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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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)
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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
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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:
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
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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