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Comprehensive list of available local scholarships The list below is in the process of being revised. See the St. Mary's County Common Scholarship Application for a complete list of scholarships accessible through that one application. Those Common Application scholarships are not repeated here.
If you are a scholarship provider and would like to make corrections to your listing, please email your revisions toMark Smith at Mark Smith.
BECA is searching for a volunteer who would keep this list updated from year to year. Please email Mark at the address above, if you are interested in taking on this task.
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. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1000. Two awards | Deadline: |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $500.00 | Deadline: |
| SMC, CHC, CC |
Chaney Foundation Scholarship |
| Sherry Santana, 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. |
| Scholarship Study: Drafting, Engineering, or other Building Trade maj |
| Amount: $1,000 (x4 yrs) | Deadline: April 30, 2010 |
| SMC |
Charlotte Hall Fellows Scholarship |
| Office of Academic Services, St. Mary's College of MD, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686, 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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: Tuition Cost for up to 4 credits in the Spring Semester at St. Mary's College of Maryland. | Deadline: |
| SMC;ChC |
Charlotte Hall School Scholarship |
| Career Center Advisor or Guidance Counselor |
| Must be recommended by school counselor and principal. Based on academic achievement |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: TBA | Deadline: March 12, 2010 |
| SMC |
George Sullivan Scholarship |
| Financial need, scholarship, character, personality, community involvement, participation in curricular activities, and pursuit of degree in education. |
| Scholarship Study: Education |
| Amount: $500.00 | Deadline: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: Art |
| Amount: $5,000 each | Deadline: January 20, 2010 |
| SMC |
Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship |
| Contact Merrie Beth Nauman naumanmb@gmpexpress.net |
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| Scholarship Study: n/a |
| 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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| Scholarship Study: n/a |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
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Maryland Farm Bureau 2009 Scholarship |
| Maryland Farm Bureau, Tia Wilson, 8930 Liberty Road, Randallstown, Maryland 21133, 410-922-3426 |
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| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC |
Emergency Management Association Scholarship |
| Contact St. Mary's County Emergency Management Division, 301-475-4200 x2125 for an application and interview |
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| Scholarship Study: Emergency Management or a related field |
| Amount: | Deadline: April 1, 2010 |
| SMC |
Margaret Brent High School Alumni Association |
| Contact Grace Bolton, 7204 Carrico Mill Road, Hughesville, MD 20637, 301-274-2486 |
| Applicant must be a direct descendent of a former student of Margaret Brent High School (years 1931 to 1965), must have rank in the upper half of the class and submit SAT/ACT scores. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1500 | Deadline: March 31, 2010 |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
Naval Officer's Spouses club Scholarship |
| Sherri Healey |
| Merit Scholarships for dependents of US Navy service members. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: Dental Hygiene/Dental Care |
| Amount: | Deadline: |
| SMC, CC, ChC |
SMECO Scholarship |
| School Counselors or Bernadette Lewis at 1-888-440-3311 x 4340 or Bernadette.Lewis@smeco.coop |
| http://www.smeco.com/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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1,500, one time, up to four awards | Deadline: March 5, 2010 |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1,500, up to four, one-time awards. | Deadline: |
| SMC |
St. Mary's Arts Council Arts Award |
| http://www.stmarysartscouncil.com/grants.html |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: the Arts |
| Amount: (5) @ $1,000 | Deadline: |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: All Majors Applicable |
| Amount: $500 to $1200, multiple awards, may be renewable | Deadline: |
| 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, urban planning, botany, horticulture or similar fields. |
| Scholarship Study: Environmental Sciences, plus
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| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: |
| 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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| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1,000.00 | Deadline: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $2,000 and $1,000, one-time | Deadline: |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: TBA | Deadline: |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: Security studies, military history, govenrnment
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| Amount: varies | Deadline: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: Varies | Deadline: |
| 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. |
| Scholarship Study: Vocational/Technical degree |
| Amount: $500 | Deadline: |
| 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 |
| HTTP://www.navmar.com |
| Financial need, character, community involvement, no minimum GPA required. Essay required. Go to main page of website, then "about us" then "scholarships. May live anywhere, but must attend high school in St. Mary's County |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1000 | Deadline: April 16, 2010 |
| SMC |
St. Mary's County Elks Lodge 2092 "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship |
| Don Harris 301-373-5385 harrisdm@md.metrocast.net |
| 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%) |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: Up to $60,000 awared, total, to four to six students | Deadline: |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Study: |
| Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: |
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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