Maryland Scholarships

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• Dymond Shantyl Dantzler Legacy Scholarships

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 27, 2025

The D'ymond Shant'yl Dantzler Legacy Scholarship is a scholarship dedicated to honor the memory of the late, D’ymond Shant'yl Dantzler. We strive to continue her legacy and passion by continuing to educate, empower, and provide positive self-images for women. The D'ymond Shant'yl Dantzler Legacy Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to a graduating high school senior to continue her

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• Allied Health Scholarship

• Amount$24,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The Allied Health Scholarship is available to any full-time student who is presently accepted at an accredited school of nursing or other healthcare curriculum offering a course of study leading to licensure as a Practical or Registered Nurse or other health-related classification. Funded by a generous endowment from the Calvert Arundel Medical Facilities, Inc., this scholarship supports the

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• WCADC Visual Arts Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The Women’s Caucus for Art of Greater Washington, DC (WCADC) Visual Arts Scholarship recognizes artistic excellence among 12th grade female-identifying Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), enrolled in a high school within the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia. Students will apply online and upload original compositions, process folios, and other required documentation. Students

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• WMCCAI Scholarship Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The WMCCAI Essay/Presentation Contest is open to all high school seniors within the WMCCAI service area (Washington, DC Metropolitan Area). Applicants must submit either a 500-700 word essay or 90-second media presentation on the year's topic. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The award winner will be announced within 60 days after the application deadline, displayed in the Quorum

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• E. Anne Spitzer, MD Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

In order to apply for the E. Anne Spitzer Scholarshp, applicants must have been admitted in to an accredited medical school at the time of application with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must have graduated from a Calvert County High School. Recipients are not required to repay the Foundation or accept employment. Applicants must reapply each year. This scholarship is open to students who

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• Montford Point Marine Association Washington, DC 6 Chapter Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The Montford Point Marine Association believes "There is no better way to protect the future than by helping our youth with their higher educational goals." DC 6 is proud to honor this commitment by offering scholarships to individuals in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. The scholarship will be made payable to the school of enrollment, and the number of recipients each year will

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• JSSA Scholarships

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineMay 18, 2025

As part of our mission to give back to our community, JSSA offers financial support for our neighbors to continue their education. Please note, one application is needed to apply for all the scholarships. You do not need to apply for each scholarship. Dollar amounts and individual criteria will vary by scholarship. Applicants should identify as Jewish, reside in the Washington DC metropolitan

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• Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. Scholarship Program

• Amount$1,008
• DeadlineMay 23, 2025

Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. will select eight high school seniors from Maryland and Washington, D.C., to each receive a single-year scholarship. Essay must be a maximum of 500 words, typed in 12-point font, double-spaced and must respond to this prompt: Explain the importance of Miss Utility/District One Call and how it could relate to the career path you plan to pursue in the future. Review

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• Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 24, 2025

SMYAL’s Sophie’s Live Out Loud Award (LOLA) is a $5,000 scholarship celebrating a bold and inspiring LGBTQ+ student leader beginning their post-secondary education. Named in honor of Sophie Magerl, a fearless young advocate for self-expression and empowerment, this scholarship supports students in the D.C. Metro area who are making a difference in their schools or communities and plan to continue

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• LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Awards

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 24, 2025

SMYAL’s scholarships recognize outstanding and unapologetic LGBTQ+ student leaders who have demonstrated personal growth and a commitment to creating change in their school or community. Founded in 2015, SMYAL’s LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Awards (YLA) provide a total of up to $30,000 to 5-8 student leaders each year. YLA winners receive up to $5,000 each for their extraordinary leadership and

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• Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

To be eligible for the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia (attendance at an institution within these states is not mandatory); be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two or four year institution; have at least a junior standing in a four-year

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• Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

To be considered for the Bishop John Bryson Chane Scholarship for Social Justice, applicants must: be a graduating high school senior in the Diocese of Washington; be an active member of an Episcopal church in the Diocese of Washington; be accepted for full time enrollment to attend an accredited junior or community college or an accredited four-year college or university; and have a cumulative

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• Maryland Part-Time Grant Program

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Part-Time Grant Program provides financial assistance to undergraduate part-time students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in degree-granting programs at Maryland public and independent colleges and universities. Recipients are selected and awarded by the institution, offering support to students seeking to balance their education with other commitments. Scholarship

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• Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grants are open to current high school seniors and full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. Applicants must complete the FAFSA online (or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application if needed). Applicants must be Maryland residents, enrolled or enrolling at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university as a full-time (12+ credits per

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• Maryland Senatorial Scholarship

• Amount$12,948
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

MHEC is the State of Maryland's higher education coordinating board responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and private colleges and universities and for-profit career schools. MHEC also administers state financial aid programs that affect students on a statewide basis. The State has an extensive array of financial aid programs in the form of grants, scholarships and

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• Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2025

The Fourth Circuit Student Essay Contest invites middle and high school students from five states to explore the constitutional implications of student cell phone searches in public schools. Participants are encouraged to use personal examples and legal analysis to reflect on landmark Supreme Court cases such as T.L.O. and Riley. The contest fosters civic awareness, critical thinking, and an

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 3, 2025

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants

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• TCPS Teacher Education Scholarship

• Amount$9,000
• DeadlineJune 6, 2025

The TCPS Teacher Education Scholarship, is a one year scholarship that is available to students pursuing a teaching career. Students may apply annually, beginning in their second year at Chesapeake College or third year and/or fourth year at a four-year school majoring in education. Scholarship Details One-year scholarship renewable for up to three years $3,000 per year, distributed

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• Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 15, 2025

Eligible candidates to be considered for the Mid-Atlantic STA Foundation Scholarship should be high school seniors who have participated in the Stock Market Game or undergraduates who are currently sophomore or junior business, finance or economic majors and who are enrolled at a four-year state-sponsored or private college or university in Maryland, Virginia or DC. Applicants must also be U.S.

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• Hearts for Community Service

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

The Hearts for Community Service Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to student residents from specific Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets who volunteer in their communities. The scholarship supports students enrolled in post-secondary institutions and encourages continued community service and educational advancement. Applications open from June 1st to June 30th, with winners announced in

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• Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

The Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) Program is for students who plan on working in specific career/occupational programs upon graduation. Eligible fields include: child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and public service. To be considered for the Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant you must be a Maryland resident,

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• Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJuly 15, 2025

To be eligible for the Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program, you 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 baccalaureate program in an

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• Roy E. Jorgensen Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineJuly 31, 2025

The Roy E. Jorgensen Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the Roy E. Jorgensen Foundation, Inc. to an undergraduate college senior or graduate student enrolled at an accredited school of engineering in the United States. The award is made annually for $15,000 to a qualified college senior or graduate student. The Foundation was established by the Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. firm in memory of its

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• Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineAugust 31, 2025

Since 2019, we've awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to more than 70 deserving individuals through our PM Legacy Scholarship and PM Employee Scholarship Programs. Through our Legacy Scholarship, we will award $2000 to up to 50 students this year. Eligibility Resident of or attending college in Pennsylvania, Georgia or Washington D.C. Metro area Entering or enrolled in an

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• Association for Iron & Steel Technology Scholarships

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineOctober 14, 2025

Applicants of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Scholarships should be students majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety or industrial hygiene programs. Applications will be accepted from university sophomore and junior applicants and university seniors planning to attend graduate school. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in a four-year