS art students) | May 2, 2013 | 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 3, 2013 | 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 3, 2013 | senior, accepted to college full-time, academic excellence, extra-curricular activities (school, community, church), some fin need, Appl in CC.(K. Kennedy 301-774-5014) |
| U.S. Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur Education Scholars Grant (USHYEE) | May 6, 2013 | 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 |
| Kappa Community Development Foundation | May 10, 2013 | Afr Amer male senior attending H.S. in Montg Cty; min GPA 2.5, accepted to college, 3 recs, comm svc |
| Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Montg County Alumni Schlrp | May 13, 2013 | Afr Amer male senior, MCPS, collegebound, min GPA 2.5, demonstrated comm svc, essays |
| The Will Group Foundation | May 14, 2013 | senior, local, collegebound, good academic standing, fin need, adversity, community involvement |
| Bowie State University Alumni Association | May 15, 2013 | senior who will attend Bowie State Univ in Fall, min GPA 2.5 recommended, extra curricular activities, essay. Appl in the Career Ctr. |
| Montgomery College Academic Potential Scholarship | May 15, 2013 | 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 |
| Samsung Scholarship Essay competition | May 15, 2013 | Gr. 9-12, essay topic: How will technology change the way we learn in the future? Is it for the better? 300 words; five $1,000 scholarships to be awarded |
| DeVry University Community Scholarship | May 15 | senior, min 2.7 GPA, nomination required, will attend DeVry University |
| MD Vietnamese Mutual Assn | May 17, 2013 | 2 nominees from each school, collegebound Vietnamese student in DC metro area, fin need, min GPA 3.3, 2 rec ltrs $1,000; 301-588-6862 |
| Blake Stage Company Booster Association Scholarship (NEW!!!) | May 17, 2013 | senior, mbr of Stage Co. for min of 2 semesters, min GPA 2.5, plan to attend 2or 4 yr college or voc school within next 3 yrs, tchr rec, essay, transcript reqd. Appl in CC. |
| I'm First Scholarship | May 24, 2013 | seniors, first gen college students, must attend I'm First partner college (see website for list), fin need, comm svc, ldrsp, good writer; no GPA or SAT requirement |
| Tylenol Scholarship | May 31, 2013 | collegebound seniors, online application, a total of $250,000 in scholarships to 40 future healthcare professionals |
| Delegate Craig Zucker (District 14) | May 30, 2013 | senior, resident of District 14 who will attend 2 or 4 yr college in MD or MHEC unique major out of state; good academic standing; 301-858-3380. |
| Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union | May 31, 2013 | senior, collegebound, resident of Montg Cty, essay contest, $1,000. Appl. in CC or contact: bhilton@mafcu.org |
| Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship (Athletes) | May 31, 2013 | junior, student/athlete, GPA >=2.5, resides in DC, MD, VA, team player, ldrship, sportsmanship, $1000 |
| Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation | May 31, 2013 | senior or college student, Age 18-25, attending voc. or trade school, min GPA 2.5, U.S. Citizenship; apply online |
| Dr. Tony Davis Memorial Scholarship | May 31, 2013 | senior in HOC housing; accepted to college for Fall 2013; extra curric, comm svc; 500 word essay, $5,000; stephanie.semones@hocmc.org |
| Izaak Walton League (Damascus Chapter) | June 1, 2013 | senior in good academic standing,, will pursue environmental or conservation related field in college; apply online using pdf document |
| POSSE Foundation Scholarship (DC metro area) | June 3, 2013 | 10 full tuition (4 yr) schlrps to each of these colleges: Grinnell, Bucknell, Lafayette, Univ. of Wisconsin, Pepperdine or Sewanee: University of the South; strong leadership, teamwork, communication skills & academic promise (10 rising seniors nominated by H.S.) |
| Susana de Moya Foundation Awards | June 7, 2013 | Age 13-21, Dominican student, Gr. 9, 10 or 11 (not H.S. seniors); academic merit, comm.svc, interview, essays, rec. ltrs (online application) |
| Montgomery College Foundation Scholarship | June 7, 2013 | 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. and online |
| Blacks in Government: Dept. of Interior Chapter | June 8, 2012 | senior (any ethnicity), collegebound, resides in DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay required; appl in CC; 703-358-1896 |
| The Laurel Fund for the Performing Arts - Mary Day Scholarship Award | June 15, 2013 | dancers, gr. 8-12, min 3 yrs ballet training, will major in dance in college & pursue dance career. |
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship/Essay Contest | June 14, 2013 | Gr 11-12, age 16-30, 500-1,000 word essay contest, $1,000 |
| Big Sun Scholarship (athletic award) | June 21, 2013 | seniors who are athletes, regardless of sport; essay required; $500 |
| Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Fund | June 28, 2013 | 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. |
| Sickle Cell Association of the National Capital Area Scholarship | June 30, 2013 | H.S. senior or college student w/ sickle cell disease, DC./MD/VA resident, GPA >=2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay (200 words) about goals for future, photo |
| Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarship | June 30 2013 | Hispanic senior or college student, min GPA 2.5, will attend MD college, significant comm svc, 2 rec ltrs, essay, must be MD resident for 2+ yrs |
| Herb Block Scholarship | July 7, 2013 (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 |
| 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 |