$1,000 June 10

2016 Abbott and
Fenner Scholarship
$1,000
Abbott & Fenner
Business Consultants
June 10
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors, as well as all
students registered in any accredited post- secondary institution. Students must be
between the ages of 16 and 30. You will need to write an essay of between 500 and 1000
words on the following topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain
your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it,
and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. Scholarship submissions
must be sent to A&F by email at: [email protected]. To learn more
about this opportunity, visit the website at:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Air Force Officers'
Spouses’ Club of
Washington, D.C.
2016 Scholarship
Scholarship
Program is
based on funds
available each
year from fundraising
activities of the
Club and its
members
February 29 Each applicant must meet the following requirements: Be a candidate for graduation
from high school for the current year and plan to attend an accredited college/university
during the 2016-2017 academic school year; be a legal military dependent child of an
active duty, reserve, guard, retired, MIA/POW, deceased officer or enlisted member of
the US Air Force; and, must have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Applications are available on the website under the Scholarships tab:
https://www.afoscdc.com/
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc.
Xi Sigma
Omega HBCU
Scholarship
$4,000 over 4
years
February 29 The Xi Sigma Omega HBCU Scholarship is awarded to seniors who plan to attend a
Historically Black College or University (HBCU). They must be able to document an
exceptional number of service learning hours with outstanding community service;
demonstrated leadership in organizations; and, must have a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0
scale or a 4.0 out of a 5.0 scale.
The Golden Soror Scholarship is for seniors who plan to attend a Historically Black
College or University (HBCU).
The Ola Carter Berry Scholarship is awarded to seniors with need and who
demonstrate outstanding accomplishments.
The Bernadine M. Pindell Scholarship is awarded to seniors majoring in mathematics
or engineering and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
The Partica Moore-Batten Scholarship is awarded to a senior who is pursuing a career
in education.
The Clive Jackson, Beatrice Crutchfield and Ola Carter Berry Book Awards will also
be awarded to graduating seniors.
Xi Sigma Omega
Chapter Scholarship
Programs
Golden
Soror $1,500
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Ola Carter
Berry $1,500
Bernadine M.
Pindell $1,500
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Partica MooreBatten $1,000
Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
Book
awards are
$500 each
Angie Dipietro
Women in Business
Scholarship
$500
Army Officers’ Wives Varies
Club of the Greater
Washing Area
(AOWCGWA) in
partnership with the
Fort Myer Thrift Shop
March 1
This scholarship is available to any female student who is pursuing post-secondary
education (community college, 4-year college/university or business school) at an
accredited U.S. institution. Candidates must possess an interest in business or
entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and
educational experiences. The applicant must be in good academic standing with a
minimum GPA of 3.0. A 500 word essay is also required based on the prompt: “If you
could see one change in gender inequality in your lifetime, what would it be, and why?
How do you think this can be achieved?” To learn more, go to the website:
http://marylandcriminallaws.com/#women-law-scholarship
March 25
Scholarships are merit based and are awarded based on academic qualifications,
community involvement and/or leadership potential. To be eligible for these
scholarships, applicants must: Be the child (up to age 22) or spouse of active duty, retired
or deceased U.S. Army personnel, officer or enlisted; be attending or plan to attend an
accredited post-secondary institution in a degree program for the 2016-2017 school year;
live in Montgomery County; be a high school senior and college applicants must have a
minimum 3.0 GPA in their current program. Additional information and application
available in the College/Career Center.
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Blacks in
Government
Department of Health
and Human
Services/College Park
Complex Chapter
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B’nai B’rith
International Diverse
Minds Writing
Challenge
$1,000
(3 academic
scholarships)
March 21
To be considered for a scholarship, the applicant must: Be a graduating senior from an
accredited secondary educational institution in the Washington, D.C. or College Park
areas; enter a four-year college/university as a full-time freshman in the fall of 2016; have
a scholastic average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale; and, not be an immediate relative of a
member of BIG HHS/College Park Complex Chapter. Applications available in the
College/Career Center.
March 18
The contest is open to all currently enrolled 9-12 grade students within Montgomery
County. High School students are invited to write and illustrate a children’s book that
tells a unique story about tolerance, inclusion or diversity, and, a story that promotes a
greater understanding of different cultures, lifestyles and beliefs. Students may work
individually or as a team of two. Detailed submission information available on the
website: http://www.bnaibrith.org/diverse-minds.html
$500 Reginald
Bennett and
Garnett Wood
Book Awards
(2)
1st Prize:
$5,000 college
scholarship
2nd Prize:
$2,000 college
scholarship
3rd Prize:
$1,000 college
scholarship
Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program
$25,000 (50)
per year
renewable for
up to 4 years
and one
additional year
for those
entering a fiveyear
Engineering
program
February 29 To apply, applicants must: Be high school seniors or current undergraduates; plan to
enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for
the entire 2016-2017 academic year; plan to major in a specified course of study focused
on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry; and, be
U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Scholarship recipients are selected based on the following four factors which will be
considered equally: Academic achievement; financial need; participation and leadership
in community and school activities, work experience, and interest in pursuing a career in
the automotive or related industry. Special consideration will be given to the following
applicants: first-generation college attendees, females, minorities, military veterans and
dependents of military personnel. Majority of the scholarships will be awarded to
students majoring in STEM disciplines. Flyers available in the College/Career Center.
You must apply online: http://buickachievers.com/
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Business and Finance
Scholarship
$500
April 11
To be eligible, you must be: A graduating high school senior; completed all the business
and finance program course requirements; and, are currently enrolled or have completed
an internship. Submit your application on the website:
https://www.esfcu.org/2015scholarships
The Clare and Robert
Moore Scholarship
Fund
$1,000
April 15
This scholarship is offered to incoming first-year students at the woman’s college at
Notre Dame of Maryland University starting in the Fall of 2016. The scholarship is open
to a student who is majoring in English and/or Theater. More information and the
application can be found on the website: http://crmoorescholarship.org/
April 29
Any senior graduating in 2016 in Montgomery County, MD, is eligible. Specifically, the
“Never Back Down Foundation," founded as a tribute to Alex, seeks to recognize teens
who are profound Difference Makers—those who notice opportunities to make a
difference and act upon those challenges or needs to create positive change in
their community, school or family. For more information, and to get the application, go to
the website: http://www.alexpopeckneverbackdown.org/
Can be applied
to tuition, room
and board,
books, fees
The Difference Maker $2,500
Scholarship
Alex Popeck Never
Back Down
Foundation
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Dorothy Marvil
Scholarship
$3,000
March 21
To be eligible, you must be: A graduating high school senior; under the age of 21; a
member of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union; and, have a minimum 2.75
cumulative GPA. Submit your application to the website:
https://www.esfcu.org/2015scholarships
The Dwight P.
Jacobus Scholarships
$1,000 (6
scholarships
will be awarded
- at least one
scholarship will
be awarded to
March 1
Scholarships are awarded to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a career in
Business or Education at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or
the District of Columbia. Scholarships may be awarded only to persons who: have been
residents of Maryland or the District of Columbia for at least one year preceding the date
of award; have been accepted as a full-time student for the fall 2016; have a 3.0 GPA or
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an individual
enrolled in an
approved
program
leading to
teacher
certification)
Ed Tayter
Outstanding Citizen
Scholarship
$500
$1,000 (1)
Elizabeth Ann
All others will
“Libby” Frist
Memorial Scholarship receive $250
higher; have a demonstrated financial need. Applications are available in the
College/Career Center.
March 1
This is an opportunity for students who participate in community service. The applicant
must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A 500 word essay
based on this prompt: “What is one of the most important ways an individual can serve
his/her community, and how have you served your community in this way?” For more
information, go to the website: http://mdcriminalattorney.net/#scholarship.html
April 22
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize selected high school seniors for their
activism and leadership among their peers in the fight against tobacco use. Maryland
high school seniors who are tobacco-free and have demonstrated a commitment to antismoking advocacy are encouraged to apply. More information can be found on the
website. Applications can be downloaded from the website or you can pick it up in
the College/Career Center. http://blog.gramspromisefoundation.org/
April 1
The Esperanza Education Fund will award scholarships to immigrant students in D.C.,
Maryland and Virginia regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status to
attend public colleges/universities. Eligibility requirements are: Students must be born
outside the United States or have two parents born outside the United States; must be a
graduating senior at a high school in D.C., Maryland or Virginia; and, must enroll fulltime at an accredited public college/university for the 2016-2017academic year. Get
more information and apply at the website: http://apps.esperanzafund.org/2016/
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The 2016 Esperanza
Education Fund
Scholarship
NEW
$5,000 up to
$20,000
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Federal Water Quality $2,000 (3
Association (FWQA) scholarships
will be awarded
depending on
funding
NEW
availability)
April 11
Green Pest Services
Scholarship
$750
Hispanic Scholarship
Fund
Scholarships
range from
$500 to $5,000
March 30
To qualify, you must: Be of Hispanic heritage; have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.0
scale; plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 4-year college/university in Fall 2016; be a
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen (as defined by
FAFSA); complete the FAFSA; and, complete state Dream Act financial aid application
(if applicable). Scholarship application is available on the website:
https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships
Ira Dorsey
Scholarship
Endowment Fund
Up to $1,500
one time
April 15
This scholarship is open to any male graduating high school seniors that: Live within the
Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area (VA, MD, and DC); has a GPA of 2.5 or
better on a 4.0 scale; and, plans to attend a four year college/university. Applicants must
submit completed application packets. Incomplete application packets will NOT be
reviewed and will therefore eliminate you from the selection process. Application is
available in the College/Career Center.
Xi Alpha Lambda
Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
April 29
Graduating seniors from high schools in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area and
surrounding counties, planning to pursue environmental careers. You must be
accepted prior to receiving the award, into a 4-year bachelor's program in an acceptable
field of study by an institution of higher learning. Acceptable areas of study are:
environmental sciences, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, civil
engineering, chemical engineering, or natural resource planning; other environmental
areas will also be considered. Applications are available in the College/Career
Center.
This scholarship is for high school seniors. Students must apply online; attach a student
aid report showing income status of your household; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or
resumes. An information flyer is available in the College/Career Center or you can
go to the website for information and to apply: http://greenpestservices.net/marylandscholarship/
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Jewish Social Service
Agency (JSSA)
$6,000 (8)
May 2
$1,500 - $4,000
(3)
Kush Arora Federal
Criminal Justice
Reform Scholarship
$500
Lavinia Engle
Scholarship Fund
Scholarships
range from
approximately
$450 to $1,500
for the year
NEW
May 1
April 15
There are 8 scholarships for $6,000 each available to all Montgomery County High
School seniors. There are also several other scholarship available to the Jewish
Community. Applicants must be: A high school senior at a Montgomery County public
high school; a U.S. citizen or working toward citizenship; and, accepted into an
accredited four-year undergraduate program, vocational school or community college.
Decision is based primarily on financial need. Recipients are eligible for 1-2 years of
funding. Other scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 are specifically for Jewish
students. Application packets are available in the College/Career Center.
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving senior who has demonstrated a
thoughtful, well-reasoned view of whether certain laws and criminal justice policies are
just or unjust. The Kush Arora Criminal Justice Scholarship program invites all
candidates who meet the previous criteria to apply. Applicants must submit a 1,000-word
essay responding to one of the following prompts (they will be judged on the bestreasoned response, not on the position of the applicant): Provide a well-reasoned
argument about whether a specific policy in the criminal justice system (your choice) is
unjust and requires reform, or is just and should stay the same. Applicant must also
submit a current transcript. More information about applying for this scholarship can
be found on the website: Maryland Federal Criminal Lawyer | Kush Arora
Attorney at Law
Applicants must be: Female high school seniors; residents of Montgomery County, MD,
for at least three years; enrolled or enrolling for the first undergraduate degree at a
Maryland college/university; and, submit a one page written essay about your goals in life
or what you hope to achieve through your education. Some attention will be given to
financial need. Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
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League of Educators
for Asian American
Progress (LEAAP) of
Montgomery County
Public Schools
$1,000
April 15
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must: Be graduating MCPS high school seniors
who plan to major in the field of education, members of an Asian American club, and/or
students who have earned Student Service Learning hours supporting Asian American
organizations; write a maximum one page essay (12 point font); minimum 3.0 GPA (must
supply a transcript); list of student’s awards and activities; confirmation of Asian Club
membership or SSL log; and, two recommendation letters from an administrator, a
teacher, or a counselor. Application and information are available in the
College/Career Center.
1st Scholarship:
$5,000 (1
each)
2nd
Scholarship:
$3,000 (2 each)
March 23
Applicable students can apply for both scholarships. Entrants must be seniors who both
legally resides AND attends high school in Montgomery County and intends to enter a
college/university following high school. For the essay, participants must write a 1000
word persuasive original essay on the chosen topic, not including citations. For the video,
participants must produce a maximum of two minute persuasive original video on the
chosen topic, not including the credits. The video must be in English. The scholarship
will be paid directly to the college/university the winner attends and must be used to pay
for tuition, fees, books and other course materials. Instruction sheets can be picked up
in the College/Career Center.
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Legacy of Life
Scholarship
Essay and Legacy of
Life Video
Washington Regional
Transplant
Consortium (WRTC)
3 Honorable
Mentions:
$1,000 Each
2016 Maryland
Emergency
Management
Association
Scholarship
$1,000
April 1
The Association’s objective is to promote Emergency Management in the State of
Maryland and to assist students pursuing a career in Emergency Management or a related
field. Applicant must be a senior attending an accredited Maryland high school.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of a student’s essay (500 word, double
spaced), community involvement, student records, grades, financial need, and personal
references. Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
National Guard
Bureau Officers’
Spouses Club
Scholarships
$1,000
April 1
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicant must: Be a high school senior; have a parent
or guardian who is either an officer, enlisted or civilian working for the National Guard
bureau in the VA/MD/DC area in a specific job (see flyer for details); and, write an
original personal essay. Application is available in the College/Career Center.
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Pan Hellenic Council
of Montgomery
County
20152016
Theresa C. Suggs/Roy
T. Lyons Scholarship
Scholarship
amounts vary
May 1
An applicant must: Be a graduating high school senior from the Montgomery County
Public School System; be accepted by a Historically Black College or University
(HBCU); and, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicant may be
asked to participate in an interview by the Scholarship Committee of the Pan Hellenic
Council of Montgomery County. Scholarship awards will be made after receipt of
documentation verifying enrollment in the HBCU. Applications are available in the
College/Career Center.
Paul Robeson
Scholarship 2016
$1,000
March 4
Applicants must meet the following criteria: Be an African American male senior; write
a 500 word essay on the topic on the information sheet; write a 200 word biography on
Paul Robeson; Submit an official high school transcript; submit 3 recommendation
letters; describe your leadership qualities; have a minimum GPA of 2.5; and, provide a
statement of financial need. Complete packets must be mailed by deadline. Applications
available in the College/Career Center.
Robert M. Tregoning $2,000
Memorial Scholarship
April 15
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who will be enrolled in a fulltime undergraduate program at an accredited university/college for the fall term. The
recipient will be selected based upon demonstrated leadership, community service,
character and academics (must have a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Community service
is an important criterion and candidates must have completed the minimum Montgomery
County requirements for graduation. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, or
room and board, and is set up directly with the college. Applications are available in
the College/Career Center.
March 1
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must: Be a senior pursuing a postsecondary (community college or 4 year college) education; must be both interested and
engaged in serving their community; and, must have a 3.0 GPA or greater. For more
information about this scholarship and how to apply, go to the website:
http://criminallawyermaryland.net/good-deeds-scholarship.html
Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
NEW
Seth Okin Good Deeds $500
Scholarship
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$2,000
Thomas W. Fisher
(5 scholarships
Conservation &
Environmental Studies will be given)
Scholarship
May 1
Open to qualified Montgomery County seniors who actively pursue advanced learning in
the areas of conservation or environmental sciences. The objective is to assist with the
education of students pursuing careers in areas related to the goals of the IWLA. The
League is dedicated to the protection and restoration of America's soil, air, woods, waters
and wildlife. Appropriate curricula for applicants, therefore, must stress subjects related
to conservation and the environment. Further information about the IWLA is available
on their website at: http://iwlar.org/ Applications available in the College/Career
Center.
March 13
College scholarships are open to: High school seniors who have a record of academic
excellence, community service, and financial need, to help finance their post-secondary
education; open to the diverse Asian American community of over 48 ethnic groups. For
more information, and to apply, go to the website:
http://celebrasianconference.com/scholarships
Rockville Chapter of
the Izaak Walton
League of America
(IWLA)
NEW
US Pan Asian
American Chamber of
Commerce Education
Foundation
(USPAACC)
Women’s Board
Scholarship Program
Scholarship
awards range
from $3,000 to
$5,000 each
Scholarships
will be applied
to student’s
MedStar Montgomery tuition, room,
Medical Center
board and fees
only.
Scholarships
will range from
$500-$4,500
and may be
awarded for a
maximum of 4
years.
March 16 at The criteria for selection of scholarship awards are: Must be a resident of the state of
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Maryland; must be a United States citizen; must be seeking a degree in a nursing, medical
or related health care field; a non-working recipient must maintain a minimum of 12
credit hours per term for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per term for graduate
students. Previous recipients of this scholarship may apply for subsequent awards.
Checks will only be made payable to the recipient’s school. For more information, and
to apply, go to: medstarmontgomery.org/scholarship
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