1. finance
2. grants, scholarships and financial aid
3. scholarships

Previously announced Scholarship Information Prior to April 15, 2015
Helpful Websites Available at: www.carrollk12.org/sch/counseling
1) Carroll Community Foundation Scholarships
Type: Local
Award: Amounts Vary – Visit www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org for a list of scholarships and eligibility
requirements.
Application: In Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org
Some include:
a) Adelante Scholarship –
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Eligibility: Student of Hispanic descent and the first in family to attend college; plans to attend Carroll Community
College; and has college-worthy grades.
b) Jessica E. Belknap Memorial Scholarship –
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Eligibility: SCHS senior with 3.0 or higher GPA, accepted to college/university/technical school and demonstrated
interest in a career in Veterinary Science.
c) Celebrate Youth Scholarship –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior who has been accepted to a post-secondary educational institution with
cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; outstanding citizenship traits and involved in student service activities and extracurricular activities in Carroll County during high school.
d) Carroll Association of School Employees (CASE) Scholarship –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: Child, step-child, or grandchild of a member in good standing of CASE.
e) Class of 1930 Nursing Scholarship –
Deadline: May 3, 2015
Eligibility: CCCTC students in the Nursing Program.
f) Chester G. Elder Memorial Scholarship –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: SCHS senior that plans to study in college for a career in Education; college-worthy SAT scores.
g) Charles W. Lewis Memorial Scholarship –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: Graduating Carroll County senior who plans to major in Engineering at college and who has financial need;
academic achievement; and community involvement.
h) Ryan A. MacKenzie Memorial 4-H Scholarship –
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Eligibility: Graduating senior who has been accepted at post-secondary school; must be a 4-H member in Carroll County
and have exhibited sheep OR horses at the Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair for at least 1 year.
i) Meghan Lynn Rippeon Memorial Scholarship –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior accepted at an accredited college and interested in pursuing a career in early
childhood education. Min 3.0 cumulative GPA.
j) Danele Shipley Scholarship –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior with outstanding citizenship traits and involvement in student service
activities and extra-curricular activities; 3.0 or higher GPA; Financial need may be a consideration.
k) School Nurses Association of Carroll County (SNACC) –
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Eligibility: Student planning to study nursing in college; GPA of 3.0 or higher.
l) Carroll County Food Services Association –
Deadline: May 1, 2015; Award: $500
Eligibility: Student is accepted in an accredited college, university or culinary school; minimum 3.0 GPA; and will pursue a
degree or career in culinary arts, nutrition or a related field.
2) House of Delegates Scholarship – Susan W. Krebs
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Award: Amount varies
Eligibility: Graduating seniors living in Maryland District 5 (visit www.mdelect.net to determine your district) who will
attend a Maryland post-secondary school.
Application: In Counseling Center and at www.susankrebs.com .
3) Catherine’s Cause Scholarship (Community Foundation)
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: CCPS graduating senior who will major in Education at college.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org/
4) TACTICC Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Awards: $500
Eligibility: Graduating Carroll County senior who has demonstrated commitment to theater arts, shows a strong
potential for further contributions to theater arts, and who has been an active member of their school theater arts
department. Preference will be given to students who have participated in TACTICC programs and/or productions.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
5) Sykesville-South Carroll Rotary Club Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: SCHS graduating senior. Award will be based on academic record, letters of recommendation, community
service, and a one-page essay.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and on SCHS Scholarship web page.
6) Clare and Robert Moore Scholarship
Type: College Specific
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Award: $1,000 (renewable)
Eligibility: Student who will attend Notre Dame of Maryland University and major in English
Application: Online only at http://crmoorescholarship.org
7) Carroll County Association for Family and Community Education (FCE) Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Two Awards: $750 each
Eligibility: Carroll County resident. Selection of award winners will be based on need, academic standing (should be in
top quarter of the class), and extracurricular activities.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and at the Carroll County Extension Office 410-848-9670.
8) Eldersburg Rogue Runners Academic Athlete Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Four Awards: $750 each
Eligibility: Senior runners with participation in Cross Country and/or Track and Field at least 1 season per year during
their 4 years of high school; minimum weighted cumulative 3.0 GPA; must have maintained Academic and Conduct
Eligibility during the four years of high school; and must be a current member of the Eldersburg Rogue Runners and
involved in an ERR event as a participant or volunteer. (to join ERR visit http://errun.org/err-membership)
Application: Available in Counseling Center or online at www.errun.org/events/err-scholarship.
9) Joseph Fox Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Maryland graduating senior who will enroll as a full-time student at college/university and major in Education
with the intent to pursue teaching as a career. Must have GPA of 3.2 or better; and document community service in
education-related activities.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and online at www.somirac.org > Resources.
10) Carroll Players Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: Carroll County student who plans to pursue the dramatic arts in college. Does not have to be a Drama major.
Student plans to use the dramatic arts in his/her chosen field of study (drama teacher, stage craft, drama therapy, etc).
Application: Available in Counseling Center.
11) Damascus Community Bank – 2 Scholarships
Type: Local
Deadline: April 17, 2015
Award: Larry L. Moxley Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
Business Scholarship - $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating senior who will be attending a 2- or 4-year university/college with a degree emphasis in business.
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Application: Available in Counseling Center
12) Tevis College Arts Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 17, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: High school seniors intending to major in visual arts, music, theatre, dance, graphic design, arts education,
interior design, costume design, architecture or arts management. Awards are based on artistic promise.
Application: Available in Counseling Center and online at www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org
13) Carroll County NAACP Continuing Education Award 2014-2015
Type: Local
Deadline: April 18, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: African American senior; Unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher; applicant has been accepted in a
college/univ/certified trade school as a full time student; and student has been active in school / community activities.
Application: Available in Counseling Center.
14) Student-View Scholarship Program
Type: National
Deadline: April 22, 2015
Multiple Awards: One - $4,000; Two - $1,000; Ten - $500
Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.
Application: Online only. Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about
colleges in your area. Winners will be selected via a random drawing of all completed applications.
15) GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Westminster Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 24, 2015
Three Awards: $500 each
Eligibility: Carroll County graduating senior who has been accepted into an accredited college. Selection is based on:
volunteer activities, academic standing, extracurricular activities, and financial need.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
16) New Windsor Lions Club Continuing Education Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 25, 2015
Three Awards: Amount ranges from $500 to $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating senior who resides in the New Windsor Middle School attendance area and plans to attend a 2- or
4-year college or technical school.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
17) Rotary Club of Mt Airy District 7620
Type: Local
Deadline: April 27, 2015
Award: $1,500 (renewable)
Eligibility: Senior students. Award is based on: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, residence in Mt Airy.
Application: Available in Counseling Center
18) Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club Educational Grant
Type: Local
Deadline: April 27, 2015
Three Awards: $1,000 each
Eligibility: South Carroll HS senior. Award is based on grades, attendance, participation in extracurricular activities,
creativity, service to the school and community as well as personal qualities of integrity, courtesy and cooperation.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
19) The Dixon/Kluge Group “Reach for the Stars” Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 30, 2015
Two Awards: $750 each
Eligibility: Graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated record of having made a significant contribution
to their high school & local community, and will attend a 2 or 4 year college/university.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
20) Sharon Melton Meyers Memorial Scholarship
Type: National
Deadline: April 30, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: Graduating senior that participated in SkillsUSA. Candidates can nominate themselves. All nominations must
include two letters of recommendation from any of the following individuals: a) instructors; b) SkillsUSA advisors;
c) State Association Director; d) Community leader.
Application: Online only at https://skillsusa.wufoo.com/forms/sharon-melton-myers-memorial-scholarship/
21) J.O.S.H. Foundation Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 30, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: Current senior who has experienced the loss of an immediate family member or loved one. Essay explaining
how the loss of the loved one has impacted their life and affected their future.
Application: Online at http://joshfoundation.webs.com and in the Counseling Center.
22) All About Education Scholarship –
Type: National
Deadline: April 30, 2015
Award: $3,000
Eligibility: Student must be 13 year of age or older at time of application; legal resident of the 50 United States or the
District of Columbia. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “How will a $3,000
scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”
Application: Online @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships
23) SCHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 30, 2015 by end of school in Counseling Center (Mrs. Stephey)
Six Awards: $1,000 each – one male and one female athlete; $500 each – three male and three female athletes
Eligibility: SCHS senior in good standing; Student’s family must be a current member of the SCHS Athletic Boosters on
record by Dec 31, 2014; and Athletic participation during high school is a prerequisite; however, current athletic
participation is not required.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center and on SCHS Scholarship web page.
24) Winfield Elementary School ECON Fair Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: April 30, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: SCHS senior who is an alumnus of Winfield Elementary School and has an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
25) Norfolk State University – Maryland Resident Scholarship
Type: College Specific
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Graduating seniors who have been accepted to or are considering Norfolk State University. Must be a
Maryland resident and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
26) 2015 31) SCHS Instrumental Boosters Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: May 1, 2015
2 Awards: $500 each
Eligibility: Senior instrumental music students who participated for a minimum of two years during high school and will
attend college immediately after high school.
Application: Packet will be available after March 23rd from the Band Director, on www.cavmusic.com, or by contacting
the Instrumental Booster Scholarship Chairperson, Ms. Gleason, at [email protected].
27) Counties Four VFW Post 10076 of Mt Airy Scholarship Program
Type: Local
Deadline: May 1, 2015
6 Awards: $500 each (Sam Jewell Memorial Scholarship; Frank Dertzbaugh III Memorial Scholarship; Robert Stevenson
Scholarship; Bill and Chad Ruth Memorial Scholarship; Ladies Auxiliary Post 10076 Scholarship; Margaret J. Shaw
Scholarship.
Eligibility: Varies per scholarship.
Application: Mt Airy VFW Post 10076; 111 S. Main Street, Mt Airy MD (after 2:00 p.m.) OR by contacting William Guilday
at 301-829-6590.
28) SCHS Chorus Boosters Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: May 1, 2015 to SCHS Chorus Teacher
Two Awards: Amount not disclosed
Eligibility: Graduating senior must have been enrolled in the SCHS Choral program for this academic school year and
must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
29) Carroll Singers Scholarship 2015
Type: Local
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: Graduating senior from a Carroll County High School who plans to study choral/general/vocal music.
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
30) Maryland House of Delegates Scholarship (Delegate Haven Shoemaker, Jr)
Type: Local
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Award: Not disclosed
Eligibility: Student’s home address is within the borders of Legislative District 5 and will attend an institution of higher
education in the state of Maryland. Find out what District you live in by entering your address at www.mdelect.net
Application: Available in the Counseling Center
31) Maryland Municipal League, Inc 2015 Scholarship Program
Type: Local
Deadline: Received at address given before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Applicant must: 1) be a resident of one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County. (Hampstead,
Sykesville, Union Bridge, Westminster, Mt Airy, New Windsor, Taneytown OR Manchester);
2) have acceptance into a college/university undergraduate program intended to prepare students for a career in
governmental or public service; and 3) be in good academic standing.
Application: In the Counseling Center and online at www.taneytown.org – click on Current Announcements.
32) Mt Airy Lions Club Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Award: $500
Eligibility: Graduating senior (SCHS, Glenelg HS, Linganore HS and Mt Airy Christian School) who will attend a 2-year
college or trade school.
Application: The student should write a letter to the Mt Airy Lions Club, c/o Denny Ahalt, Scholarship Chairman,
P O Box 53, Mt Airy MD 21771. The letter should include: the student’s need for the scholarship, their course of study
and how they plan to use the acquired knowledge upon graduation.
33) Fifth Month Scholarship –
Type: National
Deadline: May 31, 2015
Award: $1,500
Eligibility: Student must be 13 year of age or older at time of application; legal resident of the 50 United States or the
District of Columbia. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “May is the fifth
month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way,
here’s a high five to you for being original.”
Application: Online @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships
34) Chegg $2,000 Spring Scholarship
Type: National
Deadline: June 1, 2015
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: All U.S. high school students.
Application: Online only at http://www.chegg.com/scholarships/chegg-2000-spring-scholarship-0/apply. Student must
set up an account on the website. Answer the following: “Excited for college? We want to know what part of college
your most looking forward to and why.”
35) Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship –
Type: National
Deadline: June 1, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an
accredited post-secondary school or college.
Application: Online at www.animationcareerreview.com. Click on the scholarship at the right side of the page.
36) Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship –
Type: National
Deadline: June 1, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited
post-secondary school or college.
Application: Online at www.fashion-schools.org/. Click on the scholarship at the bottom of the page.
37) Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Type: National
Deadline: June 15, 2015
Award: Up to $1,000
Eligibility: Open for all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post
secondary institution.
Application: Online only. Write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words.
Submission must be emailed to: [email protected]. Describe your educational career and life goals.
Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major
will help you achieve your goals.
38) Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Type: National
Deadline: June 30, 2015
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to pursue a college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, AND, and BSN
programs. (Essay: In 500 words or fewer, explain 1) why you’re passionate about joining the nursing profession and 2)
how you will use your nursing education to enrich others’ healthcare.)
Application: Online only: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/2015-aspiring-nurse-scholarship
39) Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
Type: Local
Deadline: June 30, 2015
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Applicant must not be more than a third generation Hispanic. Maryland graduating senior; 2.5 or greater GPA;
plan to attend a Maryland accredited post-secondary institution; and significant community service.
Application: Online only: http://www.montgomeryhispanicgala.org/scholarship.html.
40) Do-Over Scholarship –
Type: National
Deadline: June 30, 2015
Award: $1,500
Eligibility: Student must be 13 year of age or older at time of application; legal resident of the 50 United States or the
District of Columbia. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “If you could get one
‘do-over’ in life, what would it be and why?”
Application: Online @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships
41) Just Drive, Maryland Competition
Type: Local
Deadline: June 30, 2015
Award: 1st place – a laptop; 2nd and 3rd places – a tablet
Eligibility: All graduating high school seniors in Maryland
Application: Rules and entry options at www.justdrivemd.com.
42) Colleges Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Type: National
Deadline: July 1, 2015
1 – 5 Awards: $1,000 each
Eligibility: High school seniors who will be attending college are eligible. You do not need to be a college athlete to apply.
Write an essay of 1000 words or less. Write about a time you were the leader in an important moment on the field or in
your community. Describe what you did and what you learned from that experience.
Application: Online only at http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm.
43) Flavor Of The Month Scholarship –
Type: National
Deadline: July 31, 2015
Award: $1,500
Eligibility: Student must be 13 year of age or older at time of application; legal resident of the 50 United States or the
District of Columbia. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: “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 & why?”
Application: Online @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships
44) Sun Trust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes –
Type: National
Deadline: One entry per person every two weeks beginning September 15, 2014 and ending May 15, 2015.
Award: Thirty (30) $500 scholarships will be awarded for education expenses at a college or university. Two winners
randomly chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2014 to May 15, 2015.
Eligibility: High school seniors and current undergraduate college students.
Application: Enter at www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes
45) Maryland Pathways –
Type: Local
Program that offers grant funds to cover tuition, fees, room, board and books. Qualifying students are asked to
participate in Federal Work-Study to earn money to help pay for personal and incidental expenses.
Eligibility: A student must be dependent, a Maryland resident student and eligible for the Auto-Zero EFC calculation on
the FAFSA. (Auto-Zero EFC families have adjusted gross incomes of $24,000 or less and file the 1040A or 1040EZ tax
return.) Information at www.financialaid.umd.edu/grants/maryland_pathways.php
46) Maryland’s Guaranteed Access Grant (GA Grant) –
Type: Local
Eligibility: Students with high need (see Maryland Pathways Program above).
Application: Students must apply during their senior year in high school. If they fail to do so, they cannot be considered
for the GA Grant in subsequent years.
Application: Online at www.mhec.state.md.us
47) Maryland Beauty Academy School of Cosmetology
Type: School specific
Deadline: Must enroll in the Maryland Beauty Academy cosmetology program between June and September.
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: 2015 high school graduates who enroll at Maryland Beauty Academy
Application: Online at www.baltimorestudio.com