01* - Horatio Alger Association Scholarship - *(deadline is 12pm on 3/1) 105 college scholarships up to $25,000; junior; United States citizen; maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree in the U.S. (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer); demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required); involved in co-curricular and community service activities; display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; essay; Counselor Certification Form; transcript; income verification.
01 - Anthony Richard Tilghman Memorial Scholarship - up to $5,000 award(s); senior; official high school transcript; 2 letters of recommendation; extracurricular/community service activities; submit an essay (500 words or less) telling how you plan to help the mentally challenged or, if you are mentally challenged, how you plan to develop your career.
01 - Navy Family Scholarships by NOSCDC - senior; applicant must be a dependent child of an active duty, activated reservist, retired from active duty, or deceased United States Navy (USN) service member; attend a two- or four- year undergraduate college, a visual or performing arts school, or a vocational/technical school; awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, school involvement, and community engagement; essays; letter of recommendation; official transcript; the applicant must be a U.S. citizen and, if applicable, possess a valid military dependent identification card.
01 - AFSA (American Foreign Service Association) National High School Essay Contest - winner receives $2,500, a trip Washington, D.C., and a fully funded educational voyage with Semester at Sea; runner-up receives $1,250 and a full scholarship to attend the National Student Leadership Conference’s International Diplomacy program during a summer session; grades 9-12; submit an essay of 1,000 to 1,500 words about the U.S. and global leadership; see link for specific prompt.
01 - Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - senior; child of a Marine or a Navy Corpsman, Chaplain or Religious Programs specialist attached to a Marine unit; have a cumulative GPA of 2.00; have an adjusted gross income at or below the financial eligibility threshold, which is $129,000 for tax year 2024; see website for full rules and eligibility requirements.
01 - STEM for Her Scholarships - 4-year institutions: scholarships up to $5,000, 2-year institutions: scholarships up to $2,500, and Technical/Trade School programs: scholarships up to $2,500 per awardee; senior graduate in the Spring of 2026 in select Washington D.C. Metro areas (including Montgomery County); demonstrate passion for pursuing a STEM-related career; demonstrating financial need is not required, but preference may be given to applicants with financial need; proof of enrollment in a two-year, four-year or technical/trade school for the school year; provide bursar’s office information before funds can be distributed; needs-based recipients must submit: Financial Award Letter, Cost of Attendance Statement, Financial Student Aid Report (SAR from FAFSA).
02 - Central Scholarship - scholarships range from $1,000 to $11,000; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Maryland resident; have a GPA of 2.8 or higher to be competitive; plan to attend an accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year; essay.
02 - Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Scholarship - 3-$1,500 awards; senior; Maryland resident; accepted by, or currently applying to a college or university for an undergraduate or associate degree; must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree related to the environment (Majors could include environmental studies, environmental education, and environmental sciences (e.g. conservation biology, natural resources, environmental engineering, sustainability, and climate change solutions)); demonstrate a passion for the environment, green schools leadership, community leadership, or advocacy; personal statement (passion for environment); evidence of leadership (Green School/Green Team, Scouts, Community Activity, Volunteerism, Advocacy); short answer response to a question about the environment.
06 - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Montgomery County Branch Scholarships - $1,000 awards; high school senior; min 3.0 GPA; must participate in extracurricular activities; must participate in faith-based, religious-based, or volunteer activities (if this is not possible because of paid employment, please explain); essay (up to 500 words); narrative personal essay (up to 5 paragraphs); must list your Maryland legislators (see link for directions); two school references; scholarships will be presented at the Annual Freedom Fund Dinner at 2pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland.
08 - DreamerZ Foundation 2026 Scholarship (deadline extended!) - senior; must identify as female; verifiable proof of school attendance or residence in one of the following Montgomery County, Maryland communities: Bethesda, Germantown, Montgomery Village, Potomac, or Poolesville; min 3.0 GPA (unweighted); accepted and enroll in a two- or four-year college or university for the 2026-2027 school year; must be available and willing to participate in a short virtual interview during the week of March 14, 2026; 500-600 word essay; two letters of recommendation; official copy of transcript.
08 - AFCEA DC Scholarship Program - senior; U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; plan to enroll full-time in a four-year STEM degree program at a U.S.-accredited college or university in an eligible field of study, including: Computer Science, Engineering (all disciplines), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I)-related fields of study (see website for full list); extracurricular and volunteer activities; personal statement describing your interest in STEM and future goals; financial need statement outlining anticipated costs, expected contributions, and funding gaps; two letters of recommendation submitted through the application system; note: winners of full tuition scholarships are not eligible.
08 - Ophelia Foundation Scholarships - five $1,000 awards; graduating senior from a high school in the DMV (DC/MD/VA) area; minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; U.S. citizen; accepted as a full-time and first-term matriculating freshman at an accredited college or university (excluding the Army, Navy, or Air Force Academy) or an accredited two-year community college at the time the award is presented; planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree; eligible for the scholarship award as determined by the donor’s criteria (refer to the scholarship description for each award for specific criteria).
08 - USDA 1890 National Scholars Program - awards full tuition, books and academic fees, room and board, paid summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation; senior; U.S. citizen; min cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale); min of 21 ACT, 1080 SAT scores; accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities (see link for list); study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines; demonstrate leadership and community service; official transcript; 250-500 word essay; scholarship flyer.
10 - Macklin Business Institute (MBI) Honors Program at Montgomery College - (deadline extended from 2/28!) senior; min 3.0 GPA; 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; click on the link for more details.
13 - Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest - awards of up to $2,500; grades 9-12; submit and essay and/or video addressing one of four prompts; students whose submissions reach the final phase of judging must take part in brief remote interviews to discuss their essays; students must have some availability during the week of May 17-23.
13 - Ivy Vine Charities Scholarships - senior; cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or above on a 4.0 scale documented on an official transcript; plan to attend a four-year university or college, or a community college; evidence of participation in school and community activities; record of Student Service Learning (SSL) hours; submit three pieces of evidence, including letters of achievement and certificates of merit highlighting involvement in academics, sports, clubs, student government, etc; essay.
15 - Zaching Against Cancer Foundation Spirit Award Scholarships - six $2,500 awards; senior; minimum 3.0 GPA; plan to attend a two or four-year university or trade school within the following calendar year of receipt of the scholarship; must have overcome some sort of significant hardship, medical challenge, and/or family issue relating to cancer during their life; essay; three Nomination Forms; transcript; letter of recommendation (optional but encouraged).
15 - Dorothy Marvil Scholarship - $2,500 scholarships; graduating high school senior; minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA; can be used for tuition at a four-year university, community college, technical college or trade school; applications will only be accepted from United States residents who will be attending a school located in the United States; applicants are only eligible to apply for one scholarship per year from the Support Education Foundation.
15 - Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship - $2,500 scholarships; graduating high school senior; minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA; can be used towards earning a degree in business, finance or a related field at a four-year university or community college; applications will only be accepted from United States residents who will be attending a school located in the United States; applicants are only eligible to apply for one scholarship per year from the Support Education Foundation.
15 - Vocational Education Scholarship (Graduating High School Senior) - $1,500 scholarships; graduating high school senior; minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA; planning to attend a vocational school in Maryland as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours); applicants are only eligible to apply for one scholarship per year from the Support Education Foundation.
16 - Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program* - (*deadline is 4pm on 3/16) up to 55 awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000; senior; minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs – Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in the fall; demonstrate a passion for technology; demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
16 - Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program* - (*deadline is 4pm on 3/16) up to 19 awards ranging from $2,500 to $10,000; senior; U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or be an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA); minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs- Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year.
20 - Kappa Youth & Community Foundation Scholarships - senior; African American male student of color living in Montgomery County; min 2.5 GPA; accepted to college as a full-time student and will enroll for the next semester; active in extra-curricular activities or work-related activity; college acceptance letter; transcript; essay; two letters of recommendation; a current photo.
23 - PMI Montgomery County MD Chapter Scholarships* - (*postmark date; if there is no dated postmark on the envelope, entries must be received in the address location by March 30); two $1,500 awards ("Open" and "Member"); open to all high school seniors currently enrolled in a Montgomery County, Maryland high school in the 2025-2026 school year, or are being homeschooled in Montgomery County, and who plan to attend an accredited U.S. college starting in the 2026 school year; eligible students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA (or equivalent) and be in good standing, as well as take and pass the attached quiz about the Project Management profession.
26 - Quest Bridge College Prep Scholars Program - get a head start to a top college with scholarships, awards, and resources designed to help you stand out in college admissions; high school juniors, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S., and U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad; earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered; demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed; typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members).
27 - WISER Scholarship Program - two $2,000 awards; students who have documented learning and/or accessibility needs; senior pursuing post-secondary education; must have documented need for accommodation (please see application); must demonstrate engagement in their community (including, but not limited to, volunteering, caring for a sibling or elder, working for a local business, etc.); short answer questions (responses may be recorded or typed); letter of documentation; letter of recommendation; click here for the flyer.
28 - Louis Goaziou Lodge #1953 Scholarship Program - 1-$500 award; open to all high school seniors currently enrolled in a Washington, D.C. or surrounding metro area high school in the 2025 - 2026 school year; on track to graduate or complete their high school program and be in good standing; planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or other educational program starting in the 2026 - 2027 school year; take and pass the attached Quiz about Freemasonry in the history of the United States and today.
28 - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Eta Pi Zeta Chapter Scholarship - awards of up to $1,000; senior; accepted at a (2) or (4) year Not for Profit College or University; minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5; live or attend school in Montgomery County, Maryland; proof of community service hours; essay; submit 2 letters of recommendation (link provided in online application to share with recommenders).
30 -2026 JD Sowers Scholarship SVHS PTSA Award for Seniors - $800 award; senior; unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher throughout each year of high school; fulfilled all Student Service-Learning (SSL) hours; demonstrated commitment to making a positive impact beyond the classroom; personal statement; 2 letters of recommendation from SVHS staff members.
31 - DC Area Phi Beta Kappa Association Scholarship - four awards of $1,000; senior; min 3.5 unweighted GPA; display sustained interest in the liberal arts and sciences, love of learning, and civic responsibility; extra curricular activities; community involvement; copy of college acceptance letter; essay of 250-500 words; transcript.
31 - World Food Prize Global Challenge Paper - top participants win all expenses paid trip to the Global Youth Institute at the World Food Prize Conference in Des Moines, Iowa – and more opportunities to win prizes ranging from $250 - $1000; grades 9 – 12; students must research and write a 1,500 - 2,500 word essay regarding global issues related to food security, infrastructure or other related topics; some benefits of participation include earning the prestigious Borlaug Scholar title, which is designated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and can only be earned through this competition along with access to scholarships, and USDA based internships, and fellowships; click link for more info and details.
