SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN #3 - October 5, 2015
1) UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars Program
School Specific & Nomination
Deadline: October 12, 2015
Award: Ranges from $5,000 up tp $22,000 per year.
Eligibility: Graduating senior who will attend UMBC and must have a least a “B” average in college-prepatory
math and science courses, and outstanding SAT scores. Student must plan to pursue undergraduate studies in
Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) AND plan to pursue doctoral studies (Ph.D. or
MD/Ph.D.) in a STEM field and have an interest in the advancement of underrepresented students in the
sciences and related fields.
Application: See your Counselor as soon as possible if you are interested in being nominated for this scholars
program.
2) UMBC – Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) Scholars Program
School Specific
Deadline: Recommend students to apply to UMBC by November 1, 2015. Students applying to the CWIT
Scholars Program must submit the CWIT application and supporting documents to the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships by January 15, 2016.
Award: Four-year program offering scholarships ranging from $5,000 - $15,000 per academic year for in-state
students.
Eligibility: Students who will attend UMBC as a freshman and major in computer science, information systems,
business technology administration (with a technical focus), computer engineering, mechanical engineering,
chemical/biochemical/environmental engineering, or a related program.
Application: Online at http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/scholars/cwit or www.cwit.umbc.edu.
3) UMBC – Cyber Scholars Program
School Specific
Deadline: Recommend students to apply to UMBC by November 1, 2015. Students applying to the Cyber
Scholars Program must submit the application and supporting documents to the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships by January 15, 2016.
Award: Varies from $5,000 - $15,000 per year for the 4-year program. Cyber Scholars are supported financially
and incorporated into a scholarship community, the CWIT Living-Learning Community, unique courses,
mentoring, and the chance to take part in cybersecurity research and internships early in their academic careers.
Eligibility: Students who will attend UMBC as a freshman, have a 3.25 GPA, and will major in computer
science, information systems, business technology administration (with a technical focus), computer
engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical/biochemical/environmental engineering, or a related program..
Application: Online at http://cybersecurity.umbc.edu/cyberscholars/ or www.cwit.umbc.edu.
4) VFW Voice of Democracy Competition
National – 3 to 5 minute Audio Essay Competition. Theme: “My Vision For America”
Deadline: Nov 1, 2015 to your local VFW Post. Post 10076, The Counties Four Post, PO Box 13,
Mount Airy, MD 21771. Phone: (301) 829-1682
Award: Prizes and scholarships awarded at the Post, District, state and national level. Top scholarship: $30,000.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen; student in grades 9 – 12.
Application: Online at www.vfw.org and in the Counseling Center
5) DAR Good Citizens Program & Scholarship Contest Program
Nomination
Deadline: November 6, 2015
Award: A good citizen pin and certificate. If the selected student chooses, he/she may elect to enter at the State
level for a $250 award. Eight of the National Division winners will receive a $500 award and may compete at
the National level for a $5,000 award.
Eligibility: Student who exhibits the qualities of dependability; service; leadership; and patriotism.
Application: See your Counselor as soon as possible if you are interested in being nominated for this program.
6) 2016 Young Entrepreneur Awards
National
Deadline: December 18, 2015
Award: Varies between $2,000 and $15,000
Eligibility: Open to any graduating senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. Must enter
freshman year in Fall 2016 at an accredited 2- or 4-year university, college or vocational/technical institute.
Application: Online at www.NFIB.com/YEA.
7) Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) Central Maryland Scholarship
a) 2016 Merit Scholarship Awards
Local
Deadline: December 21, 2015
Award: $10,000, awarded in equal increments of $2,500 in each year of a four-year college education.
Eligibility: Local graduating senior that is academically-competitive and well rounded. Must have a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and a combined math and verbal SAT score of 1200. Plan to enter a science
or engineering field of study supportive of national defense (i.e., engineering, telecommunications, computer
science, mathematics, or other related technical electives – STEM).
Application: Online application only at http://afceacmd.org/scholarship.
b) 2016 Freedom Scholarship Award
Local
Deadline: December 21, 2015
Award: $10,000, awarded in equal increments of $2,500 in each year of a four-year college education.
Eligibility: Local graduating senior that is well rounded and has overcome adversity or hardship in their
personal or family life. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a combined math and
verbal SAT score of 800. Plan to enter a science or engineering field of study supportive of national defense
(i.e., engineering, telecommunications, computer science, mathematics, or other related technical electives –
STEM). Must be nominated by your school counselor.
Application: Please see your SCHS Counselor if you are interested in this scholarship. Once nominated,
complete the online application at http://afceacmd.org/scholarship.
8) Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 Continuing Education Award
Local
Deadline: April 18, 2016
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior is a minority student of African American descent. Applicant will
attend college in the fall as a full time student. The applicant has been active in school/community activities.
Application: In Counseling Center.
9) 14th Annual National Co-Op Scholarship Program
School Specific
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Award: 175 merit scholarships at varying amounts.
Eligibility: Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale. Must be accepted to and plan to attend one of the 10
participating WACE partner schools:
WACE Partner
Early Decision Regular Decision Award
Contact
School
Application
Application
Deadline
Deadline
Clarkson University
12/1/15
2/15/16
10 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.clarkson.edu
scholarships; renew
315-268-6400
Johnson & Wales Univ -------2/1/16
15 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.jwu.edu
scholarships; renew
410-598-2345
RIT (Rochester
-------2/15/16
15 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.rit.edu
Institute of Tech)
scholarships; renew
585-475-6631
Univ of Toledo
-------2/15/16
15 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.utoledo.edu
scholarships; renew
419-530-8040
Univ of Mass Lowell
11/1/15
2/1/16
15 - $6,000 scholarships; www.uml.edu
renew
978-934-4000
Wentworth Institute of -------2/15/16
30 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.wit.edu
Technology
scholarships; renew
617-989-4000
Drexel University
-------1/15/16
30 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.drexel.edu
scholarships; renew
215-895-2400
Merrimack College
11/15/15
2/15/16
15 - $6,000 merit
www.merrimack.edu
scholarships; renew
978-837-5000
State Univ of New
-------3/1/16
15 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.oswego.edu
York Oswego
scholarships; renew
315-312-2250
University of
-------2/15/16
15 - $6,000 merit co-op
www.uc.edu
Cincinnati
scholarships
513-556-2420
Application: Online at www.waceinc.org
10) Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
School Specific
Deadline: Must apply by May 1, 2016.
Award: Cumulative GPA 3.8 or better - $20,000; cumulative GPA 3.3 or better - $10,000; cumulative GPA 3.0
or better - $8,000; or cumulative GPA 2.7 or better - $6,000.
Eligibility: Plan to attend Harrisburg Univ of Science and Technology.
Application: Apply online at www.HarrisburgU.edu/apply.
Visit their STEM Open House on October 12, 2015.
11) Frostburg State University – Music Scholarship
School Specific
Deadline: Application and all supporting materials due March 1, 2016 with an audition on March 10, 2016
Award: Varies
Eligibility: Plan to attend Frostburg State University and declare a major in music.
Application: For information visit: www.frostburg.edu/music.
12) Carroll Community Foundation
a) The Adelante Scholarship
Local / School Specific
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Plan to attend Carroll Community College and a student of Hispanic descent, and the first in his or
her family to attend college.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
b) The Jessica E. Belknap Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: SCHS graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and college worthy SAT scores.
Student plans to study and pursue a career in Veterinary Science.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
c) Nathan A. Blizzard 4H-FFA Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior who is a current or former 4-H or FFA member in Carroll County
and will attend college.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
d) The Carroll County Food Services Association Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and collegeworthy SAT scores who will attend college. Student plans to study and pursue a college degree or career in
culinary arts, or a related field.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
e) The Carroll Association of School Employees (CASE) Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Applicant shall be a member in good standing of CASE or a child, stepchild or grandchild of a
member of CASE. Student must: be in good academic standing and have been accepted at an accredited
College, University or Technical School; demonstrate financial need; demonstrate character and leadership
through service contributions to school and community.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
f) Catherine’s Cause Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and will
major in Education in college.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
g) Celebrate Youth Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better who will attend college in
the fall. The applicant must have shown outstanding citizenship traits and have been involved in student service
activities and extra-curricular activities in Carroll County during his or her high school career.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
h) Class of 1930 Nursing Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 3, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating high school senior who participated in the Carroll County Career and
Technology Center Nursing Program.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
i) The Doctor Niamh Tighe Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 10, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: SCHS graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and college-worthy SAT scores.
Student plans to study and pursue a career in Psychology.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
j) The Chester G. Elder Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: SCHS graduating senior planning to pursue a course of study that will lead to a career in Education.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
k) The Everybody’s Quilt Guild Textile Arts Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: SCHS graduating senior who will be pursuing studies in the field of Textile Arts. Student will have
college-worthy grades and SAT scores.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
l) The Donald E. Graf Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: June 25, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Student who has participated in the Carroll County 4-H Program and has exhibited livestock at the
4-H Fair. Student will have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have college-worthy SAT or ACT scores.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
m) The Jay A. Graybeal Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County resident; student must exhibit exemplary character and have maintained high
academic standards and exhibited extra-curricular, volunteer, work experience or an internship related to
general history. Areas of interest include: museums, archival, library, historic preservation, material culture,
American studies, archaeology, anthropology, art of architectural history or preservation technology.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
n) Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: $1,500
Eligibility: SCHS graduating senior who has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning.
Student should demonstrate exemplary character, and have proven contributions to their school and the
community and have participated in extracurricular activities.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
o) Karen Macleod Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Local
Deadline: July 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Graduating senior must be: a 4-H member in Carroll County; must have exhibited sheep OR horses
at the Carroll County 4-H / FFA Fair for at least one year.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
p) The Danielle K. Knell Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Local
Deadline: July 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County senior who have shown academic achievement and participated in the Carroll
County 4-H Horsemanship Programs and who have been accepted at an accredited College, University or
Technical School.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
q) The Alexandria Mary Kowalczyk Memorial Dance Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better that demonstrates an
interest in pursuing dance at the collegiate level, in either a curricular or extra-curricular capacity.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
r) The Charles W. Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior who has been accepted at an accredited 4-year college or
university. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, shown outstanding citizenship traits and have
been involved in student service activities, extra-curricular activities, and gainful employment. Students who
have participated in Engineering courses at the Carroll Career and Technology Center will be given special
consideration.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
s) Ryan Mackenzie Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Graduating senior, 4-H member in Carroll County, must have exhibited sheep OR horses at the
Carroll County 4-H / FFA Fair for at least one year.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
t) The Manufacturing and Machine Technology Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Student will have attended CCCTC and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with college-worthy
SAT scores. The student will have demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Manufacturing or Machine
Technology.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
u) John J. Mazur, Jr. Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Local
Deadline: June 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Graduating senior who is a present or former 4-H member in Carroll County; has been accepted to
college; and who has carried a livestock or photography project in 4-H.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
v) The Debbie Peregoy Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: CCCTC student who has maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and has college-worthy SAT scores
who will attend college. Commitment to community service. Interest in pursuing a career in Special Education.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
w) The Meghan Lynn Rippeon Memorial Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior with an interest in an undergraduate degree in early childhood
education. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
x) The Danele Shipley Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above with outstanding
citizenship traits and iinvolvement in student service activities and extra-curricular activities during high school.
Financial need may be considered.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
y) The Harvey R. Shipley and Sons Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior who has been accepted at an institution of higher learning offering
instruction in professional truck driver training.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
z) Scott E. Shipley Memorial Career & Technology Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: CCCTC Diesel Technology student who has been accepted to an accredited institute of higher
learning and will study in the field of diesel technology. Extra-curricular or community involvement.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
aa) The School Nurses Association of Carroll County Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and college-worthy SAT
scores who has been accepted at an accredited college or university to pursue a career in Nursing.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
bb) Michael W. Wantz Heavy Equipment Truck Technology Scholarship
Local
Deadline: April 15, 2016
Award: Not listed
Eligibility: CCCTC Diesel Technology graduating senior who has been accepted to an accredited institute of
higher learning to study the field of diesel technology. Extra-curricular or community involvement.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org.
Visit the SCHS website > Counselor Page > Scholarships for a list of helpful scholarship search engines.