Top 26 Maryland Scholarships in September 2023

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The ASHRAE Region III Setty Family Foundation Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region III (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C.). Applicants must be engineering or pre-engineering students pursuing a degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession and have a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent. In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: be enrolled in an institution with an active ASHRAE Student Branch, or be in a program accredited by ABET or the Consejo de Acreditacion de la Ensenanza de la Ingenieria (CACEI). Keep on reading to learn more!

The MHEC Senatorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Maryland residents looking to pursue a postsecondary credential. Whether you plan to study full-time or part-time, at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school, this scholarship could be the perfect fit for you. To apply, simply take the SAT 1 or the ACT (unless you graduated from high school five or more years ago), and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online by March 1st. If you're ineligible for federal financial aid, don't worry - you may still be eligible for in-state tuition and can submit the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) instead. Head to the scholarship site for more information and details about Out-of-State Exceptions.

The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships are a great opportunity for undergraduates pursuing a major within the School of Business at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland. Students in teacher certification programs are also eligible - at least one scholarship will be reserved for such applicants. To be eligible, students must be high school graduates or current undergraduates who have lived in Maryland for at least a year before the award date. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to fund your dreams!

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!

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!

Are you a Black or African American junior college student in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.? If so, you may be eligible for the Richard B. Watkins Scholarship! The scholarship is open to Black students studying public relations, marketing, graphic design, etc., who are attending university in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Collins + Co, a public relations and marketing agency, offers the scholarship to honor Richard B. Watkins' legacy of supporting others. Thus, the scholarship aims to continue that support for others, by selecting four recipients to win $5,000 to use towards their studies, every scholarship cycle. Recipients are also offered an immersive two-week apprenticeship with the company in their field of study. If you’re a Black or African American college student looking for help funding your marketing, graphic design, or public relations degree, we encourage you to apply!

The Kate Szuberla Jauch Scholarship is a tribute to a remarkable woman who left a lasting impact on the world. Kate was a compassionate and courageous educator who used her career as a labor and delivery nurse to teach women and mothers. Even in the face of illness, Kate continued to inspire and educate the next generation of nurses. This scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students in Maryland who are pursuing nursing. If you're passionate about making a difference in the world through your career as a nurse, we encourage you to apply. Apply and honor Kate's legacy by pursuing your dreams.

The Maryland State Delegate Scholarship is offered ​to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time (12+ credits undergraduate or 9+ credits graduate per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits ​undergraduate or 6-8 credits graduate per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school.​

The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship is awarded to qualified students to help ensure the continuity of the nursery and landscape profession. Applicants must have at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of the scholarship application year and have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.7 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. To apply, students must submit a personal essay, a resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Keep on reading for more details!

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is offered to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate ornamental horticulture program or related discipline at a four-year institution, must be currently enrolled in good standing and must carry a full-time compliment of courses at time of application and during the semester the scholarship is granted. Also, student must be in a junior or senior standing at time of application in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years and at least two horticulture courses) or a graduate student standing in a horticultural masters or doctoral program.

Looking to pursue a career in aerospace or technology? The NASA Maryland Space Grant Consortium Scholarships are here to support you! These scholarships are available to full-time students at MDSGC affiliate institutions who need financial assistance. If you're studying math, science, engineering, or technology, and want to work towards a NASA-relevant career, this scholarship is for you. Affiliated institutions include Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Towson University, and more. Awards are renewable from semester to semester, but certain affiliate institutions may require reapplication between academic years. Don't miss out on this opportunity to achieve your dreams!

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!

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.

"St. Andrew's Society of Washington DC Founders' Scholarship" applicants must be able to cite their Scottish descent and must submit a statement of their plans and goals. Other criteria applied by the Scholarship Committee 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 demonstrably contribute toward enhancing knowledge of Scottish history or culture. Finalists must be willing, upon request, to make themselves available in person or by telephone for interview by the committee or its designated representative.

The Letitia B. Carter Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to those interested in pursuing hospitality-related coursework. It is available to high school seniors and college students as well as high school, college, or corporate instructors and current hospitality industry professionals. High school and College students must have a minimum of 400 hours of documented industry experience, while instructors, teachers, and industry applicants must have a minimum of 1500 hours of documented industry experience. If you're a Maryland high school senior interested in a hospitality-related career, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Leslie A. Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship Program is open to current high school seniors residing in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Applicants must plan to attend college in the upcoming Fall semester and create an essay or video persuading others to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Essay submissions must be sent to [email protected], and video submissions must be sent to [email protected]. Join in on honoring Leslie A. Ebert's legacy by spreading awareness on the importance of being an organ, eye, or tissue donor, and apply today.