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Scholarship Search Sites - Click Here
Scholarship Search Sites - Click Here
Minority Scholarships - A large percentage of the U.S. college population is comprised of minority students from various backgrounds and races. To qualify as minority student, you don't need to be a first generation immigrant or the first person in your family to go to college. Specific organizations qualify women or LGBTQ students as minorities. Scholarships for minority students vary in their criteria and are not limited to race or ethnicity.
UNCF.org/Scholarships UNCF manages various scholarship programs and awards more than $100 million a year in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 member HBCUs.
MCPSEF Student Scholarships & Awards – Opportunities & Criteria on our website
Federal Student Aid Grants and Scholarships - Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are free money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid.
National Merit Scholarship - The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.
Colleges and Universities that offer scholarships for IB diploma holders
Fastweb - I recommend all students register and create an account on this site!
Going Merry - I recommend all students register and create an account on this site!
Stand Out College Prep - Washington, D.C. and Maryland Scholarships
Open Education Database is a great, extensive resource featuring information about MD schools, scholarships, loans, and more! Check it out: oedb.org/maryland/.
NSA Stokes Educational Scholarship program - The Stokes Program is open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, who are planning to major in computer science, computer/electrical engineering, or Chinese or Russian languages.
Resources for Undocumented Students - Click Here
Resources for Undocumented Students - Click Here
Immigrants Rising - list of undergraduate Scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal Permanent Residency
ADDITIONAL DATABASES
ADDITIONAL DATABASES
Check out these additional databases of scholarships and fellowships available for undocumented young people:
My Undocumented Life: mydocumentedlife.org
Scholarships A-Z: www.scholarshipsaz.org
Sillicon Valley Community Foundation: www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships
The College Expo: www.thecollegeexpo.org/resources/scholarships
More Resources (Many for Minority Students) - Click Here
More Resources (Many for Minority Students) - Click Here
American Psychological Assoc (APA) Scholarships & Fellowships
Kids' Chance - For children of Maryland's severely injured workers
How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships - https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/paying-for-college/scholarship-resources/
A Complete Guide to Federal Student Loans - https://www.moneygeek.com/student-loans/federal-student-loans/
Student Loan Calculator - https://www.moneygeek.com/student-loans/calculator/
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The Scholar’s Corner (Every Resource You’ll Ever Need!)
Montgomery College Scholarships - Click Here
Montgomery College Scholarships - Click Here
Montgomery Scholars
Montgomery Scholars
The Montgomery Scholars Program is a selective-admission two-year interdisciplinary honors program designed for high school graduates as the first step in completing a four-year degree.
Montgomery Scholars will launch their college studies at a fraction of the cost of most four-year schools. The College will award merit scholarships to each student admitted into the Scholars program. These Montgomery Scholars scholarships cover the cost of full-tuition and fees, for two years of study at Montgomery College (30 credits per year at the in-county resident tuition rate).
Applications for the 2026 – 2027 school year will open soon. In the meantime, if you’d like to learn more about the program, you can click here to watch our pre-recorded information session, and hear from our staff, students, and alumni
Board of Trustees (BOT) Scholarship
Board of Trustees (BOT) Scholarship
The Board of Trustees Academic Specialty Scholarship is for talented Montgomery County high school graduates who plan to enroll at any Montgomery College campus. This is a one-year scholarship that covers the full-time cost of tuition and fees at the county resident tuition rate, up to a maximum of 15 credits per semester.
Requirements: 3.0 or higher weighted grade point average; Letter of recommendation; Essay questions; admission to a degree program at Montgomery College.
(The BOT Scholarship Application is closed for the 2024-2025 academic year, the new application will be available in January 2025)
The Macklin Business Institute (MBI) Honors Program
The Macklin Business Institute (MBI) Honors Program
Are you looking for a highly-selective and competitive business program that parallels that of the best business schools? MBI might be for you!
The Macklin Business Institute (MBI) Honors Program provides a collegiate experience that parallels that of the best business schools in the country, bringing together highly talented students with an interest in business. The two-year program is designed for incoming MC freshmen, while the one-year program is for second-year college students. Upon completion of the program, students will have had unique opportunities which will expand your transfer options.
Interested students must also submit a general Montgomery College application by December 1 of their senior year in order to submit their Macklin application by early to mid-January.
2024-2025 Deadline: January 2025 TBD
Montgomery College Foundation Scholarships
Montgomery College Foundation Scholarships
Montgomery College Foundation Scholarships – The Montgomery College Foundation offers more than 300 Foundation scholarship opportunities, generously provided by businesses, organizations, and individuals. Scholarships are available for students who are in good academic standing and have financial need. There are two deadlines: June 30 for the fall semester and December 31 for spring semester.
Admitted students can apply for all MC Foundation scholarships by completing one online application through AcademicWorks. This online tool automatically matches you up with relevant scholarships. Go to the online application and use your MyMC login to begin the process.
MONTHLY Scholarships (Recurring; See Sites For Exact Deadline Dates) - Click Here
MONTHLY Scholarships (Recurring; See Sites For Exact Deadline Dates) - Click Here
Citizens Scholarship Sweepstakes - monthly $2,500 prize, and eventually our yearly $15,000 prize; high school senior; plan on attending college and be enrolled at least half-time; legal U.S. resident (including D.C. and U.S. Territories); 16 years of age or older; to be eligible for a chance to win the 'Citizens Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship' entrants must also be an: American Indian or Alaskan Native, African American or Black, Hispanic or Latino/a, Asian, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander, Women, member of the LGBTQ+ community, individual with disabilities, and/or a veteran; fill out an application; no essay.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation - $500-$5,000; take a quiz, show what you know, win scholarships. It's that easy!
Courage to Grow Scholarship - $500; Junior or Senior; min 2.5 GPA; 250 words or less why you should win $.
Quick Entry Course Hero Scholarship - $1,000; Senior; must be at least 16 years old to enter; create an account and submit a response of up to 1000 words on the monthly topic.
$2,000 No Essay Scholarship - $2,000; 9-12 grade; U.S. Cit. or legal res.; register for site; random winner drawn monthly; you can enter once each month for a chance to win.
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship - $1,000; 9-12 grade; read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay and 60 second video; see link for essay and video guidelines.
QUARTERLY Scholarships (Recurring; See Sites For Exact Deadline Dates) - Click Here
QUARTERLY Scholarships (Recurring; See Sites For Exact Deadline Dates) - Click Here
Because College is Expensive Scholarship - 1-$500 award; 11 & 12 grade; legal U.S. residents or International students with valid visas; fill out an application; winner selected by random drawing, then contacted directly and announced on hosting web page.
OppU Achievers Scholarship - 1-$2,500 award per deadline; senior; U.S. Citizen or resident; min. 3.0 GPA (unweighted); submit an essay of 500 words or fewer on why you’re an achiever; see link for full essay prompt.
Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
Easterday Poetry Award - awards ranging from $100 - $500; all U.S. high school students are eligible to enter this contest; poems must be 20 lines or less (title and spaces between stanzas do not count), unpublished, the sole work of the entrant, and not be entered in any other concurrent contest; see link for full rules and guidelines; only ONE poem per poet may be entered during any 90 day span.
Winners are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
2025-2026 Scholarships - Click Here
2025-2026 Scholarships - Click Here
2025 Achievement Week Application - 12th Grade Male Senior; Minimum of 3.5 (weighted) or 3.0 (unweighted) GPA - Deadline: October 24, 2025 by 11:59pm EST
2025 International High School Essay Contest - 12th Grade; up to $5,000 - Deadline: October 31, 2025
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship - multiple awards of up to $55,000/year to attend a four-year school; senior; min. 3.75 GPA (un-weighted); judged on persistence, service to others, and leadership; essays, letters of recommendation; financial need (will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000); students can apply via Common App. - Deadline: November 12, 2025
9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest - MLK Oratorical Contest, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finalists will be selected by a panel of judges. The winners will receive monetary awards valued at $1000, $500, and $250 respectively. Deadline: December 15, 2024
Dell Scholars Scholarship Program: $20,000 Opens: December 15, 2025 / Deadline: February 15, 2026 - min GPA 2.4; Demonstrate financial need (Pell grant eligible)
Hagan Scholarship Foundation: 12th grade; min GPA of 3.5; Deadline: December 1, 2025 Brochure Here
Burger King Scholars : Applications will be accepted through December 16, 2024. Apply early! Available to all high school seniors who meet the criteria: Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada; Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from homeschool education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada; Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent and plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2025-26 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
A.R. Tilghman Memorial Scholarship Trust - 12th Grade; up to $5,000 - Deadline: March 1, 2025
Kappa Alpha Scholarship : Must be a high school graduating senior or GED recipient and has been accepted to college as a full-time student and will be enrolled for the next semester; Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average; Should be active in extra-curricular activities or work-related activity; Must be an African American male student of color living in Montgomery County. All materials must be submitted online before 11:59 p.m. on April 20, 2025.
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