Key Word ScholarshipScholarship
AmountURL Deadline GPA Criteria
10-12 Grade
Students
College Jump Start
Scholarship$1,000
http://www.jumpstart-
scholarship.net/
• October 17, 2016
• April 15, 2017• None
• open to 10th through 12th graders
• US Citizen or legal resident
• college students and non-traditional students
• attend or plan to attend accredited college or
vocational school
• goals for getting a higher education
9th-12th Essay
driven
Junior Achievement
Essay Competition
$10,000 to
$20,000
http://www.myja.org/students/ess
ay/TBD • None
• 9th - 12th grade students
• essay question, 1,000- 1,500 words
9th-12th Essay
driven
VFW Voice of
Democracy Scholarship
$30,000 (national
1st place)
$1,000 - $16,000
http://www.vfw.org/VOD/ November 1st • None
• Open to 9th - 12th graders
• Write an essay and record a copy to a CD of yourself
reading the essay.
Scholarship Links 2017-2018
“No Essay” College Scholarship
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Scholarship America Scholarships
For additional information on college scholarships, contact your high school guidance
counselor, reach out to the financial aid office of the school(s) you wish to attend, and check
out these websites:
The College Board
FastWEB!
FinAid!
Scholarships.com
School Soup
Scholarships for international students at U.S. colleges
ADHDMichael Yasick ADHD
Scholarship by Shire$2,000
www.shireadhdscholarship.com/U
S/defaultclosed.aspxMar-18 • None
• have been diagnosed with ADHD
• are accepted to or will be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year
undergraduate program at an accredited college,
university or trade school located in the US
• are under the care of a licensed health care
professional
African American Ron Brown Scholarship$40,000 (over 4
years)www.ronbrown.org November 1st • None
• African American
• must be a current high school senior at time of
application
• must excel academically
• Leadership
African AmericanUnited Negro College
Fund (UNCF)$500 to $25,000 https://scholarships.uncf.org/ Sunday, April 30, 2017 • 2.5 • Black or African American
African AmericanNational Black Nurses
Association Scholarshiphttp://www.nbna.org/scholarship 2.8
Seniors, African-American, in DC metro area,, 2 rec
ltrs, U.S. citizen, college acceptance ltr intro nursing
program, essay, some financial need
African American
Female
National Hook-up of
Black Women
Scholarship
http://www.nhbwinc.com/scholars
hip.html2.75
Senior, African American female or male, community
service, extra-curricular activities, essay.
African American
Males
The Paul Robeson
Scholarship Program$3,000 to $4,000
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
uploadedFiles/schools/northwesth
s/careercenter/AlphaPhiPaulRobes
onApp(1).pdf
1-Mar-18
• 3.5 or
higher
(academi
c)
• 3.0 or
higher
(general)
• African American males
• Montgomery County resident
• high school seniors- Montgomery County
Agriculture Maryland Farm Bureau $2,000 Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarship February 1,2018
Senior, Applicants or their parents must be members
of Maryland Farm Bureau. Seven of the scholarships
will be offered to agricultural curriculum
Air ForceUS Air Force Reserve
Officer Training Corp
US Air Force Reserve Officer
Training Corps (AFROTC)
Scholarships
Dec-17 3.0
Must achieve an SAT composite of 1240 or ACT
composite of 26. There are no waivers or exceptions
to the SAT/ACT or GPA requirements. We now ONLY
accept ACT/SAT scores electronically through the ACT
or SAT agency using AFROTC Test Code 0548
Air Force
Dependents
Air Force Officers'
Spouses Scholarship$40,000
www.afoscdc.com/scholarships.ht
ml15-Mar-18 • None
• open to all US Air Force Dependents
• merit based
All Zeta Phi Beta Sorority $1,000 (up to)
http://etapizeta.org/events-
calendar/eta-pi-zeta-
scholarship.html
February • 2.5
• attend an MCPS school
• must be accepted to a two or four year college or
university
AllAlpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority Scholarship$500 to $4,500
https://succeed.naviance.com/do
wnload.php?id=S21lVDYzT3p5UTN
rcERmQXBTRW0vZz09
Feb-18 • None • varies depending on scholarship
All Central Scholarshipup to
$10,000/yearwww.central-scholarship.org/ Saturday, April 1, 2017 • 2.0
• Student from Maryland
• US Citizen or permanent resident
All
Maryland PTA
Scholarship-
Applications forms
available in
college/career center in
2.75
Senior who plans to pursue career in education in
MD; no restriction on where student attends college
and student does not have to major in education;
acad achievement (min GPA 2.75), fin need, comm.
svc, good character.
AllBlacks in Government
dept. of Labor
http://www.bignet.org/DOL/schol
arships.html15-Mar-18 2.0
Senior, collegebound, 350 to 500 word essay,
interview for finalists
AllDelegate Reznik
Legislative Scholarship$1,000
http://reznikformaryland.com/p/s
alsa/web/common/public/content
?content_item_KEY=9230
Senior, must live in District 39 (Go to
www.mdelect.net to check); collegebound WMHS
students who will attend Maryland 2 or 4 year public
colleges; can be renewed; must complete FAFSA by
3/31; turn in completed app to Mrs. Heald by 4-15,
2018. Applications in College/Career Center.
All PMI Scholarship $1,000 http://pmimontgomerycountymd.
org/scholarships2017.htmlApr-18 2.75
Seniors, must take simple quiz; all majors are
welcome to apply.
AllSun Trust Off to College
Scholarship
http://www.suntrusteducation.co
m/scholarship-
sweepstakes/index.html
Opens Mid September
2017 ends 5/1/2018
not based on GPA or need, free to enter, 30 winners,
two winners every 2 wks between Oct-May; $1,000,
no purchase necessary to win!
All Drawing $1,000 SunTrust off to college
scholarship/sweepstakesn/a
not based on GPA or need, free to enter, 15 drawings,
one winner every 2 wks between Oct-May; $1,000, no
purchase necessary to win! Apply early!
AllDamascus American
Legion ScholarshipFive $1500 awards
http://www.legionpost171.org/sch
olarship.htmlApr-18 3.0
Senior, U.S. citizen, will attend college, vocational,
trade or business school; scholastic achievement,
leadership, character, comm and school activities; 3
rec letters, essay,
All 4 year University
Tiger Woods
Foundation (Earl
Woods Scholars
Program)
$5,000 www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org Mar-18 • 3.0 • must attend a 4 year college
Animation
The
AnimationCareerRevie
w.com "Aspiring
Animation
Professional"
Scholarship Program
$1,000
http://www.animationcareerrevie
w.com/animationcareerreviewcom-
aspiring-animation-professional-
scholarship-program
Thursday, June 1, 2017 • None
• high school seniors
• accredited post-secondary school or college
• Must be studying an animation related degree
program
Army OfficerArmy Officer Spouse's
Club Scholarship
https://aoscgwasecure.wildapricot
.org/scholarships-grantsApr-18 3.0
parent must be an active member in good standing of
AOSCGWA;
ArtAdvancement in the
Arts
up to
$10,000/year
National Foundation for
Advancement in the Arts
Recognition and Talent Search
(Young Arts)
13-Oct-17
Emerging artists ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12
Selected through a blind adjudication process
conducted by an independent panel of highly
accomplished artists, YoungArts Winners receive
valuable support, professional development and
ArtHonorsgradu
Scholarship
Five $10,000
Awards
http://honorsgradu.com/scholarsh
ip/11-Feb-18
Senior, submit projects in art, photography,
videography, music, and creative writing. Citizenship
not required
Art Doodle for Google https://doodles.google.com/d4g/ Not yet available
US Citizen, young artist will see his artwork displayed
on the Google homepage and receive a $30,000
college scholarship and receive a $50,000 technology
grant for his school.
Art, Digital Art,
Creative Grd 9-12Create a Greeting Card $10,000
Create a Greeting Card $10,000
Scholarship
May 30,2017- March 1,
2018
Gr 9 -12, submit photo, art or computer graphic for
the front of a greeting card
ArtistDiverse Minds Writing
Challenge$5,000
http://www.bnaibrith.org/diverse-
minds.htmlNot yet Available
Gr. 9-12, DC, Mont. Co., PG Co. students; write &
illustrate a children's book on tolerance & diversity,
and inclusion;
ASD DiagnosisRise Scholarship
Foundation, Inc.$2,500
www.risescholarshipfoundation.or
g/
2018 application will post
Oct. 2017• 2.5
• must be current high school senior
• US citizen
• must have documented learning disability and or an
ASD diagnosis
• a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD alone does not qualify
• must provide letter of reference from a teacher,
high school counselor or principal
Asian/Pacific
Islander
APIASF Asian American
and Native American
Pacific Islander- Serving
Institution Scholarship
Program
$2,500 to $5,000http://www.apiasf.org/aanapisisch
olarship.html Oct-17 • 2.7
• must be of Asian/Pacific Islander descent
• a citizen or legal resident
• must be enrolled full time in one of the schools
listed on the website as degree seeking student
• must have applied for FAFSA
Athlete
National Interscholastic
Athletic Admin.
Association Student
Scholar/Athlete
Nat’l Interscholastic Athletic Admin
Assn Student Scholar/Athlete (MD) Feb. 28, 2018
Senior, achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a)
minimum of B+ average; (b)ranked in the top 25% of
class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100
(Math and Reading) participated in two sports for at
least two years in each sport, earned at least one
varsity letter in each of two sports, complete essay
application, letter of rec from the high school athletic
administrator/director, School athletic
administrator/director must be an NIAAA member
and a member of their respective state athletic
administrators association
Athlete
Maryland Athletic
Association Minds in
Motion Scholarship
$1,000
http://www.mpssaa.org/members
hip-services/minds-in-
motion/scholarship-application/
Apr-18 3.25
Applicants shall have participated in MPSSAA-
recognized interscholastic athletics or
Allied/Unified/Corollary sports only.
AthleteAthnet Sports
Recruiting Scholarship$1,000
http://www.athleticscholarships.n
et/scholarship-contest.htm1-May-18
400-500 word essay that best demonstrates how the
lessons they learned through sport have positively
impacted them as they pursue their college education.
Must be current or former athlete
Athlete Big Sun Scholarship http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ 19-Jun-18
Athlete, 500-1000 word essay on one of the
following: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?
AthleteWendy's Heisman
AwardWendy’s HS Heisman Awards 2-Oct-17 3.0
Proven leaders and role models in school and
community. Must perform in at least one of the 47
school sponsored sports recognized by
the International Olympic Committee in the Summer
and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation
of State High School Associations.
Athlete, JuniorPositive Coaching
Alliance Scholarship$1000-$2000
http://www.positivecoach.org/aw
ards-programs/triple-impact-
competitor-scholarships/
Opens January 2018 2.5Junior, athlete,personal mastery, leadership, honoring
the game, essay, Plays Individual or team sport
Attending MC
MC Academic Specialty
Board of Trustees
Scholarship
Full Time tuitionMC Academic Specialty Board of
Trustees ScholarshipMarch, 2018
3.0
Weighted
senior, full-time tuition & fees to MC for 1 yr
(renewable; if 3.5+ GPA), academic achievement (not
need based); citizenship not required
AutomotiveAutomotive Hall of
Fame Scholarship
http://www.automotivehalloffame
.org/education/scholarshipsFriday, June 30, 2017 • 3.0
• Strong interest in automotive career
• US Citizen, Permanent resident or hold a student
Visa
• must be accepted to an accredited college,
university or trade school within the US
• Two letters of recommendation
BGE Customer BGE Scholars Program $5,000 (up to)
www.central-
scholarship.org/scholarships/the-
bge-scholars-program/
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 • 3.0• BGE customer or dependent of customer
• community service
Born outside US
2017 Esperanza
Education Fund
Scholarship
$5,000 to $20,000www.esperanzafund.awardspring.
com/Monday, April 10, 2017 • None
• Applicant must be born outside the US or have two
parents born outside of the US
• Must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited
public college or university in the academic year the
award is offered
• Graduating senior at high school in DC, MD or VA or
a recent GED grad residing in DC, MD or VA
Boys and Girls Club
Member
Toyota Making life
Easier Scholarship
Toyota’s Making life Easier
Scholarship ProgramOct-17 2.0
Min age 16 as of the deadline date, members of boys
and girls club, high school seniors, high school
diploma, GED or equiv. degree by Sept. 2018, enroll in
full-time undergrad at an accredited 2or 4-year
college, university, prof school or voc-tech school in
the US for the entire 2018-19 academic year, be in
good standing in the community and at school
Business
The OMBAR "Aspiring
Business Professional"
Scholarship Program
$1,000
http://www.onlinembareport.com
/ombar-aspiring-business-
professional-scholarship-program
Thursday, June 1, 2017 • None
• high school seniors
• accredited post-secondary school or college
• Must be studying a business related field
Career or Vocational
Maryland Association
of Private Colleges and
Career Schools
$1000-$5000 http://mapccs.org/scholarships May-18Seniors, who will study at a career school, essay,
transcript, 2 letters of rec;
Caribbean DescentCaribbean Students
Scholarship Fund
Caribbean Students Scholarship
Fund3.0
Senior, must be of Caribbean descent,U.S. citizen or
perm res
Character AES Engineers $500 http://www.aesengineers.com/sch
olarships.htmFriday, October 6, 2017 • None
• awarded on the basis of character, as determined by
an evaluation of essays submitted
• high school seniors and all students attending a post
secondary educational facility
ChemistryXerox Minority
Scholarship$1000-$10,000 Xerox Minority Scholarship 30-Sep-17 3.0
Minority college student will major in chemistry,
material science, technology or engineering; U.S.
citizen or perm. resident;
Chemistry, Financial
Need
American Chemical
Society Scholarship
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/
en/funding-and-
awards/scholarships/acsscholars.h
tml
Mar-18 3.0
Senior, minority,financial need, who will pursue
chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or
any other chemically-related field in college; up to
$5,000.
Chicano/Latino
descent
CORE's Que Llueva Café
Scholarship$500
http://www.ca-
core.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets
/docs/CORE_QLC_Y9_Application.3
39153249.pdf
Feb-18 • None
• must be of Chicano/Latino descent
• must be an undocumented, immigrant student
• must be enrolling for the first time in an accredited
college or university in the US or Puerto Rico
• must demonstrate financial need
• must demonstrate academic potential and promise
Child of K-12 or
college educator
Educator's Legacy
Scholarship (McDaniel
College)
$25,000 annually
www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate
/admissions/apply/educators-
legacy-scholarship
open • 2.5
• parent or guardian must be employed full time in K-
12 education or at the community college level
• high school seniors who have completed a college
prep program
• Undergraduate transfer students who enter
McDaniel College for the first time
• parents or guardians must have worked full time in
education for a minimum of the past 4 consecutive
school years
• undergraduates pursing their first bachelor's degree
Child of VeteranAmerican Legion
Scholarships
https://www.legion.org/scholarshi
psApr-18
Senior, Maryland resident, child of a veteran, several
$500 awards.
Church Member,
Community based
org.
HBCU Council
Scholarship$1,000 to $3,000
www.hbcucouncil.com/Scholarship
.htmlJanuary • None
• must be resident of DC, MD or Northern VA
• must be a member of a church or community based
organization
• must have completed community service hours (40
minimum)
• two letters of recommendation
• demonstrate financial need
CommunityCoca-Cola Scholars
Scholarship
$20,000 (150
awarded annually)
https://connect.coca-
colascholars.org/scholarships/appli
cation-2017/2017-login
Opens August 2017
• 3.0
unweight
ed
• school activities
• community involvement
• 4 year college/university
• citizenship/permanent residency required
Community
InvolvementIvy Vine Charities $500 to $1,500 www.ivyvinecharities.org
Applications available in
March 2017• 2.7
• school activities
• Community involvement
Community ServiceLeadership
Montgomery$1,000
https://www.leadershipmontgome
rymd.org/youth-community-
leadership-award
Mar-18 • None • 260 community service hours by end of Junior year
Community ServiceDelta Sigma Theta
Sorority$3,000
http://www.dstpvac.org/pvac/sch
olarship-applications/2.0-3.0
Seniors from Mont. Co, community service; essay, 2
rec letters, up to 11 awards; Financial Need
Community ServiceAngie Houtz Memorial
Scholarship
http://www.theangiefund.com/Sc
holarship.html30-Apr-18 3.0
Minimum 200 hrs Community Service, Attend a
Maryland 2 or 4 yr. college or University
Community Service,
Financial need
"I Empower"
Scholarship$500 to $3,000
https://www.scholarships.com/fin
ancial-aid/college-
scholarships/scholarships-by-
state/maryland-
scholarships/thursday-network-i-
empower-scholarship/
Feb-18 • 2.5
• attend a 4 year college
• US citizen or permanent resident
• significant community service financial need
Computer Science,
minority, female,
financial need
Generation Google
ScholarshipGeneration Google Scholarship 3.2
Senior, major in computer science, computer or
software engineering, female, minority or disabled
student, financial need
Culinary Arts
NRAEF (National
Restaurant Association
Educational
Foundation)
$500 to $2,500http://www.nraef.org/Students/Sc
holarshipsDec-17 • None
• those interested in a Culinary Career, Business,
Entrepreneurship, Hospitality
• attending Johnson & Wales University or the
Culinary Institute of America
Culinary ArtsGoya Foods Culinary
Scholarship
$5,000 (renewable
for up to 3 years)
www.goya.com/english/scholarshi
p.htmlFeb-18 • 3.0
• be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, or eligible
non US citizen
• plan to enroll full time starting the next academic
year
• must be obtaining an undergraduate degree
• must be entering as a freshman and majoring in
culinary arts or food sciences
• must be willing to complete 10 hours of community
service per month while receiving funding
• submit an essay on assigned topic
District BasedMCPS Educational
Foundation, Inc.www.mcpsfoundation.org Mar-18 • None
• 2017 graduates of MCPS school
• reside in a district where we have partners with one
or more of your legislators
• have filed FAFSA or have Tax ID #
District BasedCheryl Kagan Senatorial
Scholarship$1,000
http://www.cherylkagan.org/schol
arships/
Senior, must live in District 17 (Go to
http://mdelect.net/ to check); Scholarship for
students who will attend Maryland schools; awards
given based on academic performance and comm.
svc. Completed apps and documentation must be
sent directly to Senator Kagan’s office
Dominican DescentSusana De Moya
Foundationwww.sdmfoundation.org Monday, April 3, 2017 • None
• must be of Dominican descent (student or parents)
• 12 to 18 years old
• high school seniors are NOT eligible
• enrolled in middle school or high school in MD or DC
Eagle ScoutAmerican Legion Eagle
Scout Scholarship
$10,000 3 runners
up $1500 each
https://www.legion.org/scholarshi
ps/eaglescout1-Apr-18
• Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout
Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew
chartered to an American Legion post, American
Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion
squadron. OR • Be a registered, active member of a
chartered Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or
Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a
Legionnaire, Sons of The American Legion or Auxiliary
member. AND • Received the Eagle Scout Award. • Be
an active member of his religious institution and must
have received the appropriate Boy Scout religious
emblem. • Have demonstrated practical citizenship in
church, school, Scouting, and community. • Have
reached his 15th birthday and be enrolled in high
school at the time of selection. • Reside in the
department (state) to which he applies
Education Major
Joseph Fox Memorial
Scholarship for
Education
$2,000
http://schools.ccps.org/nehs/Guid
ance/16-
17/Joseph%20Fox%20Memorial%2
0Scholarship%20(1).pdf
Apr-18 3.2
MD senior, major in education, comm. svc, pursue
teaching career, online app. Click on “Resources”
once on site
Education,
Asian/American
LEAAP (League of
Educators for Asian
American Progress)
Scholarship
$2,000 www.leaapmcps.org/?page_id=29
9January • None
• must have interest in becoming an educator
• must be part of an Asian American club/organization
• have earned SSL hours supporting an Asian
American club/organization
Educational
Program
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority$5,000 (up to)
www.mcacdst.org/programs/schol
arship/Mar-18 • 2.0
• resident of Montgomery County, MD
• high school senior
• apply for a two or four year university or college as a
full time student
• Educational Program participant for a minimum of
Elks connectionElks Most Valuable
Student Competition$1,000 to $12,500
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
mvs.cfmNovember • None
• must be related to a member of the Elks
• high school seniors
• must be a US citizen
• College Students are NOT eligible
EngineeringWSSC Engineering
Scholarship$1,000
https://www.wsscwater.com/engs
cholarJun-18
Civil Engineering (i.e., Environmental, Sanitary,
Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Fire
Protection, Transportation, Project Management,
Construction Management); Electrical Engineering;
Material Science and Engineering; Chemical
Engineering SAE Engineering
ScholarshipSAE Engineering Scholarships 15-Mar-18
Senior, U.S. Citizen, strong SAT and GPA, major in
engineering or related sci: math, chem.., physics,
comp.sci; university sponsored scholarships available
Engineering, Comp.
Sci, Math or Physics
Northrup Grumman
Engineering Scholarship
$8,000 (over 4
years)
http://www.northropgrumman.co
m/corporateresponsibility/commu
nity/pages/engineeringscholars.as
px
2017 application closed.
Visit site in November
2018 for the 2018
guidelines and application.
• 3.5
unweight
ed
• must be a US citizen
• resident of specific counties listed on website
• graduating high school senior
• plan to attend accredited college or university as a
full-time student in approved engineering, computer
EntrepreneurNFIB Young
Entrepreneur
100 scholarships
ranging from
$2,000 to $25,000
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Dec-17
Seniors who demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative by
starting own business (child care, dog walking,
tutoring, etc. – an official business is not a
requirement & comm. svc is considered), participation
in FBLA, Junior Achievement
Environmental
National Capital
Environmental
Scholarship Program
$2,000 www.fwqa-
dc.org/scholarships.phpApr-18 • None
• graduating seniors in DC metro area
• plan to pursue environmental careers
• must be accepted into a 4-year bachelor's program
in an acceptable field of study prior to receiving the
award
Environmental
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Awards Student of the
Year
$5,000 Chesapeake Bay Trust Awards
Student of the Year Scholarship2-Dec-17
Maryland high school or college student who has
shown an outstanding commitment to environmental
stewardship, Chesapeake Bay restoration and
community involvement;
Environmental
Science
Izaak Walton League
Scholarship$2,000
http://iwlar.org/Education/Scholar
ship-and-Service-Learning1-May-18
actively pursue advanced post secondary learning in
the areas of conservation or environmental sciences.
ESOL Mellfin Scholarship $1,000 http://www.mellfin.org/3.html 3.0Senior, ESOL or exited ESOL student within last 3
years, collegebound 2 reference forms
EssayAlex Popeck Never Back
Down Foundation$2,500 www.apnbd.org Apr-18 • None
• essay
• extra cirricular activities
EssayVeteran of Foreign
Wars
Nat'l 1st place
$30000 State first
min of $1000
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Scholarship
Gr. 9-12, Voice of Democracy writing and 3-5 min.
recording essay contest on patriotic theme; judged on
originality, content and delivery.
Essay
Blacks in Government
Coast Guard
Scholarship
$500-$1000http://bigcoastguardchapter.weebl
y.com/programs.htmlMar-18 2.0
Senior, college bound, 2 rec ltrs, 350-500 word essay,
reside in DC metro area, 202-372-1329 for more info.
Two one for engineering and the other for any field of
study.
EssayElizabeth Frist
Scholarship$250; $1000
https://blog.gramspromisefoundat
ion.org/scholarships/Apr-18 Senior, anti-tobacco, essay
Essay B. Davis Scholarship $1,000 http://www.studentawardsearch.c
om/scholarships.htm22-May-18 Juniors and seniors; essay
Essay LM Scholarship $500
https://www.studentscholarships.
org/grants.php#sthash.iiGQXMAY.
dpbs
31-May-18 3.0
US or Canadian Resident;Write an Essay about a
situation you have been involved in or someone you
know has been involved in where better safety
procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in
detail what safety procedures you believe should have
Essay driven DCAcar Scholarshiphttp://www.dcacar.com/scholarshi
p.htmlApr-18 • None
• planning to attend college or university during the
Spring, Summer or Fall 2017 year
• applicants under 18 must have permission from a
parent
Essay drivenHecht & Associates
Scholarship$2,500
http://hechtassociates.com/schola
rship/Apr-18 • None
• create short video or submit and essay on specified
topics
Essay, VideoWashington Regional
Transplant Community $5,000
http://www.beadonor.org/news-a-
events/scholarship-informationApr-18 • None
• Write persausive Essay or create video about organ
donation
Ethiopian HeritageEthiopian Heritage
Scholarship$1000 renewable
http://www.chaikinandsherman.co
m/Ethiopian-Heritage-
Scholarship.aspx
Jun-18
Seniors of Ethiopian heritage, will attend 2 or 4 yr
college, legal resident in DC metro area (Mont. Co),
transcript, essay, comm svc, character, ability to
succeed; interview;
FARMS
Maryland State
Guaranteed Access
Grant/Educational
Assistance Grant
Howard Rawlings
$17,500 (up to) https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us 2-Mar-18 • 2.5 • must apply for FAFSA before March 1st
• must be a FARMS recipient
Fashion
Aspiring Fashion
Professional
Scholarship Program
http://www.fashion-
schools.org/aspiring-fashion-
professional-scholarship-program
Jun-18 • None
• Intend to pursue a fashion related field at an
accredited post-secondary school or college
• Have a demonstrable record of academic success
• Have a passion and drive for a fashion related career
Federal employee
dependents
Federal Employee
Education and
Assistance Fund
$1000 to $5000https://feea.org/our-
programs/scholarships/3.0
Seniors, for current civilian federal employees and
families, will attend two or four-year college full-
time. Application process begins in January.
Female,
Engineering, Tech
Society of Women
Engineers
https://scholarships.swe.org/applic
ations/login.asp
Female, must be planning to study an ABET-accredited
program in engineering, technology, or computing in
the upcoming academic year. planning to attend full
time (exceptions are made for reentry and non-
traditional applicants).
You must not be fully funded for tuition, fees, and
books and equivalent.
Female, GolfGals on the Green
Scholarship$1000-$2500
http://www.galsonandoffthegreen
.com/scholarship.php1-Aug-18
will enroll in college or technical school in fall;
Excellence in character; academic achievement;
financial need; involvement in the sport of golf;
Female, STEMSociety of Women
Engineers Baltimore
http://societyofwomenengineers.s
we.org/scholarships/2265-swe-
baltimore-washington-section-
scholarship
3.0Senior, female, US citz or perm res, will major in
math, science or engineering in college
Finance Major or
related field
American Society of
Military Comptrollers$1,000
https://asmc.nonprofitcms.org/a/s
olicitations/login/37?returnUrl=htt
p%3A%2F%2Fasmc.nonprofitcms.o
rg%2Fa%2Fsolicitations%2Fhome%
2F37
Mar-18 • None
• academics
• major in finance or related field
• activities
• leadership
Financial Need
Horatio Alger
Scholarship Program
and National
Scholarship Program
$7,000 (20
awarded)
$22,000 (106
awarded)
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/s
cholarships/about-our-scholarship-
programs/state-scholarships/
Oct-17 • 2.0
• enrolled full time as a high school senior in US on
track to graduate
• exhibit strong commitment to obtaining a bachelor's
degree at an accredited non-profit public or private
institution in the US (may start at 2 year college)
• demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or
lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• be involved in co-curricular and community service
activities
• be a US citizen
Financial Need
Greater Washington
Urban League
Scholarship
One $1,500
scholarship and
one paid
internship ($2,500)
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
uploadedFiles/schools/northwesth
s/careercenter/GreaterWashingto
nUrbanLeagueApp.pdf
Feb-18 • 2.5
• must be a graduating senior
• family income must be less than $45,000
• must be a resident of the GWUL service area
• one letter of reference (school)
Financial NeedSherry Hintz
Scholarship
$20,000 per year
for 4 years
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
uploadedFiles/curriculum/careerce
nter/financialaid/Hintz%20Scholars
hip%20Application%20Form%2020
17(1).pdf
Mar-18 • 3.0
• resident of Montgomery County, MD
• demonstrated financial need
• high school junior, senior or a graduate under 22
years old
• involved in school, community or athletic activity,
ideally in a leadership position
• have lost a parent or primary guardian to breast or
ovarian cancer
• wish to attend college
Financial NeedGreen Pest Services
Scholarship$750
http://greenpestservices.net/maryl
and-scholarship/Apr-18 • 3.0
• achievement standards
• extracurricular activites
• financial need
Financial Need Imagine America Imagine America 2.5
Financial need, Demonstrated voluntary community
service during senior year, likelihood of successful
completion of postsecondary education
Financial Need Dell College Scholarship Dell College Scholarships Nov. 2017-Jan. 2018 2.4
Senior need-based eligible to receive federal Pell
Grant, US citizen or immigration residency status,
FAFSA appl. Req.
Financial NeedMaryland Financial Aid
ScholarshipsVaries
http://mhec.maryland.gov/prepari
ng/Pages/FinancialAid/descriptions
.aspx
1-Mar-18MD residents attending MD 2 yr or 4 yr college,
scholarship criteria varies
Financial Need Tzu Chi Scholarship $1,000 https://www.tzuchi.us/scholarship
s/3.0
Senior, financial need, academics, comm. svc &
college acceptance, 2 rec ltrs, fin need essay; $1000
awards;
Financial Need
Alfred Street Baptist
Church Foundation
Scholarship
http://www.alfredstreet.org/stewa
rdship/asbc-
foundation/foundation-
scholarship/
2.75
Senior, resides in DC metro area, citizen, will attend 4
yr college, comm. svc, SAT >=850 (cr, m & wr), or ACT
>19; financial need
Financial NeedCIA Undergraduate
Scholarship Program
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Undergraduate Scholarship
Program
April 1-August 14
• 18 yrs old
• Financial need as demonstrated by the gross annual
household income ceiling up to $70,000 for a family of
four or less, and $80,000 for a family of five or more
• 1000 SAT (new official score scale) or 1500 (old
First Generation
College Student
Cynthia E. Morgan
Scholarship$1,000 www.cemsfund.com Feb-18 • None
• current Maryland resident
• must be a junior or senior at a MD high school, or
currently attending (or plan to attend) an accredited
MD post-secondary school (college, university, trade
school or medical school)
• must be a first generation college student
• must be planning to enter a medical or medical-
related field
• must be attending , or planning to attend, a MD post-
secondary institution or medical training school
Foreign Language
Jones/Plasma
Fellows/Greenblatt
Award (WMHS only)
15-Apr-18
Juniors from WMHS for excellence in a foreign
language learned at WMHS; One $1000 scholarship;
essay in foreign language, rec from foreign lang. tchr
and counselor. Apps in College/Career Center. Return
to Mrs. Heald in the College/Career Center.
Girl ScoutNational Capial Chapter
Girl Scout Scholarship$1000-$5000
http://www.gscnc.org/en/about-
girl-scouts/our-program/highest-
awards/Scholarships.html
Girl Scout, Silver or gold award
Girls on the Run
Alumni
Girls on the Run Core
Values Scholarship$5,000
https://www.girlsontherunofmoco
.org/News/post/college-
scholarship
Jan. - March 31, 2018 3.0
Applicants must submit the application and either
a 500 word essay or a 3 minute video of
themselves, telling us how GOTR’s Core
Values helped influence their choices made in
high school. Please submit all materials to Leanne
Till at [email protected].
Grade 9-12 Essay
700-1000 words
John F. Kennedy Profile
in Courage Essay
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage
Essay Contest
Opens Sept. 1, 2017-Jan.
2018
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a
U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917,
the year John F. Kennedy was born, include an
analysis of the obstacles, risks and consequences
associated with the act. The essay may concern an
issue at the local, state, national, or international
level.
Grades 7-12
Fleet Reservie
Association Essay
Contest
Grand national
prize is $5000; first
place $2500; 2nd
place $1500; 3rd
place $1000;
Fleet Reserve Association Essay
ContestDec. 1, 2017
Gr. 7-12, Local, regional and national prizes.
additional local prizes may be offered
Hardship High Bridge Foundation $500 to $1,000http://www.highbridgefoundation.
org/index.php/scholarships/Friday, May 5, 2017 • 3.0
• graduating high school seniors
• admitted to trade school, community college,
college or university
• Hardship condition
• Academic achievement
• demonstrated leadership
• community service
HardshipShawn Carter
Foundation
$1500-$2500
Renewable
https://www.shawncartersf.com/s
cholarship-fund/2.0
Senior, US Citizen college bound, community service,
essay, resiliency in the face of hardship
HBCUTom Joyner Foundation
HBCU Scholarship
Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU
ScholarshipJan-18 3.5
Senior, accepted to/will attend HBCU, SAT 2100 or 30
ACT; leadership, comm. svc, extracurricular activities;
full tuition scholarship; one award
HBCUShiloh Baptist Church
Scholarship
http://www.hbcucouncil.com/Sch
olarship.htmlJanuary, 2018
Senior, will attend HBCU in fall, 4 different
scholarships, one application. Each scholarship has its
own requirements.
Hispanic
The National
Organization of
Professional Hispanic
NRCS
Employees Scholarship
$1,000
http://www.nophnrcse.org/index.
php?option=com_content&view=a
rticle&id=62:nophnrcse-
scholarships&catid=58:scholarship
s-general-info&Itemid=54
Spring 2018 2.75
Senior, Hispanic, show interest in career in Natural
Resources Conservation, (forestry, soil science,
botany, entomology, ecology, etc;
Hispanic HeritageHispanic Scholarship
Fund$500 to $5,000 www.hsf.net January to April 2018 • 3.0
• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• High school seniors
• undergraduate students (all years)
• community college students transferring to 4 year
universities
• graduate students
• US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or
Eligible Non-Citizen
• Completed FAFSA
Hispanic/Latino Self
Identified
Hispanic Heritage
Foundation Scholarship$1,000 to $3,000 https://www.hsf.net/
October 2017-Mid-January
2018• 3.0
• high school students graduating in the
spring/summer of 2017
•Identify as Hispanic/Latino
• be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident/qualify under
DACA
History, Law,
Nursing, Education
DAR National Society
ScholarshipsDAR National Society Scholarships
August 1 2017-Feb. 15,
2018
Senior, multiple scholarships to students showing
dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse
disciplines including history, law, nursing, and
education
Horticulture TOCA Scholarship $2,500 TOCA Scholarship 1-Mar-18
senior or undergrad pursuing green industry related
field: horticulture, plant sci, botany, agronomy, plant
pathology & communications
Illness/disabilityLuis E. Torres
Scholarship Fund$500 to $1,000
http://www.luisetorresscholarshipf
und.org/Scholarship.html• 2.5
• documented illness/disability
• must enroll full time in a degree seeking program at
accredited 2 year or 4 year institution
• US citizen or legal permanent resident
• must complete FAFSA
Information Tech,
Mgt., computer eng.
Women in Technology
Scholarship$2,500
http://learn.trustvip.com/rs/975-
YWK-
747/images/2017_WITS_Scholarsh
ipApplication.pdf
Mar-18 • 3.0
• must be enrolled or accepted into a two or four year
college or univeristy within the US
• must be planning a career in computer science,
information technology, management information
systems, computer engineering, or another related
field
• thoughtful answer to essay question
• level of participation in community service and/or
extracurricular activities
JewishJSSA- Jewish Social
Service Agency$6,000 www.jssa.org May-18 • None
• open to Jewish residents of the metro DC area
• enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree
program or vocational training program in US
• US citizen or working towards citizenship
JournalismNational Press Club
Scholarship$2,500
http://www.press.org/about/schol
arshipsMar-18 3.0
For senior, minority interested in print or broadcast
journalism;
Junior Coolidge Scholarshipfull ride, 4 year
scholarshipCoolidge Scholarship for America
Deadline for 2017 has
passed• None
• students apply during Junior year of high school
• may be used at any accredited American college or
university
• anyone of any background, pursuing an academic
discipline of study, may apply
JuniorMoCo Agricultural
Scholarships
Montgomery County Agricultural
Scholarships13-Nov-17
Junior or senior in high school. Applicants must
provide documentation of volunteer service to a non-
profit organization to be eligible for these
scholarships. All applicants must submit a typed or
computer generated application (NO HAND WRITTEN
Junior Bezos Scholars Program www.bezosscholars.org/ Feb-18 • None
Applicants must attend a school that meets these
criteria:
• Public high school (including charter and magnet
schools)
• At least 30 % of students are eligible for FARMS
• Priority given to schools that have not had a Bezos
Scholar in previous two years
Applicant Criteria:
• Junior status during 2016-17 year
• legal US citizen, permanent resident, or have
received DACA status
• demonstration of leadership in one's school and
community
• have taken at least one: PSAT, SAT, ACT or ACT
Aspire
• be enrolled in, or have taken, one or more AP class,
IB class or college level course
• availability to participate in all program dates,
including June 24-30, 2017 in Aspen, CO
Juniors and SeniorsAbbott and Fenner
Scholarship Program$1,000
www.abbottandfenner.com/schola
rships.htmJun-18 • None
• available to all high school juniors and seniors
• available to students currently registered in any
accredited post secondary institution
Juniors and Seniors Varsity Tutors Monthly $200https://www.varsitytutors.com/col
lege-scholarshipMonthly Essay Juniors and Seniors
Juniors and Seniors Varsity Tutors$200 Monthly
Awards
https://www.varsitytutors.com/col
lege-scholarshipJuniors/Seniors: Monthly essay contest
Juniors FARMS Elg.,
First Generation
Questbridge- College
Prep Scholars Program
www.questbridge.org/high-school-
students/college-prep-scholarsSep-17 • None
• High school juniors
• earning mostly A's in most rigorous courses available
• households earning less than $65,000 annually
(family of 4)
Latino DescentLULAC National
Scholarship FundUp to $2000 www.lnesc.org/lnsf Mar-18 • None
• Latino student
• U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or DACA
• full-time student
Latino, Science,
Math, EngineeringUSHYEE Stem Grant $1,250/year www.ushyee.org/stemgrant.html May-18 • 2.75
• Major in Science, Math, Engineering, Technology
• Must be Latino
•attending 2 year or 4 year college
LawConsole and Hollawell's
Legal Scholarship$1,000
www.myinjuryattorney.com/legal-
scholarship/Jul-18 • 3.0
• high school seniors
• Pursuing a law related degree
• US citizen
Law EnforcementRonnie Williams
Foundation
http://www.thergwfoundation.org
/scholarships.htmlLinks available in March • None
• youth ages 11 - 17 pursuing a career in law
enforcement
LeadershipGE- Reagan Foundation
Scholarship$10,000
www.reaganfoundation.org/schola
rshipsMid-October • 3.0
• demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity and
citizenship
• be citizens of the US
• current high school seniors attending high school in
US
• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of
study toward a bachelor's degree
Leadership GE Reagan Foundation GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship 3.0
Demonstrate at school, and within the community
leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship, citizen,
high school senior and plan to enroll in a full-time
undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s
degree
LeadershipAXA Achievement
Scholarship
$10,000 or
$25,000; one
winner in every
state
AXA Achievement Scholarship Sept.- Dec. 15, 2017
Outstanding achievement in activities in school,
community or the workplace, ability to succeed in
college:
Leadership,
Community Service
Comcast Leaders &
Achievers$1,000
http://programs.applyists.com/co
mcast/December 1st • 2.8
• full time high school senior enrolled at a high school
within a Comcast Community
• demonstrates leadership abilities
• commitment to community service
Leadership,
Community Service,
Financial Need
Ronald McDonald
House Charities
Scholars Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Scholars Program2.7
Senior, any ethnicity, legal U.S. resident, leadership,
comm. svc, financial need, personal statement,
transcript, recommendation, will attend 2 or 4 yr
college in Fall 2018
Learning ChallengedWISER-NCAG
Scholarship$1,000 www.wiserdc.org Mar-18 • None
• for students with a documented learning challenge
• College bound high school senior
• living and attending school in DC/MD/VA metro area
• demonstrate leadership through community service
Learning
Challenged,
financial need
Anne Ford and Allegra
Scholarship
$10,000 (over 4
years)
http://www.ncld.org/scholarships-
and-awards/#scholarship-320November • 3.0
• graduating high school seniors
• demonstrates financial need
• must have documented learning disability
• must be a US citizen
Learning Disabilities
2017 Fred J. Epstein
Youth Achievement
Award
$1,000 www.smartkidswithld.org/2017-
fred-j-epstein/December • None
• young people with learning disabilities or ADHD
•19 years old or younger
• demonstrated initiative, talent and determination
resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field-
including art, music, science, math, athletics or
community service
MaleIra Dorsey Scholarship
Endorsement$1,500 http://idsef.apaxal.com/ 2.5
Seniors, males, lives in DC metro area, will attend 4 yr
college, financial need, character, extra curr. Activities
Marine childMarine Corps
Scholarship Foundationhttps://www.mcsf.org/ 1-Mar-18 2.0
Senior, child of Marine (active duty or reserve) or
former Marine or Navy Corpsman who served with
Marines; family income less than $96,000;
Math
Thurgood Marshall
Dept. of Defense
Scholarship
https://tmcf.org/our-
scholarships/current-
scholarships/tmcf-department-of-
defense-dod-scholarship/1866
3.25Senior, B or better in pre calc or higher math class,
HBCU college, citizen
Merit Will Group Foundation http://thewillgroup.org/
Senior, Frederick & Mont. Co., merit and need based
with a strong emphasis on adversity and comm svc;
transcript, resume, 500 word essay, one rec. Go to
www.thewillgroup.org for more info about the
organization.
Min SAT 1000
combined math and
critical reading
Jackie Robinson
Foundation Scholarship$7,500/year www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ Feb-18 • None
• graduating high school senior
• plan to attend accredited and approved four year
institution within the US
• show leadership potential
• demonstrate a dedication to community service
present evidence of financial need
• Be a US citizen
• Minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math
and critical reading or a composite ACT score of 21
• not possess a degree from a 2 or 4 year college
when applying for scholarship
Minority Lagrant Foundation $2,500 http://www.lagrantfoundation.org
/Undergraduate%20ScholarshipsFeb-18 • 3.0
• must be a US citizen
• must be a member of one of the following ethnic
groups: African American/Black, Asian
American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native
American/Alaska Native
• must be a full-time student at a four year,
accredited institution within the US carrying a total of
12 units or more per semester
• must major in a field of study that has an emphasis
on advertising, marketing or public relations
Minority
J. Franklin Bourne Bar
Association Scholarship
Fund
$1,000 Not yet Available
Senior, minority, Gaithersburg, Rockville area.,
community service, essays and 2 recs
requiredTypeable PDF on website
MinorityNAACP Scholarship
MOCO$1,000
NAACP Scholarship Montgomery
County
3.0
Weighted
minority senior, Extracurricular, community activities
or employment, essay,
Minority, Computer
Scienceup to $30,000
Stokes Educational Scholarship
Program31-Oct-17 3.0
Senior, Preference for minority students, must major
in computer science or computer/electrical
engineering and meet the following requirements:
U.S. citizen, eligible to be granted a security clearance,
minimum SAT/college board score of 1200 (600
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math)or
ACT of 25, Demonstrated leadership abilities
Minority, Local $1,000 Kappa Alpha Psi Rockville Chapter
Youth Scholarship
Senior, minority, Gaithersburg, Rockville area.,
community service, essays and 2 recs required.
Mo. County
Resident
Xi Sigma Omega
Scholarships
$4,500 (over 4
years)www.aka-xisigmaomega.org Monday, February 27 • None
• must be a high school student residing in
Montgomery County
Montgomery
College
Montgomery College
Board of Trustees
Scholarship
www.montgomerycollege.edu/BO
TscholarshipMar-18 • 3.0
• admitted to a degree program at Montgomery
College
• Plan to attend montgomery college for both fall and
spring semester (recipients who do not enroll for fall
will lose their award)
Montgomery
College
Academic Specialty
Scholarship$4,000
http://cms.montgomerycollege.ed
u/edu/plain.aspx?id=5387Apr-18
• 3.0
weighted
• must attend Montgomery College for 2 years
• award amount: One full year tuition at MC
(approximately $4,000)
Montgomery
College
Theresa C. Suggs/Roy T.
Lyons Scholarship
Application
http://www.nhpcmc.com/ May-18 • 3.0
• must be graduating high school senior from an
MCPS school
• must be accepted by Montgomery College
• must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
on a 4.0 scale
Montgomery
CollegeHerb Block Foundation up to $8,000 www.herbblockfoundation.org Friday, July 7, 2017 • 2.0
• Must attend a community college (not a 4 year
college)
• Must have a financial need
Montgomery
College
Montgomery College
Foundation ScholarshipVaries
www.montgomerycollege.edu/fou
ndation/Jul-18 • 2.0
• write 4 essays
• agree to write a thank you to the sponsoring agency
Multiple SclerosisNational Multiple
Sclerosis Society
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Scholarship
October 2017-Mid-January
2018
senior, who have MS or a parent w/ MS, 2 or 4 yr
college, citz or perm res, criteria: grades, ldrshp,
emplymt, rec, fin need, essays
National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Officers' Spouse's Club
Scholarship
http://www.ngbosc.org/scholarshi
psApr-18
Senior, parent or guardian must be an individual,
either officer or enlisted or civilian working for the
National Guard in the VA/MD/DC area; transcript,
test score and essay;
NavyUS Navy ROTC
ScholarshipUp to $180,000 U.S. Navy ROTC Scholarships 31-Jan-18 3.25
Seniors, 3.25 GPA, ACT 21 in English and 22 in Math or
SAT (CR+M) 1050; undergraduate tuition costs for 5
years up to $180,000, plus book allowance and
monthly stipend
Need Based
Maryland Hispanic
Achievement
Scholarship
$2,000 www.montgomeryhispanicgala.org Friday, June 30, 2017 • 2.5
• Does NOT need to be of Hispanic/Latino descent
• High school senior or undergraduate student in
college in MD
• Provide proof of need (e.g. FARMS or FAFSA)
• community service within last 12 months
• Must attend MD college or Univ Spring 2017
Nominated, high
performer, financial
need
POSSE Scholarship
Full Tuition as
select Schools
(room and board
not included)
http://www.possefoundation.org/ 25-Jun-18
Senior, underrepresented, 10 full tuition (4 yr) schlrps
to each of these colleges: Bucknell, Lafayette, Univ. of
Wisconsin, Sewanee: the University of Rochester;
strong leadership, teamwork, communication skills &
academic promise (10 seniors nominated by H.S.) See
your counselor or Mrs. Heald if interested in being
nominated
Non-CitizenNextGen Scholarship
Fund$1,000
http://www.perkconsulting.net/ab
out/nextgenMar-18 • 3.0
• Must be an international student or non-citizen
• This scholarship is for those who DO NOT have
residency or citizenship
Nursing
Nursing Schools
Almanac
Third Annual Aspiring
Nurse Scholarship
$1,000 www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com Friday, June 30, 2017 • None• aspiring nurses
• open to all U.S. high school seniors
Nursing
Women's Board
Scholarship
Montgomery General
Hospital
https://www.medstarmontgomery
.org/ways-to-give/the-womens-
board/the-womens-board-
scholarship-program/#q=
Mar-18
https://www.medstarmontgomery.org/ways-to-
give/the-womens-board/the-womens-board-
scholarship-program/#q=
Overcome
significant challenge
Student Education and
Leadership Fundwww.selfmadescholars.org/ December • None
• live in DC, Maryland or Virginia
• will have graduated from high school by July 1st
• have overcome a significant challenge
• plan to use post-secondary education to have a
lasting impact on your community
Peace National Peace Essay
Contest$2,500
https://www.usip.org/public-
education/contests-studentsMarch, 2018 Gr. 9 – 12, Essay topic to be determined
Polish HeritagePolish Heritage
Association Scholarship
http://www.pha-
md.org/scholarship.htmlOpens Winter 2017
Senior/full-time college student w/ fin need and at
least two Polish ancestors, good academic standing,
leadership, & Polish pride.
Public Service
Message Required
Keeping it Safe Student
Video Contest$100 to $1,000
http://www.montgomerycountym
d.gov/dlc/resources/files/educatio
n/kis/dlc-kis-application.pdf
January 30 - February 3 • None
• Create a 30 second public service message about the
following topics:
1. Alcohol and Risky Behavior
2. How media influences teens to drink or prevent
them from drinking
Racial HarmonyPrinceton Prize in Race
Relationsup to $1000 Princeton Prize in Race Relations Opens Oct. 2017
Gr. 9-12, commitment to advancing racial harmony
Call 800-742-1036 for more info or email
ScienceFederal Water Quality
Association Scholarship
http://www.fwqa-
dc.org/scholarships.php
Seniors pursuing environmental careers. Areas of
study: bio., chem., environmental sciences or
environmental, chemical or civil engineering. 3 $2000
scholarships
Science, Math or
Technology
Siemens Science and
Technology
Awards totalling
$100,000
Siemens Competition for Science
and TechnologySept. 17, 2017
Rising H.S. seniors enter science, math or technology
research projects individually or Gr. 9-12 are eligible
to submit projects from 2-3 member team;
SenatorialSenator Nancy King
Scholarship
$1000 for four
years
http://friendsofnancyking.com/p/s
alsa/web/news/public/?news_ite
m_KEY=826
15-Apr-18
Senior, must live in District 39 (Go to
http://www.mdelect.net/check); WMHS students
who will attend Maryland public or private schools;
must complete FAFSA by 3/1; turn in completed app
and SAR (www.fafsa.ed.gov) to Mrs. Heald by 4/15.
SeniorDwight J. Jacobus
Scholarships$1,000
www.asbo.org/Jacobus_Scholarshi
psMar-18 • 2.0
• residents of Maryland or DC for at least one year
preceeding the date of award
• been accepted for admission as a full time student
• demonstrated a financial need
• high school graduates and current freshman,
sophomore, junior or senior college students
SeniorStudent View
Scholarship
http://www.student-
view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
Senior, complete a 15 – 20 min survey about colleges;
1-$4,000 award, 2-$1,000 awards and 4-$500 awards
randomly awarded
Senior AllTaiwanese American
ScholarshipTen $500 Awards http://tascholarshipfund.org/ Apr-18
Senior, any ethnicity; academic achievement,
leadership and community service;
Senior, Creative
Writing
Abrams Creative
Writing Award$1,000 Abrams Creative Writing Award 13-Oct-17 3.0 Senior, Mont. Co. who excels in creative writing;
Senior, Essay drivenFlag House Scholarship
Award 2017$1,812
http://www.emailmeform.com/bui
lder/form/HJ774096O97Mar-18 • None
• Essay
• open to high school seniors
• winner must be able to travel to Baltimore to read
his/her essay
Senior, Merit,
financial need
Maryland JCI Senate
Scholarship$500-$1000 Maryland JCI Senate Scholarship
Senior, academic merit, financial need; 2 students in
Maryland receive $500 and go on to try to win $1000
from U.S. JCI Senate Foundation;
Senior, some
financial Need
Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
College Scholarship ProgramNov. 2017 3.5
Senior, enrolling in four-year college beginning fall
after graduation. SAT score of 1200 or above or an
ACT score of 26 or above.Demonstrate significant
unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with
family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate
Senior, Sports BigSun Scholarship $500 http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Jun-18 • None
• high school senior
• participating in any sport
• attending post-secondary institution
• essay submission
Senior, US citizen
Maryland Daughters of
the American
Revolution
$500 renewable
Maryland Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR)
Scholarship
3.0Senior, U.S. citizen, college-bound, financial need, 3
recommendations;
Seniors Burger King Scholars
Program
range from $1000
to $50,000.
https://www.scholarsapply.org/bu
rgerkingscholars/information.phpDecember • 2.5
• must live in United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
• graduating high school seniors
• must plan to enroll full time in accredited two or
four year college, university or vocational-technical
school
Seniors, Essay basedOmega Psi Phi
Fraternity Scholarship$1,000 to $5,000
http://www.oppf.org/essay-
contest.aspNov-17 • None
• open to all college-bound, high school seniors
• submit 700 - 750 word essay on topic indicated on
website
Social Justice
Barbara Wiedner &
Dorothy Vandercook
Memorial Peace
Scholarships
www.peacescholarships.org Mar-18 • None
• must provide evidence of involvement in activities
related to peace, social justice.
• essay
• letters of recommendation
Sophomore who has
faced adversity
Children's Defense
Fund Beat the Odds
$10000, laptop,
leadership dev.
Children’s Defense Fund Beat the
Odds CompetitionOpens January 2018
Five sophomores selected based on their challenges,
victories, academic potential and commitment to
social justice
Speech about
Constitution
American Legion
Oratorial Contest
American Legion Oratorical
Contest
High school student; 8-10 minute speech about 4 of
the amendments in the Constitution
STEM Smart Scholarhip Full Tuition Smart Scholarship 1-Dec-17
The Science, Mathematics And Research for
Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service
Program for students pursuing an undergrad degree in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be
STEMNational Coop
ScholarshipNational Coop Scholarship 3.5
Senior, willing to major in sci., math, engineering
(Clarkson, Drexel, RIT, Wentworth, Johnson & Wales,
Kettering, Oswego, Univ. of Cinncinnati, UMass
Lowell, Univ. of Toledo);
STEMAmerican Association
of Blacks in Energy$1500-3000
http://aabe.org/index.php?compo
nent=pages&id=4Feb. 3, 2018
Senior, minority, 3.0+ cum GPA overall and in math &
science classes, plan to major in business, engineering,
technology, math or physical sciences. Essay, 2
letters, 3 scholarships in DC Metro area, $2500, $2000
and $1500. Top winner goes on to try for regional
STEM AFCEA DC Chapterhttp://dc.afceachapters.org/?q=co
ntent/chapter-scholarships
Senior,U.S. Citizen or Perm. Resident, 4 yr Univ., full-
time STEM curr. for comp.sci, eng, math, physics,
chem, cyber and mgt info sys; Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and Intel (C4I)-related
fields of study including electrical, computer,
Subsidized HousingThe Bernie Scholarship
Awards Programwww.berniescholarships.org Mar-18 • None
• student must live in subsidized housing
• high school seniors
• out of school seeking college or vocational training
or
• Current college students or in vocational school
Technology, math,
science, or
Engineering
Armed Forces
Communication &
Electronics Association
(AFCEA)
$2,000 www.afceanova.org/scholarships Feb-18 • None• live in DC area
• major in technology, math, science, or engineering
Trade School, Merit
Character Counts
Scholarship City of
Gaithersburg
$500-$2000
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/s
ervices/community-
services/character-counts-
program/w-edward-bohrer-
memorial-character-counts-
Senior, must live in city of Gaithersburg, will pursue
college or trade school; personal merit, comm.
service, financial need;
Visual ArtsIda F. Haimovicz Visual
Arts Award$3,000 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award 13-Oct-17 2.5 Senior, Mont. Co. will major in visual arts;
Walmart Employee
Dependent;
Financial Need
Walmart Dependent
Scholarship
http://programs.applyists.com/wal
martdependent/2.0
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, the
dependent of a Walmart associate (employee) who
has been actively employed within any division
of Walmart for at least six consecutive months as of
April 1, 2018. High school (or home school) senior.
Must enroll for fall as a freshman/1st year student in a
full-time program of study at a two-year or four-year
college or university. Must have financial need and be
able to demonstrate the need with required
documents
Women, ComputingAspirations in
Computing
National Ctr for Women and Info
Technology/Bank of America
Award for Aspirations in
Computing
Women Active and interested in computing and
technology. Grade 9 through 12 is eligible Must be 13
years of age or older at time of account creation , has
a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number,Not
an NCWIT employee and has no immediate family
relationship with employees, extended staff,
contractors or board members of NCWIT (including
spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren and persons
residing in the same household).
Women,
International
Relations
Women in TradeWomen in International Trade
ScholarshipJul-18
Senior, female, pursuing international relations, intl.
business, intl. trade or intl. economics; essay; $1500
Write about favorite
APP
BHW Group
Scholarship$3,000 The BHW Group Scholarship Opens January 2018
Write an essay on either of the following topics: Tell
us about your favorite app and what you like about it.
Or…Tell us about a time an app played a significant
role in improving your day. Your essay should be
between 500 and 800 words and as formal or informal
as you like
Writer 9th and 10th
GradeAyn Rand Essay Contest
https://www.aynrand.org/student
s/essay-contests1-May-18 9th and 10th Graders, more info. To follow on website
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