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Carroll Community

Foundation ScholarshipsVaries

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

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Maryland Higher Education

Commission Scholarship

SEVERAL

AWARDS

Must be a resident of Maryland and will attend a Maryland State

University; many opportunities including aid for specific populations -

academic, need-based, military/veteran, homeless, students with

disabilities, and more; other requirements depending on specific

program.

www.mhec.state.md.us

Varies -

Please check

website

$2,000 No Essay College

Scholarship$2,000

High school seniors; monthly random drawings; one entry per

student but student can re-enter each month.

https://colleges.niche.com/s

cholarship/apply.aspx monthly

UNIGO VariesSearch Colleges, Stats and Reviews; College Matching; Scholarships

and Loan information; sign in for free access.https://www.unigo.com/ Varies

College Xpress Scholarships Varies This is a Scholarship Search engine with multiple offerings.http://www.collegexpress.c

om/Varies

Unigo Scholarship Search VariesThis is a Scholarship Search engine with over 3.6 million scholarship

opportunities for students, including Maryland-specific scholarships.

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/Varies

I'm First Scholarship VariesSearch and connect with colleges and universities that support first-

generation college students.http://www.imfirst.org Varies

National College Resources

FoundationVaries

This site connects African American students with several scholarship

opportunities.

http://thecollegeexpo.org/sc

holarships/Varies

Scholarships and More for

African American StudentsVaries

Most of these programs aim to assist disadvantaged African

American students who come from poor families and cannot afford

to pay for college. However, there are also programs that recognize

and award students who can demonstrate excellence in education,

sports, etc. regardless of their financial status.

http://blackstudents.blackne

ws.com/Varies

Cappex: Your College

Decision HeadquartersVaries

This search engine helps you to determine where you liked to go to

college, college profiles and reviews, majors available, tuition/fees,

extracurriculars, etc. as well as offering a database of scholarships.

https://www.cappex.com/ Varies

Scholarship Opportunities for 2017-2018 (Updated 01-16-18)

1/16/2018

http://www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org/Scholarships.asp



http://www.mhec.state.md.us/

https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

https://www.unigo.com/

http://www.collegexpress.com/

http://www.collegexpress.com/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/

http://www.imfirst.org/

http://thecollegeexpo.org/scholarships/

http://thecollegeexpo.org/scholarships/

http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/

http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/

https://www.cappex.com/

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Guaranteed Scholarships Varies

These scholarships are offered through the colleges/ universities

listed on this site. They require no interview, essay, portfolio,

audition or other "secondary" requirement, however, you must meet

the required criteria; Please verify the scholarship availability with

the college.

http://www.guaranteed-

scholarships.com/Varies

Empire Beauty Schools

Scholarships

$500

$1000

$1500

Senior pursuing a career in cosmetology.www.empire.edu/financial-

aidVaries

Sun Trust Off to College

Scholarship Sweepstakes$500

Open to seniors and college undergrads. Drawing is random; no GPA

or financial need requirements.

https://offtocollegesweepst

akes.suntrust.com/

Twice

monthly

through May

Wendy's High School

Heisman Scholarships

Several

unspecified

awards

High school senior graduating in June 2018; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or

better; proven leaders and role model within your school and

community; must perform in at least one school-sponsored sport;

essay questions in the the application.

https://www.wendyshighsch

oolheisman.com/about/how-

it-works/

10/02/17

Create Real Impact

Scholarship$1,500

Legal U.S. resident ages 14-22 and a full-time student in middle or

high school, college, trade school or university; Create an original

work showcasing your idea for a SOLUTION or STRATEGY to fix the

very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.

http://www.studentscholars

hips.org/scholarship/12265/

create_real_impact_scholars

hip_scholarship.php

10/06/17

Business Research Guide

Scholarship$1,000

High school female senior who has been accepted into college for the

spring 2018; US citizen; business plan essay (500-1,000 words).

http://www.businessresearc

hguide.com/scholarship-for-

women-entrepreneurs-

business-plan-contest/

10/15/17

1/16/2018




http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

http://www.empire.edu/financial-aid

http://www.empire.edu/financial-aid

https://offtocollegesweepstakes.suntrust.com/

https://offtocollegesweepstakes.suntrust.com/

https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/about/how-it-works/



http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12265/create_real_impact_scholarship_scholarship.php




http://www.businessresearchguide.com/scholarship-for-women-entrepreneurs-business-plan-contest/




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Horatio Alger Scholarships

1) State Scholarship &

2) Targeted Scholarships

Up to

$10,000

1) Financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income);

GPA of 2.0 or better; High school senior; Exhibit a strong

commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree;

involvement in co-curricular and community service activities.

2) Financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income);

GPA of 2.5 or higher; High school senior; Planning to pursue a degree

at Colgate U, Columbia U, Stanford U or Tulane U; display integrity

and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

https://scholars.horatioalger

.org/scholarships/10/25/17

Coca-Cola Scholars Program150 awards

of $20,000

U.S. citizen, anticipating completion of high school diploma, planning

to pursue a degree, 3.0 GPA

www.coca-

colascholarsfoundation.org10/30/17

Davidson College - John Belk

ScholarshipFull tuition

Plan to attend Davidson College; academic excellence and purposeful

engagement in the classroom, with student and civic organizations,

on the athletic field or in the arts with an interest in the global and

local communities; application begins with nomination by school

counselor

www.davidson.edu/belk

See your

School

Counselor

11/01/17

UMBC - Meyerhoff Scholars

Program

Ranges

from

$5,000 to

$15,000 per

year

Graduating senior who will attend UMBC and must have a least a "B"

average in college-preparatory math and science courses and

outstanding SAT scores; commitment to community service; student

must plan to pursue undergraduate studies in STEM and aspire to

obtain a graduate degree (PhD or MD); U.S. citizen.

http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/

how-to-apply/benefits-and-

eligibility/

11/01/17

Stevenson Univ -

Presidential Scholarship

Full Tuition

renewable

Graduating senior who will attend Stevenson University in the fall.

Commitment to academic excellence, proven leadership in school-

based activities, community service and/or athletics.

http://www.stevenson.edu/

admissions-aid/scholarships-

financial-aid/types-of-

aid/presidential-fellowship/

11/01/17

VFW Voice of Democracy

Contest

Several

awards

VFW's premier scholarship program for student grades 9-12; write

and record an essay (3-5 minutes) on this year's patriotic theme -

"American History: Our Hope for the Future."

https://www.vfw.org/VOD/ 11/01/17

1/16/2018




https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

http://www.davidson.edu/belk

http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/how-to-apply/benefits-and-eligibility/



http://www.stevenson.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships-financial-aid/types-of-aid/presidential-fellowship/




https://www.vfw.org/VOD/

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Prudential Spirit of

Community Awards$1,000

Grades 5-12, making a difference through community service;

application must be given to a "certifier" who can be your school

principal or the head of a county 4-H organization, Girl Scout council,

American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or HandsOn Network affiliate.

https://spirit.prudential.com

/awards/how-to-apply11/07/17

500 4-year scholarships awarded to high school seniors pursuing

higher education; U.S. citizen; for students who need financial

assistance and are at or near the top of their classes, active in their

schools and communities and recognized as leaders by their peers

Any questions, please contact: Mr. Gary Youngworth at 443-280-

0336 or

[email protected]

Comast Leaders and

Achievers Scholarship

Several

awards

$1,000 ea.

High school senior with 2.8 GPA or higher; demonstrated leadership

in school and through work experiences; shows strong commitment

to and involvement in community service.

http://corporate.comcast.co

m/news-information/news-

feed/recognizing-the-best-

and-brightest-nationwide

11/30/17

Education Matters

Scholarship$5,000

Applicant must be at least 13 years old and will attend an accredited

post-secondary institution/college; 250-word essay: "What would

you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that

college is a waste of time and money? "


olarships/our-

scholarships/education-

matters-scholarship

11/30/17

MSCA (Maryland School

Counselor Association)

Scholarship

$500

High school senior, Maryland resident, who will be enrolling in a post-

secondary educational institution in the fall 2018; award will be

based on transcript and essay (300-500 words): "Please give

examples of how your school counselor has helped you and how that

counselor made a difference in your life. Please give specific

examples about your counselor."

https://docs.google.com/for

ms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtIJTGwr

F_bGtLZpBoJNo9_flELEPsaIx

6DSMJoAVVBA99Q/viewfor

m

11/30/17

AED Superstore College

Scholarship$1,000

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018; legal

U.S. resident; short essay or video response to 1 of 6 facts about

"Sudden Cardiac Arrest" using the prompts, "I didn't know that…" or

"I wish more people knew…"

http://www.aedsuperstore.c

om/scholarship.html11/30/17

Elks National Foundation

Most Valuable Student

Scholarship

$1,000

to

$12,500/yr

for 4 years

https://enf.elks.org/mvs 11/27/17

1/16/2018




mailto:[email protected]

http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/recognizing-the-best-and-brightest-nationwide




https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship




https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUtIJTGwrF_bGtLZpBoJNo9_flELEPsaIx6DSMJoAVVBA99Q/viewform





http://www.aedsuperstore.com/scholarship.html


https://enf.elks.org/mvs

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Guidance Tech Leaders

Scholarship 2017$1,000

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018;

open to all majors and areas of study; essay (500 words): "How do

you see the role of the Internet and technology evolving over the

next decade? Explain what that means for businesses today."

https://www.guidance.com/

scholarship11/30/17

Griswold Home Care Bi-

Annual Scholarship$1,000

High school graduating senior who will be attending college in the fall

2018 and will be pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in the

medical field

https://www.griswoldhomec

are.com/scholarship11/30/17

Kahlert Foundation

Scholarships for Towson

Uteach

Up to

$4,000

Graduating high school senior who will be attending Towson

University in fall 2018; cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater; declare a

major aligned with the Towson Uteach Program (secondary

education concentration of math, biology, chemistry, earth-space

science or physicals majors); online application

https://www.towson.edu/fc

sm/departments/uteach/f17

_kahlert_scholarship_hs.pdf

12/01/17

Look Twice, Save A Life

Scholarship$1,000

High school student with valid driver's license; create a form of social

awareness that inspires other students to focus on Looking Twice for

Motorcycle Safety - video, artwork, essay, etc.

https://www.insuranceprovi

ders.com/look-twice-save-a-

life-scholarship

12/01/17

Lamber-Goodnow Injury

Law Team Education

Scholarships

Several

$1,000

High school seniors; minimum GPA of 2.8 with essay (500-750

words): "Tell us what drives you and why you want to pursue a

degree in ______. Explain what motivates you."

https://lambergoodnow.co

m/scholarships/12/01/17

Boston University - Trustee

Scholarship

Full Tuition

for 4 years

Apply to Boston University, rank top 5-10% of senior class, winners

average 4.0 GPA; rigorous competition; essay (600 words or less) plus

additional essay (300 words or less) "Something that's not on the

resume."

http://www.bu.edu/admissi

ons/apply/tuition-aid-

scholarships/scholarships/tr

ustee/apply/

12/01/17

Zeqr Scholarship $1,000

Essay Contest (800-1,200 words): "Discuss how online learning is

changing the traditional educational model of learning and what the

future of education might look like."

https://www.zeqr.com/schol

arship12/15/17

Rubincam Youth Award $500

High school students in grades 10-12; 5-generation pedigree

(ancestor) chart beginning with yourself; write biography about

yourself and one person from each of the generations that follow

you.

http://www.ngsgenealogy.or

g/cs/rubincam_youth_award

/nomination_form

12/15/17

1/16/2018




https://www.guidance.com/scholarship

https://www.guidance.com/scholarship

https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/scholarship

https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/scholarship

https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/uteach/f17_kahlert_scholarship_hs.pdf



https://www.insuranceproviders.com/look-twice-save-a-life-scholarship



https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/

https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/

https://www.zeqr.com/scholarship

https://www.zeqr.com/scholarship

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubincam_youth_award/nomination_form



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AFCEA (Armed Forces

Communications and

Electronics Association)

Chapter Merit Scholarships

Several

$10,000

awards

High school senior who is academically-competitive, well-rounded;

STEM-based; plan to enter a science or engineering field of study

supportive of national defense (i.e., engineering, math, computers,

cyber or IT majors) and can apply their studies directly to the

Intelligence Community; several different awards listed at website.

https://centralmd.afceachap

ters.org/merit-scholarships12/22/17

AFCEA (Armed Forces

Communications and

Electronics Association)

Chapter Freedom

Scholarship

Several

$10,000

awards

High school senior, well-rounded, who has overcome adversity/

hardship in their personal or family life; STEM-based; plan to enter a

science or engineering field of study supportive of national defense

(i.e., engineering, math, computers, cyber or IT majors) and can apply

their studies directly to the Intelligence Community; Cumulative GPA

of at least 2.0 and a Math SAT score of at least 550.

https://centralmd.afceachap

ters.org/freedom-

scholarship

12/22/17

ACT College and Career

Readiness Champions$500

High school seniors who have overcome challenges; must have

composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 GPA or

greater; essay (2,000 characters or less): "Tell us a story of what your

future career looks like and how you plan to get there. Include any

challenges you overcame on your journey to college and career

readiness and the skills that will impact your college and career

success the most."

https://act.co1.qualtrics.co

m/jfe/form/SV_4JIQsv4m3M

bUlzn

12/31/17

NRA Civil Rights Defense

Fund - 2017 Youth Essay

Contest

$1,000

$600

$200

$100

Student in grades 9-12; essay (1,000 words): "What does the Second

Amendment mean to you?"

http://www.nradefensefund

.org/contests-

scholarships.aspx

12/31/17

Must be an Eagle Scout currently registered with an active unit and

under age 19; provide a 4-generation family chart and essay (up to

500 words) on a patriotic theme; for more information, please

contact Mr. C. Louis Raborg at:

[email protected]

https://www.sar.org/educati

on/youth-contests-

awards/arthur-m-berdena-

king-eagle-scout-award

12/31/17

3 awards

$4,000

$6,000

$10,000

Sons of the American

Revolution - Eagle Scout

Scholarship

1/16/2018




https://centralmd.afceachapters.org/merit-scholarships

https://centralmd.afceachapters.org/merit-scholarships

https://centralmd.afceachapters.org/freedom-scholarship



https://act.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JIQsv4m3MbUlzn



http://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships.aspx




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Picture Keeper Scholarship

2 awards

$1,500

$1,000

High school senior who will be enrolled in a college/university in fall

2018; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; legal U.S. resident; submit a

photo on Instagram or Twitter using #PictureKeeper; essay (200-300

words): "What are you doing to follow your dreams and how does

this picture portray it?"

https://picturekeeper.com/p

ages/scholarships12/31/17


Revolution George S. &

Stella M. Knight Essay

Contest

3 awards

$5,000 ea

High school student in grades 9-12; Essay Contest (800-1,200 words):

"…based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the

American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of

the United States Constitution."

https://www.sar.org/educati

on/youth-contests-

awards/george-s-stella-m-

knight-essay-contest

12/31/17

Imagine America

Scholarships

5 awards

$1,000 ea

High school senior with 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrating

financial need to further education following graduation; voluntary

community service during senior year

https://www.imagine-

america.org/students/schola

rships-

education/highschoolscholar

ships/highschoolscholarships

applicationprocess/

12/31/17

ACT Student Champion

Award$500

High school senior who has overcome challenges and can articulate

education and career actions; will be enrolling in college in the fall

2018; scored at least 22 on the ACT or 3.0 or greated on a 4.0 scale;

preference give to underrepresented or first-generation college

students; essay (2,000 characters or fewer, including spaces)

https://act.co1.qualtrics.co

m/jfe/form/SV_4JIQsv4m3M

bUlzn

12/31/17

High school students grades 9-12; Essay Contest (400-600 words):

Write a "reflective essay" based upon one of Dr. Parker's quotes.

http://www.crosslites.com/dr-parkers-quotes/

GE-Reagan Foundation

Scholarship Program

Several

awards

$10,000 ea

Graduating high school senior with 3.0 GPA or higher; plan to attend

a 4-year college or university in the U.S. in fall 2018; demonstrate

leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship in school and the

community; essay and online application

https://www.reaganfoundati

on.org/education/scholarshi

p-programs/ge-reagan-

foundation-scholarship-

program/

01/04/18

12/31/17http://www.crosslites.com/a

bout-the-contest/

9 awards

$4,000 to

$150

CrossLites Scholarship

1/16/2018




https://picturekeeper.com/pages/scholarships


https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest




https://www.imagine-america.org/students/scholarships-education/highschoolscholarships/highschoolscholarshipsapplicationprocess/









https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/





http://www.crosslites.com/about-the-contest/

http://www.crosslites.com/about-the-contest/

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Graduating high school senior selected on basis of merit and financial

need; personal statement (100-300 words) "Indicate your chosen

field of college study. State your reasons for this choice. Include

pertinent experiences, activities and accomplishments." Questions?

Contact Cia Marshall at 443-350-6320 or:

[email protected]

Ron Brown Scholar Program4 awards of

$10,000/yr

African American high school senior demonstrating academic

achievement, leadership, community service, U.S. citizen with

demonstrated financial need.

https://www.ronbrown.org/

section/apply/program-

description

01/09/18

FedEx Asian & Pacific

Islander American

Scholarship Fund

4-year

award

$2,500/yr.

Graduating high school senior of Asian and/or Pacific Islander

ethnicity who will be attending college in Fall 2018; unweighted GPA

of 3.0 or higher; FAFSA required (at or below poverty level)

http://www.apiasf.org/schol

arship_apiasf.html01/11/18

Maryland DAR Scholarship$1,000

renewable

Graduating senior who will pursue an Associate's or Bachelor's

degree beginning in fall 2018; demonstrated financial need

Please return to "Scholarship

Applications" page for the

application.

01/15/18

Washington Crossing

Foundation National

Scholarship Awards

Several

awards

$500-

$5,000

Graduating high school seniors who are planning a career in

government service; essay (one-page, 300 words or less): "Why are

you planning a career in government service? Include any inspiration

to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his

famous crossing of the Delaware."

http://www.gwcf.org/docs/

WCF_AwardsRequirements_

2018.pdf

01/15/18

Pathable Scholarship 2018 $1,000

Female high school senior who will be enrolled in a computer science

or computer related degree for an accredited university; short essay:

"What drew you to technology and computer science as a career

direction? Describe a relevant project that you have worked on that

you found particularly challenging, meaningful and/or rewarding?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

https://pathable.com/schola

rship/01/15/18

01/05/18



application.

2 awards

$500 each

Maryland JCI Senate

Foundation

1/16/2018





https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description



http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

https://www.carrollk12.org/instruction/studentservices/counselor/Pages/ScholarshipApplications.aspx



http://www.gwcf.org/docs/WCF_AwardsRequirements_2018.pdf



https://pathable.com/scholarship/

https://pathable.com/scholarship/




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Rita's Closet Carroll County

Career and Technology

Scholarship

CCCTC Varies

Graduating senior and CCCTC student who will attend a college,

university or technical school in fall 2018; pursue a career in the arts

or business or retail, specifically culinary, cosmetology, print

production, video production, textile or fashion; essay: "Explain why

you want to pursue an advanced education in your chosen profession

and how you might use it to help others."


tyfoundation.org/scholarshi

ps.asp?schol_id=102

01/15/18

Saint Joseph's University -

McNulty Scholars Program

Partial to

Full-Tuition

Senior female planning to attend St Joseph's University to study

STEM: major in Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Computer

Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics.

https://sites.sju.edu/mcnult

yscholars/2017/09/26/applic

ations-mcnulty-scholars-

program-now-open-entering-

freshmen-fall-2018/

01/15/18

Female high school Junior graduating in June 2019; minimum 3.0

GPA; compete in 5 categories: Scholastics, Interview, Talent, Self-

Expression, and Fitness; For more information:

Please return to "Scholarship Applications."

Feldco Windows, Siding and

Doors Scholarship$1,000

High school senior who will be enrolled will be enrolled in a college/

university in fall 2018; essay (700-1,000 words): "How has your family

contributed to who you are today?"

https://www.4feldco.com/sc

holarship/01/15/18

The Coolidge Scholarship

FULL

scholarship

to any U.S.

college

+ other

awards

Current high school Junior who will be attending college full-time in

fall 2019; must be a citizen or legal, permanent resident of the U.S.

https://coolidgescholars.org

/ 01/24/18

I Have a Dream Scholarship

Several

awards

$1,500

Students 13 years old or older; essay (250 words or less): "We want

to know…what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre

dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your

dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college."


olarships/our-scholarships/i-

have-a-dream-scholarship

01/31/18

Distinguished Young

Women Scholarship for

Carroll County

Local

$10,000

State

$15,000

01/15/18http://distinguishedyw.org/a

pply-now/

1/16/2018




http://www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships.asp?schol_id=102




https://www.4feldco.com/scholarship/

https://www.4feldco.com/scholarship/

https://coolidgescholars.org/

https://coolidgescholars.org/

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship



http://distinguishedyw.org/apply-now/

http://distinguishedyw.org/apply-now/

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Technology Addiction

Awareness Scholarship$1,000

Opportunity available to all high school students; 140-character

message about technology addiction; top 10 applications will be

selected as finalists; finalists will be asked to write a full-length 500-

1,000 word essay about technology addiction.

http://www.digitalresponsib

ility.org/technology-

addiction-awareness-

scholarship

01/30/18

NextStepU Scholarship $1,500

Students ages 16-22 who are interested in pursuing a STEM major in

college/university; essay (150-250 words): "Explain why you are

interested in a STEM education and what specialty you are interested

in."

https://www.nextstepu.com

/nextstepu-scholarships/01/31/18

Hamilton, Hull and Byrd

Giving Back Scholarship$1,000

High school senior; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; demonstrated

interest in community service and dedication to your education;

essay (750-words): "Provide a meaningful description of your

experiences in community service and what giving back to your

community means to you."

https://www.attorneyhamilt

on.com/scholarship01/31/18

Union Plus Scholarships$500 to

$4,000

Several awards available to high school seniors whose parent/

guardian is a current union member for a year or more; student

will be accepted to a university, college, technical or trade school for

fall 2018

https://www.unionplus.org/

benefits/money/union-plus-

scholarships

01/31/18

ABPA Harrington-Arthur

Memorial Scholarship Essay

Competition

2 awards

$1,000 ea

High school student in grades 9-12; essay (700-1,000 words): "Explain

the relationship between lawn irrigation systems and backflow

prevention. How can these irrigation systems be a threat to potable

water supplies, and how can the water supplies be protected?"

http://www.abpa.org/?page

=Scholarship01/31/18

On-the-job training while taking college courses at CCBC (in Hunt

Valley) and earn a 2-year Certificate in Lancscape Design and

Installation; Please see additional information here.

Please see additional information under American Landscape

Institute here.

Value

$8,000

American Landscape

Institute Scholarship02/01/18

http://www.americanlandsc

apeinstitute.com

1/16/2018




http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship




https://www.nextstepu.com/nextstepu-scholarships/

https://www.nextstepu.com/nextstepu-scholarships/

https://www.attorneyhamilton.com/scholarship

https://www.attorneyhamilton.com/scholarship

https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/money/union-plus-scholarships



http://www.abpa.org/?page=Scholarship

http://www.abpa.org/?page=Scholarship





http://www.americanlandscapeinstitute.com/

http://www.americanlandscapeinstitute.com/

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First Financial Federal Credit

Union Scholarship Program

$3,000

1 student

from each

CCPS H.S.

Graduating high school senior who is a member of the First Financial

FCU; 2.5 GPA or better; school and community involvement; essay

https://www.firstfinancial.or

g/youth-young-

adults/scholarship-program/

02/01/18

Maryland Farm Bureau

2018 Scholarship

5 awards

$2,000 ea

High school seniors who will begin college in the fall 2018 at a 2-year

or 4-year institution; applicants or their parents MUST be members

of the Maryland Farm Bureau; essay (2 pages): "With 3 to 5

generations removed from the farm, how do you see your role as an

advocate for agriculture to minimize the knowledge gap between

farmers and consumers and promote a more positive image for

agriculture?"


Applications" to find this

application.

02/01/18

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Scholarship

Several

awards up

to $30,000

Minority graduating senior who shows leadership potential and

demonstrates financial need to attend a 4-year college or university;

dedication to community service; U.S. citizen; minimum SAT score of

1,000 combined on math/critical reading OR composite ACT score of

21; essays x4

http://www.jackierobinson.

org/apply/02/01/18

Fairmont State University VariesSeveral music scholarships available; Department of Music

Scholarship Audition Day is February 02, 2018.

https://www.fairmontstate.

edu/schooloffinearts/acade

mics/department-music-

scholarships

Auditions

02/02/18

We the Students Essay

Scholarship Contest

15 awards

$500 to

$5,000

Students in 8th-12th grades; essay (500-800 words): "To what extent

in the U.S. does the government - federal, state, and local - have the

duty to monitor Internet content?"

http://www.billofrightsinstit

ute.org/engage/students-

programs-

events/scholarship/

02/05/18

Northrop Grumman

Engineering Scholars

Program

$8,000

for 1 Carroll

County

student

Graduating senior with 3.5 GPA or greater; plan to attend college full-

time in fall 2018 in an approved engineering, computer science, math

or physics program; minimum composite SAT score or 1150 or ACT

score of 27; U.S. citizen; essay

http://www.northropgrumm

an.com/CorporateResponsib

ility/Community/Pages/engi

neeringscholars.aspx

02/05/18

1/16/2018




https://www.firstfinancial.org/youth-young-adults/scholarship-program/






http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

https://www.fairmontstate.edu/schooloffinearts/academics/department-music-scholarships




http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/




http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Community/Pages/engineeringscholars.aspx




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Courageous Persuaders

Video Scholarship

18 awards

$250 to

$3,000

Create a video commercial as an individual or team, 30 seconds long

or less; message must be about the dangers of underage drinking or

the dangers of texting while driving - middle school classrooms are

the target audience

http://courageouspersuader

s.com/official-rules/02/09/18

National Society Daughters

of the American Revolution

(NSDAR)

Several

renewable

$1,000

and up

Several ["high-dollar"] scholarship awards for graduating senios who

will pursue an Associate's or Bachelor's degree beginning in fall 2018;

demonstrated financial need



application.

02/10/18

Poetry contest - applicant must create a profile with Unigo and the

Power Poetry to apply for this scholarship

http://www.powerpoetry.org/content/power-poetry-scholarships

"Price Gouging" Essay

Contest

87 awards

$50 to

$1,500

For students ages 12-18 - Essay Contest (500-1,000 words): "Natural

disasters often bring people together as they undertake rescue

operations and work to rebuild their communities. People outside

the affected communities usually offer additional support. But what

about those that see a disaster as a way to make money? Watch John

Stossel's video about price 'gouging' during an emergency. How do

such laws affect disaster victims? How do they change the incentives

of potential suppliers?"

http://stosselintheclassroom

.org/essay_contest/02/16/18

Maryland State Athletic

Directors Association

(MSADA)

Multiple

levels

$500 to

$2,500

High school senior who has participated in 2 sports for at least 2

years in each sport; earned at least 1 varsity letter in each of the 2

sports; achieved at least 2 of the following: a) minimum B+ average;

b) top 25% of class; c) ACT of 24 or SAT of 1100 (Math & Reading);

essay (1 page): "How have high school athletics impacted your life?"



application.

02/23/18

Sweet and Simple

Scholarship$1,500

Students ages 13 and older; legal resident of the U.S. or D.C.; essay

(250 words or less): "Not every gift has to be expensive or

extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that

make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about

something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you."


olarships/our-

scholarships/sweet-and-

simple-scholarship

02/28/18

$1,000


olarships/all/power-poetry-

scholarship-slam/1003813

02/12/18Power Poetry Scholarship

Slam

1/16/2018




http://courageouspersuaders.com/official-rules/

http://courageouspersuaders.com/official-rules/




http://www.powerpoetry.org/content/power-poetry-scholarships

http://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay_contest/

http://stosselintheclassroom.org/essay_contest/




https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship




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Education Matters

Scholarship$5,000

Applicant must be at least 13 years old and will attend an accredited

post-secondary institution/college; 250-word essay: "What would

you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that

college is a waste of time and money? "


olarships/our-

scholarships/education-

matters-scholarship

02/28/18

Contact your local delegate and complete the FAFSA: Contact your local delegate:

https://fafsa.ed.gov/ http://www.mdelect.net/

Apartment List Scholarship $500

Awarded to students who have been accepted to college and

available to current under graduates; exceeds in community service;

essay (300 words or less) - "What have you done that exemplifies one

(or more) of Apartment List's core values?" and essay (150 words or

less) - "What is most important to you when choosing a place to call

'home'?"

https://www.apartmentlist.c

om/scholarship 03/01/18

Ulman Cancer Fund for

Young Adults ScholarshipsSeveral

Students 15 years old and older who have either battled cancer

themselves or supported a parent and/or sibling through their cancer

experience; one application will allow you to be considered for all

scholarships.

https://ulmanfund.academic

works.com/users/sign_in03/01/18

Ernest E. Wooden

Educational Fund, Inc.

4 awards of

$1,750 ea.

Graduating seniors who will be continuing their education in college

or vocational training; demonstrated financial need; additional

information: anything you might like to share with the selection

committee (Farmers & Merchants Bank)



application.

03/05/18

Fort Meade Officers'

Spouses' Club (OSC)

Scholarship

Several

awards

Graduating high school senior who will be enrolled in college in the

fall 2018; must possess valid military dependent ID card or be a

dependent of a Fort Meade OSC member; 3.0 GPA or higher; essay

(350-600 words): "Explain your long-range goals for school and

career and your plan to achieve these goals, and describe how being

part of a military community has impacted your life."



application.

03/15/18

Legislative Scholarship

Awards

Multiple

$400 to

$11,250

Varies

1/16/2018








https://fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.mdelect.net/

https://ulmanfund.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

https://ulmanfund.academicworks.com/users/sign_in







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GFWC Junior Woman's Club

of Westminster Scholarship

2 awards

$1,000 ea.

Graduating senior who has been accepted to college for the fall 2018

term; winner selected on: volunteer activities, academic standing,

extracurricular activities, college acceptance, financial needs, essay

(100 words or less): "Explain where you see yourself in 10 years and

how you plan to get there."



application.

03/18/18

Hampstead Lions-Lioness

Club ScholarshipsMVHS

2 awards

$1,500 ea.

MVHS graduating senior within the zip code of 21074 who will be

attending college or a vocational training school in fall of 2018;

demonstrated financial need; statement: "Describe your post-high

school plans."



application.

03/29/18

to Ms.

Cunningham

H. Craig Snyder Memorial

Scholarship (Lions-Lioness

Club)

MVHS/

CCCTC

1 awards

$1,500

MVHS and CCCTC graduating senior within the zip code of 21074 who

will be attending college or a vocational training school in fall of

2018; demonstrated financial need; statement: "Describe your post-

high school plans."



application.

03/29/18

to Ms.

Cunningham

10 Words or Less

Scholarship

Several

awards

$500 ea.

Ages 14-25 and will be attending a school in the Fall 2018; post: "In

10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $500 scholarship." You

must "like" the FB page for your entry to be considered

www.facebook.com/myscho

larships03/31/18

Superpower Scholarship $2,500


(250 words or less): "Which superhero or villain would you want to

change places with for a day and why?"


olarships/our-

scholarships/superpower-

scholarship

03/31/18

Danele Shipley Scholarship

FundVaries

High school senior who plans to attend a post-secondary educational

institution in fall 2018; 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher; demonstrated

outstanding citizenship traints and involved in student service and

extra-curricular activities; essay: "Describe your career and personal

goals and how the Danele Shipley Scholarship Fund will help you to

achieve them."



ps.asp?schol_id=26

04/01/18

1/16/2018













http://www.facebook.com/myscholarships

http://www.facebook.com/myscholarships

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship







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HS

Specific

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Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Gina Maria Barnes Warrior

FoundationWMHS Varies

Graduating WMHS senior who has been effected by cancer

themselves or an immediate family memberaccepted at a college,

university or technical school with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

and college-worthy SAT scores; essay (500 words or less): "Discuss

the impact that cancer has had on you and your family."



ps.asp?schol_id=112

04/01/18

VIP Women in Technology

Scholarship Program

Several

awards

$2,500 ea

FEMALE high school graduating senior who will be attending college

in the fall 2018 and planning a career in computer science,

information technology, management information systems,

computer engineering, or another related field; cumulative 3.0 GPA

or higher; community service/extracurricular activities; essay: "In

your own words, what is information technology? Then, with your

definition in mind, identify a specific problem in your local

community and recommend a thoughtful, information technology-

related solution that is likely to make an immediate impact on the

problem."



application.

04/01/18

Freedom Soccer Club

Scholarships

Several

awards

$500 min.

Graduating high school seniors who played soccer for FSC and plan to

enroll in college for the fall 2018; essay: "Discuss the various ways

that soccer has influenced your life. Describe a specific event in which

you learned a valuable lesson which can be applied toward other

aspects of your life."

http://freedomsoccerclub.or

g/Page.asp?n=21642&org=F

REEDOMSOCCERCLUB.ORG

04/01/18

Senator Justin Ready -

District 5 ScholarshipVaries

Maryland high school graduating senior who will be attending a

Maryland college in the fall 2018; FAFSA Student Aid Report

required



application.

04/02/18

Maryland Multicultural

Coalition (MMC) SchlarshipVaries

Must be a resident of Maryland; cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher;

provide proof of acceptance into a 2- or 4-year undergraduate

program; intend to teach PK-12 upon completion of undergrad

program; essay (2 pages): "What experiences influenced your

decision to pursue a career in education? What are your thoughts on

educating an increasingly diverse student population?"



application.

04/02/18

1/16/2018










http://freedomsoccerclub.org/Page.asp?n=21642&org=FREEDOMSOCCERCLUB.ORG









Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

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Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Gold Star Squadron 191


Legion, Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy

area

resident

$1,000

High school senior who is a Gold Star Sqadron 191 member in good

standing; descendant of a living (or deceased) Post 191 Legionnaire;

son or daughter of an active duty/discharged, separated or retired US

Military person; live in the Mt. Airy area; essay (300 words or less):

"Discuss your chosen career and your aim toward it."



application.

04/02/17

Phi Delta Kappa

International Prospective

Education Scholarships

30 awards

$500 to

$2,000

Graduating high school senior who will be pursuing a degree in

education; several opportunities to win a scholarship using just one

application; personal statement (500 words or less): "Share a story

about yourself that relates to why you want to become a teacher.

Consider sharing about a personal challenge you've overcome, an

experience with a teacher or other adult who inspires you, or other

experience that supports your decision to become an educator."

http://pdkintl.org/programs-

resources/scholarships-

awards/prospective-

educator-scholarships/

04/02/18

Freedom District Lions Club

Scholarship

CHS

LHS

2 awards

$1,500 ea.

CHS and LHS graduating senior who will be attending college in the

fall 2018; cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher; commitment to community

service; good citizenship record as exhibited through involvement in

extracurricular activities at school; paragraph: "Write a paragraph

stating your goals for the future."



application.

04/06/18

Greater Carroll Lions Club

Scholarship$1,000

CCPS high school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018;

devoted to academics, extracurricular activities and community

service; demonstrated financial need; letter (one page): "Explain your

reason for financial need, college plans, and any other information

you think would be pertinent to you receiving this scholarship."



application.

04/07/18

Stevie Beall, Jr. Memorial

Scholarship FundMVHS Varies

MVHS graduating seniors who are planning to major in History,

English, Political Science, Professional Writing, Mass Communication

and/or Communications Studies; demonstrate financial need;

academic achievement and excellent work ethic, positive disposition,

respectful and willingness to give to others; essay (500 words): "Why

have you chosen the career path you are pursuing?"



application.

04/08/18

to Ms.

Cunningham

1/16/2018







http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/













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HS

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David N. Steger Memorial

ScholarshipMVHS

$4,000

(over 4 yrs.)

MVHS graduating senior who will be attending a University of

Maryland college; preference given to applicants who are pursuing

interests in Agriculture.



application.

04/11/18

I. Virginia and E. Carroll

Murray Memorial

Scholarship

MVHS $2,500

MVHS graduating senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year

college or university; award will be used for tuition and books; award

is NOT need-based; short statement: "Explain your post high school

and post college plans." and short essay: "Why do you want to be the

recipient of this scholarship?"



application.

04/11/18

NAACP Carroll County

Branch 7014 Continuing

Education Award

$1,000

African American student who is graduating from a CCPS high school;

demonstrates a high level of academic achievement (unweighted

GPA of 2.5 or greater); accepted in a college/univ/certified trade

school for full time; active in school/community.

http://carrollnaacp.com/ind

ex.html 04/13/18

SNACC (School Nurses

Association of Carroll

County)

Varies

CCPS high school senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher and

plans on pursuing a nursing career in college; essay (500 words or

less): "Explain why you want a nursing education and how you might

use it to help others."



ps.asp?schol_id=95

04/15/18

Catherine's Cause

Scholarship$1,000

CCPS high school graduating senior with a cumulative GPS of at least

2.75 with plans to attend college and major in Teacher Education;

essay: "Who is the person you feel has been the most influential in

your life? State how they have impacted you."

http://catherinescause.com/ 04/15/18

Scott E. Shipley Memorial

Career & Technology

Scholarship Fund

CCCTC Varies

CCPS high school senior who also received a certificate in Diesel

Technology from the CCCTC and plans to continue this education in

an institute of higher learning in fall 2018; may be based on financial

need; essay (500 words or less): "Explain why you want to pursue a

career in diesel technology."



ps.asp?schol_id=27

04/15/18

Trenton B. Reightler

Memorial ScholarshipWHS $500

WHS graduating senior who played men's or women's soccer at WHS

and plans to continue education at a 2- or 4-year college/university

or trade school; excellent work ethic and leadership skills both on

and off the soccer field; personal letter stating why you should be

awarded this scholarship.



ps.asp?schol_id=25

04/15/18

1/16/2018










http://carrollnaacp.com/index.html

http://carrollnaacp.com/index.html




http://catherinescause.com/







Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

The Marcia Bogash - Carroll

Players ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior with plans to attend college in the fall

2018; 3 letters of recommendation: educational, personal, theatrical;

short essay: "What makes you the best candidate to receive this

scholarship, and how will it assist you in your college career?"



application.

04/15/18

Wesley John Arbaugh

Martin Manchester Valley

Lacrosse Memorial

Scholarship

MVHS Varies

MVHS graduating senior who played lacrosse for at least 2 years and

plans to pursue a degree in a STEM program at an accredited college,

university or technical school in fall 2018; essay (1,500 words or less):

"Explain how playing Lacrosse helped you decide on your life goals."



ps.asp?schol_id=130

04/15/18

Karl L. Hendrickson

Memorial ScholarshipMVHS Varies

Graduating MVHS senior who will attend a college, university or

technical school pursuing studies in the fields of teaching, family and

consumer sciences or technology (engineering, electronics, graphic

communication, printing, media or woodworking); exemplary

character, leadership and contributions to school and community;

demonstrated financial need; essay (500 words or less): "Why have

you chosen the career you wish to pursue?"



ps.asp?schol_id=18

04/15/18

Jay A. Graybeal Memorial

ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior who plans to study general history

(museiums, archival, library, historic preservation, material culture,

American Studies, archaeology, anthropology, art, architectural

history, or preservation technology) in college; essay (3-6 pages):

"Why is the study of history important to your future?"



ps.asp?schol_id=15

04/15/18

Bethany Shay Green

Memorial ScholarshipWHS Varies

WHS female graduating senior who participated in softball, volleyball

and/or basketball at WHS; GPA of 3.0 or greater; demonstrated

outstanding leadership qualities in and outside of extra-curricular

activities; essay (500 words or less): "Please describe yourself and

your goals."



ps.asp?schol_id=42

04/15/18

1/16/2018



















Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Alexandria Mary Kowalczyk

Memorial Dance

Scholarship

Varies

Graduating senior with a cumulative 2.8 GPA or higher; accepted at a

college or university offering a degree program in dance or extra-

curricular activities in dance; demonstrated interest in pursuing

dance at the collegiate level; essay (500 words or less): "How do you

intend to continue your training and experiences in dance at the

college level and into your adult life?"



ps.asp?schol_id=67

04/15/18

Eldersburg Rogue Runners

Scholarship

CHS

LHS

SCHS

2 awards (1 girl/1 boy)

$2,500 ea.

CHS, LHS, or SCHS student athlete who participated in Cross Country

and/or Track and Field at least 1 season per year during the last 2

years of high school; weighted 3.0 GPA; plan on attending a post-

secondary school, college or vocational/technical facility in fall 2018;

MUST be a member of the Eldersburg Rogue Runners and have been

involved in at least 1 ERR event as a participant or volunteer.

https://errun.org/eldersburg-

rogue-runners-academic-

athlete-scholarship-2018

04/15/18

Meghan Lynn Rippeon

Memorial ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or

greater; accepted into a college or university and will pursue a

degree in early childhood education; essay (500 words or less):

"Explain why you want a college education in earlky childhood

development and how you might use it to help others."



ps.asp?schol_id=88

04/15/18

Michael W. Wantz Heavy

Equipment Truck

Technology Scholarship

CCCTC Varies

Graduating senior who attended the CCCTC and received a certificate

in Diesel Technology and will further his/her education following

graduation; essay (500 words or less): "Please explain why you want

to pursue a career in heavy equipment truck technology."



ps.asp?schol_id=89

04/15/18

Carroll County Association

for Family & Community

Education (FCE) Scholarship

2 awards

$750 each

Carroll County graduating senior who demonstrates financial need to

continue their education in university, college, or vocational school;

student must be in top 25% of their senior class.



application.

04/15/18

Makenzee Christian George

Softball ScholarshipWMHS Varies

WMHS female graduating senior who was a member of the

girls'softball team at WMHS for at least 2 years; cumulative GPA of

3.0 or greater and college-worthy SAT scores; demonstrated

outstanding commitment and teamwork in the school and

community; essay (500 words or less): "How has community service

or playing sports shaped your character?"



ps.asp?schol_id=125

04/15/18

1/16/2018







https://errun.org/eldersburg-rogue-runners-academic-athlete-scholarship-2018















Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Charles W. Lewis Memorial

ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior who will be attending a 4-year college

or university in fall of 2018; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater;

citizenship, strong work ethic, extra-curricular activities and gainful

employment during high school; essay (500 words or less): "Explain

why you want to pursue a college education in Engineering."



ps.asp?schol_id=6

04/15/18

Manufacturing and Machine

Technology ScholarshipCCCTC Varies

Graduating high school and CCCTC senior who will continue his/her

education in a technical school, college or university; cumulative 3.0

GPA or greater; essay (500 words or less): "State why you want a

technical education and how you might use it to become a leader in

the field of manufacturing or machine technology."



ps.asp?schol_id=106

04/15/18

Chester G. Elder Memorial

ScholarshipSCHS Varies

SCHS graduating senior who plans to pursue a college course of study

that will lead to a career in education; demonstrated academic

excellence and virtues of integrity, humility, fidelity, courage, justice,

patience and industry; essay (500 words or less): "Why do you want

to pursue a career in education?"



ps.asp?schol_id=72

04/15/18

Hutchinson Memorial

Scholarship Fund

CHS

LHS

SCHS

Varies

Graduating CHS, LHS or SCHS senior who will be attending an

institution of higher learning, demonstrates financial need, shows

exemplary character, contributed to the school and community;

essay (500 words or less): "How will you use this scholarship and give

back to the community?"



ps.asp?schol_id=3

04/15/18

Nathan A. Blizzard 4H-FFA

ScholarshipVaries

Graduating senior who is a current 4-H or FFA member in Carroll

County; accepted at a post-secondary school; must have shown or

exhibited livestock in the Carroll County Program (Horse, Goat or

Chicken); submit completed units for previous year's livestock



ps.asp?schol_id=9

04/15/18

Francesca Borrelli Johnson

Environmental FundVaries

Graduating senior who will be declaring a major in Environmental

Studies at a 4-year college/university; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or

above; demonstrated outstanding citzenship traits and involvement

in service and extra-curricular activities; essay (500 words or less):

"Why are you pursugin a career in Environmental Sciences or

Management/Administration of the environment?"



ps.asp?schol_id=44

04/15/18

1/16/2018






















Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Joseph J. Fox, Jr. Memorial

Scholarship

3 awards

$2,000 ea.

Graduating high school student who has been accepted and will be

enrolled full-time in fall 2008 at a college or university; student must

be majoring in Education and intend to pursue a teaching career;

minimum 3.2 GPA; essay (at least one-page): "Indicate a clear

purpose for needing the scholarship, why you should be considered,

and how this scholarship will help with your future professional or

career-related endeavors."

http://www.somirac.org/sch

olarship-opportunities.html04/15/18

WHS Student Senate James

Barnes Memorial

Scholarship

WHS $1,000

Graduating WHS student who has been accepted to a college or

university for the fall 2018; applicants must demonstrate community

involvement through volunteer work in a club, religious and/or civic

organization; demonstrated leadership by holding a position of

authority within the school and/or community; essay (300 words or

less): "Describe what impact you have had making Westminster High

School or your community a better place because of your

participation in groups and/or activities. Also address the effects your

participation and service have had on you."



ps.asp?schol_id=5

04/15/18

The Clare & Robert Moore

Scholarship Fund$1,000

Female high school graduating senior who is enrolling at Notre Dame

of Maryland University or Women's College at Notre Dame and is

planning to major in English; essay: an essay used for school, one

submitted with a college application or a personal statement.

http://crmoorescholarship.o

rg/04/15/18

John and Elsie Bankert

Academic ScholarshipWHS $2,000

WHS senior who is in the top 5% of the graduating class and has been

accepted to a 4-year college or university; student demonstrates high

promise in the area of liberal arts; "Describe your extra-curricular

activities and future goals."



ps.asp?schol_id=7

04/16/18

Sykesville South Carroll

Rotary Club Scholarships

CCCTC

CHS

LHS

SCHS

4 awards

$1,000 ea.

CCCTC graduates from CHS, LHS, and/or SCHS who have been

accepted into a post-secondary education program; minimum 2.5

GPA; active in community service; essay (one-page): "Describe your

personal goals, community service you have participated in, including

specifics on a current/recent volunteer effort and why community

service is important to you."

http://www.sykesville.rotary-

clubs.org/04/16/18

1/16/2018




http://www.somirac.org/scholarship-opportunities.html

http://www.somirac.org/scholarship-opportunities.html




http://crmoorescholarship.org/

http://crmoorescholarship.org/




http://www.sykesville.rotary-clubs.org/

http://www.sykesville.rotary-clubs.org/

Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Maryland high school graduating senior who is continuing their

education toward a career in the medical/nursing field; essay:

"Describe an obstacle or adversity you have overcome and how it has

impacted your life."

https://www.kamrynlambert.org/

Denion Family Scholarship WHS10 awards

$500 ea.

WHS graduating seniors with cumulative 2.75 GPA's and will pursue

higher education in a 2- or 4-year college, university or trade school;

demonstrated creativity, work ethic, determination, character,

attitude and willingness to help others; essay: "Outline your goals

and why you are pursuing further education. Make sure to explain

how you possess the qualities identified in the Purpose Statement of

this scholarship."



ps.asp?schol_id=126

04/30/18

All About Education

Scholarship$3,000


(250 words or less): "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education

make a difference in your life?"


olarships/our-

scholarships/all-about-

education-scholarship

04/30/18

Picture Keeper Scholarship

2 awards

$1,500

$1,000

High school senior who will be enrolled in a college/university in fall

2018; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; legal U.S. resident; submit a

photo on Instagram or Twitter using #PictureKeeper; essay (200-300

words): "What are you doing to follow your dreams and how does

this picture portray it?"

https://picturekeeper.com/p

ages/scholarships04/30/18

Jessica Belknap Memorial


SCHS graduating senior who has been accepted at college, university

or technical school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and

college-worthy SATs; essay (500 words or less): "Why do you want a

career in veterinary technology or medicine and how might you use it

to help others?"



ps.asp?schol_id=104

05/01/18

Carroll County Food

Services Association

Scholarship

Varies

Graduating senior who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a

university, college, or culinary arts school; cumulative 3.0 GPA and

college-worthy SAT scores; essay (500 words or less): "Why do you

want to pursue a college education or a career in the culinary arts?"



ps.asp?schol_id=83

05/01/18

Kamryn Lambert

Foundation ScholarshipVaries



application.

04/16/18

1/16/2018




https://www.kamrynlambert.org/




https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship















Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Caila I. T. Finnen Memorial

Scholarship MVHS Varies

MVHS graduating senior who will has been accepted to Carroll

Community College and will pursue a career in psychology, early

childhood education or special education; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or

greater; essay (500 words or less): "Explain your reasons for pursuing

a college education."



ps.asp?schol_id=48

05/01/18

Stephen E. Toop Memorial

Scholarship

FSK

WHSVaries

FSK or WHS senior who will be enrolling in a college/university or

technical school in the fall 2018; FAFSA required; essay (500-words):

"Describe your career and personal goals and how the Stephen E.

Toop Memorial Scholarship will help you to achieve them."



ps.asp?schol_id=35

05/01/18

The Charlie Diegel History

Award WHS $500

WHS graduating senior who plans to attend college and pursue a

career in the field of history; cumulative weighted 3.0 GPA or higher;

essay (300 words or less): "Indicate how the study of history has

influenced your life and how the future study of history will assist you

in meeting your career ambitions."



ps.asp?schol_id=52

05/01/18

Everybody's Quilt Guild

Textile Arts ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior who will be attending college in the fall

2018 and will pursue studies in the field of Textile Arts; essay (500

words): "Explain the importance of and past history with community

service, educational goals and career plans."



ps.asp?schol_id=127

05/01/18

Susie Badders Memorial

ScholarshipMVHS Varies

Graduating FEMALE MVHS student with a cumulative weighted GPA

of 3.5 or greater who has shown outstanding leadership on the

sports field, in the classroom and in the community; accepted to

college, university or technical school; essay (300 words or less):

"Describe your leadership style and how it influences others."



ps.asp?schol_id=115

05/01/18

Michele L. Balls Foundation

ScholarshipMVHS $2,500


technical school in the fall 2018 and shows evidence of strong artistic

or writing accomplishments; statement describing your passion for

the fine arts or your creativity in writing and visual portfolio of your

work presented as a slideshow or PPT presentation; statement

describing why you deserve this sholarship.



application.

05/01/18

1/16/2018






















Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Steven W. Balls Foundation

ScholarshipMVHS $2,500


technical school in the fall 2018 and shows evidence of strong

technical accomplishments; statement describing your work and

passion for technology and/or computers and visual portfolio of your

work presented as a slideshow or PPT presentation; statement

describing why you deserve this sholarship.



application.

05/01/18

R. Gary Roop DVM

Veterinarian ScholarshipFSK Varies

Graduating FSK student who has been accepted at Carroll Community

College, McDaniel College or the University of Maryland to study

veterinary medicine/large animal practice; essay (500 words or less):

"Explain why you would like to be a veterinarian."



ps.asp?schol_id=94

05/01/18

Class of 1930 Nursing

School ScholarshipCCCTC Varies

Graduating seniors whoare students in the Nursing program at

CCCTC; essay: "Discuss your chosen career in nursing, and incidate

your need for a scholarship."



ps.asp?schol_id=32

05/03/18

Seth Jacob Budai

ScholarshipWMHS

2 awards:

1 health

sciences,

1 education

Graduating WMHS seniors with cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher;

pursue a career in either education or the health sciences; essay (2-

pages): "Explain your interest in the health sciences or education,

your commitment to college education and how participation in

community and/or school service activities has shaped your

character to contribute to a successful career in the health sciences

or education."



ps.asp?schol_id=122

05/10/18

Dr. Niamh Tighe Memorial


SCHS senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher and has been

accepted into an accredited college or university to major in

psychology; essay (500 words or less): "Explain why you want a

career in psychology and how you might use it to help others."



ps.asp?schol_id=114

05/10/18

Rita's Closet Scholarship WHS Varies

WHS female graduating senior with cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher and

accepted to an accredited college or university; demonstrated

compassionate spirit toward friends and other members of the

community; essay (500 words or less): "Explain why you want a

college education and how you might use it to help others."



ps.asp?schol_id=102

05/15/18

1/16/2018






















Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Rita's Closet Carroll County

Career and Technology

Scholarship

CCCTC Varies

Graduating senior and CCCTC student who will attend a college,

university or technical school in fall 2018; pursue a career in the arts

or business or retail, specifically culinary, cosmetology, print

production, video production, textile or fashion; essay: "Explain why

you want to pursue an advanced education in your chosen profession

and how you might use it to help others."



ps.asp?schol_id=123

05/15/18

B. Davis Scholarship $1,000

High school juniors and seniors; essay (less than 1,000 words):

"Describe the 3 characteristics of leadrship you value most. Discuss

why you believe that these traits are so important and how you fee

that they are developed in an individual."

http://www.studentawardse

arch.com/scholarships.htm05/22/18

Liberty Athletic Boosters

Scholarship AwardLHS

3 awards

for boys, 3

for girls

$500 ea.

Graduating LHS student athletes who have attended LHS for a

minimum of 2 years and attending college in the fall 2018

http://www.libertyathletics.

com/scholarships/05/25/18

AED Superstore College

Scholarship$1,000

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018; legal

U.S. resident; short essay or video response to 1 of 6 facts about

"Sudden Cardiac Arrest" using the prompts, "I didn't know that…" or

"I wish more people knew…"

http://www.aedsuperstore.c

om/scholarship.html05/30/18

Fifth Month Scholarship $1,500


(250 words or less): "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a

letter to the number 5 explaining why 5 is important. Be serious or be

funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original."


olarships/our-

scholarships/fifth-month-

scholarship

05/31/18

Aspiring Fashion

Professional Scholarship $1,000

High school senior who intends to pursue post-secondary education

in a fashion-related field; demonstratable record of academic

success; passion and drive for a fashion-related career; essay (250-

500 words): "What specific skill do you most want to develop?"

https://www.fashion-

schools.org/aspiring-fashion-

professional-scholarship-

program

06/01/18

1/16/2018







http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.libertyathletics.com/scholarships/

http://www.libertyathletics.com/scholarships/



https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship




https://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program




Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Aspiring Animation

Professional Scholarship$1,000

High school senior who intends to pursue post-secondary education

in an animation-related field; demonstratable record of academic

success; passion and drive for an animation and/or design-related

career; essay (250-500 words): "What specific skill do you most want

to develop?"

https://www.animationcare

erreview.com/animationcar

eerreviewcom-aspiring-

animation-professional-

scholarship-program

06/01/18

John J. Mazur, Jr. Memorial

4-H ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior who is a present or former 4-H

member in Carroll County and carried a livestock or photography

project in 4-H; accepted to a college or post-secondary school for fall

of 2018; "Why do you want to attend college or technical school?

Why do you need or desire scholarship assistance?"



ps.asp?schol_id=22

06/15/18

Baker-Yingling Athletic

ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior who participated in St. John's athletic

programs for 3 or more years; demonstrate exemplary character;

essay (250 words or less): "I deserve this scholarship because…."



ps.asp?schol_id=1

06/15/18

Big Sun Scholarship

Several

awards

$500 ea.

Graduating seniors who are student athletes and planning to attend

college in fall 2018; essay (500-1,000 words): "How did your

participation in sports during your high school years influence you?

Has your participation influenced your career goals? Has your

participation influenced how you relate to your family?"

http://www.bigsunathletics.

com/06/19/18

Donald E. Graf Memorial

ScholarshipVaries

Graduating high school senior who has participated in the Carroll

County 4-H Program, has exhibited livestock at the 4-H Fair, has

shown academic achievement, and has been accepted to a college,

university or technical school; cumulative 3.0 GPA or greater; provide

ACT or SAT scores; essay (500 words or less): "How has your 4-H

experience helped you as you pursue a college education?"



ps.asp?schol_id=68

06/25/18

Do-Over Scholarship $1,500


(250 words or less): "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would

it be and why?"


olarships/our-

scholarships/do-over-

scholarship

06/30/18

1/16/2018




https://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program











http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

http://www.bigsunathletics.com/




https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/do-over-scholarship




Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Ryan MacKenzie Scholarship Varies

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018; 4-H

member who exhibited sheep or horses at the Carroll County 4-H

Fair; submit senior portfolio/record book (any year since 4-H age

became 14).



ps.asp?schol_id=21

06/30/18

Danielle K. Knell Memorial

4-H ScholarshipVaries

Graduating senior who is a current 4-H or FFA member in Carroll

County; accepted at a post-secondary school; must have shown or

exhibited livestock in the Carroll County Program (Horse, Goat or

Chicken); submit completed units for previous year's livestock

projects.



ps.asp?schol_id=79

07/01/18

Karen Macleod Scholarship Varies

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018; 4-H

member who exhibited sheep or horses at the Carroll County 4-H

Fair; submit senior portfolio/record book (any year since 4-H age

became 14).



ps.asp?schol_id=110

07/01/18

Flavor of the Month

Scholarship$1,500


(250 words or less): "Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact,

July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's the inspiration behind

this award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are

nutty, others a little exotic, whoe some are very comforting. If you

were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?"


olarships/our-

scholarships/flavor-of-the-

month-scholarship

07/31/18

Make Me Laugh Scholarship $1,500


(250 words or less): "OMG…finding and applying for scholarships is

serious business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't

want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are,

we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, fuuny or

embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!"


olarships/our-

scholarships/make-me-laugh-

scholarship

08/31/18

Aspiring Nursing Scholarship $1,000

2018 high school graduate who will be pursuing a college education

in nursing in the fall 2018; essay (500 words or less): "Explain why

you're passionalte about joining the nursing profession and how you

will use your nursing education to improve the healthcare of others."

https://www.nursingschools

almanac.com/articles/2018-

aspiring-nurse-scholarship

08/31/18

1/16/2018













https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship




https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship




https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2018-aspiring-nurse-scholarship



Name of Scholarship

HS

Specific

?


Carroll Community







ps.asp

Varies

Shout It Out Scholarship $1,500


(250 words or less): "If you could say one thing to the entire world at

once, what would it be and why?"


olarships/our-

scholarships/shout-it-out-

scholarship

09/30/18

AES Engineering Scholarship $500

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2018;

essay (500-1,000 words): When you look back on your life in 30

years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?

What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this

journey?

http://www.aesengineers.co

m/scholarships.php10/06/18

Zombie Apocalypse

Scholarship$2,000


(250 words or less): "Imagine that your high school or college has

been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria

ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead.

Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you'd hide and

the top-five things you'd bring to stay alive."


olarships/our-

scholarships/zombie-

apocalypse-scholarship

09/30/18

Top Ten List Scholarship $1,500


(250 words or less): "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you

should get this scholarship."


olarships/our-

scholarships/top-ten-list-

scholarship

12/31/18

1/16/2018




https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship




http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship




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