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GUIDE FALL 2015

SCHOLARSHIP

Visit www.umuc.edu/complete or call 855-321-UMUC (8682) today.

ATTENTION MARYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATES:

If you’re a new UMUC student, you’re automatically eligible for the UMUC Completion Scholarship, which brings the cost of your bachelor’s degree down to about $12,000. Plus, you’re guaranteed admission to UMUC.

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Scholarship Guide Fall 2015 29

…yet a small, unexpected fi nancial crisis canderail dreams of a college education.

*This is a program of Scholarship America, established by Lumina Foundation for Education and expanded by the Wal-Mart Foundation.

The Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc. is operated exclusively as a 501 c(3) organization for the charitable purpose of furthering educational programs, facilities and opportunities at Prince George’s Community College.

The DreamKeepers Emergency Financial Assistance program at

Prince George’s Community College is designed to help students

avoid dropping out of school when faced with unforseen fi nancial diffi culties.

To apply for DreamKeepers Financial Assistance, contact:

Counseling Services

Bladen Hall, Room 122

301-322-0149

pgcc.dreamkeepers.org

Education is the key to success…

28 Prince George’s Community College Scholarship Guide Fall 2015 1

Table of Contents

Application Instructions ............................................................................................ 2

Essay Writing ............................................................................................................. 3

Scholarships: Restrictions, Criteria, and Amount Available ........................................ 4

Book Scholarships: Restrictions, Criteria, and Amount Available ............................. 24

Additional Scholarship Opportunities ...................................................................... 25

Scholarship Listing and Application Deadline .......................................................... 26

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

2 Prince George’s Community College

Application Instructions1. Complete the personal information section (provide

overall GPA as of last semester).

2. Indicate intended enrollment status for next

academic year. Students must be enrolled at

Prince George’s Community College the semester a

scholarship payment is issued.

3. List academic honors or awards received and major

college extracurricular and community activities in

which you have been involved.

4. Submit contact information for a minimum of two

recommendation letters.

5. Provide a concise statement (200–300 words)

explaining why you should be selected as a

recipient of the scholarship you are seeking and

what you expect to achieve from your professional

and educational goals at Prince George’s

Community College.

6. Answer all questions that pertain to you, required

or not.

7. Only online applications submitted through

WizeHive will be accepted. Incomplete applications

will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s

responsibility to review the application for

completeness and errors, and to ensure that it

adheres to all instructions.

8. Please note that at this time, the online system

does not allow you to view or delete documents

once they have been uploaded. However, if you

upload the wrong fi le you can replace it. A PDF of

your complete application, including attachments,

will be e-mailed to you following submission.

9. Applicants are responsible for submitting all

required sections and documents prior to the

deadline. All fi le uploads must be in either MS Word

or Adobe PDF format and saved as ‘.doc’ or ‘.pdf’

fi les. File names for uploads must not exceed 15

characters in length.

Scholarship Applicant RemindersPlease read this section carefully before proceeding

with the scholarship application process.

1. Be aware of all scholarship restrictions/criteria.

2. Scholarships will be awarded over two semesters

(fall and spring) unless otherwise stated.

3. Utilize the Prince George’s Community College

Writing Center to help prepare your scholarship

essay or see the tips provided in the “Scholarship

Essay Writing: Secrets of Success” on page 3.

If Awarded a Scholarship…Prince George’s Community College scholarships are

made possible through the generosity of donations

from several individuals and organizations. Therefore,

each recipient must produce a “thank you” letter to

their respective donor. Funds will not be made

available until this important step has been completed.

Failure to comply may render the applicant ineligible

to receive scholarship awards for the current semester.

Recipients may also be asked to attend a donor

appreciation event and provide community

service hours.

For More Scholarship Possibilities ContactMaryland Higher Education Commission Offi ce of

Student Financial Assistance at 1-800-974-0203

or www.mdgo4it.org

Fall 2015 scholarship applicationsare to be completed by March 13, 2015.

The Prince George’s Community College Institutional Scholarship Program has been established to reward current students

who demonstrate high academic ability and assist them in continuing to attend Prince George’s Community College.

A scholarship committee will select recipients from among those who meet the eligibility requirements and who

are committed to attending Prince George’s Community College.

Students must have fi led the FAFSA by March 1, 2015FAFSA school code: 002089

Apply for scholarship online at www.pgcc.edu/scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM



__ Alumni Association of Prince George’s

Community College Endowed Academic

Merit Scholarship

__ Art Alumni Endowed Scholarship

__ Ardwick Industrial District Association

Endowed Scholarship

__ Baltimore/Washington Corridor

Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship

__ BB&T Bank Scholarship

__ Robert I. Bickford Endowed Scholarship

__ Mattie Pearl Barino Memorial Scholarship

__ Friends of the Bowie Health

Center Scholarship

__ Marlene Carpenter Philosophy Scholarship

__ Continuing Education Scholarship

__ Christopher Chinault Endowed Scholarship

__ Jean Dayton Nursing Scholarship

__ Engineering Technology Department/

Prince George’s Community College Scholarship

__ William Gerson Memorial Scholarship

__ Grainger Scholarship

__ Rosa W. Green Memorial Scholarship

__ Greenbelt Rotary Scholarship

__ Diana Hacker Memorial Scholarship

__ Drs. Corrie G. and Roberta E. Haines

Memorial Scholarship Fund

__ Dr. John G. Handley Endowed Memorial

Fine Arts Scholarship

__ The L.D. Harver Leadership Scholarship Fund

__ Jamal and Tirrell Hubert Memorial Scholarship

__ Alan Hutcheson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

__ The Inspiration Award

__ Kaiser Permanente Professional

Education Scholarship for Health Sciences

__ Cathy Jo Land Nursing Education Scholarship

__ C.W. Langford Scholarship

__ W. Stanley Machen Endowed Scholarship

__ Mattie and Mosby Endowed Scholarship

__ James D. Parker, M.D. Endowed Scholarship

__ PNC Bank Scholarship

__ Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

Foundation Endowed Scholarship

__ The Promise Scholarship

__ Andrew P. Rennie Endowed Memorial

Scholarship for the Physically Challenged

__ Daniel Scates Memorial Scholarship

__ Richard Scott Endowed Scholarship

__ Kelcey R. Silva Memorial Scholarship

__ Social Science Faculty Memorial Scholarship

__ Betty P. and Shebara Spence Memorial Scholarship

__ Kurt Tassche Electric 99 Fund

__ Judge James Taylor Scholarship

__ Verizon Endowed Scholarship

__ Tracy Walker Memorial Scholarship

__ Elaine Waterman Endowed Scholarship

__ Winchester Homes Endowed Scholarship

__ Women of Excellence NWAS, Inc.

Domestic Violence Scholarship

__ Women of Wisdom (W.O.W.) Scholarship

The following scholarships are administered solely by their own sponsors and may require a separate application.

__ Thomas R. Amacher Endowed

Memorial Scholarship

__ AOBA (Apartment and Offi ce

Building Association) Scholarship

__ Board of Trustees Legacy Scholarship

__ Hillman Entrepreneurs Scholarship Program

__ Local Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship

__ Nutrition and Food Science Scholarship

__ Riderwood by Erickson Living Scholarship Program

__ Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation Scholarship

The following scholarships are administered solely for books.

__ Collington Memorial Book Scholarship __ Silver Hill Lions Club Book Scholarship

Application Deadline: March 13, 2015

SCHOLARSHIP LISTING


SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY WRITING

Plan Your Essay CarefullyStart out with a sound plan for your essay. Be sure

you’ve done all your prewriting before you start

to write.

State Your ThesisYes, like any essay, a scholarship essay has a thesis!

State that you are writing to apply for the scholar-

ship (state the name of the scholarship). Unlike most

essays, this one does not need an entire introductory

paragraph—remember, you only have 200–300

words.

OrganizeThere are four sections to an essay: the introductory

sentences, two supporting body paragraphs, and the

concluding paragraph.

1. In the fi rst supporting body paragraph, explain

why you should be selected as a recipient of the

scholarship you are seeking.

2. In the second supporting body paragraph,

explain what you expect to achieve in terms

of your professional and/or educational goals

at Prince George’s Community College.

SupportEach of these paragraphs will include:

1. A topic sentence that shows the point

of the paragraph.

2. Details that support the point.

Be Specifi c!In both of your supporting paragraphs, use specifi c

details that illustrate to the reader who you are and

what makes you special as a candidate. Don’t make

general statements such as, “I plan to use my college

education to get a good job.” Instead, state specifi cs,

“I plan to use my concentration in pre-law to become

a corporate litigator for a Fortune-500 company.” Show

that you have done your research, both about your

academic concentration at Prince George’s Community

College and about your future plans.

Concluding ParagraphSum up the point of your essay in one sentence and

thank the reader for his/her attention.

Be Human!Come across as the interesting, unique individual that

you are! If you’ve had any distinguishing circumstances

in your life—for example, if you have come from

another country, have had hardships growing up or

have been particularly inspired by people or events in

your life— don’t be afraid to mention them.

Edit Your Essay Carefully!Be sure that your essay is meticulously edited:

It should be clear, concise, detailed, grammatical,

free of typographical errors, and interesting.

The Prince George’s Community College Writing CenterPolish your essay. Make your appointment today!

Call 301-322-0748.

HoursMonday–Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

LocationBladen Hall, Room 107

The scholarship essay is one of the most important components of the scholarship application process.

Below are some tips for success, courtesy of the Prince George’s Community College Writing Center.

Need help with that essay? Call the Prince George’s Community College Writing Center today at 301-322-0748

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SCHOLARSHIPS:Restrictions, Criteria, and Amount Available

Alumni Association of Prince George’s Community CollegeEndowed AcademicMerit Scholarship(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/Criteria

Full-time and Part-time Students1. Degree seeker

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Twelve credit hours if full-time, six credit hours

if part-time, completed at Prince George’s

Community College

4. Enroll in and maintain 12 credit hours if

full-time, six credit hours if part-time, during

semester of award

5. The applicant should engage or maintain an

interactive relationship with PGCC alumni

association after receiving the award.

Special Essay RequiredTopic: What should be the role of the Alumni

Association at Prince George’s Community College?

Amount AvailableUp to six (6) awards of $1,000 at $500

per semester

Art Alumni Endowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Student must complete the scholarship

application packet provided by the Financial

Aid Offi ce

2. Must be a current Prince George’s Community

College student with a 3.0 GPA

3. Must be declared as an Art Option A.A. Degree

major (ARTS.AA), or Visual Communications/Graphic

Design A.A.S. Degree major (ARTS.GRAPHD.AAS)

4. Must have completed six credit hours of

art classes

5. Must be currently enrolled in six credit hours

of art classes

6. Must submit a portfolio as slides, on a CD, or

originals, along with application to the art

scholarship committee

ApplicationA separate application is required for consideration.

For questions contact the Art Scholarship Committee,

Marlboro Hall, Room 1034 at 301-322-0966.

Amount AvailableOne (1) award up to $750 per semester

Thomas R. Amacher EndowedMemorial Scholarship(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/CriteriaThis scholarship is administered solely by their own

sponsors.

Full-time Students1. Must be seeking degree in one of the engineering

technology majors

Contact Mr. William Lauff er, chair of the Engineering

Technology Department, at 301- 322-0774, for details.

Amount AvailableOne (1) award up to $1,000 at $500 per semester


ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

The following businesses and community partners of Prince George’s Community College have scholarships

available for currently enrolled students. For more information, visit the sites specifi ed below:

Congressional Black Caucus ScholarshipsThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. envi-

sions a world in which the black community is able to

contribute fully to advancing the common good

by developing leaders, informing policy, and educat-

ing the public. More information about scholarships is

available at www.cbcfi nc.org/cbcf-scholarships.

Higher One Scholarship ProgramHigher One created the One Scholarship to assist

deserving students with their educational expenses.

This is an annual scholarship launched every fall.

They will begin accepting applications in late

September. Visit www.higherone.com

for details and eligibility requirements.

Maryland Community College Transfer ScholarshipUniversity of Maryland University Campus off ers

transfer scholarships to outstanding graduates of

Maryland community

colleges. Recipients may be awarded $3,300 per year

for full-time study or $1,650 per year for part-time

study. Visit www.umuc.edu/students/aid/scholar-ships/otherscholarships/ccsp/faq_maryland.cfm

Honors Academy ScholarshipFull-time Students1. Minimum 3.5 GPA

ApplicationFor application and complete selection criteria, contact

Kathy Yorkshire, coordinator of the Honors Program/

Honors Academy, Marlboro Hall, Room 1087,

301-386-7530.

Amount AvailableTen to fi fteen (10–15) awards of full tuition and fees

Silver Spring Housing and Education Coalition Grant ProgramProvides grants of $50–$1,000 for students in both

credit and noncredit programs who live in specifi c

zip code areas of southern Montgomery County and

northwest Prince George’s County.

(See their website for a list of the eligible zip codes:

www.sshec.org/grant-program/) SSHEC support

is focused on individuals who may be living in a

shelter, or in transitional housing, subsidized housing,

receiving rental assistance, or currently homeless.

Grants are available for a range of support, including

tuition assistance, the purchase of work uniforms,

transportation, textbooks, and child care assistance.


SCHOLARSHIPS:Restrictions, Criteria, and Amount Available (continued)

The following scholarships are awarded solely

for books.

Collington MemorialBook Scholarship(FDN-TR)

Restrictions/CriteriaBooks and supplies for the Marlene Carpenter

Scholarship recipient

Full-time and Part-time Students1. Degree seeker—must have completed

18 credit hours

2. Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA

3. Minimum of three credits in philosophy

with an A average

Amount AvailableOne (1) award up to $250 during

fall semester only

Silver Hill Lions ClubBook Scholarship (FDN-PR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Resident of Prince George’s County

2. Demonstrate fi nancial need

3. Books only

Amount AvailableFour (4) awards up to $250 each

(fall semester only)


AOBA (Apartment and Offi ceBuilding Association) Scholarship(FDN-TR)

Restrictions/CriteriaThis scholarship is administered solely by their own

sponsors.

Full-time Students1. Graduating senior, or graduate within the last

three years, from a Prince George’s County

high school

2. Accepted to or enrolled in Prince George’s

Community College by May 31

3. Minimum cumulative 2.5 high school

or college GPA

4. Household income of no more than $60,000

5. Separate brochure/application available from the

Prince George’s Community College Financial Aid

Offi ce or high school guidance counselors

6. Essay (topic choices included in the AOBA brochure)

Applicants will be interviewed by an AOBA selection

committee.


Contact Ms. Crystal Smith, manager student success

programs, at 301-322-0181.

Amount AvailableSeven (7) awards of $3,000 per year at $1,500

per semester

Ardwick Industrial DistrictAssociation Endowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)



2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Completed 12 credit hours at Prince George’s

Community College

4. Enroll in and maintain 12 credit hours if full-time,

six credit hours if part-time, during semester

of award

5. Resident of Landover/Landover Hills for at

least three (3) years

6. Tuition and fees only

Amount AvailableOne (1) award up to $1,500 full-time at $750

per semester

One (1) award up to $500 part-time at $250

per semester

Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of CommerceFoundation Scholarship(FDN-TR)



2. Minimum 2.5 GPA



Community College


six credits hours if part-time, during semester

of award

5. Must be pursuing a career in hospitality

services management


Amount AvailableOne (1) award up to $500 at $250 per semester


BB&T Bank Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Must be seeking degree in accounting

or business administration

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Completed 12 credit hours if full-time, six credit

hours if part-time, completed at Prince George’s

Community College



of award

5. Demonstrate an interest in fi nance

or mortgage banking



Mattie Pearl Barino Memorial Scholarship (FDN-TR)


Full-time1. Must be a single parent with a minor child(ren)

2. Resident of Prince George’s County in Maryland

3. Must be a U.S. citizen


5. Enrolled at Prince George’s Community College

full-time or part-time (credit or non-credit)

6. Must be unemployed or underemployed

7. Provide three letters of recommendation

(only one can be from a family member)

8. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of $500 for tuition, fees, books and/

or material

Robert I. BickfordEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. 3.0 GPA or higher

2. Essay demonstrating commitment to

exemplary community service

3. U.S. citizen

4. Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours if

full-time, six credit hours if part-time,

during semester of award

5. Recipients may re-apply if minimum

3.0 GPA is maintained

6. Tuition, fees, and books

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of full tuition, fees, and books

for one academic year up to $2,000

(fall and spring semesters)



Women of Excellence NWAS, Inc. Domestic Violence Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Victim of domestic abuse

2. Must be seeking to improve skills

3. Maintain a C average


Amount AvailableOne (1) award of $1000 at $500 per semester

(renewable)

Women of Wisdom (W.O.W.) Scholarship (FDN-TR)


Full-time Students1. Active member of Women of Wisdom (W.O.W)

2. Complete application and the FAFSA

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA

4. Enrolled in a degree or certifi cate program

5. Complete a concise personal statement of

500–750 words, describing why you are seeking

this scholarship and detailing how you will “Envision

success, take the journey, complete your degree.”

Your statement should include your educational

plans at Prince George’s Community College

6. Two professional references

Amount AvailableTwo (2) awards of $500 per academic year will

be awarded with a maximum of $1,000 for the

duration of their education at Prince George’s

Community College

Kathy and Jerry WoodScholarship(FDN-TR)

Restrictions/CriteriaThis scholarship is administered solely by its

own sponsors.

Full-time or Part-time Students1. Must be a U.S. Citizen

2. Degree seeker

3. Minimum high school cumulative 2.5 GPA

at the time of application

4. Candidates must be a recent graduate from

a public high school in Prince George’s

County, Maryland

5. Preference will given to students who

demonstrate fi nancial need

ApplicationA separate application, essay, and interview are

required. Applications are available in the Prince

George’s Community College Recruitment Offi ce

and Prince George’s County high school guidance

counselor offi ces.

Amount AvailableUp to twenty-eight (28) awards of full tuition,

fees, and books


Tracy Walker Memorial Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time Students1. Resident of Prince George’s County

2. Current student at Prince George’s Community

College

3. Minimum GPA of 3.0

4. Submit a portfolio of six (6) pieces of polished

writing that the applicant considers representative

of his/her work

5. Essay should indicate talent and interest in the areas

of creative writing and/or journalism and your goals

as a writer.

Amount Available:One (1) award of $500

Elaine Waterman Endowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Must be seeking a degree in

Health Information Management

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Enroll in and maintain 12 credit hours if full-time and

six credit hours if part-time during semester of award

4. Must have completed HIM 1500 Fundamentals

of Health Information

5. U.S. citizen

6. Resident of Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Calvert,

Charles, or St. Mary’s Counties



Winchester HomesEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/CriteriaMust have completed the educational development

course sequence

Full-time Students1. Degree seeker

2. Enroll in and maintain 12 credit hours during

semester of award

3. Household income of less than $46,000 yearly

4. Show evidence of active participation in local

community aff airs

5. Essay should include one of the following

a) What an ideal home life should include

or

b) What can I do to help Prince George’s

Community College




Board of TrusteesLegacy Scholarship(COLL-TR)

Restrictions/CriteriaThis scholarship is administered solely by their

own sponsors.

High School Graduates1. Resident of Prince George’s County

2. Must submit offi cial high school transcript

3. Applied for admission to Prince George’s

Community College

4. Must be a recent graduate from high school

5. Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours as a full

time student

6. Minimum cumulative 3.0 high school GPA and

SAT score of at least 1150 on the critical reading

and mathematics section, or a minimum

cumulative 3.25 high school GPA and SAT score

of at least 1050 on the critical reading and

mathematics section or minimum cumulative

3.25 high school GPA and a minimum combined

score of 203 on the Accuplacer reading and

sentence structure, and a 45 in college

mathematics, or an ACT score of at least 23.

ApplicationSubmission of the Board of Trustees Legacy

Scholarship application, a 200–300 word essay

explaining why you should be chosen as a Board

of Trustees Scholarship recipient, two letters of

recommendation, and a list of co-curricular and

Legacy community activities are required.

Deadline for submissions is June 2015 to

the Offi ce of Recruitment, Bladen Hall, Room 125.

Amount AvailableFull tuition award

Friends of the Bowie HealthCenter Scholarship(FDN-TR)

Restrictions/CriteriaMust be pursuing a career in health care


2. Minimum 2.5 GPA



Community College

4. Enroll in and maintain 12 credit hours

if full-time, six credit hours if part-time,


5. Completed 12 credit hours in health

technology, LPN program, nuclear medicine,

radiology, or respiratory therapy

6. U.S. citizen

7. Resident of Prince George’s County

8. Tuition and/or textbooks only


Marlene CarpenterPhilosophy Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time or Part-time Philosophy Students1. At end of semester in which application is

submitted, applicant must have completed

18 college credits

2. Minimum 3.5 GPA

3. Completion of a minimum of three credits in

philosophy at Prince George’s Community

College with an A average. (If applicant is

enrolled in his/her fi rst course in philosophy at

Prince George’s Community College at time of

application, application must include a letter

from the student’s philosophy instructor stating

that student is carrying an A average.)


5. Applicants may be interviewed by

departmental committee

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of up to $500 per year for tuition

and fees


Christopher ChinaultEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Resident of Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles,

or St. Mary’s Counties

2. Based on scholastic achievement, interest

in health career and fi nancial need

3. Accepted for admission in or already seeking

degree in nursing or respiratory therapy

4. Tuition, fees, and books only

5. Must be available for a personal interview

Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award of $1,500 at $750

per semester

Two (2) part-time awards of $600 at $300

per semester

Continuing Education Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Part-time Students1. Must be enrolled in Construction Development

Institute courses (building maintenance engineer,

HVAC/R, or locksmith security technology)

• Building Maintenance Engineer—

must be enrolled in Building

Maintenance Engineer Level I or Level II

• HVAC/R—must be enrolled

in HVAC/R Level I, Part II.

• Locksmith Security Technology—must be

enrolled in Locksmithing 201 or 202

2. Must demonstrate fi nancial need


4. For tuition and fees only

Amount AvailableOne (1) part-time award up to $500 at $250

per semester

Jean Dayton Nursing Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time Students1. Must be seeking a degree in nursing

2. Current Prince George’s Community College

students only

3. Good academic standing


Amount AvailableOne (1) award of $1,000 at $500 per semester

Scholarship not available for2015–2016 academic year.



Kurt Tassche Electric 99 Fund(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/CriteriaCredit or noncredit students

Full-time or Part-time Students1. Resident of Prince George’s County

2. Enrolled in CST-390, Master’s Exam including

Calculations or have completed OCC-314,

CST-306 and enrolled in CST-329



Judge James Taylor Scholarship(FDN-PR)



2. Degree seeker in paralegal studies

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA

4. Must maintain 12 credit hours full-time

or six credit hours part-time



7. Recipients may re-apply if minimum GPA

is maintained


Verizon Endowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Degree seeker

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA


4. Preference may be given to students

in engineering or related fi elds

Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award of $500

at $250 per semester

or

Two (2) part-time awards of $250

at $125 per semester


Kelcey R. Silva Memorial Scholarship (FDN –TR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Degree seeker

2. Open to all majors

3. Minimum 3.0 GPA

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of $1,000 at $500 per semester

Social Science FacultyMemorial Scholarship(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/CriteriaStudents majoring in one of the following academic

areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History,

Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology

Full-time or Part-time Students1. Minimum 3.75 GPA at the time of application

2. Enroll in and maintain at least nine credit hours


3. Successful completion of at least fi ve (5) courses

in social sciences

Applications must be submitted to the chair of the

Social Science Scholarship Committee by the

announced deadline.


Award to be used at the four-year institution

the student transfers to.

Betty P. and Shebara Spence Memorial Scholarship (FDN –TR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Demonstrate fi nancial aid

2. Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Amount Available:Two (2) awards of full tuition for fall and spring

semester (tuition and fees only)



Engineering TechnologyDepartment/Prince George’s Community College Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Must be enrolled in one of the Engineering

Technology programs

2. Must have completed 12 hours if full-time

or six hours if part-time at Prince George’s

Community College



of award

4. U.S. citizen

5. Tuition only

Administered by the engineering technology

department. Applicants are not required to provide

letters of recommendations. Finalists are interviewed

by an engineering technology departmental

committee. Contact Mr. William Lauff er, chair of

the Engineering Technology Department, at

301-322-0774, for details.

Amount AvailableFrom $250–$1,000

William GersonMemorial Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time Students1. Minimum cumulative 2.5 high school

or college GPA

2. Majoring in mathematics or engineering


Grainger Scholarship(FDN-TR)



2. U.S. citizen

3. Must be concurrently enrolled in both Building

Maintenance Engineer courses, Core Introductory

Craft Skills, or Locksmithing 101 and 102


5. Provide essay and two letters of recommendation

(i.e. teacher, counselor, clergy, business

professional, or employer)

6. Must be available for a personal interview

7. Must demonstrate fi nancial need (household

income may not exceed $60,000)—provide

a copy of most current federal tax return

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of full tuition and fees for

one semester


Rosa W. Green MemorialScholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. Must be a current Prince George’s Community

College student or high school senior accepted

for admission to PGCC

3. U.S. citizen




Greenbelt Rotary Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time Students 1. Enrolled at Prince George’s Community College

during semester award is applied


3. In-county eligible international students

4. Must agree to meet with the Greenbelt Rotary

to report on their experiences at the college

as a result of receiving the scholarship



Diana HackerMemorial Scholarship(FDN-PR)



2. Demonstration of fi nancial need

3. High school students must be eligible

to take credit courses and provide transcripts

4. Recipients may re-apply if cumulative 3.0 GPA

is maintained

5. All are welcome to apply; preference given

to English majors

6. Prince George’s County resident





ApplicationDeadline is one calendar month prior to the start

of the semester. Students may re-apply for this

scholarship on a yearly basis. For more information,

please call the Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary

Arts Department at 301-341-3090.

Amount AvailableAwards of up to $1,500 per student will be given

per year

Tuition, fees only, culinary carving kit, and uniform

Daniel ScatesMemorial Scholarship(FDN-TR)



2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Must be a second semester student

or a second year student

4. Completed 12 credit hours at Prince George’s

Community College


semester of award


7. Demonstration of fi nancial need but unable

to qualify for federal aid


Richard ScottEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)



2. Minimum 3.0 GPA at the time

of application


4. Current Prince George’s Community College

student or high school senior accepted

5. Eligible for admission to take college-level courses


7. Scholarship may be renewed in subsequent

semesters if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA

8. Students may receive the scholarship for

a maximum of four semesters

Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award (up to 15 credit hours)

of full tuition and fees

or

One (1) part-time award (up to 9 credit hours)

of full tuition and fees


The Promise Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Degree seeker - open to all majors

2. Minimum 2.75 GPA

3. Must demonstrate academic improvement

4. Applicant should have successful completion

of 12 credit hours at PGCC or be enrolled in and

maintain six credit hours during the semester

of the award

5. Must demonstrate engagement in service

6. Tuition, books, fees or stipend


Special Essay RequiredMust complete essay (at least 500 words)

identifying one (1) problem aff ecting

Prince George’s Community College students

and propose a viable solution to fi x it.

Andrew P. Rennie EndowedMemorial Scholarship forthe Physically Challenged(FDN-PR)


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Degree seeker who has a documented disability

(health service criteria)

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA


six credits hours if part-time, during semester

of award



6. Award applied to tuition, fees, books,

and supplies

7. Awardees may re-apply

Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award up to $1,000 at $500

per semester

Two (2) part-time awards up to $500 at $250

per semester

Riderwood by Erickson LivingScholarship Program(FDN-TR)

Restrictions/CriteriaThis scholarship is administered solely by its

own sponsors.

Full-time and Part-time students1. Enroll as a full-time or part-time culinary or food

service student

2. Demonstrate an interest in a career in food service

3. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA during the semester

to be considered (offi cial high school or Prince

George’s Community College transcripts required)

4. Enroll in and maintain a minimum of six credit

hours during semester of award at Prince George’s

Community College

5. Must be willing to participate in program

enrichment opportunities (internships, mentoring,

and job shadowing)

6. Must be six credits or less shy of fi nishing the

certifi cate programs in either Cullinary Arts or

Food and Beverage or must have completed the

certifi cate programs in either Culinary Arts or

Food and Beverage and have applied for transfer

to complete the respective Associate of Applied

Science (A.A.S.) degree at Prince George’s

Community College

7. Must commit to regular scheduled meetings with

program director or advisor

8. Provide essay, two letters of recommendation, and

be available for an interview



Drs. Corrie G. and Roberta E. Haines Memorial Scholarship Fund(FDN-PR)


Full-Time Students1. Prince George’s County resident

2. Graduate of a high school in Prince George’s

County within the last 10 years

3. Current full-time Prince George’s Community

College student or high school senior accepted

for admission to PGCC

4. Minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent

at time of application

5. Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA to renew

scholarship for subsequent semesters

(up to a total of four semesters—not including

summer sessions)


7. Preference to students majoring in African

American Studies

Amount AvailableTwo (2) awards of $1500 at $750 per semester

Dr. John G. Handley EndowedMemorial Fine Arts Scholarship(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/CriteriaAwarded to theatre and art students only

THEATRE

Full-time and Part-time Students1. Student at Prince George’s Community College

2. Degree seeker

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA



of award

5. Minimum of two (2) theatre courses completed at

Prince George’s Community College with

a grade of A or B, or one (1) completed and

one (1) in progress to be completed by June 2015—theatre courses may include Speech

1070 or Speech 1210


7. Demonstrate commitment to Prince George’s

Community College theatre and co-curricular

program (include this commitment in your essay)

Finalists will be interviewed by a departmental

committee.




Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award up to $500 at $250

per semester

One (1) part-time award up to $250 at $125

per semester

Dr. John G. Handley EndowedMemorial Fine Arts Scholarship(FDN-PR)

Restrictions/CriteriaAwarded to theatre and art students only

ART

Full-time and Part-time Students1. Student at Prince George’s Community College

2. Degree seeker

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA



of award

5. Minimum of two (2) art courses completed at

Prince George’s Community College with

a grade of A or B, or one (1) completed and

one (1) in progress to be completed by June 2015


7. Demonstrate commitment to Prince George’s

Community College art and co-curricular

program (include this commitment in your essay)

Finalists will be interviewed by a departmental

committee.




Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award up to $500 at $250

per semester


per semester


The L.D. Harver Leadership Scholarship Fund


Full-time Students1. Be enrolled in a degree or certifi cate at Prince

George’s Community College

2. Be an active member of the Women of

Wisdom program.

3. Be a resident of Prince George’s County or Howard

County

4. Complete the FAFSA

5. Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

6. Be a second year, full-time student with

developmental coursework. Completed transcripts

must demonstrate progress towards completing a

degree or certifi cate program.

7. Major preference given to Psychology, Theatre,

African American studies, International Studies,

Human Services, Sociology or Technology area.

8. Submit a Career Portfolio including a cover letter

and résumé indicating community service and

leadership activities in which they are involved

9. Complete a personal budget including how you will

use the scholarship

10. Complete an interview

11. Agree to participate in the Transfer Day Fair

and two workshops (i.e. Finance 411 or Career

Services Workshops).

12. Agree to be named and publicized as a “L.D. Harver

Leadership Scholar.”

13. Complete a concise personal statement of 500

to 750 words describing why you deserve the

L.D. Harver Leadership Scholarship. Discuss your

educational plans and career, view of leadership,

how you have and will serve as a leader in the

local or global community and how you will use

this funding to achieve your goal and develop as

a leader.

14. Provide three professional references

Special Essay RequiredIn addition to the required essay, complete a concise

personal statement of 500–750 words describing

your view of leadership in the 21st Century and

beyond, how you have and will serve as a leader

in the local or global community, and why you are

seeking this scholarship.

Amount AvailableTwo (2) awards of $1,000 at $500 per semester

Hillman EntrepreneursScholarship Program(FDN-TR)


own sponsors.

Full-time or Part-time Students1. Must be a Maryland resident

2. Must be enrolled (or eligible to enroll) at Prince

George’s Community College and taking

college-level classes

3. Must be in a program of study which transfers

to University of Maryland College Park (UMCP);

pre-law is not eligible

4. Must be available for an afternoon or evening

Hillman course each semester

5. Must be committed to additional programmatic

and team-building activities

6. Must make successful progression towards

graduation with an associate degree in a

transferable major at Prince George’s Community

College and towards graduation with a bachelor’s

degree at UMCP

7. Must demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset

8. Students must have membership in or willingness

to join one of the Prince George’s Community

College Collegian Centers

ApplicationA separate application, essay, resume, and interview

are required for consideration. Full detailed brochures

and application forms are available in the Offi ce

of Financial Aid. For questions, contact Ruth Lewis,

Hillman Entrepreneurs Program Director, at

301-322-0700 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Amount AvailableFifteen to twenty (15–20) awards of full tuition,

fees, and books



James D. Parker, M.D.Endowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Must be seeking degree in nuclear medicine

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Completed 12 credit hours if full-time,

six credit hours if part-time, at Prince George’s

Community College



or award

Amount AvailableOne (1) full-time award up to $1,000 at $500

per semester


per semester

PNC Bank Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-Time Students1. Resident of Prince George’s County (preferably

Bowie, Laurel, Beltsville, Greenbelt, College Park,

or Hyattsville)

2. Minimum 2.5 GPA


4. Seeking a degree in Business Management

Amount AvailableTwo (2) awards of $1000 at $500 per semester

Prince George’s Chamberof Commerce FoundationEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)




3. Must demonstrate fi nancial need

4. Graduating senior or graduate of the Prince

George’s County Public School system


Amount AvailableEight (8) awards of full tuition and fees for one year


W. Stanley MachenEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)



2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

3. Minimum of 12 credit hours completed at

Prince George’s Community College


semester of award

5. Minimum of two (2) speech courses completed at

Prince George’s Community College with a grade

of A or B, or one (1) completed and one (1) in

progress to be completed by June 2013



Mattie and Mosby Endowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)




3. Graduate of a Prince George’s County high school

4. Letter of recommendation from an organization

5. The applicant should engage or maintain an

interactive association with a campus organization

after receiving the award.

Special Essay RequiredTopic: Why community colleges have and need

volunteers. Also identify any needs you’re aware

of and address meeting them.

Amount AvailableTwo (2) awards up to $1,000 at $500 per semester

Nutrition and FoodScience Scholarship(FDN-TR)


own sponsors.

Full-time and Part-time Students1. Minimum 3.0 GPA

2. Successful completion (B and above) of at least

12 credits at Prince George’s Community College

3. Successful completion of or current enrollment

in either NTR 1010 or NTR 1100 (80% average

or above)

4. An unoffi cial copy of college transcripts

5. A letter of recommendation from a nutrition or

food science instructor which should include the

students fi nal grade in NTR 1010 or NTR 1100

(if the course is in progress, the student’s current

average should be included)

6. An essay (not to exceed 500 words) articulating the

student’s motivation as well as his/her educational

and professional goals

7. Students must be majoring in nutrition, food

science, or dietetics

The Scholarship Selection Committee will consist of

the nutrition and food science faculty. Scholarships are

typically awarded at the Student Honors Convocation

held during the spring semester.

ApplicationA separate application is required. Students may

be asked to participate in an interview. Detailed

information and interview applications are available

in Chesapeake Hall, Room 100.

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of up to $500 at $250 per semester



Jamal and Tirrell HubertMemorial Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time Students1. Degree seeker pursuing Computer Science

or Computer Engineering Technology

2. Graduate of a Prince George’s County public

high school (preference given to Friendly High

School graduates)

3. Enroll in and maintain a minimum of 12 credit

hours during semester of award at PGCC

4. Demonstrate fi nancial aid

Special Essay RequiredTopic: Describe your perseverance in overcoming

personal adversity.

Amount AvailableOne (1) award of full tuition and fees for

one semester.


The Inspiration Award


Full-time and Part-time Students1. Student Support Services (SSS) and TRiO student

2. Recipient of the Pell Grant

3. Maintain a 2.25 GPA with less than

60 credit hours

4. Complete a minimum of six hours during

semester of application

5. Good standing with fi nancial aid

6. Active participant in SSS and TRiO Program

(i.e. meet with SSS Advisor twice a semester

and attend one SSS and PGCC enrichment event

during semester)

Special Essay RequiredStudent is required to write a 500-word essay

indicating fi nancial challenges impacting his or her

college persistence and how the Inspiration Award

funds can assist in overcoming these challenges so

that the student will graduate from Prince George’s

Community College.

Amount AvailableTwo (2) awards at a minimum of $555

for one semester

Professional Education Scholarship for Health Sciences Students (A.S., A.A.S., and Certifi cate Programs)(FDN-TR)

Eligible Programs of Study: Emergency Medical

Technician/Intermediate (certifi cate); Emergency

Medical Technician/Paramedic (A.A.S. and certifi cate);

Health Information Management (A.A.S.);

Medical Coder/Billing Specialist (certifi cate);

Nursing – RN, LPN to RN Transition, EMT/P to RN

Transition (A.S.), Nursing – LPN (certifi cate);

Nuclear Medicine Technology (A.A.S. and certifi cate);

Radiography (A.A.S.); and Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.)

Restrictions/Criteria1. Prince George’s County resident

2. Must satisfy all eligibility requirements for

admission into an eligible program and submit

completed petition for program admission by

November 15, 2015.

OR Have completed one semester in an eligible

health sciences program. Students may apply

during their fi rst semester in the program.

Eligibility and notifi cation of award will be

determined after fi nal grades have been

submitted for the semester.

3. Minimum 3.0 GPA for all completed

pre-requisite and core courses (EMT, HIM, NUM,

NUR, RAD, RST). Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA in

all core courses to re-apply for this scholarship

for subsequent semester.

4. Demonstrate fi nancial need; FAFSA submitted

by October 15, 2015

5. Maintain full-time program status and complete

program without interruption.

6. Letter of recommendation from a professor that

conveys the applicant’s strength to become

a health care provider.

7. Tuition, fees , textbooks and other required

instructional resources including software.

Scholarship funds may be used towards purchase

of approved mobile devices that support success

in the student’s program of study.

Continued


Special Essay RequiredIn approximately 200–300 words, explain clearly

and concisely 1) why you deserve to be a recipient

of this scholarship, 2) your desire to pursue the

fi eld of study you selected, and 3) what you expect

to achieve in your professional and educational

pursuits at Prince George’s Community College.

Amount AvailableTotal amount not to exceed $1,500 per student

per semester

Completed spring 2015 applications for this

scholarship are due by December 2015.

Professional Education Scholarship for Health Sciences Students (Workforce Development and Continuing Education)(FDN-TR)

Eligible WDCE Programs of Study: Assisted Living

Manager; Certifi ed Medicine Aid; Certifi ed Nursing

Assistant; Medical Administrative Assistant;

Medical Billing; Pharmacy Technician; and

Phlebotomy Technician

Restrictions/Criteria1. Provide proof of legal immigration status


3. Placement testing documenting profi ciency

in reading comprehension and/or mathematics

per program requirement. (There is no testing

requirement for Medical Billing.)

4. Admission to program by start date

5. Demonstrate fi nancial need—provide proof

of one of the following:

a) FAFSA submitted by June 5, 2015,

for fall 2014 semester

b) One or more benefi ts through the Prince

George’s County Department of Social Services

Family Investment Administration

c) One or more children receiving free lunch

at a Prince George’s County school

d) Currently receiving unemployment benefi ts

for fi ve (5) months or more and Prince

George’s County Department of Social Services

Family Investment Administration benefi ts

e) Currently connected to the Prince George’s

County Child Welfare foster care

6. Maintain active program status and complete

program without interruption

7. Letter of recommendation from a professor

or employer that conveys the applicant’s

strength to become a health care provider


Special Essay RequiredIn approximately 200–300 words, explain clearly and

concisely 1) why you deserve to be a recipient of this

scholarship, 2) your desire to pursue the fi eld of study

you selected, and 3) what you expect to achieve in

your professional and educational pursuits at

Prince George’s Community College.

Amount AvailableTotal amount not to exceed $1,400 per student

per program



Cathy Jo Land Nursing Education Scholarship(FDN-TR)


Full-time or Part-time StudentsStudents must have associate degree nursing

program prerequisites completed. EGL 1010,

BIO 1010, BIO 2050, MAT 1120 or higher (MAT 1140

or 1350 recommended), BIO 2060, PSY 1010,

NUR 1010 (prerequisites are determined by PGCC

and are subject to change)

1. U.S. citizenship

2. Candidates must petition for admission to and

be accepted into the Prince George’s Community

College associate degree Nursing Program

3. Candidates must be a Prince George’s

County resident

4. Candidates must have a minimum

cumulative 3.0 GPA

5. Candidates must submit two letters of

recommendation from individuals who

are familiar with the candidate’s academic

performance and/or leadership ability

6. Candidates must submit community service and

leadership activities in which they are involved

7. Candidate must submit a concise statement

of 200–500 words explaining why he/she

would like to become a nurse and/or their

nursing philosophy

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who

have a Certifi ed Nursing Assistant Certifi cation.

Amount AvailableOne (1) award for tuition, fees, books, and

miscellaneous expenses for four consecutive

academic semesters

C.W. Langford Scholarship(FDN-PR)


Full-time or Part-time Students1. Student of Prince George’s Community College

2. Degree seeker

3. Minimum 2.5 GPA

4. Enrolled in and maintain 12 credit hours


5. Demonstration of fi nancial need

6. Demonstration of innovative thinking

(as evidence in essay or letter of recommendation)

7. Demonstration of commitment to career goal

8. Demonstration of analytical abilities as related

to problems and their solution


10. Tuition only

Special Essay RequiredRequires a minimum 250-word essay or letter of

recommendation from a professor or employer that

conveys the applicant’s strength as an innovative

thinker and having an analytical approach to

problem solving.


Local Advisory CouncilEndowed Scholarship(FDN-PR)


own sponsors.

Full-time and Part-time Students1. Must currently be enrolled in a vocational or

technical course/program at Prince George’s

Community College

2. Must have completed a minimum of 12 hours

full-time or six hours part-time at Prince George’s

Community College

3. Cumulative 2.5 GPA

4. Enroll in and maintain a minimum of six credit

hours during semester of award



Applicants will be interviewed by a

departmental committee.


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