Top 76 Maryland Scholarships in March 2026

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 $18,000. 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

The William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship is available to individual life-benefit members of the William Penn Association. Students seeking a professional certification or undergraduate degree are eligible to apply.Show Less

Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by abnormal or irregular nerve activity in the brain, which causes seizures. Although the risk of seizures can impact one's daily life and lead to anxiety, many of those with epilepsy are still able to live full, normal lives with the help of proper management and support. To provide financial support to Maryland residents who are courageously managing their Epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foundation of Maryland is offering a generous scholarship! Worth up to $4,000, their Ira Rosenzwog Memorial Scholarship is open to Maryland residents living with epilepsy who will be attending an undergraduate 2-year college, 4-year college, or a trade/technical school in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit a completed application, including a 1-page essay, two (2) letters of recommendation, and a copy of their transcript. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to explore these other scholarships for Maryland residents and scholarships for disabled students and/or those with chronic illnesses. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Trade School Scholarship supports students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who plan to study for a technical degree or certification to include fields such as welding, machining, mechatronics, networking, and automation are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship is available to female graduating high school seniors interested in golf. Residents of the approved 15 southern states or the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.Show Less

The AFCEA Belvoir Chapter STEM Scholarship offers financial assistance to Washington D.C. metro area members of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association-Belvoir Chapter or their children. High school seniors and undergraduates studying for a bachelor's degree in Science, mathematics, or engineering (STEM) are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Washington DC Metropolitan Area Chapter AABE Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of underrepresented minority groups who are high school seniors in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and planning to major in an energy-related field at a college in any state.Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Certificate/2-year Nursing Scholarship is available to students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who are seeking a professional certification or associate degree in nursing are welcome to apply.Show Less

Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program provides scholarship/loans to Maryland residents interested in a career in specified workforce shortage areas.

Are you an active career or volunteer firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member serving Maryland communities? If so, consider applying for the Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program! The scholarship, open to active firefighters, ambulance, and rescue squad members who are seeking a fire service-related degree, annually awards varying amounts of scholarship money to help eligible students pursue a fire service-related degree. An annual award shall be at least 50 percent of the student’s actual annual tuition and mandatory fees at an eligible institution. However, bear in mind that recipients are required to serve for one (1) year as a volunteer or career firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member in Maryland after the completion of an eligible program. If you’re a Maryland firefighter, ambulance, or rescue squad member passionate about helping out people in critical need, and you are pursuing a fire service-related degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance to United States armed forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, and their dependent biological sons or daughters, or spouses who are attending a Maryland postsecondary institution. To qualify, such veterans or current military members must have served in Afghanistan or contiguous air space, as defined in federal regulations, on or after October 24, 2001; or in Iraq or contiguous waters or air space, as defined in federal regulations, on or after March 19, 2003. All applicants must also be Maryland residents who have been accepted for admission or are currently enrolled in a Maryland institution of higher education. If you're a current or former military member who served during the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts, or the spouse or dependent of one, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Alma Kuppinger Forman Scholarship is for SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in their second, third, or fourth year of an undergraduate program, or any year of a graduate program in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia. Each year, two impressive applicants will be chosen to earn $1,875 each. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Central (Undergraduate) Scholarship annually awards between $1,000 and $11,000 to Maryland residents with a minimum 2.8 GPA who are planning to attend an accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year. To apply, students must submit a thoughtful, cohesive essay answering the prompt, as well as a transcript. If you're a Maryland resident who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the upcoming school year, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Italian regions of Abruzzo and Molise have a rich cultural, social, and educational heritage. To promote the study of these unique regions and Italy as a whole, the Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society (AMHS) is offering a $4,000 scholarship for members and relatives of the AHMS.  Two awards are offered to high school seniors and college students with at least a 3.5 GPA who are interested in Italian studies. Applicants must be from the Washington D.C. area or within a 50-mile radius, including Maryland and Virginia. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an essay, transcript, resume, and letter of recommendation. If you’re a high school senior interested in scholarships for Washington D.C. residents, we encourage you to keep exploring opportunities on Scholarships360!Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation 4-year Nursing Scholarship is available to students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics? Further, do you live within 150 miles of Houston, Pennsylvania? If so, the Perryman Family Foundation College Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $15,000 to multiple undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics who live within 150 miles of Houston, Pennsylvania. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! 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

The Baltimore Ravens Scholarship Program annually awards $5,000 renewable scholarships to five (5) bright young minds from Baltimore City, Maryland, and the surrounding counties in order to help local youth continue their education on a collegiate level. Winners will be selected based on their application, financial need, and academic achievement, To be eligible, you must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better, demonstrate financial need, have verifiable community service, and be accepted to and plan to attend a Maryland four-year college or university. If you're committed to making a difference in your community and want to pursue higher education, this scholarship is for you! Submit a Service Essay and two references to showcase your dedication to helping others and your passion for continuing your mission.Show Less

The Walter Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program recognizes students entering the University of Maryland, Baltimore County who are interested in public service and/or a public affairs career. Graduating seniors from public high schools in Baltimore City, Maryland are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Khia "DJ K-Swift" Edgerton Memorial Scholarship is looking to award $500 to one college-bound high school senior from either Baltimore City or Baltimore County, Maryland. This scholarship was established in honor of Khia “DJ K-Swift” Edgerton, a renowned Baltimore DJ who broke barriers in a male-dominated industry. To apply, students must submit their SAT (CR+M) scores and demonstrate financial need. In addition, applicants must submit a 300 - 900 word "Resilience Essay" in which they describe the challenges they have overcome and how that relates to wanting to attend college. If you're an aspiring post-secondary student from Baltimore City or County, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Maryland Association of Engineers Dick Trainor Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from public high schools in Baltimore City, Maryland, and the surrounding counties who plan to pursue an engineering degree. Students who demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Lorenzo Felder Scholarship, funded by ONOSE, is intended to support the efforts of an African-American male who is graduating from a Baltimore City public school. This scholarship is in honor of Lorenzo Felder, a founding member of ONOSE, who believed in giving back to the community. Thus, in the spirit of giving back to the younger generation, the Lorenzo Felder Scholarship seeks to support the college efforts of a “rising scholar.” To be eligible, applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be a graduate of a Baltimore City public school, demonstrate financial need, and have a record of community service or extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit a "Service Essay" in which they "Describe the environment in which they live (household, neighborhood, etc.) and the most meaningful contribution they have made as a volunteer to the betterment of their community and how college will help them continue their mission." If you're a college-bound, African-American male and Baltimore City high school senior, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Calling all high school seniors from Baltimore! If you need some help paying for college, the Baltimore Distinguished Scholars Award is just for you! The City of Baltimore created this $2,500 renewable scholarship to support Baltimore City students pursuing a college education.  To be eligible for this award, applicants must be attending a public high school in Baltimore and plan to attend a college within the state of Maryland. Applicants must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Selections will be made based on financial need, academic performance, and history of community service. To apply, applicants must submit an essay about their community and two letters of recommendation. If you think you’d be a good candidate for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out other scholarships for Maryland residents. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!Show Less

The Maryland Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship is available to residents of Maryland or U.S. Armed Forces members on active duty stationed in Maryland. Students seeking a professional certificate or associate degree in Maryland to enhance their job skills are encouraged to apply. P.S.: Deadlines will vary. Interested applicants should contact their college financial aid office to apply and get deadlines.Show Less