SCHOLARSHIPS
Where Can I Find Scholarships?
Going Merry makes it simple to find and apply for scholarships, just like the Common App has done for college applications! MY FAVORITE!!
Fastweb is a personalized scholarship search on the web that compares your background with a database of awards. Only those awards that fit your profile are identified as matches and emailed to you.
FinAid helps you find financial aid information and several scholarship databases, as well as individual scholarships for students pursuing specific activities or courses of study
CAPPEX is a search device that includes more than 3,000 colleges, videos, and scholarship opportunities. Essay writing tips, timelines, worksheets, etc., are included.
Big Future by College Board helps you find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from over 2200 programs totaling nearly $6 billion.
Guaranteed Scholarships includes more than 700 scholarships guaranteed by nearly 200 colleges and universities.
Niche includes lists of scholarships by state, major, and type. Search college scholarships by deadline and difficulty.
Peterson's includes 5000 scholarship providers, $10 billion in scholarship awards
Raise.Me partners with colleges and universities to offer scholarships to students as early as 9th grade.
Scholarships.com is a comprehensive source of local & national scholarships. Search free, avoid scams and find money for college.
UNIGO is a free scholarship directory, over $4 billion posted opportunities for high school students.
UNCF Scholarships UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members, annually awarding more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country.
Naviance also has multiple scholarship search features. Click on the Colleges tab in the main menu and then select one of the Scholarships options.
Scholarship Search
What is a Scholarship?
A scholarship is gifted monetary aid. It does not need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.
What kinds of scholarships are available?
Some scholarships for college are merit-based. You earn them by meeting or exceeding certain standards set by the scholarship-giver. Merit scholarships might be awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of academics and a special talent, trait, or interest. Other scholarships are based on financial need.
Many scholarships are geared toward particular groups of people; for instance, there are scholarships for women or graduate students. And some are available because of where you or a parent work, or because you come from a certain background (for instance, there are scholarships for military families).
A scholarship might cover the entire cost of your tuition, or it might be a one-time award of a few hundred dollars. Either way, it’s worth applying for, because it’ll help reduce the cost of your education.
Students planning to attend Montgomery College can search their Academic Works scholarship database at montgomerycollege.academicworks.com.
Increase your chances of winning a scholarship!
Get personal with your essay. Tell your story. Personal stories provide unique ideas and a backdrop for scholarship committees to really get to know the applicants.
APPLY! Over $100 million goes unclaimed every year due to lack of applicants.
Don't ignore the little ones! Smaller scholarships are less competitive and can add up quickly.
Don't give up. You may not get every scholarship you apply for, but that doesn't mean you won't get something for your efforts. "Flood the market", as they say—the more you apply, the more you're likely to receive.
Keep track of your applications. Use the Scholarship Tracking Spreadsheet below to keep track of all the information you need.
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SCHOLARSHIP SPREADSHEETS
Below is a sample list of scholarships you'll find at GoingMerry.com.
Click any of them to go to that scholarship on the GoingMerry website and check it out, or start your own search!
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Scholarships for Black/African American Students
Scholarships for First-Generation Students
POSSE Foundation
Nominations are now being taken for Posse Scholars! The Posse Foundation partners with colleges and universities across the country to provide full four-year scholarships for students. Nominations are for 11th Grade students who exhibit leadership abilities. If you are a junior and feel as though you meet this criteria, please reach out to your counselor in order to be considered.
Students will need to go through a series of interviews and if chosen, are a part of a pre-collegiate program.
The following colleges and universities partner with Posse, D.C.: Bucknell University, Lafayette College, University of Rochester, Sewanee: University of the South, University of Wisconsin—Madison.
QuestBridge National College Match
QuestBridge matches students with top colleges and universities and provides them with scholarships to attend their partnered college and universities. CLICK HERE for more information on how you can apply and for more information on requirements. The application will open later this summer!
MAGRUDER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
IF A SCHOLARSHIP FORM IS CLOSED, PLEASE CHECK BACK.
Senator Nancy King Scholarship (seniors) DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024
If you live within the boundary of Senator Nancy King’s district, you can apply to this scholarship. Applications must be submitted to the Career Center. CLICK HERE to see if you live within her district.
Senator Ben Kramer Scholarship (seniors) DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2024
If you live within the boundary of Senator Ben Kramer's district, you can apply to this scholarship. Applications must be submitted to the Career Center. CLICK HERE to see if you live within his district.
Delegate Vaughn Stewart Scholarship (seniors) DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2024
If you live within the boundary of Delegate Stewart's district, you can apply to this scholarship. CLICK HERE to see if you live within his district. CLICK HERE for information for the Class of 2024.
Newman Charitable Fund Scholarship for 2024 DEADLINE: APRIL 19, 2024
Newman Charitable Fund will provide two $5,000 scholarships to Magruder graduating seniors who have done significant volunteer service. Consideration will go especially to students who have contributed to hunger relief and animal care.
Nicole Michelle Lee Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2024
This fund was established in January 2008 by her family soon after Nicole was involved in a fatal car accident. This fund provides scholarships and educational opportunities for individuals graduating from Colonel Zadok Magruder High School. A scholarship of $2,500, renewable for three subsequent years, will be awarded to a graduating senior. This year's award is a one-time award of $10,000.
Justin Davis Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 19, 2024
In honor of Pfc. Justin R. Davis (Class of 2005), a scholarship in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded to multiple students to help pay for expenses related to their initial year of education following graduation from Magruder High school. Make a copy of the application and share with Jennifer_Lyons@mcpsmd.org.
Class of 2023 Scholarship DEADLINE: MAY 3, 2024
The Class of 2023 College Scholarship Fund was established in June 2023 by Magruder’s class of 2023 officers. This fund provides $1,000 scholarships for three individuals graduating from Col Zadok Magruder High School in Derwood, Maryland for the years of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Royster Family Scholarship DEADLINE: MAY 3, 2024
The mission of the Royster Family Scholarship is to advance, assist, and support Black/African-American students in the pursuit of higher education. This year's award will be in the amount of $500.
Chris Matthews Unsung Hero Soccer Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024
Chris Matthews (class of 1994), played four years of Varsity Soccer at Magruder. This fund was established to provide financial support to offset a portion of college costs for deserving "Unsung Hero" soccer players.
Coach Andy Sidorick Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024
To honor him and to share the love he had for teaching and coaching, the family awarded the Coach Andy Sidorick Memorial Scholarship to the first recipient in the spring of 2022.
Athletic Booster Club Scholarship DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024
Applicants must be current seniors and must have participated in a varsity sport during their senior year.
Magruder PTSA First in the Family Scholarship (seniors) (This scholarship is currently unavailable)
This scholarship is to award a Magruder senior who is the first generation in his/her family to attend college.
Criteria:
A graduating senior at Magruder High School
Will be attending a two- or four-year college in the Fall
Have a CGPA >3.0
Essay: What a college degree means to me.