Meyerhoff Scholars Program
$22,000
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...
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...
Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship
$9,000
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...
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...
Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarships
$2,500
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...
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...
Maryland State Golf Association Scholarships
$2,500
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...
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...
Howard County Fair Scholarships
$2,000
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 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,...
Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship
$1,000
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...
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...
Herb Block Scholarship
$16,000
The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to students of all ages to attend community colleges in the DC metro area. It helps roughly 100 students each year gain access to higher education they could not otherwise afford."Mr. Block saw education as a cornerstone for a better life," according to Mrs. Rickard, Executive Director Emerita of the Foundation. In his will he urged the creation of post-secondary education scholarships for those with financial need. He wanted to give a chance to students who have successfully completed high school but found the cost of college out of their reach."How Much Is...
The Herb Block Scholarship provides financial assistance to students of all ages to attend community colleges in the DC metro area. It helps roughly 100 students each year gain access to higher education they could not otherwise afford."Mr. Block saw education as a cornerstone for a better life," according to Mrs. Rickard, Executive Director Emerita of the Foundation. In his will he urged the creation of post-secondary education scholarships for those with financial need. He wanted to give a chance to students who have successfully completed high school but found the cost of college out of their reach."How Much Is...
Eastern Regional Chapter Scholarship
$5,000
Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a...
Application CriteriaHeritageMust be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).EnrollmentWill be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) during the full 2025-2026 school year.AcademicsMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Financial NeedCan demonstrate a need for financial assistance.KWVD Scholarship & CriteriaHeritageBe a direct descendant of a Korean War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950 January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).EnrollmentWill be a...
Hearts for Community Service
$5,000
At BK Law Group, we believe a strong work ethic is essential in life. Good things don’t happen by accident. Hard work, dedication, and focus create the best results! While this can take time, delayed gratification can be the most rewarding feeling in the end! Today, people often seek to finish something and want to see results as fast as possible. However, that usually won’t lead to the best possible outcome. If you aren’t willing to stay disciplined and put in the work needed to see a project through, you can’t expect it to be at its fullest potential. Hard...
At BK Law Group, we believe a strong work ethic is essential in life. Good things don’t happen by accident. Hard work, dedication, and focus create the best results! While this can take time, delayed gratification can be the most rewarding feeling in the end! Today, people often seek to finish something and want to see results as fast as possible. However, that usually won’t lead to the best possible outcome. If you aren’t willing to stay disciplined and put in the work needed to see a project through, you can’t expect it to be at its fullest potential. Hard...
Volunteer for Vets Scholarship
$1,000
We are thrilled to announce Joshua Elliot as the recipient of our 2024 scholarship! You can learn more about our past awardees here.Pontius Tax Law, PLLC is a firm that takes immense pride in supporting U.S. Veterans. The company was founded by John Pontius, a Veteran himself, who is dedicated to honoring those who have served our nation. His legal career began in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps with the 1st Armored Division in Germany, and he was later deployed to Iraq. Additionally, Attorney Pontius has overseen the IRS-sponsored military Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Germany, where...
We are thrilled to announce Joshua Elliot as the recipient of our 2024 scholarship! You can learn more about our past awardees here.Pontius Tax Law, PLLC is a firm that takes immense pride in supporting U.S. Veterans. The company was founded by John Pontius, a Veteran himself, who is dedicated to honoring those who have served our nation. His legal career began in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps with the 1st Armored Division in Germany, and he was later deployed to Iraq. Additionally, Attorney Pontius has overseen the IRS-sponsored military Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Germany, where...
