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Name of Scholarship HS Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline Carroll Community Foundation Scholarships Vary There are many scholarships on this website. The Community Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly. http://www.carrollcommuni tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi ps.asp Varies Maryland Higher Education Commission Scholarship SEVERAL AWARDS Must be a resident of Maryland and will attend a Maryland State University; many opportunities including aid for specific populations - academic, need-based, military/veteran, homeless, students with disabilities, and more; other requirements depending on specific program. www.mhec.state.md.us Varies - Please check website $2,000 No Essay College Scholarship $2,000 High school seniors; monthly random drawings; one entry per student but you can re-enter each month https://colleges.niche.com/s cholarship/apply.aspx monthly College Xpress Scholarships Vary This is a Scholarship Search engine with multiple offerings. http://www.collegexpress.c om/ Varies Scholarship Search Vary This is a Scholarship Search engine with over 3.6 million scholarship opportunities for students, including Maryland-specific scholarships. https://www.unigo.com/sch olarships/ Varies I'm First Scholarship Vary Search and connect with colleges and universities that support first- generation college students . http://www.imfirst.org Varies National College Resources Foundation Vary This site connects African American students with several scholarship opportunities http://thecollegeexpo.org/s cholarships/ Varies Scholarships and More for African American Students Vary Most of these programs aim to assist disadvantaged African American students who come from poor families and cannot afford to pay for college. However, there are also programs that recognize and award students who can demonstrate excellence in education, sports, etc. regardless of their financial status. http://blackstudents.blackn ews.com/ Varies Empire Beauty Schools Scholarships $500 $1000 $1500 Senior pursuing a career in cosmetology. www.empire.edu/financial- aid Varies Jefferson Scholars Foundation Full Tuition to Univ. of Virginia High school senior candidate who has demonstrated uncommon academic abilities, exceptional and ethical leadership skills; please see your school counselor about the nomination process. http://www.jeffersonschola rs.org/scholarship Nomination deadline 12/01/16 Scholarship Opportunities for 2016-2017 (Updated 12-07-16) 12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Maryland Higher Education

Commission Scholarship

SEVERAL

AWARDS

Must be a resident of Maryland and will attend a Maryland State

University; many opportunities including aid for specific

populations - academic, need-based, military/veteran, homeless,

students with disabilities, and more; other requirements

depending on specific program.

www.mhec.state.md.us

Varies -

Please check

website

$2,000 No Essay College

Scholarship$2,000

High school seniors; monthly random drawings; one entry per

student but you can re-enter each month

https://colleges.niche.com/s

cholarship/apply.aspx monthly

College Xpress Scholarships Vary This is a Scholarship Search engine with multiple offerings.http://www.collegexpress.c

om/Varies

Scholarship Search Vary

This is a Scholarship Search engine with over 3.6 million

scholarship opportunities for students, including Maryland-specific

scholarships.

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/Varies

I'm First Scholarship VarySearch and connect with colleges and universities that support first-

generation college students.http://www.imfirst.org Varies

National College Resources

FoundationVary

This site connects African American students with several

scholarship opportunities

http://thecollegeexpo.org/s

cholarships/Varies

Scholarships and More for

African American StudentsVary

Most of these programs aim to assist disadvantaged African

American students who come from poor families and cannot

afford to pay for college. However, there are also programs that

recognize and award students who can demonstrate excellence in

education, sports, etc. regardless of their financial status.

http://blackstudents.blackn

ews.com/Varies

Empire Beauty Schools

Scholarships

$500

$1000

$1500

Senior pursuing a career in cosmetology.www.empire.edu/financial-

aidVaries

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Full Tuition

to Univ. of

Virginia

High school senior candidate who has demonstrated uncommon

academic abilities, exceptional and ethical leadership skills; please

see your school counselor about the nomination process.

http://www.jeffersonschola

rs.org/scholarship

Nomination

deadline

12/01/16

Scholarship Opportunities for 2016-2017 (Updated 12-07-16)

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars

Program

$5,000 to

$15,000

per year

High school seniors who plan to pursue doctoral study in the

sciences or engineering and are interested in the advancement of

minorities in those fields; 3.0 GPA or above, minimum of 600 in

Math on SAT or composite score of 24 on ACT; commitment to

community service; US citizen; please see your school counselor

about the nomination process.

http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu

/how-to-apply/benefits-and-

eligibility/

Nomination

deadline

12/01/16

Look Twice, Save A Life

Scholarship$1,000

Graduating senior planning on attending some institution of higher

learning in fall 2016; create a form of social awareness that

inspires other students to focus on Looking Twice for Motorcycle

Safety. This can be a video, artwork, essay or anything that would

engage other students to focus on safe driving.

http://www.insuranceprovid

ers.com/look-twice-save-a-

life-scholarship

12/01/16

Kahlert Foundation Scholarship

for Towson Uteach$1,500

High school senior planning to attend Towson University full-time

in fall 2017 and pursing a teaching certification in secondary

education majoring in mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth-

space science or physics; Maryland resident; cumulative

unweighted 3.25 GPA or greater; preference given to a student

who is the child/grandchild of an existing or former Evapco

employee.

http://www.towson.edu/fcs

m/departments/uteach/doc

uments/f16_kahlert_scholar

ship_hs_2.pdf

12/01/16

Ages 14-25 who and currently attending school; Go to:

www.facebook.com/myscholarships

On the left side of the page, you will fin an area entitled "10 Words

or Less Scholarship." In the comment section underneath, answer

the following: In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the

$500 scholarship. Don't forget to "Like" this page!

No Bull Sports Scholarship4 awards

$5,000 ea.

Female high school sophomore, junior or senior who is currently

participating on a sports team or another athletic endeavor;

cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher; academic

achievement, leadership attributes, athletic activities/

participation; community and volunteer activities; essay required

https://nobullsports.org/sch

olarships12/01/16

https://www.studentscholar

ships.org/scholarship/10258

/10_words_or_less_scholars

hip_scholarship.php

12/01/1610 Words or Less Scholarship $500

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Cirris Scholarship Program $1,000

High school senior who will be attending college full-time in the fall

2016; U.S. citizen; unweighted GPA of 2.5 or greater; essay (400-

600 words): "How will manufacturing change and improve over the

next several years? Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of your

idea."

http://usascholarships.com/

the-cirris-scholarship-

program/?As=1

12/01/16

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund

Annual Essay Contest

$1,000

$600

$200

$100

Grades 9-12; essay (approximately 1,000 words): "What Does The

Second Amendment Mean To You?"

http://www.nradefensefund

.org/contests-

scholarships.aspx

12/01/16

Lamber-Goodnow Scholarship2 Awards

$1,000 each

High school student who will be attending a 4-year university or

community college in fall 2016; minimum GPA of 2.8; essay (500-

700 words): "Tell us how you are driven to innovate, how you plan

to influence progress on any level in any space or how you have

already affected positive change with creative thinking."

https://lambergoodnow.co

m/scholarships/12/01/16

Lamber-Goodnow Scholarship7 Awards

$1,000 each

Academic awards ($1,000 each) for Nursing, Law School, Medical

School, Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapy, Summer College

and Summer Law School; 500-750 word essay required with each

application

https://lambergoodnow.co

m/scholarships/12/01/16

Boston University Trustee

Scholarship

Full tuition

at Boston U.

High school senior who will attend Boston University; award based

on exceptional academic performance and leadership skills; essay

(600 words or less) - choice of 4 topics; an additional short essay

(300 words or less) on "Something that's not on the resume."

http://www.bu.edu/admissi

ons/apply/tuition-aid-

scholarships/scholarships/tr

ustee/

12/01/16

Rocky Mountain Educational

Dreams Scholarships

7 Awards

$1,000 each

High school senior planning on attending college in the fall 2017;

GPA of 2.8 or higher; essay (500-700 words) - "Explain how you're

driven to innovate, how you intend to positively influence your

community, or how you've already made a positive impact on an

area in your life by thinking creatively."

https://lambergoodnow.co

m/denver/scholarships/12/01/16

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for

Future Teachers

5 Awards

$2,000 each

renewable

High school senior planning on attending college in the fall 2017

and pursuing a degree to teach high school physics; US citizen.

http://www.aapt.org/progra

ms/grants/lotze.cfm 12/01/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

National Space Club Scholarship $10,000

High school senior with definite plans to pursue a career in the

Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields; US

citizen; academically strong and excel in public speaking; required

to submit a video.

http://www.spaceclub.org/s

cholarship/12/02/16

Doodle 4 Google Contest $30,000

High school students grades 9-12; design a doodle based on the

theme, "If I could invent one thing to make the world a better

place…"

http://www.collegexpress.c

om/search/?q=google12/2/2016

Solution Reach Scholarship2 Awards

$2,000 each

High school senior planning on attending college; submit a brief

bio and essay - "Discuss the advantages to providers and patients

of an innovative patient relationship management strategy as

supported by the cloud-based platform offered by Solutionreach

and how they improve provider/patient relationships."

https://www.solutionreach.

com/solutionreach-

scholarship/solutionreach-

communication-technology-

scholarship

12/04/16

Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger

Scholarships

Up to 20

awards

$5,000

each

Students ages 5-25 who demonstrate on-going commitment to

their community by performing unpaid volunteer services

impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months;

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

http://us.stop-

hunger.org/home/grants.ht

ml

12/05/17

QuitDay Scholarship

3 awards

$2,000

$700

$300

Must be 18 years old or older to apply; essay (1,000-1,500 words)

answering theh following questions:

1. Why do you see smoking as a problem for individuals and

society?

2. What is the best way for society to overcome the issue of

smoking, and why?

3. What would a smoke-free world look like, and how would it

differ from the world today?

4. What message do you have for current smokers?

https://quitday.org/scholars

hip/12/09/16

30th Annual "Champions of

Courage" Black History Month

Essay Contest

20 awards

$100 each

Students in grades 6-12; essay must salute a real person, NOT a

fictional character; essay must be read aloud within 25 seconds,

approximately 65-80 words

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for information.

12/09/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

The Search for Hidden Figures

Contest

10 awards

$10,000 ea.

FEMALE students, ages 13 and up, with talent in STEM; resident of

the U.S; essay on "how you'll use STEM to change the world" -

there are 2 age categories

https://searchforhiddenfigur

es.com/the-search-for-

hidden-figures/

12/10/16

University of Dayton Leadership

in Service Scholarship

$10,000

over 4 years

High school senior will attend the University of Dayton in the fall

2016; Scholarship recipients are students who have an innate

desire for personal development and are committed to service

within their school, church or community.

School Counselor will

nominate student12/15/16

McDaniel Educator's Legacy

Scholarship

Several

awards up to

$25,000 per

year

High school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend

McDaniel College; Parent or guardian must meet educator

eligibility requirements - must be currently employed full-time in K-

12 education within a school setting (for at least the past 4

consecutive school years)

http://www.mcdaniel.edu/u

ndergraduate/admissions/a

pply/educators-legacy-

scholarship

12/15/16

Points Scholarships

10 awards

$10,000

each

At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or

university in the US; legal residsent of the US or Puerto Rico.

https://www.studentscholar

ships.org/scholarship/13776

/points_scholarship_scholar

ship.php

12/15/16

FormSwift Scholarship Program $1,000

Graduating high school senior who is interested in becoming an

entrepreneur; Create a Business Plan Infographic about one of the

following industries:

1. A Startup

2. A Restaurant

3. A Non-Profit

4. A Transportation Company

5. A Clothing Company

http://formswift.com/startu

p-scholarship12/15/16

AXA Achievement Scholarship

52 awards

$25,000

total

High school senior who plans to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year

college or university in fall 2017; US citizen or legal resident

https://us.axa.com/axa-

foundation/AXA-

achievement-

scholarship.html

12/15/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Burger King Scholars Program

10 Awards

$1,000 to

$50,000

High school senior planning on attending college or vo/tech school

in the fall 2017; recipients are selected based on GPA, work

experience, extracurricular activities and community service.

http://bkmclamorefoundati

on.org/who-we-are/burger-

king-scholars-program/

12/15/16

Rubincam Youth Award $500

Grades 10-12; prepare a 5-generation geneology, beginning with

yourself, submitted in a biographical format - limit narrative for

each biography to 1,000 to 1,500 words

http://www.ngsgenealogy.o

rg/cs/rubincam_youth_awar

d/nomination_form

12/15/16

AdmitSee Rant to Win $5,000

Scholarship$5,000

High school or college student; essay (100 words max) "What's the

most frustrating thing about applying to college?"; also "the five

words that best describe you."

http://www.collegexpress.c

om/search/?q=admitsee12/15/16

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes20 awards

$20,000 ea.

Graduating senior entering an accredited 4-year college or

university in fall 2016; current member in good standing of a high

school sports team or involved in after-school sports; cumulative

unweighted 3.0 GPA or higher; US citizen

https://footlockerscholarath

letes.com/12/16/16

Young Entrepreneur Awards $2,000

High school senior planning on attending college or vo/tech school

in the fall 2017; applicants MUST be running their own small

business; selection based on academic records, extracurricular

activities, leadership and character.

http://www.nfib.com/found

ations/yef/yef-

programs/young-

entrepreneur-awards/

12/18/16

AFCEA (Armed Forces

Communications and

Electronics Association) Merit

Scholarship

$2,500 per

year for 4

years

High school senior who is academically-competitive and plans to

enter a science or engineering field of study supportive of national

defense; GPA of 3.5 or greater and combined math and verbal SAT

score of 1200; essay (700-1,000 words) "…explaining your

academic interests and career goals and how these interests and

goals support national defense."

http://centralmd.afceachapt

ers.org/?q=node/1612/23/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

AFCEA (Armed Forces

Communications and

Electronics Association)

Freedom Scholarship Award

$2,500 per

year for 4

years

High school senior who has overcome adversity/hardship in their

personal or family life and plans to enter a schience or engineering

field of study supportive of national defense; cumulative GPA of

2.0 or greater and a comined math and verbal SAT score of 800;

essay (750-1,000 words) "...explaining how the adversity or

hardship you have overcome in your personal or family life has

prepared you for your future career path."

http://centralmd.afceachapt

ers.org/?q=node/1612/23/16

Odenza Marketing Group

Volunteer Award$500

Student age 16 or older; GPA of 2.5 or higher; must have

contributed at least 50 hours of community service in the past

year; essay (less than 1,000 words) - "If you could choose any

organization in the world to volunteer with, who would it be? And

why?"

http://odenzamarketinggro

upvolunteeraward.com/awa

rds/8/eligibility_odenza_ma

rketing_group_volunteer_a

ward.php

12/30/16

U.S. Army - Pro Football Hall of

Fame Award for Excellence

Program

$2,500

10th, 11th and 12th grade student athletes who not only excel

athletically but also excel academically and are active in the

community; unweighted 3.5 GPA or higher; essay (50 words or

less) "Define what 'excellence' means to you and what character

traits have helped you achieve it."

http://www.profootballhof.

com/award-for-excellence/12/31/16

SBO (School Band and

Orchestra) Essay Scholarship

Contest

5 awards

$1,000 each

Students in grades 9-12; essay (maximum 250 words) - "A Note to

My Parents, I Love My School Music Program Because…"

http://sbomagazine.com/es

say-contest-submission.html12/31/16

Promises Scholarship 2017

3 awards

$1,000 to

$6,000

Applicant must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the

US; must be enrolled or been accepted to a college or university in

the US; essay (500 words) - "How has addiction or mental illness

affected you or someone you love?"

https://www.promises.com/

scholarship/12/31/16

Imagine America Scholarships5 awards

$1,000 each

High school senior/graduate planning on pursuing a career

education; GPA 2.5 or greater; financial need; demonstrated

voluntary community service during senior year.

http://imagine-

america.org/highschoolschol

arships

12/31/16

NRA Youth Essay Contest

4 Awards

$100 to

$1,000

Students grades 9-12; essay (1,000 words) - "What does the

second amendment mean to you?"

http://www.nradefensefund

.org/contests-

scholarships.aspx

12/31/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship $500

11th or 12th grade students and U.S. citizen; GPA of 2.5 or better;

essay (250 words or less): "Please explain why you believe that you

should be awarded this scholarship."

http://couragetogrowschola

rship.com/12/31/16

CustomerBloom Scholarship

Contest$1,000

High school student; create a short video (2-5 minutes) of yourself

talking about how ideas help shape the world around us, why

education is a critical element to future success, and why you

stirve for greatness. "What motivates you?"

https://www.customerbloo

m.com/scholarship-

program#

12/31/16

MoolahSPOT $1,000

Scholarship$1,000

Students age 16 and older who plan to attend college; essay (400

words or less) - Choose one of the following:

1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship?

2. What is your academic or career goal?

3.Describe what is most important to you and why.

4. Any topic of your choice.

http://www.moolahspot.co

m/scholarship/index.cfm12/31/16

Unigo $10K Scholarship $10,000

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "Weighing the expected investment and return, is college

worth it for you? Why?"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/unigo-10k-

scholarship

12/31/16

Top Ten List Scholarship $1,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should

get this scholarship."

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/top-ten-list-

scholarship

12/31/16

Tobi Cares Scholarship $3,000

FEMALE senior who will be enrolled in a 4-year college or

university in fall 2016; essays (up to 200 words each):

1. How has your personal style shaped the way you approach and

view success?

2. Describe your career aspirations and your educational plans to

meet these goals.

3. Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?

http://www.tobi.com/tobi_

cares/scholarship_program12/31/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

High school student; no minimum GPA or test scores required;

essay (400-600 words): Choice of numberous essay topics which

are based on the quotes of Dr. Parker below:

http://www.crosslites.com/rules-and-regulations/

WACE National Co-Op

Scholarship Program

Up to 15

awards of

$6,000 each

per college;

renewable

High school senior planning on attending one of the participating

colleges/universities listed below; cumulative unweighted GPA or

3.5 or better; short essay (200-words) "describing why you have

chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program." Clarkson U., Drexel U., Johnson & Wales U., Merrimack College, RIT, SUNY

Oswego, U. of Toledo, U. of Cincinnati, U. of Massachusetts Lowell,

Wentworth Institute of Technology

http://www.waceinc.org/sc

holarship/index.html01/01/17

Profile in Courage Essay

Contest

24 awards

up to

$20,000

Students in grades 9-12; essay with at least 5 cited sources (700-

1,000 words) - "…original and creative essay that demonstrates an

understanding of politcal courage as described by John F. Kennedy

in Profiles in Courage. "

https://www.jfklibrary.org/E

ducation/Profile-in-Courage-

Essay-Contest.aspx

01/04/17

GE - Reagan Foundation

Scholarship Program

20 awards

$10,000 ea.

High school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in a 4-year college

or university; unweighted 3.0 GPA or greater; demonstrate

leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship in school, the workplace

and community; demonstrated financial need; short statement of

your educational and career objectives and essay on your

leadership experience

https://www.reaganfoundat

ion.org/education/scholarsh

ip-programs/ge-reagan-

foundation-scholarship-

program/

01/05/17

Maryland JCI Senate

Scholarship

2 awards

$500 ea.

Graduating Maryland senior who will be enrolling in a college/

university in fall 2016; awards based upon academic merit and

demonstrated financial need; paragraph (100-300 words):

"Personal Statement indicating your chosen field of college study

and reasons for this choice. Include pertinent experiences,

activities and accomplishments."

http://www.mdjcisenate.org

/index.php/md-jci-senate-

foundation

01/07/17

CrossLites Scholarship

Several

awards

$4,000 to

$500

http://www.crosslites.com/r

ules-and-regulations/12/31/16

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Grace Erline Girls Gone Great

Memorial Scholarship$3,000

Girls ages 17 to 24 living in Maryland and planning to obtain a

Bachelor's degree (4-yr. university or 2-yr. Associate's and

transfer); essay (800 words or less):

1. How are you making a difference in your community?

2. Why is making a difference important to you?

3. How do your actions support your vision for the future?

http://graceerlinescholarshi

p.org/01/09/17

SunTrust Education

Scholarships

2 awards of

$500 ea.

High school senior planning on continuing formal education after

graduation; must be US citizen or permanent citizen; online

eligibility is NOT based on GPA or financial need.

http://www.suntrusteducati

on.com/scholarship-

sweepstakes/index.html

01/12/17

McDaniel Educator's Legacy

Scholarship

Several

awards up to

$25,000 per

year

High school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend

McDaniel College; Parent or guardian must meet educator

eligibility requirements - must be currently employed full-time in K-

12 education within a school setting (for at least the past 4

consecutive school years)

http://www.mcdaniel.edu/u

ndergraduate/admissions/a

pply/educators-legacy-

scholarship

01/15/17

Providian Medical Scholarship $500

High school senior; 3.0 GPA or higher; essay (1,500 words or less) -

"Describe how medical equipment technology has changed the

face of a college course and curriculum."

http://www.providianmedic

al.com/providian-medical-

scholarship/

01/15/17

Varsity Tutors Essay Contest $,1000

Students aged 16 and older; legal U.S. resident; essay (200-900

words) "How has an extracurricular or a volunteer opportunity

helped inspire you to make a difference in your community?"

http://www.varsitytutors.co

m/college-scholarship01/15/17

Maryland State Society DAR

(Daughters of the American

Revolution) Scholarship

Several

awards

$1,000 ea.

Graduating seniors who will attend a college or university in the

fall 2017; must obtain a sponsor from the William Winchester

Chapter of the DAR; demonstrated financial need

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for information.

01/15/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Mensa Foundation College

Scholarship Program

Several

awards

$300-$1,000

High school senior who will be enrolled in an accredited

educational institution in the fall 2017; do NOT need to be a

Mensa member - awards based solely on essay/goal statement

(550 words or less) - "…include specific information on experience

or steps taken toward the goal, persuasiveness (e.g., how your

past achievements/experiences and your future planning increase

the probability of reaching your goal), and why you think that you

will succeed."

http://www.mensafoundati

on.org/foundation/?LinkSer

vID=B6A14E88-E081-4C23-

C41DDF2C42A36A9A

01/15/17

Washington Crossing

Foundation Scholarship

Several

awards

$500 to

$5,000

High school senior who will attend college in the fall 2016 and is

planning a career of service to the United States in local, state or

federal government; one-page essay (300 words or less) "stating

why you are planning a career in government service including any

inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George

Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware." The student

must confine the essay to viewpoint, attitude and purpose in

choice of career.

http://www.gwcf.org/AppD

ownload.html01/15/17

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Presidential ScholarshipFull Tuition

High school senior who plans to attend Fairleigh Dickinson

University in fall 2016; GPA of 3.5 or higher; high achieving student

with SAT score of 1350 or higher (Math plus Evidence-Based

Reading and Writing) or ACT composite of 29; essay 400-500

words) on a tpic of your choosing

http://view2.fdu.edu/admis

sions/undergraduate-

admissions/scholarships-and-

grants-

summary/presidential-

scholarship/

01/15/17

Gettysburg College STEM

Scholars Program

Up to full

tuition

based on

financial

need

High school graduates who plan to attend Gettysburg College full-

time in the fall 2016 and will pursue a STEM discipline (Biology,

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,

Math and Physics); demonstrate financial need through FAFSA;

essay (250-300 words): "Explain your past experiences/

accomplishments in the sciences and your personal interest in

becoming a scientist."

http://www.gettysburg.edu/

about/offices/provost/s-

stem/

01/15/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Local Contact for Info:

Mr. Jim Beckman

Oratorical Contest Chairman

Post 31

443-974-5044

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for information.

Courage to Grow Scholarship $500

11th or 12th grade students and U.S. citizen; GPA of 2.5 or better;

essay (250 words or less): "Please explain why you believe that you

should be awarded this scholarship."

http://couragetogrowschola

rship.com/01/31/17

I Have a Dream Scholarship $1,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether

it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the

future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for

college."

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-scholarships/i-

have-a-dream-scholarship

01/31/17

Maryland High School

Cheerleading Coaches

Association (MHSCCA)

Cheerleading Scholarship

3 awards of

$2,000 ea.

High school senior in any cheer program participating in MPSSCC;

must be on both the fall and winter teams in the same school;

cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater; plan to enroll in a 2-year or 4-

year college or university for fall 2017; one-page essay: "How will

you use the skills acquired through cheerleading to help attain

your future goals?"

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for information.

01/31/17

Maryland Farm Bureau

Scholarships

5 awards

$2,000 each

High school senior who will be attending a community college or 4-

year institution full-time in the fall 2017; students/parents

(guardians) MUST be members of the Maryland Farm Bureau; 3

scholarships for ag curriculum majors and 2 scholarship for non-

agricultural or ag majors; short essay - "Beyond the food you eat,

how does agriculture impact your daily life?"

http://mdfarmbureau.com/

wp-

content/uploads/2012/10/2

017-MFB-Scholarship-

Application.pdf

02/01/17

Nat'l awards

$18,000 to

$14,000

State awards

$3,000 to

$1,500

Students in grades 9-12; U.S. citizen; prepared oration (8-10

minutes) must be on some aspect of the Constitution of the U.S.

with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our

government; also and assigned topic discourse (3-5 minutes) on

one or more of the following Amendments: 7, 10, 16 and 17

01/19/17American Legion High School

Oratorical Scholarship Program

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

First Financial FCU Scholarship $3,000

Graduating high school senior; must be a member of the First

Financial Federal Credit Union at time of application; unweighted

2.5 GPA or greater; essay (300 words or less) "Explain why you

want to further your education and how an FFFCU Scholarship will

enable you to do this."

Applications are available in

the School Counseling office

after 12-01-16

2/3/2017

to School

Counselor

Northrop Grumman

Engineering Scholars Program

$2,000 per

year - 1

award for

Carroll Co.

Graduating senior planning on attending a 4-year college or

university full-time pursuing an engineering, computer science,

mathematics or physics program; minimum unweighted 3.5 GPA;

SAT score of 1150 or higher or ACT score of 27 or higher

http://www.northropgrum

man.com/CorporateRespon

sibility/Community/Pages/e

ngineeringscholars.aspx

02/04/17

Richard and Elizabeth Dean

Scholarship (DAR)

2 awards of

$5,000

(renewable

up to 4 yrs.)

Graduating senior who will attend a college or university in the

U.S. in fall 2017; citizen of the U.S.; award based on academic

merit with 4.0 GPA; financial need-based

http://www.dar.org/nationa

l-

society/scholarships/general-

info

02/10/17

DAR (Daughters of the

American Revolution)

Scholarships

Varied

Graduating seniors who will attend a college or university in the

U.S. in the fall 2017 showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in

diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing and education;

U.S. citizen; financial need-based

http://www.dar.org/nationa

l-society/scholarships02/10/17

SunTrust Education

Scholarships

2 awards of

$500 ea.

High school senior planning on continuing formal education after

graduation; must be US citizen or permanent citizen; online

eligibility is NOT based on GPA or financial need.

http://www.suntrusteducati

on.com/scholarship-

sweepstakes/index.html

02/12/17

Jackie Robinson Foundation

Scholarship Program

60 awards

up to

$28,000 ea.

Minority senior with evidence of financial need who plans to

attend a 4-year college or university; U.S. citizen; min. SAT score of

1,000 combined on math and critical reading or composite ACT

score of 21; demonstrate leadership potential; essays (4) required

https://www.jackierobinson

.org/apply/applicants/02/15/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

University of Tennessee

Chattanooga Grote Chemistry

Scholarship

3 awards

$12,000 ea.

Graduating senior who will attend the University of Tennessee

Chattanooga in fall 2016 majoring in chemistry; unweighted GPA

of 3.5 or better and at least 26 ACT or 1170 SAT compposite

scores; essays (1 typewritten page each):

1. Why are you selecting chemistry as a major at UTC?

2. What aspect of high school chemistry did you most enjoy?

3. What are your career goals?

http://www.utc.edu/chemis

try-

physics/scholarships/chemis

try-

scholarships/scholarships-

grote.php

02/15/17

Varsity Tutors Essay Contest $,1000Students aged 16 and older; legal U.S. resident; essay (200-900

words) - check website for this month's essay question

http://www.varsitytutors.co

m/college-scholarship02/15/17

Sweet and Simple Scholarship $1,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In

fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that make a real

difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you

received as a gift and why it meant so much to you."

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/sweet-and-

simple-scholarship

02/28/17

Courage to Grow Scholarship $500

11th or 12th grade students and U.S. citizen; GPA of 2.5 or better;

essay (250 words or less): "Please explain why you believe that you

should be awarded this scholarship."

http://couragetogrowschola

rship.com/02/28/17

VIP Women in Technology

Scholarship (WITS) Program

Several

awards up

to $2,500

each

FEMALE college-bound student (accepted at a 2-year or 4-year

university); must be a computer science, information systems,

business information management or other IT-related major;

cululative GPA of 3.0 or above; essay (1,000 words or less) -

"Please define a specific problem in your local community and

recommend a thoughtful information technology-related solution

that is likely to make an immediate impact on the problem."

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for information.

03/01/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Future Innovator Scholarship $2,000

High school senior who will be attending an accredited university

or college in fall 2017 ; 3 essays (250-word maximum for each):

1. "One of StudySoup's core values is 'Be a Knight.' A knight is

someone that helps their peers in times of need while showing

kindness and compassion. Share a story with us about how you

have been a knight in the past."

2. "How do you envision using your education to better your

community?" and

3. "Describe a time that you have lead a team of your peers. Be

sure to define your goals, actions and results!"

https://studysoup.com/scho

larship03/01/17

Hamilton Relay Scholarship $500

Graduating high school senior who is deaf, hard of hearing, def-

blind or has difficulty speaking; short, one-day essay: "Of all the

services available from Hamilton Relay, which would you find most

beneficial to you in your college career, and how will that impact

your future career/volunteer goals?"

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for information.

03/01/17

TheDream U.S. Scholarship

Program

Up to

$25,000/ yr.

High school seniors planning to attend a junior college or college/

university full-time in fall 2016; unweighted 2.5 GPA or greater;

demonstrated ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that

"dreamers" face each and every day; demonstrate significant

unmet financial need; 2 essays (750 words or less, each essay):

1. Describe your educational and career goals and explain what or

who has inspired or helped shape these goals.

2. Excluding financial needs, what are the significant challenges

you expect to face in successfully completing college?

http://www.thedream.us/sc

holarships/national-

scholarship/

03/08/17

03/11/17Ulman Cancer Fund

Scholarships$2,500

These scholarships are available to students who have been

affected by cancer either through their own diagnosis or the

diagnosis of a parent or sibling. This is a $2,500.00 scholarship.

One applications will allow you to be considered for all

scholarships.

http://ulmanfund.org/schol

arships/

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

SunTrust Education

Scholarships

2 awards of

$500 ea.

High school senior planning on continuing formal education after

graduation; must be US citizen or permanent citizen; online

eligibility is NOT based on GPA or financial need.

http://www.suntrusteducati

on.com/scholarship-

sweepstakes/index.html

03/12/17

FormSwift Scholarship Program $1,000

Graduating high school senior who is interested in becoming an

entrepreneur; Create a Business Plan Infographic about one of the

following industries:

1. A Startup

2. A Restaurant

3. A Non-Profit

4. A Transportation Company

5. A Clothing Company

http://formswift.com/startu

p-scholarship03/15/17

United States Institute of Peace

National High School

Scholarship

2 awards

$2,500 each

Essay/memo (1,000 to 1,250 words) - "Closely examine the causes

and impact of the refugee crisis…" (please see website for further

details).

http://www.usip.org/AFSAE

ssayContest03/15/17

Varsity Tutors Essay Contest $,1000Students aged 16 and older; legal U.S. resident; essay (200-900

words) - check website for this month's essay question

http://www.varsitytutors.co

m/college-scholarship03/15/17

American Foreign Service

Association (AFSA) Essay

Contest

2 awards

$2,500 and

$1,250

Essay/memo (1,000 to 1,250 words) - "Provide recommendations

to address the refuggee/IDP crisis…" (please see website for

further details).

http://www.afsa.org/essay-

contest03/15/17

Sleeklens Scholarship3 awards

$2,000 each

Senior who has been accepted into an accredited college or

university; essay (2,000-2,600 words) - "Students use social media

and the internet in all kinds of ways, from keeping in touch with

their friends to researching for and submitting assignments. One of

the least thought about uses of social media is leveraging it to get

a job after college. Discuss some of the ways that you could use

social media to get a job after college. What are some of the

advantages and disadvantages of using social media to get a job

after college?"

https://sleeklens.com/the-

sleeklens-academic-

scholarship/

03/30/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship $500

11th or 12th grade students and U.S. citizen; GPA of 2.5 or better;

essay (250 words or less): "Please explain why you believe that you

should be awarded this scholarship."

http://couragetogrowschola

rship.com/03/31/17

Superpower Scholarship $2,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "Which superhero or villain would you want to change

places with for a day and why?"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/superpower-

scholarship

03/31/17

Nomination form:

http://www.legion.org/publi

cations/223495/eagle-scout-

year-nomination-form

American Legion Auxiliary Gold

Star Unit 191

3 awards of

$1,000 ea.

Maryland high school senior who will be attending college in the

fall 2017; U.S. citizen; preference given to veterans' children;

award selection based on: character, Americanism, leadership,

scholastic achievement and basis of need; essay (300 words or

less) "on your chosen career and your aim toward it."

http://www.post191.com/al

auxiliary.aspx4/1/2017

Swackhamer Disarmament

Video Contest

3 awards

$200 to

$500

Submit a video (traditional, animation, flash, etc.) - maximum of 3

minutes in length; specific topic of video is announced on February

1, 2017.

http://www.peacecontests.

org/#video04/01/17

SunTrust Education

Scholarships

2 awards of

$500 ea.

High school senior planning on continuing formal education after

graduation; must be US citizen or permanent citizen; online

eligibility is NOT based on GPA or financial need.

http://www.suntrusteducati

on.com/scholarship-

sweepstakes/index.html

04/12/17

Varsity Tutors Essay Contest $,1000Students aged 16 and older; legal U.S. resident; essay (200-900

words) - check website for this month's essay question

http://www.varsitytutors.co

m/college-scholarship04/15/17

Eagle Scout of the Year

Scholarship04/01/17

Must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity

Scout Team or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion

post, A.L. Auxilliary unit or Sons of the American Legion squadron;

must have received the Eagle Scout Award; be active member of

religious institution and have received appropriate B.S. religious

emblem; demonstrated citizenship in church, school, Scouting and

community

$10,000 (1)

$2,500 (3)

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

The Clare & Robert Moore

Scholarship Fund$1,000

Graduating female senior who will attend Women's College at

Notre Dame of Maryland University in fall 2016 and will major in

English

http://crmoorescholarship.o

rg/04/15/16

Gloria Barron Prize25 awards

$5,000

Students ages 8-18; currently working individually on an inspiring

service project; check website after January 2, 2017 when new

application will be posted.

http://barronprize.org/apply

/04/15/17

Kamryn Lambert Foundation

Scholarship

Approx.

$3000

Graduating senior who will be pursuing a nursing degree in fall

2017; essay: "Describe an obstacle or adversity you have

overcome, and how it has impacted your life" Also, "Why are you

interested in the medical profession?"

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for the application.

04/15/17

Joseph J. Fox, Jr. Memorial

Scholarship

3 awards

$2,000 ea.

Maryland high school senior who will be attending college full-time

in the fall 2017 and will major in English with the intent to pursue

teaching as a career; 3.2 GPA or better

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for the application.

04/15/17

Carroll County Association for

Family and Community

Education (FCE) Scholarship

2 awards

$750 each

High school senior who will be attending an accredited college,

university or technical school in the fall of 2017; awards are based

on financial need, academic standing and extracurricular activities;

essay (500 words or less) - "Explain your future plans and

aspirations. Please include why you are applying, why you should

receive this award, any extraordinary circumstances, medical

expenses, family indebtedness, etc."

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for the application.

04/15/17

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

500 awards

$30 to

$2,000

High school senior; essay (800-1,600 words) on one of three topic

choices - please see website.

https://www.aynrand.org/st

udents/essay-

contests#overview

04/28/17

Town of Hampstead

ScholarshipMVHS

2 awards of

$1,000 ea.

Graduating senior who will be attending a college/university in the

fall of 2017; MUST live within the corporate limites of the Town of

Hampstead; unweighted 3.0 GPA or better;demonstrated financial

need; essay: "Please explain the reasons why you need the

financial help of this scholarship. Also state any other information

which you believe to be important to your selection for this

award."

Please return to

"Scholarship Applications"

page for the application.

04/30/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Courage to Grow Scholarship $500

11th or 12th grade students and U.S. citizen; GPA of 2.5 or better;

essay (250 words or less): "Please explain why you believe that you

should be awarded this scholarship."

http://couragetogrowschola

rship.com/04/30/17

All About Education Scholarship $3,000

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a

difference in your life?"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/all-about-

education-scholarship

04/30/17

High school senior who will be attending college in the fall 2017;

create a photo inspired by an aspect of the automotive industry

and e-mail it to:

[email protected]

1. Photos can be cropped, spliced, or edited however you see fit.

2. Photos must be relevant to the automotive industry.

SunTrust Education

Scholarships

2 awards of

$500 ea.

High school senior planning on continuing formal education after

graduation; must be US citizen or permanent citizen; online

eligibility is NOT based on GPA or financial need.

http://www.suntrusteducati

on.com/scholarship-

sweepstakes/index.html

05/12/17

Varsity Tutors Essay Contest $,1000Students aged 16 and older; legal U.S. resident; essay (200-900

words) - check website for this month's essay question

http://www.varsitytutors.co

m/college-scholarship05/15/17

B. Davis Scholarship $1,000

High School Juniors and Seniors; non-academic scholarship, but

"we would like to know where you are going to school now and

what your future academic plans are." Essay (less than 1,000

words) - "Describe the 3 characteristics of leadership you value

most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important

and how you feel that they are developed in an individual."

http://www.studentawards

earch.com/scholarships.htm05/22/17

CARiD Scholarship Program $1,000

https://www.studentscholar

ships.org/scholarship/11172

/carid_scholarship_program

_scholarship.php

04/30/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Behavioral Health Academic

Scholarship Program

3 awards

$5,000 each

High school senior attending college, full or part-time in fall 2017;

must be enrolled in behavioral health, nursing, counseling,

psychology, social work, or other program focusing on treating

mental health and/or substance abuse issues; essay (800-1,000

words) - "Within your chosen area of the behavioral sciences,

discuss the direction the field is heading by looking at both

encouraging and problematic trends. Include your suggestions for

how to address or stem the problematic trends."

http://americanaddictionce

nters.org/behavioral-health-

academic-scholarship/

05/31/17

All About Education Scholarship $3,000

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a

difference in your life?"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/all-about-

education-scholarship

05/31/17

LM Scholarship Program $500

High school senior with a 3.0 GPA or greater and will be enrolled in

a degree program (2 years or more) in the fall 2017; US resident;

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 been in place to prevent

injury."

http://www.forkliftcertificat

ioncalgary.com/apply.php05/31/17

Odenza Vacations College

Scholarship$500

High school senior/graduate; GPA of 2.5 or greater; resident of the

US; essay (less than 1,000 words) - "Why do you want to be in

college?"

http://www.odenzavacation

sscholarships.com/06/01/17

Got a Spine Scholarship $500

Graduating senior who will be attending college/university full-

time in any field by fall 2017; 2.5 GPA during senior year; US

resident; essay (less than 1,000 words) -

1. What are 3 common ways people develop back problems?

2. What are 3 ways that you can ensure that you do not

experience chronic back pain in the future?

3. What are 3 methods chiropractors use when treating back pain?

http://www.arcticchiropract

icjuneau.com/chiropractor_j

uneau.php

06/02/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

AdmitSee Rant to Win $5,000

Scholarship$5,000

High school or college student; essay (100 words max) "What's the

most frustrating thing about applying to college?"; also "the five

words that best describe you."

http://www.collegexpress.c

om/search/?q=admitsee06/15/17

FormSwift Scholarship Program $1,000

Graduating high school senior who is interested in becoming an

entrepreneur; Create a Business Plan Infographic about one of the

following industries:

1. A Startup

2. A Restaurant

3. A Non-Profit

4. A Transportation Company

5. A Clothing Company

http://formswift.com/startu

p-scholarship06/15/17

BigSun Scholarship 2017

Several

awards

$500 ea.

High school senior/student athlete who will attend a post-

secondary institution in fall 2017; any high school sport qualifies;

essay (500-1,000 words): "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?"

http://www.bigsunathletics.

com/06/19/17

Providian Medical Scholarship $500

High school senior; 3.0 GPA or higher; essay (1,500 words or less) -

"Describe how medical equipment technology has changed the

face of a college course and curriculum."

http://www.providianmedic

al.com/providian-medical-

scholarship/

06/21/17

Digital Privacy Scholarship $1,000

Students in grades 9-12; US citizen; essay (500-1,000 words) will be

required as a finalist; you will be judged on your personal

statement (140-character count) - "Im taking responsibility for my

digital profile by…"

http://www.digitalresponsib

ility.org/digital-privacy-

scholarship

06/30/17

The Sanders Firm Annual

Scholarship Award$1,000

High school graduate accepted and enrolled in a 4-year college or

university program; 3.0 GPA or higher; community service; essay

(1,500-2,000 words): "When did you become passionate about

volunteering in your community and what have you done

throughout your academic career to further the cause(s) for which

you have given your time?"

http://thesandersfirm.com/

scholarship/06/30/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Do-Over Scholarship $1,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be

and why?"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/do-over-

scholarship

06/30/17

Andrew Flushe Scholarship $500 each

High school seniors accepted into a college, university or trade

school for the fall 2017; citizen or lawful resident of the US; create

a public service announcement which addresses the dangers of

texting and driving and the severity of the problem.

https://www.andrewflusche

.com/scholarship/06/30/17

Business Research Guide

Scholarship$1,000

High school FEMALE senior who has been accepted into college for

the fall 2017; US citizen; business plan essay (500-1,000 words).

http://www.businessresearc

hguide.com/scholarship-for-

women-entrepreneurs-

business-plan-contest/

07/15/17

ERCA Community Contribution

Scholarship

18 awards

$5,000

Students grades 9-12 who have:

1. recognized a need or problem in their community,

2. determined a way to address this need or solve this problem,

3. developed an action plan, and

4. implemented the action plan so as to address the need or solve

the problem.

http://www.studentresearc

h.org/our-scholarship-

program/

07/26/17

Minecraft Scholarship $2,000

Students grades 9-12; US citizen; 3.0 GPA or higher; essay (500

words or less) - "What is your opinion on how Minecraft can be a

positive influence within your education and career development."

https://apexminecrafthostin

g.com/minecraft-

scholarship/

07/30/17

Bachus and Schanker LLC

Scholarship$2,000

High school senior who will attend a 4-year university in fall 2016;

3.0 GPA or greater; essay (800+ words) "What is your opinion on

the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how does

it affects your life?" Consideration for the entirety of the

Amendment (rather than the well-known nutshell explanation of

the right to trial by jury) is encouraged.

http://www.coloradolaw.ne

t/scholarship/07/30/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

Herb Affair Scholarship $1,000

High school graduate enrolled in college for fall 2017; 3.0 GPA or

higher; essay (500 words) - "What are the benefits of alternative

medicine compared to pharmaceutical drugs?"

https://www.herbaffair.com

/scholarship/07/31/17

Flavor of the Month

Scholarship$1,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact, July is

National Ice Cream Month, and that's the inspiration behind this

award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are

nutty, others a little exotic, while some are very comforting. If you

were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/flavor-of-the-

month-scholarship

07/31/17

Race to Inspire Scholarship $500

High school graduate enrolled in college for fall 2017 who is

marachon runner; essay (1,000-2,000 words) - "What inspired you

to run, what challenges have you faced, and what have you

learned through the experience."

https://www.raceentry.com

/race-to-inspire-scholarship08/15/17

Legal Templates Annual

Scholarship$1,000

High school graduate enrolled in college for fall 2017; essay (500-

800 words) - "Create a law that would reduce the rate of gun

violence and still respect the Second Amendment right to bear

arms." Apply after January 2, 2017.

https://legaltemplates.net/s

cholarship/#Business%20Pla

n%20Executive%20Summar

y%20Scholarship

08/20/17

Make Me Laugh Scholarship $1,500

High school student, age 13 or older; US citizen; essay (250 words

or less) - "OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious

business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't want to

know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we

simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or

embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!"

https://www.unigo.com/sch

olarships/our-

scholarships/make-me-

laugh-scholarship

08/31/17

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship

Program

10 awards

$18,000

High school graduate (18 by April 1 of senior year) enrolled in a 4-

or 5-year college program; unweighted GPA of 3.0 or greater; 1500

SAT (1,000 Math & CR, 500 Writing) or 21 ACT scores or higher;

demonstrated financial need; available to work in Washington, DC

area; Apply between April 1 and September 15, 2017.

https://www.cia.gov/career

s/student-

opportunities/undergraduat

e-scholarship-program.html

09/15/17

12/7/2016

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Name of ScholarshipHS

Specific Amount General Requirements How to Apply Deadline

Carroll Community Foundation

ScholarshipsVary

There are many scholarships on this website. The Community

Foundation is a clearinghouse for 80+ LOCAL scholarships! Please

check often as scholarship opportunities are added regularly.

http://www.carrollcommuni

tyfoundation.org/Scholarshi

ps.asp

Varies

FormSwift Scholarship Program $1,000

Graduating high school senior who is interested in becoming an

entrepreneur; Create a Business Plan Infographic about one of the

following industries:

1. A Startup

2. A Restaurant

3. A Non-Profit

4. A Transportation Company

5. A Clothing Company

http://formswift.com/startu

p-scholarship09/15/17

Business Research Guide

Scholarship$1,000

High school FEMALE senior who has been accepted into college for

the spring 2018; US citizen; business plan essay (500-1,000 words).

http://www.businessresearc

hguide.com/scholarship-for-

women-entrepreneurs-

business-plan-contest/

10/15/17

12/7/2016