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SCHOLARSHIP
Davidson College Bryan
Scholarship & Davidson
Scholars
DEADLINE
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
senior, leadership, exceptional athlete & student; one
male & one female chosen each year (nominated by
Sept 21, 2015
H.S.); $30,000/yr; see your counselor if you wish to
be nominated
UNC Chapel Hill MoreheadCain Foundation Scholarship
Sept 25(nom by
HS) Oct 15student appl
deadline
QuestBridge National
College Match
scholarships
seniors, outstanding academic record, low income, 29
Sept 28, 2015 partner colleges cover full tuition, room & bd, very
selective participating colleges
one senior nominated by H.S.; dynamic leader who made
significant impact in HS; outstanding character, exceptional
academics & SAT/ACT scores; full schlrp 4 yrs + stipend
minority student enrolled as full-time college
Xerox Technical Minority
undergrad in technical sci or engineering disciplines,
Sept 30, 2015
Scholarship
U.S. citizen or perm res, full-time college student
attending 4 yr college, min GPA 3.0, fin need.
Oct. 6, 2015
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
AES Engineers
Scholarship
Oct 7, 2015
H.S.seniors & college students, future leaders, many
fields of study (not just engineering); good character
& 500-1,000 word essay required
UMBC Meyerhoff
Scholarship
senior, full [email protected] to attend
UMBC for math, sciences, engineering, technology;
Oct. 15, 2015
will pursue Ph.D. or M.D. degree; min. 3.0 GPA,
>=600 Math SAT (students nominated by H.S.)
Roanoke College (VA)
Scholars Program
Oct 14, 2015
for November seniors, superior academic and leadership
competitions achievements, several awards; up to $175,000 over 4
& Jan 6, 2015 yrs.
for Feb comp
UNC Charlotte Levine
Scholars Program
15 high achieving seniors chosen, unw GPA 3.8-4.0,
SAT 1900 min, outstanding comm. svc, leadership, 2
Oct. 15, 2015
recommendations, essay questions; 4yr fullscholarship. (nominated by H.S.)
UNC - Chapel Hill
Thomas Wolfe
Scholarship
senior, full scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill to major
Oct 15, 2015 in creative writing, highly selective, online
application beginning 9/1/2012
Hispanic Heritage Youth
Oct 15, 2015 Latino seniors, who maintain an unweighted 3.0
Wendy's H.S. Heisman
Awards
Awards
GPA. Award categories: Bus & Entrepreneurship,
Comm Srvc, Educ, Engineering & Math, Healthcare
& Sci, Innovation & Technology and Sports &
Fitness
Hispanic seniors, U.S. citz/perm res, min GPA 3.5, full-time
Hazlau/Colgate Scholarship
Program
Oct 15, 2015 student, 2 or 4 yr college, complete the FAFSA; 3 essays 500
Ida Haimovicz Visual Arts
Award
Oct 16, 2015 GPA 2.5, $3,000, portfolio required, appl wksp on 9/25 @ 4 pm;
words or less; 30 grants for $1,500 each; apply online
seniors, Montg Cty resident, pursuing visual arts career, min
more info: 301-565-3804 or [email protected]
seniors, Montg Cty resident, min GPA 3.0, pursuing a career
in creative writing (poetry, fiction, personal essay), $1,000
award; appl wksp on Sept 25 @ 5:30 pm;
[email protected]; 301-565-3804
Fran Abrams Creative Writing
Award
Oct 16, 2015
YoungArts Program
Scholarship
Gr. 10-12, age 15-18, talent in the arts (cinematic
arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theatre, visual
Oct 16, 2015
arts, voice and writing); college scholarships & cash
awards up to $10,000 ($500,000 awarded annually)
H.S. seniors, min GPA 3.0, essay contest, 700-750
words typed, double spc: What can be done to ensure
that American citizens do not lose their voting rights
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Oct 23, 2015 and that they regain any rights that have been lost in
Essay Contest
recent legislative changes? Email appl, transcript &
essay to: [email protected]. 4 awards:
$1,000-5,000
senior graduating HS by June 2016 & entering
college in fall 2016, 2.0+ GPA, critical financial need
Horatio Alger Scholarship Oct. 25, 2015 (<$55,000 family income, U.S. citizen, community
svc.; overcome personal adversity; commitment to
pursue bachelor's degree; $5,000-$22,000
Coca Cola Scholars
senior, citizen or perm res; academic merit,
leadership, community service, part-time
Oct. 31, 2015
employment; highly selective (min GPA 3.0) $1,000 $20,000 awards
Oct 31, 2015
HS senior (minority preferred), 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
James Madison
Scholarships
Nov 1, 2015
senior, academic achievement, leadership,
community service, merit based awards (apply online;
amounts vary)
Indiana University
(Bloomington, IN)
scholarships
Nov 1, 2015
incoming freshmen, renewable schlrps ranging from
$1,000-$9,000/yr determined by admissions
application, GPA >=3.7; SAT>= 1220 cr & math
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Nov 1, 2015
Scholarship
Gr. 9-12, Voice of Democracy writing and 3-5 min.
recording essay contest on patriotic theme; judged on
NSA Stokes Educational
Scholarship Program
originality, content and delivery.
one senior nominated by H.S., top academics,
leadership, highly competitive full scholarship
UVA Jefferson Scholars
Nov 1, 2015
UMBC Humanities
Scholars
Acad talented seniors who will study the humanities
Nov 1, 2015, (hist, engl, phil, lang, Afr. Amer studies), includes
Jan 15, 2016 study abroad - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1,
schlrp appl 1/15)
acad talented seniors who will pursue visual and
Nov 1, 2015,
UMBC Linehan Scholars
performing arts study - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl
Jan 15, 2016
11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
acad talented seniors who will study in public
UMBC Sondheim Public Nov 1, 2015, policy, govt svc, educ, env sci, hlth admin, soc,
Affairs
Jan 15, 2016 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
senior, acad talented women to study in IT related
Nov 1, 2015, fields: comp sci, comp engr, info sys, mech engr,
Jan 15, 2016 chem engr - $5,000-$22,000/yr (adm appl 11/1, schlrp
appl 1/15)
acad talented seniors who will pursue teacher educ
UMBC Sherman Teacher Nov 1, 2015,
in sci, tech, engr & math - $10,000-$22,000/yr (adm
Jan 15, 2016
Education Scholars
appl 11/1, schlrp appl 1/15)
Ron Brown Scholar
Program
Nov 1, 2015; Afr. Amer senior, academic excellence, outstanding
leadership, comm svc, fin need, citizen or perm res,
$10,000/yr/4yrs for ten students
Jan 9, 2016
Prudential Spirit of
Community Award
Nov 3, 2015
Eugene McDermott Scholars
Nov 5, 2015/
Program - University of Texas,
Jan 5, 2016
Dallas
Gr. 5-12, legal resident, significant comm. svc
activity over the past year (one nominee selected per
H.S.) $1,000; 877-525-8491, [email protected].
H.S. senior, outstanding academics, comm svc, extracurriculars
for highly competitive scholars program; all expenses pd to
attend UT, Dallas. 972-883-4610
Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation Scholarship
seniors with fin need (family income < $95,000),
Apply online GPA >=3.5, SAT >=1200(rdg & math) or ACT >=26
Sept-Nov
(must test by Sept-ACT or Oct SAT); Pell grant elig;
2015
will attend 4yr college; 40 winners awarded up to
$40,000
Toyota Financial Svcs Making Life Easier
Scholarships
Nov 6, 2015
senior or college student, age 16-26, will attend 2 or 4 yr
college or voc school full time; min GPA 2.0, in good standing
in comm & school; amt up to $20,000 over 4 yrs
Davidson College (NC)
Belk Schlrp
Nov 6, 2015
(nomination
due); Dec 1application
one senior nominated by H.S., full schlrp + stipends,
excellent academic record, leadership, comm svc,
extracurricular activities,
[email protected] (5 scholars chosen)
University of Notre Dame (IN) Nov 15, 2015
senior, outstanding academics, demonstrated ldrshp, exemplary
Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars
Program
character, commitment to service, must be nominated; 4 yr$25,000/yr
Washington University, St.
Louis, Danforth Scholars
Program
Nov 15, 2015 program, outstanding academics, comm. svc, high moral
seniors, must be nominated by HS, very selective scholars
Emory University
Scholars Program
senior, strong academics, character, leadership,
Nov 15, 2015 integrity, highly competitive (4 nominees per H.S;
see your counselor if interested.)
character, leadership achievements; partial or full tuition awards
Emory University
one senior nominated by H.S., outstanding academic
Goizueta Business School Nov 15, 2015 record & SATs, strong character, sustained interest in
Scholarship
business. 800-727-6036
Univ. of Mary
Washington (VA)
Washington or Alvey
Scholars
senior, honors college program, two out-of-state 4 yr
award, full tuition, rm & bd, academic excellence,
Nov 15, 2015
leadership, extra activities (well rounded); apply to
UMW by 11/15
Boston University
Trustee Scholars
Dec 1, 2015
senior, Top 3%, Average 3.9 GPA, 1517 SAT,
exceptional leadership; renewable 4 yr full tuition
schlrp; HS nomination no longer required
Boston University Alex.
Graham Bell
Dec 1, 2015
senior, average GPA 4.0, top 1% of class,
engineering, four full-tuition scholarships, very
competitive
Robertson Scholars
Program @ Duke or UNC Dec 1, 2015
Chapel Hill
senior, outstanding GPA, scores, character,
demonstrated leadership in community; 18 full
schlrps to both Duke & UNC awarded; highly
competitive
Fleet Reserve Assn.
Essay Contest
Dec 1, 2015
Gr. 7-12, 350 words, only one entry per student,
topic: Why I Am Proud to be an American. Prizes
range from $1,000-5,000
Washington & Lee
University -Johnson
Scholarship
Dec 1, 2015
senior, top acad schlrp (full tuition, rm & bd), essay,
rec ltrs, ldrshp, comm svc, interview for finalists
Washington & Lee
University - Keelty Honor
Dec 1, 2015
Scholarship (for MD
students)
MD senior w/ exemplary academics and
extracurricular record; full tuition award; renewable 4
yrs. (Wash & Lee Johnson Scholarship appl + admissions appl
Villanova University
Presidential Scholarship
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.; full tuition, rm &
board
Dec 1, 2015
The Villanova University
Dec 1, 2015
Scholarship
required)
senior, top 5% of class, avg GPA >=4.0, SAT cr &
m=1480; ACT >= 34; extracurricular activities;
leadership; 28 selected (full tuition, room & bd.
renewable 4 yrs); must be nominated by H.S.
Soroptomist Violet
Richardson Award
Dec 1, 2015
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
Google Women in Technology
Dec 1, 2015
Schlrp (Anita Borg Award)
seniors collegebound, $10,000, females who pursue comp sci,
comp engineering, or other technical field, min GPA 3.5
University of Southern
California School of Cinematic
Arts
Dec 1, 2015
senior applying to USC School of Cinematic Arts, min GPA 3.0,
some need/obstacles; Cohen Scholars offers renewable awards
between $10,000-$25,000
Elks Most Valuable
Student
Dec 4, 2015
seniors, academic merit, leadership, comm svc, U.S.
citiz, fin need --local ($1,500) state & national
competition ($4,000 - $50,000)- [500 4 yr awards]
Dec 4, 2015
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
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Student of the Year
Scholarship
(environmental science)
Sodexho Foundation:
Dec 5, 2015
Stop Hunger Scholarship
Ages 5-25 enrolled in school, citz or perm res;
volunteer svc to community that impacts hunger in
U.S. within last 12 mos. (especially childhood
hunger); comm svc rec ltr, online appl. (615-3203149)
Google Lime
Scholarship (students w/
disabilities)
Dec 6, 2015
H.S. senior or college student, visible or invisible disability,
will pursue or enrolled in comp sci degree program, comp
engr or related tech field, strong academic record; ldrshp,
passion for technology
Junior Achievement
Essay Competition
Dec 8, 2015
Gr. 9-12, residing in DC metro area, submit 1,0001,500 word essay on "What does the American Dream
mean to you and is it stillsthriving in Greater
Washington?"
Leadership Enterprise for a
Diverse America (LEDA) (Part
1)
Dec 11, 2015 leadership, perseverance, exceptional character, family income
juniors, US citz or perm res; top 10% of class academics,
<=$75,000.yr, (prefer 1st gen collegebound minorities)
seniors, $40,000 free tuition to low income students
Harvard University's free December 15
who meet Harvard's competitive admissions
tuition
(early action)
requirements
senior from Montgomery County, MD, who will attend NSU in
Ellen Imbrigato Scholarship @
Norfolk State University
Dec 15, 2015 fall, resident of DC metro area, min GPA 2.5, 2 rec ltrs, essay,
Women of Tomorrow Award
Dec 15, 2015 11-12 for remarkable comm svc, life experience (hardship),
$1,000. (757) 823-8135
outstanding female (nominated by HS counselor) in Gr. 9-10 or
acad. excellence, leadership & future goals.
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
seniors, citz or perm res; outstanding achievement in
Dec 15, 2015 activities in school, community or the workplace,
ability to succeed in 2 or 4 yr college
SMART Scholarship
college scholars in engineering, research science,
math; U.S. citz, 3.0 GPA, full tuition + stipend &
Dec 15, 2015 book allowance; pd summer internship, renewable
schlrp, employment with DoD. (must apply when in
college)
senior who will study P.E, sports med, ath trng,
phys therapy, kinesiology, speech path/aud, rec
Univ of NC Greensboro therapy, hosp/tourism or rel public health field at
Eiserer Memorial
Dec 15, 2015
Univ of NC Greensboro (full tuition, rm & bd - 4yrs),
Scholarship
3.0 GPA, 1200 SAT (cr &m); Contact:
[email protected]
Burger King Scholars
senior, min GPA 2.0, fin. need, comm service or
extra- curriculars; work experience; plan to attend
full-time 2 or 4 yr college or tech school; additional
Dec 15, 2015
award: Whopper Scholarship: US citz, min GPA
3.3, SAT min: 1700, ACT min 25; ldrshp, comm svc,
athletics etc + work experience, $1,000-50,000
Anne Ford and Allegra
seniors, U.S. citzen, unw GPA >=3.0; current
Ford Thomas Scholarship Dec 15, 2015 documentation for learning disability; demonstrated
(learning disability)
financial need; $2,500/yr/4yrs
NFIB Young Entrepreneur
Award
Dec 18, 2015
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
Imagine America
Dec 31, 2015
To attend participating career/technical college, 2.5
GPA, financial need
Jan 1, 2016
senior, min GPA 3.0, leader, comm. svc., natural
resources conservationist, participates in hunting
sports & comm. svc, $250-$10,000, 1-800-THENWTF
National Wild Turkey
Federation
UMCP Dance Scholarship
Jan 1, 2016
(CAPA)
senior, gifted/talented dance majors; 301 405-3180
or [email protected] for application & info;
auditions required
Maryland Institute
College of Art (MICA)
30 incoming freshmen per yr, nomination required
for Maryland ArtStar Prize by HS Art dept,
GPA(unw)>=3.0, appl deadline-2/1/16,
$20,000/yr/4yrs; [email protected].
Jan 4, 2016
Towson Univ Dept. of Art
Scholarship (nominated
Jan 4, 2016
by HS)
2 outstanding seniors to compete for Art schlrps at
TU, min GPA 2.5, portfolio reqd.; $1,000-2,000
renewable; must be nominated Blake Art
Dept. [email protected] or 410-704-3639.
GE-Reagan Foundation
Scholarship Program
seniors, with strong leadership, community service, U.S.
citizenship, drive, integrity, min GPA 3.0. $10,000/yr/4yrs;
numerous awards
Jan 7, 2016
Jan 8, 2016
Gr. 4-11 only; GPA 3.75 unweighted in academic subjects;
humanitarian in school & community, one student nominated
by school counseling office; $1,000 (nomination deadline Dec
22, 2015)
Asian Pacific Islander
American Scholarship
Fund
Jan 8, 2016
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 2/1/15, rec ltr
needed; $2,500-$15,000
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Jan 9, 2016
Afr. Amer senior, acad excellence, outstanding ldrshp, comm
svc, fin need, citiz or perm res, $10,000/yr/4yrs for ten students
Gates Millennium Scholars
Jan 13, 2016
senior, minority, (Afr Amer, Amer Indian/Alaskan Native,
Asian Pacific Island, Hispanic), financial need (Pell grant
eligible), 3.3 GPA, leadership, nominator & recommender
needed; appl available 8/1/15
JCI Senate Foundation
Scholarship
Jan 15, 2016
seniors, two Maryland winners based on academic merit & need
- $500-$1,000, leadership, comm svc
Jan 15, 2016
seniors, GPA >=3.5, min SAT 1300 (r&m) or ACT
29; essay reqd, full time residential student; full
tuition to Florham or Metropolitan campus
North Carolina A & T
Jan 15, 2016
Univ. Alumni Scholarship
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
Northeastern Univ (MA)
Torch Scholars program
Jan 15, 2016
senior, citz or perm res, 1st generation, highly
selective, fin need, obstacles overcome, excellent
character, 4 yr full tuition schlrp, nomination
required; 617-373-2000
Jan 15, 2016
must apply to college by 1/1/16 , under-represented
senior, top 10%, high SATs, leadership/high
character, comm svc, $25,000 to full
tuition(renewable); essay required
Jan 15, 2016
must apply to college by 1/1/16, senior, full tuition,
rm & bd +stipend outstanding academic record,
leadership, & comm svc
Jan 15, 2016
senior, citz or perm res, min GPA 3.2; WGPA 3.4,
SAT>=1150 rdg & math or ACT>=25, ldrshp, comm
svc, extra activities; prefer 1st generation and/or fin
need; 4yr award, full or partial tuition;
[email protected]
Carson Scholars Fund
Fairleigh
Dickinson University
Presidential Scholarship
Ithaca College MLK
Scholar
Ithaca College Park
Scholar
American Univ (DC)
Frederick Douglass
Scholarship
Skidmore College - Filene
Jan 15, 2016
Music Schlrp
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
Jan 15, 2016
Scholarship (for science
senior, sci & math scholarship: $15,000/yr/4yrs;
outstanding acad. record in sci & math courses; high
& math)
SATs, apply through common app; must be admitted
to Skidmore College. 518-580-5308 or 5292
Jan 15, 2016
senior, U.S. Citizen, strong SAT and GPA, major in
engineering, several schlrps (one online appl); most
require 3.75 GPA
Jan 15, 2016
Afr Amer senior, outstanding academics w/ potential
for excellence in college, essay, on-campus
scholarship event (330-263-2630 or
[email protected])
Tom Joyner Foundation
Scholarship - full tuition
to HBCU
Jan 15, 2016
senior, attending HBCU, U.S. citz, min GPA 3.5 on
4.0 scale; SAT>=2100; ACT >=30; ldrshp, comm
svc, extracurr activities
Ronald McDonald
Scholars
Jan 20, 2016
senior, any ethnicity, leadership, comm svc, financial
need, personal statement, transcript, recommendation,
will attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall
Jan 20, 2016
senior, Afr Amer, leadership, community service,
transcript, essay, recommendation, IRS 1040
required; must attend 2 or 4 yr college in Fall.
SAE Engineering
Scholarships
Clarence Beecher Allen
Scholarship (College of
Wooster)
McDonald's Future
Achievers Scholarship
McDonald's Asian Pacific
Jan 20, 2016
American Scholarship
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
Jan 20, 2016
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
Mt. St. Mary's Univ
Founder's Scholarship
Essay Competition
Jan 24, 2016
or Jan 31,
2016
senior, 4 yr full tuition schlrp valued over $100,000,
SAT-1150 cr & m or 25 on ACT, min GPA 3.5; go to
campus for schlrp essay exam, 800-448-4347
Keeping It Safe Video
Contest
Jan 29, 2016
M.S. or H.S. students, create video for 30 second
public service message addressing under 21 alcohol
use prevention; $100-$1,000
MC Macklin Business
Jan 29, 2016
Scholars Honors program
senior, competitive 2 yr scholarship, honors business
program at MC Rockville; min GPA>=3.0, min SAT
550 on all sections, recs reqd; two-part appl online
MC Scholars
(Montgomery College
Honors program)
Jan 29, 2016
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
online
H.S. Journalist of the Year
Award
Jan 29, 2016
senior, outstanding school newspaper writer in MD, DE or DC;
submit 5 articles; rec ltr, autiobiography; $1,500 cash award
Shiloh Baptist Church
HBCU Council
Jan 29, 2016
senior, HBCU collegebound, five different schlrps,
min GPA ranging from 2.5 - 3.5, comm svc, 2 rec ltrs,
essay, transcript. Appl in CC & online
Princeton Prize in Race
Relations
Jan 31, 2016
Gr. 9-12, commitment & leadership role in comm
svc project that promotes racial harmony, $1,000, 800742-1036; [email protected]
Emma Bowen Foundation
Jan 31, 2016
scholarship
minority senior, collegebound interested in media,
marketing, communications majors, paid internship &
scholarship, 4 yrs, min GPA 3.0, 60-70 students
chosen
Natl Academy of Engineering
Essay Contest
Feb 1, 2016
Gr. 3-12, online engineering essay contest (1,000 words for H.S.
students), cash prizes, must enter online, $100-$500
Saint Joseph Univ
McNulty Scholars
Program (sci & math)
Feb 1, 2016
female senior, majoring in actuarial sci, bio, chem,
comp sci, env sci, math or physics at SJU, min GPA
3.5, min SAT 1300 (cr & m) or ACT >= 29; 4 yr full
or partial tuition awards.
Natl Academy of Engineering
Essay Contest
Feb 1, 2016
Gr. 3-12, online engineering essay contest (1,000 words for H.S.
students), cash prizes, must enter online, $100-$500
Naomi Winston
Scholarship in Visual ArtFeb 1, 2016
The Natl Society of Arts
& Letters
Age 16-22 artists, art must be original (realistic,
abstract or expressive), U.S. citizen, planning on art
career, essay; more details on website; 1st place
winner: $5,000
Northrop Grumman
Scholarship
Feb 3, 2016
senior who will study engineering in college, U.S.
citizen, min SAT score: 1700 out of 2400 or ACT
>=27, 3.5+GPA, MD resident, 500 word essay & 3
rec ltrs reqd; $10,000 award
American Society of
Military Comptrollers
Feb 6, 2016
seniors, will major in business-related field;
transcript, SAT/ACT, extra-curricular activities,
leadership roles, 3 rec ltrs, must attend awards
luncheon, 703-697-5011, [email protected]; appls in Career Ctr
Herff Jones Believe in
You Schlrp and
Principal's Award
Feb 8, 2016
one senior, nominated by H.S., leadership, academic
performance, comm svc, essay, rec ltr, $2,000$12,000
DAR Good Citizens
Award/Schlrp
seniors, nominated by school as DAR Good Citizen,
US citz, pers statement & essay, outstanding comm
Feb 10, 2016
svc, leadership, patriotism; transcript, 2 rec ltrs,
resume recommended
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 DC reception
Davidson Fellows
Scholarships
Feb 10, 2016
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc (Montg Cty Chapter,
Afr Amer Sorority)
seniors, accepted to 2 or 4 yr college, reside in Montg
Cty, MD, min GPA 2.5, transcript, essay, 2 rec ltrs,
Feb 12, 2016
fin need; appl in CC, more info:
[email protected]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Feb 12, 2016 senior, accepted to 2 or 4 yr college, min unw GPA
Montgomery County
Silver Spring Chapter
2.5, attend school in Montgomery County, essay, 2
rec ltrs, transcript (Afr Amer Sorority)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
(Montgomery County
Chapter)
Feb 13, 2016
minority senior, 3 scholarships, Montg Cty resident, 2.0-2.5
min GPA, 2-4 yr collegebound or career/voc school, 2 rec ltrs;
comm. svc & extra activities; appl in Career Center (2 essays:
comm svc & personal + photo); [email protected], 240491-0275
Towson Univ.
Community Enrichment
& Enhancement Award
(CEEP)
senior, min GPA 2.5, U.S. citiz, first generation
college student in single parent home, leadrshp, comm
Feb 15, 2016 involvement, admissible to TU, full-time degreeseeking student, $1,000-4,000 yr/4yrs, 410-704-2051,
[email protected].
Jackie Robinson
Foundation Scholarship
minority seniors, ldrshp potential, comm svc., fin
need; attend 4 yr college, U.S. citz, rec ltr, transcript,
Feb 15, 2016
1000 min SAT (r & m only); photo, 30-60 awards;
apply online; up to $24,000/4 yrs
Natl Commission for
Cooperative Education
seniors, GPA>=3.5, 30 merit co-op schlrps of
$6,000/yr/4yrs; student accepted & planning to
attend: Clarkson, Drexel, Johnson & Wales,
Feb 15, 2016 Merrimack, Rochester Inst of Technology, SUNY
Oswego, Univ of Toledo, Univ of Cinn, UMASS
Lowell or Wentworth Inst. of Technology; online appl
& essay
Alicia Betancourt Excellence in
Feb 17, 2016
Arts Scholarship (Blake only)
female senior at Blake, visual arts or dance interest, unwGPA
3.5 or 4.0 WGPA, comm. svc., clean driving record, good work
ethics; good character, well rounded. $500-$6,000 + awards (see
Mr. Overman)
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar
Association H. S.
Oratorical Contest
essay/speech on Feb 28, 10 am at PG County Admin
Bldg. Topic: "...and Justice for All?" What do the
Feb 17, 2016 incidents involving Afr Amer males, police officers &
prosecutors tell us about justice in America?" 301952-3783 or [email protected]
Savannah College of Art
& Design Distinguished
Scholars Award
senior, applied to SCAD, min GPA 3.75, min SAT
1220 (r&m) or ACT 27; outstanding visual or
Feb 15, 2016 performing arts, writing or riding talent; leadership;
extra curriculars & awards; $20,000/yr/4yrs if 3.0 is
maintained in college
Ty Howard College
Scholarship
HS senior or GED, disadvantaged, first gen, 2 or 4 yr
Feb 17, 2016 college in U.S., min unw GPA 3.0, pers stmt, 3 recs,
transcript, renewable award
senior with ADHD, college or trade school bound,
Shire ADHD Scholarship
Feb 18, 2016 comm svc, ldrshp activities, essay, rec ltr, $2,000 + 1
Program
yr coaching svcs (50 winners)
NAACP Scholarship
Feb 20, 2016 minority senior, min 3.0 GPA/WGPA,
(Montgomery County
only)
extracurricular, community activities or employment,
2 essays, 2 recs; several $1,000 awards to MCPS
students. Appls in CC; due to Mrs. Maloney by
2/20/15 at 7:15 am
senior, in DC metro area who plans to is accepted to
Ivy Vine Charities, Alpha
4 yr college or MC, min GPA 2.7 on 4.0 scale,
Feb 21, 2016
SAT/ACT scores , comm svc & extracurriculars,
Kappa Alpha Sorority
essay & 2 recs
Cynthia E. Morgan
Scholarship Fund
senior or college student in MD, first generation
Feb 25, 2016 college student, majoring in medical-related field at a
MD college, $1,000
Create-A-Greeting-Card
scholarship
H.S. or college students (ages 14 & up), legal U.S.
residents, winner notified April 25, 2016; cash award
Feb 25, 2016
$10,000 plus $1,000 to the school/college; artwork
uploaded to website, limited to 2 megabytes
Diverse Minds Youth
Gr. 9-12 writing contest forchildren's book; single or
Writing Challenge (B'nai Feb 27, 2016 group entry including illustrations; $5,000=1st prize;
B'rith Intl contest)
sponsoring teacher - $500, school - $500.
senior or coll undergrad, full-time 4 yr college in
U.S.; engineering, technology or design & businessrelated progs, acad achievemt, fin need, ldrshp, work
exp. 100 awards, up to $25,000/yr/renewable
if maintaining 3.0 in full-time eligible major.
Buick Achievers
Scholarship Program
Feb 27,
2016
National Capital Optimist
Club
Feb 28, 2016
AFCEA/NOVA
scholarship
senior or college student pursuing college degree in
comp.sci, info tech, engineering, phys sci, math or
Feb 28, 2016
other tech-related fields, citizen, 2 recs, merit based
awards: $2,000-$4,000
Nat'l Interscholastic
Athletic Admin Assn
Student Scholar/Athlete
(MD)
senior, min GPA 3.5, min SAT>=1500 (all sections)
Feb 28, 2014 or ACT 24, two sports for 2 yrs, varsity ltr in at
least one sport, rec ltr from athletic director, essay
Alpha Kappa Alpha Xi
Omega Chapter
scholarships
senior, min GPA 3.0, ldrshp, outstanding comm svc,
will attend HBCU ($4,000); several other schlrps for
Feb 29, 2016
engr or educ majors; apps in Career Center or online;
[email protected]
Discover Card
Scholarship
senior, U.S. citz, min age 16, will attend 4 yr college
Feb 29, 2016 in US (or current college student); quarterly drawings
for $2,500 award
National Capital Area Garden
Clubs
March 1,2016
youth under 19 yrs old; essay contest; Topic: Lead by
Example: Reality or Fiction
senior, majoring in horticulture, botany, conservation, bio,
floriculture, landscape design, forestry, env sci; min GPA 3.0,
resume, 3 rec ltrs, personal essay
MHEC Guaranteed
Access Grant
March 1,
2016
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,
2016
senior, MD residents attending MD 2 yr or 4 yr
college, scholarship criteria varies
Price Benowitz Law firm
scholarship
March 1,
2016
A. Dipietro Women in
Business
female senior, min GPA 3.0, bus or entrepreneurship,
collegebound; essay required: 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? 410-9706323, [email protected]
Price Benowitz Law firm
scholarship
March 1,
Seth Okin Good Deeds
2016
(comm svc)
senior, collegebound, min GPA 3.0 + 500 word essay
on prompt provided (click on scholarship link); $500
award
Price Benowitz Law firm
scholarship
March 1,
Ed Tayter Outstanding
2016
Citz (com svc)
senior, collegebound, with outstanding character as
citizen in community, min GPA 3.0; 500 word essay:
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? $500 award
Dwight Jacobus
March 1,
Scholarships (business or
2016
educ majors)
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
March 1,
2016
senior, minority who will pursue chemistry,
biochem, chemical engineering, or any other
chemically-related field in college; $2,500.
March 1,
2016
For minorities interested in print or broadcast
journalism; min GPA 2.75 & collegebound in Fall.
program)
National Press Club
scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship March 1,
Foundation
2016
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; 800292-7777
Ulman Cancer Fund for
Young Adults
March 1,
2016
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
Masonic Charities of
Maryland
March 1,
2016
senior, U.S. citizen, leadership, school activities &
comm. svc, academics, fin need considered,
recommendation ltr, will attend 2 or 4 yr college,
$500-1,000; appl in Career Center & must be returned
to Mrs. Moore
Polish Heritage Assn of
March 1,
senior / full-time college student w/ fin need and at
MD
2016
Christa McAuliffe
Scholarship (BCF)
Common Application
March 1,
2016
seniors & college students who study to be teachers
in MD, min GPA 3.0, essay, financial need
considered, must teach in MD upon graduation,
$1,250
WJZ-TV Jerry Turner
Broadcast Scholarship
(BCF common
application)
March 1,
2015
seniors, MD resident, GPA >= 3.0, major
in broadcast journalism, attend 4 yr college; $1250
Ercole Family Nursing
Scholarship (BCF
common application)
March 1,
2016
seniors or college students who major in nursing, fin
need, comm svc, GPA >= 3.0; plan to complete
BS/RN degree at 2-4 yr accredited college; $3000
TOCA Scholarship
(environmental)
March 1,
2016
college undergrad, min cumulative GPA 2.5 (3.0 in
major), green-related field (horticulture, botany,
agronomy, plant sci) with communications as minor,
$2,500, 2 recs, essay, new article
SEIU Scholarship
Program
March 2,
2015
senior, student or parent must be a member of SEIU,
several scholarships w/different criteria, apply online
March 2,
2016
senior or college student, 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)
Air Force Officers'
Spouses' Club of
Washington DC
least two Polish ancestors, good academic standing,
leadership, & Polish pride
Alpha Phi Alpha Paul Robeson
March 4, 2016
Scholarship
Afr Amer male seniors, min GPA 2.5, transcript, 3 rec ltrs,
ldrshp, fin need, 500 word essay + biography on Paul Robeson;
several awards min $1,000; Appl in Career Ctr. 301-933-3681
March 10,
Frostburg State University
2016
Music Scholarship
(audition)
Applicants must apply & be accepted to FSU, will
major in music; and participate in audition day
on March 10, 2016
Generation Google
Scholarship
March 5,
2016
H.S. senior or college student, pursuing comp sci or
comp engr degree or closely related tech field, ldrshp;
strong academic achvmt; underrepresented: Afr
Amer, Hisp, Amer Indian, Female or person with
disability; apply online
Thursday Network,
Greater Washington
Urban League Empower
Scholarship
March 6,
2016
senior, attending 4 yr college in fall, min GPA 2.5
unw, perm resident in DC, PG Cty or Montgomery
County, 2 rec ltrs, SAT/ACT scores, transcript, fin
need, demonstrated comm svc, essay, $500-$2,000
McDonald's Educates
Award
March 6,
2016
senior with min GPA 3.0, leadership, comm. svc,
good character & live in DC metro area; transcript,
essay, recommendation; $1,500; 202-585-2600
B & P Company Frownies March 7,
Scholarship
2016
seniors or college student, based on financial need
and academic merit; submit essay on why you should
be chosen for the $1,000 scholarship.
Children's Defense Fund
Beat the Odds
March 9,
2016
Gr. 10-11, hard working, academically successful
despite tremendous obstacles in personal life,
community service, resident of DC metro area
(includes MD, VA); must be nominated by high
school & willing to share story on camera for
CDF
The Bernie Scholarship
March 9,
2016
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
The Bernie Dream Scholarship
(NEW)
March 9,
2016
senior immigrant who has attended a Montg Cty H.S. for past 3
yrs, min GPA 2.0, low income (sliding scale), reside in HOC
housing, ineligible for Pell grant due to legal status, 2 recs,
comm svc,
Attrus Fleming Music
Scholarship Fund
March 13,
2016
junior or senior, promising music ability, plans to
study music in college; 2 rec ltrs, photo, CD; classical
piano judged in 2015; $3,500 award
Kohl's Scholarship
March 13,
2016
Age 6-18, exceptional community/volunteer service
documented within the last year, nomination, apply
online
Blacks in Government,
Dept. of Labor
March 15,
2016
senior, college-bound, min GPA 2.0, one rec ltr,
resides within 50 mile radius of Wash DC, essay,
personal interview for finalists; [email protected],
202-691-7671
March 15, 2016
Afr Amer, Am Indian or Latino senior, citz or perm res,
STEM program participation, min GPA 3.0, SAT >= 1650 or
ACT 24, fin need, admitted to college as full time engineering
student, leadership, comm svc, extracurr activities (resume)
March 16,
2016
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; essay, resume, transcript reqd.
March 16,
2015
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
Women's Board of
Montgomery
General Hospital
March 16,
2015
seniors interested in nursing or health care field;
financial need; renewable scholarship (4 yrs);
academic achievement; MD resident; $500-$4,500
awards.
The Dream U.S.
Scholarship
March 17, 2016
senior accepted to a partner college; min GPA 2.5 or GED score
equivalent to 2.5, meet DACA criteria; up to $12,500,
renewable, transcript, SAT/ACT, rec ltr, fin need
Dorothy Marvil
March 21,
senior, with account at Educational Systems Federal
National Action Council for
Minorities in Engineering
Maryland PTA
Scholarship
MCPS Educational
Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship - ESFCU
2016
Credit Union, min GPA 2.75; $3,000. Open credit
union account for just $25!
Blacks in Government,
Dept. of Health & Human March 21,
Svcs, College Park
2016
Chapter
senior, will attend 4 yr college, min unw. GPA 2.75,
resides in DC metro area, 2 recs, transcript, resme,
essay; awards range from $500-$1,000; Appl in
Career Ctr
Legacy of Life
Scholarship
March 23,
2016
senior, essay or video contest that convinces audience
to register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, prizes
$1,000-$5,000, 1,000 words
Blacks in Government
Coast Guard Chapter
Oratorical Contest
March 24,
2016
Gr 9-12, oratorical competition: Entertainment or
Behavior Modification: Do Violent Video Games
Promote Violent Actions? (4 min speech) for prizes;
703-872-6035
Star Spangled Banner
Essay Contest
March 25,
2016
senior, essay writing contest & oral presentation, 250
word min, online form, review prompt online; submit
by 4 pm 3/25/16. $1,812
Sherry Hintz Scholarship
Fund (breast or ovarian
cancer)
March 25, 2015
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: [email protected] (up to
$20,000/yr/4yrs); appl in Career Ctr
Army Officers' Wives' Club
March 25, 2016
H.S. senior in DC metro area who is collegebound; child of
active duty or retired Army personnel; min GPA 3.0, merit
based, comm svc; email: [email protected]
PMI Scholarship
March 25,
2016
seniors in Montg Cty, min 2.75 GPA, $1000, must
take quiz about project management; all majors are
encouraged to apply; appl in Career Ctr
Questbridge College Prep
March 25,
Scholarship Program (for
2016
juniors)
outstanding juniors, low income (<$60,000), includes
expense pd college prep summer program at one of 35
partner selective colleges (counselor referral required)
Leisure World Kiwanis Club
Scholarship (Blake & Einstein
HS only)
March 27, 2016
Blake seniors, min GPA 2.0, will attend college, rec ltr, resume,
comm svc - important, fin need, 3-4 awards- $1,000-5,000 (one
reserved for music major; one for science major); Appls in
Career Center
American Association of
Blacks in Energy
March 27,
2016
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. $1,500-$5,000
Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority (Chevy Chase,
MD Chapter)
March 28,
2016
senior, min GPA 3.0, resident of Montg Cty, US citz
or perm res, will attend college full time in fall,
transcript, essay, 2 rec ltrs, $1,000. Appl in Career
Center.
FEEA Scholarship
Program
March 27,
2016
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 27,
2016
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
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Potomac Valley Chapter
March 31, 2016
senior, female, min GPA 3.0, Montg Cty resident, will attend 4
yr college; family income less than $75,000 (Afr Amer sorority)
Pan Hellenic Council of
Montg Cty Suggs/Lyons
scholarship
March 31,
2016
senior, MCPS graduate, will attend Montgomery
College, min GPA 2.5, essay, 2 recs, transcript,
SAT/ACT scores, fin need.
Pan Hellenic Council of
Montg Cty Suggs/Lyons
scholarship
March 31,
2016
senior, MCPS graduate, will attend HBCU, min GPA
2.5, essay, 2 recs, transcript, SAT/ACT scores, fin
need.
Credit Union Foundation March 31,
2016
of MD & DC
senior or college student, member of a MD or DCbased credit union; essay, photo or video contest,
$12,000 in scholarship awards
Washington Independent Svcs
for Educational Resources
March 31, 2016
Gr. 11-12, with documented learning disability & demonstrated
comm leadership, resident of DC, MD or VA, collegebound
Done Vida Scholarship
March 31,
2016
senior, create a video encouraging organ donation,
$500-$3,000
The Ashley Tamburri
Scholarship (cancer
survivors)
March 31,
2016
senior, cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with
cancer, attending school in MD, 2 rec ltrs, ltr from
physician, acceptance ltr from college; $1,000/yr/over
4 yrs
Washington Regional
Transplant Community essay
contest
March 31, 2015
essay contest, topic: Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade
someone to give the gift of a lifetime. Prizes range from $1,0005,000.
National Hook-up of
Black Women, Inc.
March 31,
2016
Afr Amer college student; min GPA 2.75, involved
in comm svc & school activities, essay, 2 rec ltrs,
transcript
Omega Psi Phi Charles
Young Scholarship
March 31,
2016
senior (minority males pref), DC metro resident, academic
excellence, fin need, essay is very important, recommendation,
$30,000 awarded to collegebound students
Washington Regional
Transplant Community
essay contest
March 31,
2016
Hispanic seniors; essay contest, topic: Organ &
Tissue Donation: Persuade someone to give the gift of
a lifetime. Prizes range from $1,000-5,000.
March 31,
2016
senior, AHEPA or Greek Orthodox Church
affiliation, 3.0+GPA, SAT or ACT scores,
extracurricular/athl participation, essay.
[email protected]
LULAC Scholarship Fund
March 31,
2016
Hispanic & minority seniors attending 2-4 yr
college, 3.0 GPA preferred, U.S. citizen or permanent
resident or DACA, essay, transcript, SAT/ACT,
awards $250-$2,000
Elks Vocational
March 31,
senior, non-collegebound who will obtain
AHEPA Awards
Scholarship
2016
Blacks in Government
Scholarship Coast Guard
March 31,
2016
Headquarters Chapter
certification in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, auto
tech, cosmetology or culinary
any senior, 2.0+ GPA, , collegebound, 2 recs ltrs, 500
word essay, reside in DC metro area, $500-1,000.
(general & engineering awards) for more info: 202372-1329 or [email protected]; appl in Career Ctr
Afr Amer senior, pursuing applied sci or engr in college, acad
National Society of Black
Engineers - DC Alumni
April 1, 2016 excellence, outstanding comm svc to community, resides in DC
Educational Systems
Federal Credit Union
Scholarships
senior, must have account at Educational Systems
Federal Credit Union (formerly MCT Fed Credit
April 1, 2016
Union), min GPA 2.75, transcript & 400-600 word
essay required (six $3,000)
Teen Safety Scholarship
PSA Contest
senior, residing in DC, MD or VA, produce video 60
April 1, 2016 seconds or less that urges students to end
cyberbullying; awards: $500-$2,000
Central Scholarship
senior or college student, MD resident, family
income below $91,000/yr, U.S. citz or perm res, min
April 1, 2016 GPA 2.7, enrolled in or applying to accredited U.S.
college/university, comprehensive resume required,
awards range from $1,000-$10,000
Esperanza Education
Fund
senior, born outside U.S. or both parents born outside
April 1, 2016 U.S., transcript, SAT/ACT scores, 2 rec ltrs, 2 essays,
min. GPA 2.5, $5,000-20,000
metro area.
senior, career in emergency mgmt. or related field
Maryland Emergency
(public safety, meteorology, public svcs, disaster
Management Association April 1, 2016
relief, corporate risk mgmt, etc); transcript, essay,
Scholarship
references, essay. Appl in Career Center
Phi Delta Kappa Int'l
Scholarship
H.S. senior who will major in education, good
April 1, 2016 academic standing associated with Phi Delta
Kappa;online application
Lee Stern Peacemaker
Award, Sandy Spring
Friends
H.S. student who contributes to non-violent resolution
April 1, 2016 of problems (peer mediator); involved in
humanitarian efforts; one nominee from Blake HS
Maryland Multicultural
Coalition of NAME
(education scholarship)
senior or college student in MD, 2 or 4 yr college
studying education, Pre K - 12, transcript required,
April 1, 2016
essay, extracurr activities (appl in CC;
[email protected])
Epilepsy Foundation Ira
Rosenzwog Scholarship
April 3, 2016
seniors w/epilepsy in MD, fin. need considered; essay required;
$500-2,000
USDA National Scholars
Program
April 4, 2016
senior, will study agric, food, natural resource sci, or other
related field in HBCU, min GPA 3.0, U.S. citz; full tuition,
books, fees,, rm & bd for 4 yrs.
Absalom Jones
Scholarship
senior or college student in good academic standing
with fin need who resides in DC metro area, comm
April 4, 2016 svc, ldrshp, essay, 3 rec ltrs, proof of acceptance to
college or voc school; $1,000 (2 awards); 410-8785597; Appl in CC
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Afr Amer male senior, MCPS, collegebound, min
Montg County Alumni
April 4, 2016
GPA 2.5, demonstrated comm svc, essays
Schlrp
Afr Amer male senior, MCPS,
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
collegebound majoring in business (bus adm, finance,
Montg County (Business April 4, 2016
acctg, entrepreneurship, etc), min GPA 2.5,
Scholarship)
demonstrated comm svc, essays
senior, MD res, plans to enroll in tchr educ program
MAHPERD Scholarship April 7, 2016 in dance, health, P.E. or recreation in college; unw
GPA >=2.5, leadership, extra activities
Alex Popeck Never Back
Down Foundation
Scholarship
April 9, 20156
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
Chaenda Jones
Scholarship Program Power of Pink!
April 10,
2016
Age 17-24, min GPA 2.75, enrolled in college by Fall
2014, resume, transcript, essay: how have you been
affected by breast cancer
Alfred Street Baptist
Church Foundation
Scholarship
April 10,
2016
senior, resides in DC area, citizen, will attend 4 yr
college, comm svc, GPA >=2.75, SAT >=1400 (cr, m
& wr), fin need; essay, rec ltr, 20 schlrps awarded,
$1,000-$25,000 + two $20,000 awards
($5,000/yr/4yrs) application online
National Naval Officers
Association
April 11, 2016
minority senior from DC metro area, will attend 2-4 yr college
full time, acad achieve, comm svc, fin need, ldrshp, 2 rec ltrs,
citizenship, photo. [email protected]., 703-695-8664
April 11,
2016
senior, who has completed business/finance program
course reqmts, as well as internship; must have
account with Educational Systems Federal Credit
Union (open with just $25); $500
Federal Water Quality
Association
April 13,
2016
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!
Black Nurses Assn of
Greater Washington
Founders Scholarship
April 15,
2016
Afr Amer senior, U.S. citz or perm res MD, min unw
GPA 2.8, transcript, 2 rec ltrs, resume, college accept
ltr, essay on career in nursing, fin need stmt. 301512-2528
Black Nurses Assn of
April 15,
Afr Amer senior, U.S. citz or perm res MD, min unw GPA 2.8,
Business & Finance
Scholarship -ESFCU
Greater Washington
Margaret A. Pemberton
Scholarship
2016
transcript, 2 rec ltrs, resume, college accept ltr for BS in nursing,
essay on career in nursing, fin need stmt. 301-512-2528
Minds in Motion Scholarship
April 15, 2016
senior athletes, male or femaleGPA >=3.25 unweighted who
participated in H.S. interscholastic athletics during H.S. (online
application)
Notre Dame University
of MD
Clare & Robt Moore
Scholarship
April 15,
2016
senior, incoming college freshman at the college, who
wants to major in English or Drama; $1,000, appl is
online.
Joseph Fox Memorial
April 15,
Scholarship for Education 2016
senior, Maryland resident, min GPA 3.2, major in
education, comm svc in education related activities,
will pursue teaching career, $2,000, essay
Robert & Shirley
Mangum Memorial
Scholarship
April 15,
2016
senior or college student, studying horticulture,
interior landscaping, floriculture or related studies,
MD resident, 2-4 yr col1ege, $2,000
Izaak Walton League
Scholarship
April 15,
2016
seniors, Montg Cty resident, study conservation or
environmental studies in college; five $2,000 schlrps
Sandy Spring Civic Assn
April 15,
(Ross Boddy/Carolyn
2016
Snowden Scholarship)
senior attending H.S. near Sandy Spring, MD
community college-bound, fin need, comm. svc,
promise of achievement; Appl in Career Ctr; 301-5701560 or [email protected]
April 15,
Lavinia Engle Scholarship
2016
female, senior in good academic standing, Montg Cty
resident for at least 3 yrs, will attend MD college, fin
need considered, 2 recs, transcript, essay, photo, tax
return. Appl in Career Ctr; $350-1,000 awards
PTSA Scholarships
Feb./Mar.
See Mrs. Maloney for details – Several available each
year.
Distinguished Hispanic
Scholar
April 17,
2016
senior, Hispanic, 3.5 min GPA, one nominee per
school, academic excellence, comm svc & leadership
qualities
April 18,
2016
Afr Amer male senior, with IEP accommodations,
no min GPA, will attend community college or trade
school, comm svc, essay on obstacles overcome &
importance of further education, interview required,
$2,000. Info in Career Center
Alex Brown Memorial
Scholarship
Carl T. Rowan Chapter of
Blacks in
April 20,
Government Evangeline 2016
Montgomery ART Schlrp
senior, in good academic standing (min 3.0), accepted
to Howard Univ, majoring in art, transcript, rec ltr,
resides within 50 mi of DC, essay & photo required.
202-632-9945 or [email protected]
Taiwanese American
seniors, any ethnicity, U.S. citz or perm res residing
April 20,
Community Scholarship
Award
2016
in DC metro area, ldrshp, comm svc, resume, rec ltr,
bio, photo, SAT/ACT scores, essay.
Susana de Moya Foundation
Awards
April 20, 2016
Age 13-21, Dominican student, Gr. 9, 10 or 11 (not H.S.
seniors); academic merit, comm.svc, interview, essays, rec. ltrs
(online application)
Student-View Scholarship
April 22,
2016
seniors, collegebound; log on to www.studentview.com & complete 15 min. appl/survey about
colleges in your area; random drawing, $500-4,000.
Gram's Promise
Foundation
April 24,
2016
senior, activism & leadership among peers in fight
against tobacco use; must be tobacco free and have
demonstrated a commitment to anti-smoking
advocacy
Metropolitan Kappa
Youth Foundation
April 25,
2016
senior attending MCPS, disadvantaged minority, 2
rec ltrs--one comm svc rec; one tchr rec, transcript;
$1,000
AFCEA Washington DC
scholarship
April 25,
2016
senior or 2nd yr student in community college,
U.S. citiz or perm res, accepted to 4 yr college full
time, major in STEM program, rec ltr, extra curr, fin
need, in good academic standing
Washington Metropolitan
April 30,
Chapter Community Assn
2016
Institute
seniors, who live in DC metro area within community
assn (condo/coop); essay contest: "How Volunteer
Leadership Adds Value to My Community
Association." $1,000 award 703-750-3644
Montgomery College
Academic Specialty
Scholarship
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)
April 30,
2016
Shawn Carter Scholarship April 30,
2016
Foundation
senior or college student, Age 18-25, attending voc.
or trade school, min GPA 2.5, U.S. Citizenship; apply
online
Magic Johnson
Foundation
senior or college student, U.S. citz or perm res,
academic performance; essay important, 3 HS awards
$1,000 each; 5 college awards $1,000 each
April 30,
2016
Raymond Anthony Brown April 30,
Memorial Schlrp Fund
2016
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,
2016
senior, 3.0 unw. GPA, 200 hrs community service,
will attend 2 or 4 yr public Maryland college, $3,000
Blake H.S. PTSA
Scholarship
April 30,
2016
Blake senior, will attend 2 or 4 yr college, min GPA 2.5, essay
& resume reqd, one rec ltr, signif comm. svc. (4 -8 awards-$5001,000); student or family mbrshp in PTSA. Appls in Career Ctr
or on Blake homepage
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Rudolph Snowden Schlrp
April 30, 2016
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
Les Gemmes Florence
April 30,
Easley: Building a Bright
2016
Future Scholarship
senior, lives in DC/MoCo/PG, will attend 2-4 yr
college or tech school, min GPA 3.0, U.S. citizen, 2
rec ltrs, ldrshp, comm svc, resume, essay,
$1500, [email protected]
Clyde G. Nora Memorial April 30,
Foundation
2016
senior or college undergrad, transcript, resume
incldg; awards, ldrshp, comm svc, extracurriculars,
work exp; essay on goals important
Alpha Wives Club of
April 30,
Montgomery County, Inc. 2016
senior who plans to attend HBCU, U.S. citizen,
demonstrated strong academic skills, attends Blake
HS, school and community activities, some financial
need. Appl in Career Center.
Green Pest Services
scholarship
April 29,
2016
senior or college freshmen who resides in MD, min
GPA 3.0, rec ltrs, resume, some fin need, extra
curricular activities or employment, essay on career
goals & why you deserve this scholarship; $750
Industry Awards
Celebration Scholarship
April 30,
2016
senior, residing in DC metro area, will attend MD
college in STEM field; essay, $2,500 one-time schlrp
awarded
Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity Ira Dorsey
Scholarship
May 1, 2016
senior, male, residing in DC metro area, min
GPA=2.5, attending 4 yr college, 2 recs, transcript,
comm svc, extra activities, essay, fin need; $1500;
[email protected]
Price Benowitz Law firm
scholarship
Kush Arora Criminal Justice
Reform
May 1, 2016
senior, collegebound, essay contest: demonstrate a thoughtful,
reasonable view of whether certain laws and criminal justice
policies are just or unjust. $500 award
Pan Hellenic Council of
Montg County Theresa
Suggs/Roy Lyons
Scholarship
May 1, 2016
MCPS H.S. senior, accepted to MC, min unwgtd
GPA 2.5, essay, 2 rec ltrs, transcript, SAT/ACT
scores, fin need.
High Bridge Foundation
Scholarship
May 1, 2015
senior, residing in DC metro area, trade school or
college bound, WGPA 3.0 preferred or significant
academic progress, hardship, fin need, comm svc,
ldrshp. 5-$1,000; 5-$500 awards.
Nordstrom Cares
Scholarship
May 1, 2016
juniors, min GPA 2.7, comm svc, ldrshp, emplymt,
fin need, will attend 4 yr college in U.S., $10,000
May 1, 2016
seniors, interested in entrepreneurship, earn AA
degree at MC and transfer to UMCP in this program,
leadership skills, internship opps, individual advising;
schlrp
Hillman Entrepreneurs
Program Scholarship at
Montgomery College
University of Baltimore
May 1, 2016
merit scholarship
seniors in good academic standing who apply to UB
with above average SAT/ACT scores; scholarships
range from $1,000-$7,000/yr, renewable
DC Phi Beta Kappa
Association High School
Awards
May 1, 2016
outstanding seniors, residing in DC metro area, GPA
>= 3.7 or SAT >=1950; comm svc, extracurricular
activities, love of learning, SGA involvement; $1,000
May 1, 2016
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 room A101 for details.
May 1, 2016
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."
May 1, 2016
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)
May 1, 2016
seniors & college students who reside in legislative district 20
& will attend a 2 or 4 yr MD institution full or part-time,
SAT/ACT scores, transcript, essay explaining fin need, obstacles
overcome, volunteer activities and future goals.
Brandon Carrington Lee
Visual Arts Scholarship
(Blake HS art students)
Jewish Social Service
Agency
Knights of Columbus,
Olney, MD
Senator Jamie Raskin
Senatorial Scholarship (District
20 only)
League of Educators for
May 1, 2016
Asian American Progress
senior (MCPS) who will major in education, mbr of
Asian Amer club or SSL hrs supporting Asian Amer
org; min GPA 3.0, resume, 2 recs, essay
May 1, 2016
senior, local, collegebound, good academic standing, SAT/ACT
scores, fin need (FAFSA rpt & tax returns provided), adversity,
community svc
May 1, 2016
male 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;$1,500. 540657-6523
May 4, 2016
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
Montgomery County Farm
Bureau Scholarship
May 4, 2015
senior or college student majoring in horticulture, agric, plant
sci or agric-related field in a 2 or 4 yr college full-time, Montg
Cty res, min GPA 2.5; references & essay; two $3,000, six$2,000 and two $1,000 awards. MCFB member families eligible
for schlrp.
6
May 8, 2016
6
The Will Group Foundation
Alpha Phi Alpha - Ira
Dorsey Scholarship
U.S. Hispanic Youth
Entrepreneur Education
Scholars Grant
(USHYEE)
MD Vietnamese Mutual
Assn
seniors, 2 nominees from each school, collegebound
May 15, 2016 Vietnamese student in DC metro area, fin need, min
GPA 3.3, 2 rec ltrs $1,000; 301-588-6862
RAMP to STEM
Scholarship at
Montgomery College
seniors, interested in STEM fields, min GPA 2.8,
teacher, rec, essay, SAT/ACT or Acc scores,
May 15, 2016
renewable; will attend MC full time (min 12 crs);
FAFSA reqd (fin need)
Bowie State University
Alumni Association
senior who will attend Bowie State Univ in Fall, min
May 15, 2016 GPA 2.5 recommended, extra curricular activities,
essay. Appl in the Career Ctr.
Montgomery College
Academic Potential
Scholarship
one senior nominated by H.S. who will attend MC
May 15, 2016 with excellent academic potential, GPA > 3.0, U.S.
citizenship & SAT scores are not required
Afr Amer male senior w/ high moral character
Kappa Community
attending selected high schools in Montg Cty ; min
May 15, 2016
Development Foundation
GPA 2.5, accepted to college, 3 recs, comm svc; will
attend 4yr college
Del. Roger Manno
Scholarship Fund (for students
w/ or without special needs)
senior with dev. disabilities who will attend a
college or trade school in MD, resident of District 19
May 15, 2016 (exceptions made for out-of-state college if "unique
major" that is not offered in MD, Application in
Career Center
Blake Stage Company
Booster Association
Scholarship
senior, mbr of Stage Co. for min of 2 semesters, min
GPA 2.5, plan to attend 2or 4 yr college or voc school
May 15, 2016
within next 3 yrs, tchr rec, essay, transcript reqd. Appl
in CC.
Concerned Black Men
Scholarship DC Chapter
African Amer senior, min GPA 2.5, comm svc,
May 19, 2016 extracurriculars, fin, need, rec ltrs, typed application,
photo, essay (202-797-7444)
senior, Asian Pacific American in good academic
League of Educators for
standing (min GPA 3.0), will major in education;
Asian American Progress May 19, 2016 transcript, SAT/ACT, comm svc, extra activities, 2
- MCPS Scholarship
rec ltrs, essay, appl in CC;
[email protected]
I'm First Scholarship
seniors, first gen college students, must attend I'm
First partner college (see website for list), fin need,
May 22, 2016
comm svc, ldrsp, good writer; no GPA or SAT
requirement
National Org of Professional
Hispanic Natural Resources
Conservation Schlrp
May 29, 2016 career in natural resources conservation (env sci, forestry,
NextGen Scholarship
May 29, 2016
Hispanic senior, U.S. citz, accepted to college; will pursue
ecology, etc), GPA >=2.75; public affairs schlrp, too.
senior, international/non-citizen who resides in
DC/MD/VA, 2-4 yr collegebound; min GPA 3.0,
merit & fin need, $1,000
HBCU Alliance
Scholarship
senior, $1,000 scholarship competition for students
May 30, 2016 who have been accepted & plan to attend one of the
participating HBCU colleges.
Delegate Craig Zucker
(District 14)
senior, resident of District 14 who will attend 2 or 4
May 30, 2016 yr college in MD or MHEC unique major out of state;
good academic standing; 301-858-3380.
junior, student/athlete, GPA >=2.5, resides in DC,
Triple-Impact Competitor
May 31, 2016 MD, VA, team player, ldrshp, sportsmanship, $1,000Scholarship
2,000
senior in HOC housing; accepted to college for Fall
Dr. Tony Davis Memorial
2015; extra curric, comm svc; 500 word essay, 2 rec
May 31, 2016
Scholarship
ltrs, SAT/ACT scores;
[email protected]
WSSC Commissioners'
Engineering Scholarship
June 1, 2016
senior or college student, MoCo or PG county
resident, perm res, $1,000/4yrs, enrolled in f/t
engineering degree program in college, 2 rec ltrs,
essay reqd.
U.S. Historical Society
Essay Contest
June 5, 2016
Gr. 6-8 and Gr. 9-12, 800-1200 words, topic: Why is
voting rights an important issue in American
History? $250-1,000
Montgomery College
Foundation Scholarship
June 7, 2016
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
Bruce Lee Foundation
Scholarship
Senior or college student, 2 or 4 yr school, extracurr
activities, comm svc, work experience, personal drive,
June 12, 2016
future potential, knowledge of Bruce Lee & his
insights. $1,000
Abbott & Fenner
Gr 11-12, age 16-30, 500-1,000 word essay contest,
June 15, 2016
Scholarship/Essay Contest
$1,000
POSSE Foundation
Scholarship (DC metro
area)
10 full tuition (4 yr) schlrps to each of these colleges:
Grinnell, Bucknell, Lafayette, Univ. of Wisconsin,
Pepperdine or Sewanee: University of the South;
June 17, 2016
strong leadership, teamwork, communication skills &
academic promise (10 rising seniors nominated by
H.S.)
Big Sun Scholarship
(athletic award)
June 19, 2016
Tylenol Scholarship
collegebound senior interested in healthcare, online
June 30, 2016 application, two 500 word essays, comm svc,
transcript, awards as much as $10,000
seniors who are athletes, regardless of sport; essay
required; $500
"Just Drive, Maryland"
Scholarship
Maryland H.S. seniors, submit a creative, memorable
project that demonstrates dangers of distracted
June 30, 2016
driving; prizes include new laptop, new tablets. 410539-1200, ext 365
Maryland Hispanic
Achievement Scholarship
June 30, 2016
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
seniors of Ethiopian heritage, will attend 2 or 4 yr
Ethiopian Heritage
college, legal resident in DC metro area (incldg
June 29, 2016
Montg Cty), transcript, essay, comm svc, character,
College Scholarship Fund
ability to succeed; interview; $1,000/yr/renewable.
Herb Block Scholarship
July 7, 2016
(fall
semester), &
Nov 10
(spring
semester)
Storage.com Scholarship
Contest
H.S. senior or college student & their parents, min
July 31, 2016 GPA 2.5, essay contest 250-400 words; three $2,500
scholarships to be awarded August 15.
Intellectual Property
August 1,
Owners Education
2016
Foundation Video Contest
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
Teens submit a short video about why they think the
patent system is important. $5,000 prizes for each age
group: 13-15, 16-18, 19 and over.
DSL.comScholarship
H.S. graduating senior who will enroll in 2 or 4 yr
college Fall 2014. Essay: how do you use the internet
Aug 10, 2016
to further your education & how will you use it in
your professional career? $2,000
Hurricane Preparedness
Essay Contest
HS or College student, 500-1000 words, typed MS
Aug 31, 2014 Word; three different essay prompts to choose from
online.
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
rolling
College Valedictorian
admissions
scholarship
H.S. Valedictorian full tuition scholarship package;
application fee waiver in career center, 252-985-5200
Bowling Green State
senior, min. 3.0 GPA unweighted, SAT min>=1000
N/A
University (non-Ohio
residents) Success
Scholarship
or ACT min>=21, must attend BGSU full time;
renewable if 3.0 maintained.
College Prowler monthly
every month
essay contest
seniors submit their college application essay; a new
winner chosen every month; $1,000 & 10 free CP
guidebooks
Scholarships.com Essay
Contest
H.S. seniors - $10,000 essay contest; visit
www.scholarships.com & enter
N/A