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Comprehensive list of available local scholarships The list is being revised as new information is received. Scholarship information from 2007 was left in place when we could not contact the provider. If there is no due date, the listed information may not be accurate. See the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application for a complete list of scholarships accessible through that one application.
If you are a scholarship provider and would like to make corrections to your listing, please email your revisions toMark Smith at Mark Smith.
The first block indicates the required county of residence for applicants. These are local scholarships. For state and national scholarship, please check websites such as Fastweb.com or see the links provided in the Other links to Financial Aid page of this website.
| SMC |
Absalom- Jones Memorial Window and Scholarship Fund |
| Holly Loiseau, Esq.
St. Phiip's Episcopal Church
522 Main Street
Laurel, MD 20707
301-776-5151 |
| HTTP://www.absalomjonesfund@stphilipslaurel.org |
| Compassion, leadership, service, interest in education. Applicants must reside work attend school or be a member of an Episopal Parish in diocese of Washington. |
| Amount: $1000. Two awards | Deadline: March 31, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) |
| Southern Maryland Chapter Attn: Andrea Dyson Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 578, Patuxent River, MD 20670 |
| Business, Financial Management, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Accounting or related field of study. Applicant must agree to a brief interview with ASMC prior to award. |
| Amount: $500.00 | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC |
BECA, The Business, Education, and Community Alliance |
| Apply using the Common Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Multiple awards. 2008 graduating senior from a St. Marys County high school who has received at least five Passports to the Future during his/her high school tenure (or achieved equivalent academic, attendance, and citizenship requirements as determined by his/her high school). Must plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school in the 2008-2009 academic year. Children of BECA representatives are not eligible. |
| Amount: $1,000.00 (Multiple awards) | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union - Frank E. Gorely |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Current member of Cedar Point Federal Credit Union. 2008 h.s. graduating senior with cum GPA 2.5 or better. To apply, use the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application |
| Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union - GEICO Scholarship |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application
Colleen Blundell, cblundell@cpfcu.com |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Current member or eligible for membership to Cedar Point Federal Credit Union. 2008 h.s. graduating senior with cum GPA 2.5 or better; To apply, use the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application |
| Amount: $1,000, one-time | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Cedar Point Financial Services, Inc. Scholarship |
| You must apply using the Common Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| 2008 H.S. graduating senior w/ Cum GPA of 2.5 or better; To apply, complete the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application |
| Amount: $500 | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC, CHC, CC |
Chaney Foundation Scholarship |
| Jessica Pinkey jpinkey@chaneyenterprises.com, Chaney Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 548 Waldorf, MD 20604 (301)932-5665 |
| HTTP://www.chaney-ent.com/chaney_foundation/scholarship.htm |
| Scholarship for residents of Charles, Calvert or St. Mary's County . 3.0 GPA or better, 300 word essay. Selection based on merit and need and is renewable up to 4 years. |
| Amount: $1,000 (x4 yrs) | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Charlotte Hall Fellows Scholarship |
| Nancy B. Danganan, Office of Academic Services, St. Mary's College of MD, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686, email: nadanganan@smcm.edu, 240-895-4388 |
| Scholarship is awarded on the basis of excellent academic performance (as measured by academic record, SAT scores, written expression and overall student excellence as indicated by references and leadership/service activities. Must be entering Senior year of high school and minimally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher |
| Amount: Tuition Cost for up to 4 credits in the Spring Semester at St. Mary's College of Maryland. | Deadline: Late June. |
| SMC;ChC |
Charlotte Hall School Scholarship |
| Career Center Advisor or Guidance Counselor |
| Must be recommended by school counselor and principal. Based on academic achievement |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Daryl E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship |
| Scholarship Committee c/o Askey,Askey & Assoc, P.O. Box 662 23507 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, 301-475-5671 |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Must be a special education student graduating from Leonardtown High School or other St. Mary's County high school. Must attend an accredited educational institution and pursue a curriculum that will prepare them for employment |
| Amount: $500.00 | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC |
Doris Darrah Mathematics Education |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Have demonstrated aptitude and interest in mathematics as evidenced in course work. Intend to major in mathematics education at an accredited college or university |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC |
First Command |
| Mark DeLuca, 301-862-4900 |
| HTTP://www.firstcommand.org/fcef |
| The organization matches two scholarships provided by the Ridge Lions. See Ridge Lions Scholarship for more information. |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC |
George Sullivan Scholarship |
| Financial need, scholarship, character, personality, community involvement, participation in curricular activities, and pursuit of degree in education. |
| Amount: $500.00 | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Greg H. Clarke Aviation/Military Scholarship |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org/ |
| Must be a graduating senior from Great Mills High School. Cum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must pursue a career in the military and/or aviation |
| Amount: $1,250.00 | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Calvert Cliffs Family Association |
| At least one parent of the applicant must be an active or retired BG&E employee for Calvert Cliffs. Applicants will be judged on scholastic ability, plus school and community activities |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Hopkins Visual Arts Scholarship |
| Contact Lynn Morgan Smoot at 301-475-5511 ext. 112 for application |
| One award to a graduating senior from each St. Mary's County Public High Schools |
| Amount: $5,000 each | Deadline: 1/23/2008 |
| SMC |
Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship |
| Contact Don Harris harrisdm@gmpexpress.net |
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| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC |
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Student Association Scholarship |
| CSM Leonardtown Campus Student Services Dept., Student Association Secretary , 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 |
| HTTP://www.csmd.edu |
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| Amount: | Deadline: |
| Computer Sciences Corporation |
SMC, CC |
| Contact Joe Anderson
301-737-8125
Use St. Mary's Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| CSC-Pax River Career Development Program. GPA minimum of 2.5 to apply. Must maintain 2.5 to continue. Recipient will be hired by CSC for relevant part time work in summer. Must agree to work for two years for CSC upon graduation. |
| Amount: Up to $15,000 per year for four years | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC |
Compass Systems, Inc |
| Contact Cheryl Derby.
cheryl.derby@compass-sys-inc.com |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| For residents of St. Mary's County senior who will attended accredited college 2 or 4 year engineering program. Must have GPA of 3.4 or better. Recipient will be eligible for open intern positions with Compass during the summer. |
| Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC CHC CC |
Marine Corps Aviation Association |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Must be a 2008 graduate of a Tri-County High School, or dependent of MCAA-John Glenn Squadron Member. Areas of study are: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics |
| Amount: Up to $5,000, may be renewable, multiple awards | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC |
Hollywood Elementary School PTA/Betty Brady College Scholarship Award |
| Beth Joseph, President 301-373-8563, Hollywood Elem School PTA, Scholarship Committee, 44345 Joy Chapel Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 |
| Seniors who were former Hollywood Elementary School students for a minimum of two years. |
| Amount: $200.00 | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Mike Marley Memorial Scholarship/ Rotary Club of St. Mary's County/Lexington Park |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Selected from Rotary Club of St. Mary's County/Lexington Park applicants of the Collegiate Scholarship award. Must have a cum GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Naval Officer's Spouses club Scholarship |
| Sherri Healey |
| Merit Scholarships for dependents of US Navy service members. |
| Amount: $2,000 | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Olga B. Burgee Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Women's Club of St. Mary's |
| St. Mary's Co. Women's Club Sue Waters, 301-737-0882, Career Center Advisor or Guidance Counselor |
| Middle income families will be considered. Scholarship GPA 3.0 or better, good character, and determination to pursue post-secondary education. |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: First week of April |
| SMC |
Optimist Club of Hollywood |
| See H.S. Guidance Counselor |
| Scholarship Essay Contest - Topic "I Want to Make a Difference Because
". See H.S. Guidance Counselor/Career Center Specialist for application and details |
| Amount: Award Range $100 - $6,000 | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Patuxent Dental Scholarship |
| Patuxent Dental Society |
| Must be accepted into an accredited school of dental care curriculum or dental hygiene school |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Rotary Collegiate Scholarship /Rotary Club of St. Mary's County/Lexington Park |
| Please use the Common Scholarship Application
www.smcbeca.org |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Renewable scholarship. Maryland college. Based on financial need, high academic performance, and a record of participation in extra-curricular activities and service to the community. |
| Amount: $2,000.00 renewable | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
SMECO Scholarship |
| School Counselors or Bernadette Lewis at 1-888-440-3311 x 4340 |
| HTTP://www.smcco.coop/whatsnew/scholar.html |
| Southern Maryland high school senior, lives and attends school in Co-op's service territory. Scholastic achievement, financial need, community and school involvement. Enroll full-time in accredited college or university |
| Amount: $1,500, one time, up to four awards | Deadline: February 29, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Southern Maryland Municipal Association of the Maryland Municipal League |
| La Plata Town Hall, 5 Garrett Avenue, P O Box 1038 La Plata, MD 20646 301-934-8421 |
| Enrolled in college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program to prepare students for career in governmental or public service. Good scholastic standing. Resident of Calvert, Charles or St. Mary's Counties. |
| Amount: $1,500, up to four, one-time awards. | Deadline: February 29, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Southern Maryland Online Scholarship |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application
Contact David Noss
david@somd.com |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Has attended the last two years of high school in Southern. Maryland, and has been accepted into any bona fide college of higher education. Primary selection criteria is financial need. |
| Amount: $500.00, one-time | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC |
St. Mary's Arts Council Arts Award |
| St. Mary's Arts Council, P.O. Box 1310, Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-6868 |
| HTTP://www.stmarysartscouncil.com |
| To recognize, encourage, and support individuals who demonstrate excellence and a high level of interest in the visual arts, the performing arts, theater, or in art education. |
| Amount: (5) @ $1,000 | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC |
St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship |
| Scholarship, St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce, 4200 Airport Road, Suite B, California, MD 20619 |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| St. Mary's County high school graduate successfully completing the 2 year program at the Forrest Center in any of the eligible career fields listed in the Guidelines. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution. |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC |
St. Mary's County Scholarship Fund of the EpiscopalDiocese of Washington, D.C. |
| Ms. Cheryl Daves Wilburn Scholarship Committee Episcopal Church House Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC 20016 |
| HTTP://www.edow.org |
| Black residents of St. Mary's County who plan to enroll in post-secondary education full time for the year of the grant. No specific religious affiliation is required. |
| Amount: $500 to $1200, multiple awards, may be renewable | Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2008 |
| SMC |
St. Mary's Garden Club Scholarship |
| Career Center Advisor or Guidance Counselor |
| Character, determination to pursue post-secondary education and financial need. Must pursue a career in the field of environmental science or studies. |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
St. Mary's Hospital Foundation Scholarship |
| Apply using the Common Application
Call
Human Resources Department 301-475-6017 |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Candidate will have maintained a high school GPA of 3.0 or better. If applying after 4 years since h.s. graduation, must submit ACT test scores. |
| Amount: Up to $2,300 per semester for length of program | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC |
Stephen Mattingly II Memorial Scholarship |
| Mrs. Eddy 301-472-4500, Lettie Marshall Dent Elem School, New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 |
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| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC |
The Anne Houston Green Scholarship/Rotary Club of St. Mary's County/Lexington Park |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Outstanding vocal or instrumental musical talent and intend to pursue a career in music education. Awarded to one student per year for one year. |
| Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC |
Thomas B. Stone Memorial Scholarship |
| John Martin johnwmartin@erols.com |
| sponsorship of a member of the Ridge Lion's Club. Must be a resident of the 1st Election District of St. Mary's County |
| Amount: $2,000 and $1,000, one-time | Deadline: March 15, 2008 |
| SMC |
Thomas J. Shryock, Lodge #223 |
| Mr. Chris Davies, 45751 Red Oak Road, Lexington, MD 20653 |
| The primary purpose is to aid worthy students in pursuing the college education of their choice. |
| Amount: TBA | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Viola Cutchember Scholarship/PTA Town Creek Elementary School |
| Sara Hazuda, Scholarship Chairperson, 45805 Dent Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 |
| Must have attended Town Creek Elementary School |
| Amount: TBA | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC |
Vocational/Technical Scholarship/Rotary Club of St. Mary's County/Lexington Park |
| BECA Common Scholarship Application |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Scholarship for students currently enrolled in a vocational/technical program at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center and intend to pursue a similar program in college or post-secondary institution. |
| Amount: $2,000.00 | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC, CHC, CC |
Women in Defense Scholarship |
| Rose.Frederick@navy.mil |
| HTTP://wid.ndia.org |
| There is no local Women in Defense scholarship for this year. You are encouraged to apply for the national scholarship at the address listed. This scholarship is for students who have completed some college. |
| Amount: varies | Deadline: July 1, 2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) |
| Financial Aid Department |
| HTTP://www.csmd.edu/financial/scholarships.html |
| Scholarships at CSM are sponsored by the college itself, the state of Maryland, and by many private organizations, businesses, and individuals. Most of the scholarship awards are administered through the Financial Assistance Department. To be considered for all scholarships administered by the Financial Assistance Department, students need to complete their FAFSA application by March 1. For a full list of scholarships administered by the College of Southern Maryland, please visit the following link: www.csmd.edu/financial/scholarships.html |
| Amount: Varies | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union / The Dorothy Marvil Memorial Scholarship |
| Attn: Lydia Estes, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, Dorothy Marvil Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 179, Greenbelt, MD 20768-0179 |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Student must be a member of the Educational Systems Fed. Credit Union and a high school senior. Student must have a C (2..0)cumulative GPA and be under age of 21. Written essay and application. Applications available at Educational SystemsFederal Credit Union. |
| Amount: $2,000 | Deadline: If via Common Ap: March 15, 2008. If via ESE application: first Friday in April, 2008. |
| SMC |
Leonardtown Lions Club/Raymond Stone Memorial Scholarship |
| see Ms. Kraft, Guidance Counselor at James A. Forrest Career and Technical Center |
| St. Mary's County graduate from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Intended for initial procurement of tools or equipment necessary to begin apprenticeship or internship in chosen vocational/technical field. Criteria - community service, citizenship, personal standards, financial need. Written response to Evaluation Questions. |
| Amount: $500 | Deadline: TBA |
| SMC |
NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation Scholarship |
| NAVMAR Scholarship Program, attn: Kim Flynn, 48015-4 Pine Hill Rd, St 100 Lexington Park, MD 20653; flynn@navmar.com |
| Financial need, character, community involvement, no minimum GPA required. Essay required |
| Amount: 1000 | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Rotary Club of Leonardtown |
| Scholarship, Box 436 Cedar Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| Graduating senior from public or private St. Mary's Cty high school, combined SAT, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Possess strong personality qualities of character, and service as demonstrated by extra-curricular activities, and an essay. |
| Amount: $1,000.00 renewable | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC |
St. Mary's County Elks Lodge 2092 "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship |
| Don Harris 301-373-5385 harrisdm@md.metrocast.net |
| HTTP://www.smcbeca.org |
| St. Mary's County high school graduate. Based on scholarship, leadership, financial need. Applications are available through the high school guidance office/career center. (Scholarship, 45%, Leadership, 35%, Financial need, 20%) |
| Amount: Up to $60,000 awared, total, to four to six students | Deadline: 3/15/2008 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Denis Tri and Tricia Goken Memorial Foundation Scholarship |
| Denis Tri and Tricia Goken Memorial Foundation, c/o JoAnne Royce, P.O. Box 349, Solomons, MD 20688 |
| So.MD graduating high school senior; GPA of 3.3 or higher; Financial aid; leadership and character. Essay required. Interview, personal or phone
Krissy Dean kdean@trigokenfoundation.org; info@trigokenfoundation.org |
| Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: Note: 1/13/08--we are unable to contact provider. No 2008 information is available |
INFORMATION FOR SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
The nomination process is as follows:
1. Write to your United States Senator in your junior year of high school.
2. Know the basic requirements.
3. Take your SAT before applying for nomination. You will generally need a verbal score of 550 or more and a math score of 600 or better.
4. Maintain high academic standing (at least the upper 40% of your class).
5. Maintain first-rate medical condition and proper physical aptitude.
6. Obtain an application from your career center.
7. Compile and submit a completed application including letters of recommendation, transcript of record, and SAT scores. See your counselor for details.
8. Watch your deadline. Applications must be postmarked by November 15 and will not be accepted if late
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