$1,000 June 10

2016 Abbott and
Fenner Scholarship
$1,000
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
Legacy
Scholarships
ranging from
$1,000 to
$10,000
(25 one-time
scholarships)
April 15
Applicants must meet the following requirements: Will be graduating by June 30, 2016
from a high school in Montgomery County; be a U.S. citizen; admitted to and committed
to attend a four-year institution; have demonstrated commitment to community service;
have maintained a solid academic record with a 2.75 GPA or better; have a combined SAT
score of 1300 or above out of 2400 OR a composite ACT score of 19 or above; and,
exhibit financial need. Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
April 4
In partnership, the University of Maryland College Park, University at Albany-SUNY and
Towson University Chapters of the NAACP will award one deserving high school senior
with a scholarship to be used toward achieving their goals within higher education.
Applicants must: Be a high school senior; plan to attend the University of Maryland
College Park, the University at Albany-SUNY or Towson University in Fall 2016; no GPA
requirement for this award; and, no pre-selection or nominating process involved. Pick up
instructions in the College/Career Center.
Abbott & Fenner
Business Consultants
2016 Alfred Street
Baptist Church
Foundation
Scholarship
NEW
Millennium
Scholarships
$20,000 (2)
3rd Annual
Collaborative
Scholarship Award
NAACP Scholarships
$1,000
NEW
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Army Officers’ Wives Varies
Club of the Greater
Washing Area
(AOWCGWA) in
partnership with the
Fort Myer Thrift Shop
The Bernie
Scholarship Awards
Program
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 postsecondary 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.
The program
assists with
tuition and/or
school-related
expenses.
March 21
This scholarship is intended for low income residents of housing owned or managed by the
Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), Rockville Housing Enterprises, Edgewood
Management Corporation, Scotland Community OR Forest Park Apartments; must be a
high school senior; household annual income limits by family size; must have a GPA of
2.0 or higher; application must be complete and on time; a written Statement of Goals is
required; and, two recommendations (not from relatives) are required. Applications are
considered based on need and general quality. Preference is given to those who have
performed community service and those who plan to enter a public service
career. Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
$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.
NEW
Blacks in
Government
Department of Health
and Human
Services/College Park
Complex Chapter
$500 Reginald
Bennett and
Garnett Wood
Book Awards
(2)
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B’nai B’rith
International Diverse
Minds Writing
Challenge
1st Prize:
$5,000 college
scholarship
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
April 15
This scholarship will be awarded to one or more qualifying students. Applicants must: Be
graduating seniors; have a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; be involved in extracurricular
activities; be involved in community service activities at school or in the community.
Applicants are available in the College/Career Center.
2nd Prize:
$2,000 college
scholarship
3rd Prize:
$1,000 college
scholarship
$4,000
Burtonsville Lions
(tuition and
Foundation Roy R.
fees)
Hunt/Wayne Danley
Memorial Scholarship
NEW
Return to
Mrs. Murphy
in the
College/Career
Center
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/
Can be applied
to tuition, room
and board,
books, fees
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The Difference Maker $2,500
Scholarship
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/
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
March 21
This scholarship is intended for low income residents of housing owned or managed by the
Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), Rockville Housing Enterprises, Edgewood
Management Corporation, Scotland Community OR Forest Park Apartments; must be a
high school senior; must have attended a Montgomery County high school for the past
three years; household annual income limits by family size; be ineligible for federal PELL
funds; must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher; application must be complete and on time; a
written Statement of Goals is required; and, two recommendations (not from relatives) are
required. Applications are considered based on need and general quality. Preference is
given to those who have performed community service and those who plan to enter a
public service career. Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
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 anti-smoking
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/
Alex Popeck Never
Back Down
Foundation
Dorothy Marvil
Scholarship
$3,000
The Dream
Scholarship Awards
Project
NEW
$1,000 (1)
Elizabeth Ann
All others will
“Libby” Frist
Memorial Scholarship receive $250
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The 2016 Esperanza
Education Fund
Scholarship
$5,000 up to
$20,000
Federal Water Quality $2,000 (3
Association (FWQA) scholarships
will be awarded
depending on
funding
availability)
2016 Florence Easley
Building a Brighter
Future Scholarship
Les Gemmes, Inc.
Washington D.C.
Chapter
NEW
$1,500
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 full-time
at an accredited public college/university for the 2016-2017academic year. Get more
information and apply at the website: http://apps.esperanzafund.org/2016/
April 11
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.
April 30
To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria: Applicant’s
permanent home address must be in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area; applicant
must be a graduating, college-bound high school senior pursuing an associate’s or
bachelor’s degree; students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; demonstrated
leadership with a service project or evidence of community service; and, applicant must be
a U.S. citizen. Students who remain in good standing may reapply for this scholarship
annually, provided they are still enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning.
Application is a fillable MS Word file. Completed application forms can be sent as a pdf
file or mailed.
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Green Pest Services
Scholarship
$750
April 29
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/
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.
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Jewish Social Service
Agency (JSSA)
$6,000 (8)
May 2
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.
May 1
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 best-reasoned 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
$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
April 15
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.
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.
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Legacy of Life
Scholarship
Essay and Legacy of
Life Video
Washington Regional
Transplant
Consortium (WRTC)
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.
April 15
To be eligible, a student must: Be an African American with permanent residency in
Montgomery County; be a graduating senior, currently enrolled in a high school in
Montgomery County; be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or
higher on a 4.0 scale; be entering a college/university nursing program in the United
States; and, be a United States citizen or permanent resident (must provide proof).
Applications are available in the College/Career Center.
3 Honorable
Mentions:
$1,000 Each
Margaret A.
Pemberton
Scholarship
Black Nurses
Association of Greater
Washington, DC Area
Inc.
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.
Maryland Hispanic
Achievement
Scholarship
$2,000
May 31
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must: Not be more than a third generation
Hispanic; have a 2.5 of higher GPA; plan to attend a Maryland college/university for the
2016-2017 academic year; have financial need; have significant contribution of voluntary
community service during the last 12 months; and, established home residency in the State
of Maryland for at least two (2) years prior to the award date of the scholarship. To apply,
go to the website: http://montgomeryhispanicgala.org/scholarship.html
NEW
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Maryland PTA
Scholarship
$500 annually
as the fund
permits
March 15
Applicants must: Be a high school senior; have a 2.75 unweighted minimum GPA; agree
to prepare for a career in public education in the State of Maryland; obtain sponsorship of
a Maryland PTA local unit in good standing (Paint Branch PTSA); and be a member of a
Maryland PTA/PTSA (Paint Branch PTSA) local unit meeting the Standards of
Affiliation. Recipients of the scholarship are free to choose the accredited
college/university that he or she desires to attend. The recipient is also free to choose the
content area in which he/she desires to specialize while working in education within the
State of Maryland. 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.
National Naval
Officers Association
$1,000
March 25
These scholarships are intended to support the recipients during their freshmen year of
college. Recipients must enroll full-time at a two or four-year accredited
college/university; must be a minority senior; attained academic achievement; have
positive community involvement and commitment; and, have financial need. Scholarship
recipients select their major and attend the college/university of their choice without any
obligation to join or affiliate with the military. Applications are available in the
College/Career Center.
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.
Washington, DC
Chapter
Pan Hellenic Council
of Montgomery
County 2015-2016
Theresa C. Suggs/Roy
T. Lyons Scholarship
Scholarship
amounts vary
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$1,000
April 22
The Montgomery County Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Scholarship is open to all high school seniors currently enrolled in a Montgomery County
high school in the 2015-2016 school year, who are planning to attend an accredited U.S.
college starting in the 2016-2017 school year. Eligible students must have a minimum
2.75 GPA and be in good academic standing, as well as take and pass the attached quiz
about the Project Management profession. These applicants will be considered for the
“Open” Scholarship. The application packet is 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 full-time
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 15
This scholarship fund was created by an anonymous Montgomery County resident in
memory of several women in her family who lost their lives to breast cancer. You may be
eligible if you: Are a resident of Montgomery County; are a member of a family with
demonstrated financial need; are a high school junior, senior, or a high school graduate
under 22 years old; have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA; are involved in a school,
community, or athletic activity, ideally in a leadership position; have lost a parent or
primary guardian to breast or ovarian cancer; and, wish to attend college. Application
packets are available in the College/Career Center. Questions about the scholarship
may be directed to Krista Zerby, Office Manager/Executive Assistant at 301-424-0656,
extension 509, or email [email protected].
April 1
To be eligible, you must: Be a senior student athlete; played or managed at least 2 years
on high school athletics; maintained a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5; completed at least
one AP or IB class; have a minimum of 100 documented community service hours; and,
been accepted into a college/university. Applications are available in the
College/Career Center.
Project Management
Institute Scholarship
(PMI)
Montgomery County
Chapter
NEW
Sherry S. Hintz
Scholarship Fund
Awardees may
receive up to
$20,000 per
year for as
many as four
years of
undergraduate
education
2015-2016 Student
Athlete Academic
Scholarship Award
$250
CKA SAVE Project
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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 16 at
12 Noon
The criteria for selection of scholarship awards are: Must be a resident of the state of
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
Rockville Chapter of
the Izaak Walton
League of America
(IWLA)
Women’s Board
Scholarship Program
Scholarships
will be applied
to student’s
MedStar Montgomery tuition, room,
board and fees
Medical Center
only.
Scholarships
will range from
$500-$4,500
and may be
awarded for a
maximum of 4
years.
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