College Scholarships
BCRSPA MEMORIAL AND WEBCO SCHOLARSHIPS
Ten $1,500 BCRSPA Scholarships and two $1,500 WEBCO Scholarships available. One parent/legal guardian must be a full-time employee of the Baltimore County Public Schools. Apply online at www.bcrspa.com (click on scholarships). Deadline: February 29, 2008.
DELMARVA FARMER SCHOLARSHIP
Five $1,000 scholarships. Scholarships are available to members of farm families; to those employed in an ag-related field; and to those who are studying for a career in agriculture. Apply online at www.americanfarm.com. Deadline: March 3, 2008.
CYNTHIA E. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$1,000 award. Must major in a medical-related field. Apply online at http://www.cemsfund.com. Deadline: February 25, 2008.
MARYLAND RETAILERS GERALD JEFFEIN SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 award. Criteria: Enroll in marketing or other business major. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: February 28, 2008.
ALEC CHARLES GRODNITZKY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING DISABLED STUDENT
Criteria: Student with a learning disability; pursuing vocational, trade or college education. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: April 15, 2008.
JEWISH BIG BROTHER AND BIG SISTER LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Criteria: Jewish, learning disabled/financial need or single parent home and financial need. Apply online at http://www.jbbl.org. Deadline: March 21, 2008.
AXA ACHIEVEMENT
41.3 million a year in scholarships on the national and local levels. For additional information visit www.axa-achievement.com. Deadline: February 15, 2008.
MARYLAND FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 award. Criteria: Applicant or parent/guardian MUST be members of Maryland Farm Bureau, essay. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: February 15, 2008.
KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Up to $5,000 per year. Criteria: 2.75 GPA or higher; enrolling in a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 09/30/08); pursuing a bachelor’s degree; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline: February 15, 2008.
MONSANTO COMPANY COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
One-time awards of $1,500 will be made to 100 high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field. Apply online at www.monsanto.com or www.ffa.org. Deadline: February 15, 2008.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Auditions: March 2, 2008. For application forms contact: Scholarship Committee, Department of Dance, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, 301-405-3180, dancedept@umd.edu. Deadline: February 17, 2008.
SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR AWARD (SAMMY)
$7500 scholarship. Criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%), and milk experience (5%). Applications will only be accepted online at: bodybymilk.com. Deadline: March 7, 2008.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO-BRC)
Criteria: Must be a female H.S. senior planning to attend college, must describe a business/project, which demonstrates “Entrepreneurial Spirit.” The business/project must have occurred or be ongoing currently, have taken or are scheduled to take SAT. Download application at http://www.nawbomaryland.org/wh scholarship.phtml. Deadline: February 29, 2008.
RIDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SCHOLARSHIP
$1,200 award. Criteria: attended Riderwood Elementary for 3 years including grade 5; 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: April 7, 2008.
MARYLAND PTA SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE
The Maryland PTA offers scholarships of $300 to high school graduates who plan to pursue a career in education in the public schools of Maryland. Criteria: scholarship achievement, financial need, community involvement, character, local PTA sponsorship. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: March 15, 2008.
MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES CARDIN HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, accepted to a Maryland college or university, District 11 resident. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: April 1, 2008.
DELEGATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Students planning to enroll as full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduates at a 2-year or 4-year public or independent college or university in Maryland may apply. Visit www.mlis.state.us to download an application.
2008-2009 LESLIE MOORE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
One $2,500 (renewable) award. Criteria: 2.0 GPA, community service, accepted to college or technical school, essay. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
2008-2009 SHERO SCHOLARSHIP
Three to five scholarships ranging from $2,500 up to $10,000 (renewable) awards. Criteria: female who has demonstrated an understanding of the value of giving of your time and talent to help others; community service, reference, essay, financial need. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: March 1, 2008.
BALTIMORE COUNTY SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION (BCSNA)
Two $1,000 scholarships. Criteria: Pursuing a career in food service, grade average of “C” or better, financial need. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: March 31, 2008.
THE GEORGE E. SONNEFELD FOUNDATION, INC.
One annual scholarship will be awarded to a college bound high school senior, who plays golf, has an established handicap and lives in the Greater Baltimore Area. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: March 15, 2008.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
$10,000 award. Criteria: U.S. Citizen, plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering program, minimum SAT 1700 or ACT score of 27, 3.5 GPA. Download an application at http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/engscholars/. Deadline: March 31, 2008.
KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Volunteer efforts must have made a positive impact on your community. To apply, go online kohlskidswhocare.com. Enter February 1st through March 15, 2008.