Maryland Scholarships for High School and College Students

Meyerhoff Scholars are selected for their interests in the sciences, engineering, mathematics, or computer science and their plans to pursue a Ph.D. or combined M.D./Ph.D. in those fields. The selection committee considers academic performance, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, and proven commitment to community service.Historically, application to the Meyerhoff Program was initiated through nomination. While it is no longer a requirement to be nominated for our program, it is highly encouraged.  Nominations are most frequently submitted by high school administrators, guidance counselors, or teachers. Deserving students may also be nominated by other adults who are influential in their educational and...

Who may apply: Current high school seniors, full-time and part-time, degree-seeking undergraduates and graduate students.How to apply: New and renewal applicants to the program must contact their higher education institution's financial aid office for application instructions.  Do not submit any applications or documents to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSYou must enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, as a full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or professional student; or be enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the coursework is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited...

Eligible individuals wishing to apply for a Maryland 4-H Foundation scholarship must apply online by 11:59PM on June 15, 2025.General Eligibility RequirementsThe following requirements apply to all scholarships awarded by the Maryland 4-H Foundation. Please note that some scholarships may have additional eligibility requirements. Refer to the Available Scholarships section for more details.Must be a currently enrolled Maryland 4-H member or a Maryland 4-H Alumni in good standing who has completed at least two (2) years of membership in Maryland 4-H.Must be planning to enroll in an accredited college, university or post-secondary technical training program for both the fall and...

Purpose: The Maryland State Golf Association (MSGA) Scholarship was organized for exclusively charitable and educational purposes, including to award educational scholarships to individuals employed by MSGA member clubs/courses and/or their children, and to students having completed junior year of high school with a bonafide connection to golf.Eligibility: The scholarship program will be open to those individuals who have provided services as employees and/or their children to MSGA member clubs/courses for a minimum of two (2) years, and/or students who have completed their junior year of high school with a bonafide connection to golf. Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on uniform...

The Howard County Fair Association annually presents up to six scholarships, each worth $2,000, to eligible candidates to help fund their education. The Association envisions that the beneficiaries of these scholarships will eventually come back to contribute to the fair as volunteers. QUALIFICATIONSCandidates should either be current members or alumni of the Howard County 4-H/FFA program and must have taken part in the Howard County Fair.Candidates are expected to be pursuing studies in fields related to agriculture, home economics, or similar areas including but not limited to: plant or animal sciences, business studies, consumer issues, child growth, economics, biochemistry, microbiology,...

The Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship program promotes the state's compelling interests in educating diverse student bodies and in achieving diversity in ROTC programs.​Who May Apply?An individual who has been identified by the institution as a minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) programs.  The applicant must be:Enrolled full-time at the following institutions only: Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, or University of Maryland Eastern Shore.A member of a ROTC program.Determined to be eligible for in-state tuition by the institution.​How do...