Top 51 Maryland Scholarships in April 2024

Are you a high school senior or GED recipient under the age of 26 from Maryland who plans to enroll full-time in a Maryland institution of higher education? If so, the Howard P. Rawlings Guaranteed Access Grant may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Grant provides financial assistance to students who qualify for in-state tuition in Maryland and plan to enroll in a regular undergraduate program at an eligible two-year or four-year Maryland institution as a full-time (12 credits/semester) degree-seeking student. The amount of the GA Grant will equal 100 percent of the student’s financial need and a student may receive an award worth up to $20,700. Bear in mind that students must plan on beginning college within 6 years of completing high school to be eligible. If you're a Maryland resident who will be attending an undergraduate program in-state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student from Maryland who will be attending an in-state institution of higher education? Alternatively, are you a current or incoming college student from Maryland with a hearing impairment who will be attending an out-of-state college or university? If either applies, the Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance Grant may be a good opportunity for you! Each year, this need-based grant awards up to $3,000 to Maryland residents who are planning to attend an in-state college or those with a hearing impairment planning to attend an out-of-state college. To apply, submit either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by June 1. If you're an incoming or postsecondary student from Maryland, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make your educational dreams a reality.Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student of Scottish birth or heritage? If so, the St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC Founders' Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple post-secondary students of Scottish birth or heritage. Bear in mind that applicants from the United States must also hold permanent residence in the Mid-Atlantic Region (the District of Columbia, the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, West Virginia, and the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia). Other evaluation criteria include an identifiable need for financial assistance, a meritorious academic record, and an indication that the proposed course of study will materially contribute to the applicant's intellectual development and economic independence. Special attention will be given to applicants whose work would enhance public knowledge of Scottish history or culture. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Educational Leaders Scholarship is on the lookout for talented high school seniors from Prince George's County (Maryland) who are passionate about pursuing a bachelor's degree in Education. If you attend a Prince George's County School, call this county your home, and hold US citizenship or a permanent resident visa card, you could be eligible for this amazing opportunity. Recipients are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in financial support to help them attend the four-year college or university of their dreams, anywhere in the United States. Don't miss out on this chance to make your educational dreams a reality!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming Jewish graduate student living in the metropolitan Washington area? If so, consider applying for the Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service! The scholarship is open to Jewish students who have been accepted to full-time graduate programs in Jewish communal service. Applicants must also reside in the Washington metropolitan area and intend to professionally serve the Jewish community after graduation. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish Social Service Agency, a health and social wellness agency that provides services for the local Jewish community. Each year, they award $5,000 to help one lucky recipient fund their graduate education. If you are a Jewish graduate student who would like some help with your tuition, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Maryland Boys State Scholarship is an opportunity for current and rising male high school seniors to participate in the American Legion Boys State, which is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government. To qualify, applicants must provide three letters of recommendation and not have previously attended Boys State. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to develop your leadership skills and make lasting connections. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior or graduate under the age of 24 who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and from the Washington DC Metro Area? If so, the SMYAL LGBT Youth Leadership Awards may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the awards grants up to $5,000 to 5-8 LGBTQ+ students from the DC Metro Area who have demonstrated impressive leadership either in their schools or local communities. Leadership may include, but is not limited to, participating in/leading a student club, supporting their community or friends through the pandemic, working in the community to increase education and awareness, involvement in social movements like BLM, climate action, gun control, etc., hosting conversations at a religious or community-based organization, involvement in political advocacy, or arts activism. If you're an LGBTQ+ student leader under the age of 24 who will be starting their undergraduate journey in the Fall, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The CollegeBound Last Dollar Grant is a need-based award for Baltimore City public high school graduates whose expected family contribution and financial aid package total less than the cost to attend college. Applicants must have graduated from a Baltimore City public high school this past year and be eligible to receive a Pell Grant. If their unmet need is greater than $6,000, students must provide documentation detailing how the gap will be financed. To apply, interested students must submit a Financial Aid Award letter from the college or university they will attend and a Maryland Higher Education Commission notification letter if they are attending a Maryland institution. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college student in Maryland who has been in foster care? If so, you might be eligible to receive the MHEC Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients! The program is open to foster care youth pursuing an undergraduate or vocational degree at a Maryland public institution of higher education. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is the state of Maryland’s board of education that grants financial assistance to foster care youth. Thus, they offer the MHEC Tuition Waiver to help former foster youth pursue higher education at a low cost.  If eligible, recipients will receive a tuition waiver, including tuition and registration fees at a public college in Maryland. If you are a foster care youth from Maryland looking to pursue a postsecondary degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program is an opportunity for high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students in Maryland to earn funding toward their postsecondary education. To be eligible, applicants must be: (1) the immediate family member of a member of the US Armed Forces who died or suffered a 100% permanent disability due to military service, (2) veterans with a service-connected disability of 25% or greater, (3) the children and spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, (4) the children and surviving spouses of State or local public safety employees who died or were disabled in the line of duty, or (5) the immediate relatives of school employees who, as a result of an act of violence, either died in the line of duty or sustained an injury in the line of duty that rendered the school employee 100% disabled. Maryland residency is required, except for public safety employees and their relatives. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Have you been in foster care through Casey Family Services? If so, consider applying for the Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship! The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship is open to 16-49-year-old current and incoming university students pursuing any degree or professional degree who were in foster care through Casey Family Services in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. The scholarship is offered by Foster Care To Success, the oldest and largest national non-profit organization working solely with college-bound foster youth to help provide them with tuition grants, books, living stipends, and emergency funding. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants up to $10,000 to help former foster youth pay for their postsecondary educational expenses. If you're a former foster youth looking for help funding your schooling, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington state? Further, are you planning on attending a college in one of the aforementioned states for the upcoming school year? If so, consider applying for the Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to twenty applicants who fit the above criteria and demonstrate financial need. To apply, interested students must submit an online application, recommender form, and high school transcript. If you’re a college-bound high school senior who is both from and planning to attend university in one of the mentioned states, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less