Private Outside Scholarships
Researched by McDaniel College

Arts Club of Washington:
“Scholarship Competition for Student Authors of Short Stories”
Winner: $1500 First Runner-Up: $1000 Second Runner-Up: $750
~College students in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
~18-27 years of age
Due Date: Check Web Site

http://artsclubofwashington.org/Scholarship%20Competition.htm

AXA Foundation: 
“AXA Achievement Scholarship” 52 $10,000 awards (top ten recipients receive an additional $15,000, a computer, and an internship offer)
“AXA Achievement Community Scholarship” $2,000 awards
~High School Seniors
~Ambition and Drive
~Determination to set and reach Goals
~Respect for self, family, and community,
~Ability to Succeed in College
Due Date: Achievement Scholarship-December 15th, Community Scholarship-February 15th
http://www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33a_National_Initiatives.html?leftnav=4,1,0

Baltimore Community Foundation:
Application to Baltimore City residents and surrounding areas available scholarships
Due Date: April 1st
http://www.bcf.org/scholarships/default.aspx

Central Scholarship Bureau: 
Offers scholarships, grants, and interest free loans
~Enrolled Full-Time at an accredited U.S. college/university (Undergrad=12credits, Graduate=9credits)
~Minimum GPA of 2.0
~Permanent Maryland resident for at least one full year
~Adjusted Gross Income that is less than the median income for the State of Maryland  (in 2006 it was $91,000) (Parental income for single grad students will be individually evaluated)
~Applied for Federal, State, and School Financial Aide
~U.S. Citizen
Due Date: May 31st
http://www.centralsb.org/html/process.htm

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: 
50 $20,000 awards over 4 years and 200 $10,000 awards over 4 years
~High School Senior
~Minimum GPA of 3.0
~Cannot be a child or grandchild of an employee, officer, owner of company
Due Date: Check site for Date
 https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15 

Community Foundation of Carroll County:
List of available scholarships to Carroll County Residents
Due Date: Varies for each scholarship
http://www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org/Scholarships.asp

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore:
List of available scholarships for students in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties in Maryland
Due Date: Varies for each scholarship
http://www.cfes.org/scholarships_all_available.php

First Financial Federal Credit Union: 
Offers 6 $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in the Baltimore area. Must be a member of the credit union.
Due Date: March
http://www.firstfinancial.org/index.html

Gates Millennium Scholars:
Award varies depending on demonstrated need
~ African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
~Cumulative High School GPA of at least 3.3
~High School Senior
~Be a Federal Pell Grant Recipient
Due Date: January 11, 2010
http://www.gmsp.org/default.aspx

Horatio Alger Foundation: 
“Horatio Alger DC, Maryland, and Virginia Scholarship” 25 $2,500 awards
“Horatio Alger National Scholarship” 105 $20,000 awards
~High School Senior
~Minimum GPA of 2.0
~U.S. Citizen
~Plan on pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
~Demonstrates Financial Need (Adjusted Gross Income below $50,000 preferred)
~Co-Curricular and Community Activities Involvement
~Demonstrated Integrity and Perseverance in overcoming adversity
~For the “Horatio Alger DC, Maryland, and Virginia Scholarship” the applicant must Reside in the Following Counties: District of Columbia; Anne Arundel, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, or Prince George's in Maryland; or Arlington, City of Alexandria, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, Fairfax, or Prince William in Virginia.
Due Date: Check Site for Date
https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation:
One year scholarship from $1,000 - $12,500
“Heroes Tribute Scholarship” Up to $30,000 over 4 years, Specifically for children of Marines or Navy Corpsmen who served with the Marines whose parent was killed in the ongoing Global War on Terror
~Child of active duty or reserve Marine, active duty or reserve Navy Corpsman who served with the Marines, Marine or Navy Corpsman who served with the Marines who has served at least 90 days and has received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, or was killed during combat
~Minimum GPA of 2.0
~Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less, income limit increases to $90,000 if a sibling applies as well, income limit is waived if parent was killing in combat
~Limited eligibility for grandchildren of Marines, check website for details
Due Date: Check site for Date http://www.mcsf.com/site/c.ivKVLaMTIuG/b.1696095/k.9BB0/for_Students.htm

Maryland Mensa:
Cash awards of $300-$1,000
~Must be a school or permanent resident in the zip code ranges of 20600-20699 or 21000-21999
~Enrolled in an accredited U.S. college/university
Due Date: January 15th 
http://www.mensafoundation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Application2&Template%20=/customsource/scholarship_zipfinder.cfm

Maryland State Grange:
Annual scholarship for Maryland students
~Applicant may be hearing impaired or preparing to work with the hearing impaired
~Must be a Maryland resident and either a MD high school graduate or attending a MD college
~Undergraduate or Graduate students
Maryland Grange

Mid-Shore Community Foundation:
“The Barbara Marion ‘Bobi’ Kendall Scholarship” $1,000 annually
~Applicant Must be Resident of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot Counties in Maryland
~Political Science Major and/or looking to make a career in public service or politics
~Demonstrate Financial Need
~Academic Excellence
~Enrolled Full-Time (12 credits) at a Maryland college/university
~College Sophomore or Junior
Due Date: Check Web Site for Date 

http://www.mscf.org/

 

SMART Scholarship: 
Sponsored by the US Dept of Defense
 Full tuition scholarship, paid summer internships, health insurance, $1000 book allowance per year, cash award based on prior educational experience ranging from $25,000 to $41,000, post graduation employment placement
~U.S. Citizen
~at least 18 years of age
~Enrolled in a U.S. college/university
~Must be eligible to receive and hold Security Clearance
~Minimum GPA of 3.0
~Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (complete list of eligible degrees on website)
 ~Willing to accept post graduate employment with the DoD
Due Date: December 15th
http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart/apply/index.htm

Toyota Community Scholars: 
100 awards between $10,000 - $20,000 over 4 years
~High School Seniors
~Academic Excellence
~Community Service Commitment
~Leadership
Due Date: Check Web Site
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/scholarships/tcs.html

 

 

 

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