Hood College Young Writers Conference: August 5-16, Hood College in Frederick, MD will be hosting the Young Writers’ Conference, a nonresidential weekday creative writing program for students in grades 9-12. In addition to daily workshops, students will participate literary discussions, readings, and individual consultations. It will be an immersive experience that will introduce young writers to many different genres, taught by Hood faculty and several accomplished guest writers. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. For more information visit www.hood.edu/youngwritersconference.
FCC Night for Seniors and Parents: Frederick Community College will be hosting another FCC Night for HS Seniors and Parents on Monday, April 8 from 6-8 pm in the JBK Theater. RSVP: frederick.edu/fccnight . 301.624.2716 Please see attached information - https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10683.pdf
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce has allotted $2,500 Scholarship to recognize and assist those students who share the vision and values of the Chamber and show potential of contributing to the greater Mt. Airy Community. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10761.Airy Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.pdf
Deadline: April 13, 2019
Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Association Institute Essay/Presentation Scholarship -
WMCCAI will grant one award of at least $1,000 for best overall essay. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10762.pdf
Deadline: March 31, 2019
Don Kuehl Memorial Scholarship, presented through the Civitan Club of Frederick will award $1,000 to a high school senior who has done exemplary community service work. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10760.pdf
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Old Line Bank Scholarship - (2) $1,000 Larry L. Moxley Memorial Scholarships will be awarded for students attending a two or four year university or college with a degree emphasis in business. To apply: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10714.docx
Deadline: April 12, 2019
Damascus American Legion Scholarship will grant Four grants in the amount of $2,000. Applicants will be judged on scholastic achievement, leadership, character, citizenship, school and community activities, work experience and the content and quality of their essay. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10725.docx
Deadline: March 29, 2019
VIP Women in Technology Scholarship Program will grant multiple scholarship awards that value up to $2,500 per recipient. Applications and instructions: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10688.pdf
Deadline: April 15, 2019
Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship - $500 applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school and community, looks for young women today to be the leaders of tomorrow. The application can be found: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10662.pdf
Deadline: March 25, 2019
OPHELIA Foundation Scholarship: (3) $1,000 Scholarships. Foundation mission is to create Opportunities to Provide Hope, Empower Lives, and Influence Advancement. Application must meet all academic, citizenship and other criteria. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10663.pdf
Frederick County Farm Bureau Scholarship - applicant must major in an agricultural area of study.
Apply: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10560.docx
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Frederick County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Non Ag Major: A student majoring in a non-agricultural area of study and a member of FCFB or members dependent. Apply: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10559.docx
Esperanza Education Fund will award scholarships of at least $5,000 and up to $20,000 to immigrant students in the Maryland to attend public college and universities, regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Gold Star Squadron 191 Sons of the American Legion 2019 Scholarship has established five $1,000 Memorial Scholarship Grants to assist youth in furthering their education beyond high school. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10168.pdf
2019 Fordham Lee Poffenbarger Scholarship - Each year we award scholarships to deserving, graduating high school seniors attending a Frederick County High school to help support their academic and educationa goals. http://: http://www.fordhamlee.org/scholarship/
Deadline: April 4, 2019
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 12th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.
Deadline: June 14, 2019
Community Foundation Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Frederick County's 2019-2020 scholarship application is open from March 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019. Students who will graduate this May and are planning to attend college or pursue vocational training, or those students currently enrolled and attending college or vocational training should apply! Students must upload a PDF of their transcript as part of the application process. OHS students can get a copy of their transcript by requesting it through Naviance. To apply, go to: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships
2019 Nymeo's Believe adn Achieve Scholarship - $1,500 scholarship for an essay or video:"What are the most important drivers behind the choices members of Generation Z make in selecting a financial institution? And, how would you go about increasing credit union awareness?" https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10557.pdf.
LOUYAA Scholarship - $1,000 to recipient past or present participant in a LOUYAA sports program as a player or coach. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10589.pdf
Deadline: April 25, 2019
Maryland Municipal League Frederick County Chapter are offering a $1,000 academic scholarship opportunity with consideration for the following: Extracurricular activies, involvement within your community, scholastic record, character and financial need. apply: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10512.docx
Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club Memorial Scholarship - Two (2) $2,500 scholarships are guaranteed to be awarded - one female and one male award who will be attending college, trade school, or enlisting in the US Military.
apply: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10513.htm
Frederick Memorial Hospital Scholarship Applicant must have volunteered in healthcare, plan a careeer in health related field and submit personal essay. apply: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10514.pdf
Deadline: April 5, 2018
Catoctin Fish and Game Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a student planning to pursue a college degree in environmental science, natural/wildlife resources mgmt, forestry or a related field.
apply:https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10515.pdf
2019 Cathay Bank Foundtation Scholarship Program - supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Twenty (20) $1,000 scholarships. More information: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10341.pdf
Deadline: March 27, 2019
Zach Against Cancer Foundation (ZACF) is proud to present six (6) $2500 Spirit Award Scholarships to MD High School students who may have experienced hardships such as: being a cancer survivor, a caregiver for someone with cancer, or a relative of a person with cancer. http://www.zachingagainstcancer.org.
Maryland House of Delegates Scholarship - Must attend in-state college to qualify. More information: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10427.pdf
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Damacus American Legion Auxiliary (Unit 171): (2) $1,000/each to Senior female students and one Past Presidents' Medical scholarship, also for $1,000 will be offered to female Senior student whi is entering into the medical field.https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10392.htm
eadline: March 31, 2019
New Market Lions Club Scholarship: (4) $1,000 scholarships for Linganoare and Oakdale High School graduating seniors who plan to attend FCC during 2019-2020 academic year. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, lab fees, supplies and other needs directly associated with expenses at FCC.https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10391.pdf
Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority Scholarship: (a teaching sorority) is offering a $500 scholarship to an invdicidual who is interested in a career in education. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10344.doc
Deadline: April 5, 2019.
State of MD Literacy Assocation Joseph J. Fox, Jr Memorial Scholarhship Awards $2,000 to 3 Maryland High School recipents each year who plan to major in education. students interested in applying for this scholarship should go to https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10397.html and click on the scholarship committee tab.
ZETA PHI BETA Sorority, Inc.- $500 Scholarship. Essay "What issue do I see i my community and what action will I take to improve it? https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10339.doc
Deadline: April 5, 2019
Maryland PTA Scholarship offering $1,000 to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in education in Maryland Schools. https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/10340.pdf
Army ROTC Scholarship Pay for full tuition and fees OR room and board ($10K/year - $5K/semester) students will be eligible for $600/semester for books as well as the monthly ROTC stipend. The stipend pays $300-$500 (tax free) for the freshman through seniors years, respectively.
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund. $5,000. Fund is focused on helping economiclly-challenged Taiwanese American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. http://www.TAScholarshipFund.org
FIDM National Scholarship Competition - Awards more than 28 scholarships including 8 full one-year scholarships. TV personality Kris Jenner will select the winners for the National Scholarship Competition in the following majors: Apparel Industry Mgmt, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Merchandise Product Development, Visual Communications, Beauty Marketing & Product Development, Graphic Design, Merchandising & Marketing, Social Media.Visit bit.ly/FIDMscholarship
Army Emergency Relief - Scholarships for dependent children and spouses of active duty, retired, and deceased Army Soldiers. Applications and all instructions www.aerhq.org.
B.Davis Scholarship will be awarding $1,000. Visit www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm.
Deadline May 24, 2019
BigSun Scholarship - All student athletes are eligible for this award. $500. http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 19, 2019
Kahlert Foundation Scholarship for Towson UTeach - $4,000 Eligibility: enroll and maintain status as a full-time TU student in pursuit of a teaching certification in secondary school science or mathematics. Submit online application: https://tinyurl.com/TU-Kahlert