Scholarship Information

We understand that paying for college is not easy. There are many scholarships available to students for some extra financial aid. Your best resource is to meet with your College and Career Navigator. They will help guide you in your search for scholarships and answer any questions you may have. I have included a list of scholarship links and applications below for your convenience.

**REMEMBER - When searching, it is very important to read all scholarship requirements carefully to determine if you are eligible. You do not want to put time and effort into completing an application for a scholarship that you are not eligible to win.

Monitor and visit this page periodically as Mr. Nalda updates and adds scholarships regularly!

Also, keep in mind that some scholarship applications may require a letter of recommendation from a teacher or responsible adult. Pay attention to deadlines and give these people at least three weeks to complete this part of the application for you. If you already have a teacher that has written a college recommendation for you, you can ask them to write a scholarship recommendation as well.

After the 'Quarterly Scholarships' below, you will see scholarships organized by month. When you click on a month, the number in bold is the scholarship's deadline date. Again, please read scholarship requirements carefully so you know what needs to be turned in and when all application materials are due. Plan ahead and be organized! We do not want you to miss any deadlines!!

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

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.

December 2025 Scholarships - Click Here

18* - Equitable Excellence Scholarship - up tp 100-$5,000 awards (renewable up to for four years); seniors in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year; min 2.5 GPA (unweighted); financial need; demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in your community by encouraging others to pursue higher education; willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information; essay; transcript.
- *Scholarship application closes at 4pm EST on December 18.
19 - Live Deliberately Essay Contest* - (*deadline is 12pm on 12/19); $500 award per age group: 14-16 and 17-18; must be at least 14 years and no older than 18  years of age (can be 19 years old if still in high school) when the contest closes; consider a selected Henry David Thoreau quotation and accompanying prompt; write a thoughtful essay that uses personal experience and observation to demonstrate how that quotation and prompt relate to their own lives and to the world around them.
31 - Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship - $1,000; 9-12 grade; legal U.S. resident; submit a 250 word essay; feel free to use something you have already written! Easy!!!
31 - Around the Corner from College Scholarship - 1-$1,000 award; open to current high school students (9-12 grade); US citizen, permanent resident, or with DACA status; must be planning to attend a college or university in the US; create a personalized checklist that you can use (max 10 items) to help you best prepare for college.
31 - Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship - $2,500 award; legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia; must be currently enrolled in 8th - 12th grade in a school; create a FREE account and portfolio and earn as many points as you can; see link for rules and guidelines.

January 2026 Scholarships - Click Here

04 - "Speak Up, Save A Life" PSA Contest - prizes of $1,000, $3,000, and $5,000; MCPS middle and high school students; create an original video to promote awareness of the dangers of opioid abuse or overdose and fentanyl among teens; students can earn 10 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating; see link for rules and details.
05 - GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - (*deadline is 1pm on 1/6) up to $40,000; senior; U.S. Citizen; Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 4‑year college or university in the U.S. for the entire 2026-2027 academic school year; demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces.
06 - Taco Bell Foundation Live Más Scholarship - (*deadline is 8pm on 1/6) up to $14.5 million in scholarship funding for 2026; senior; legal U.S. resident or the dependent child of an active duty member of the U.S. military; submit a video (between 30 seconds to 2 minutes or less in length) or essay (250-500 words) about your passion and your future.
07 - Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship* - (*deadline is 5pm on 1/7) 60 awards of up to $7,500; minority high school senior; U.S. citizen; financial need; demonstrated of academic excellence; leadership potential and dedication to community service; plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within or affiliated with a school in the U.S.; Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college; letter of recommendation; transcript; four essays.
12 - JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest - 1-$10,000, 1-$3,000, and 5-$1,000, and 10-$100 awards; grades 9-12; write a 700-1,000 word essay describing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1917; must use five sources and include a bibliography; see link for all rules and guidelines.
15 - APIA (Asian and Pacific Islander Americans) Scholars Scholarship - (application due @ 5pm on Jan 15); $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards; senior; U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident; able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands; enroll as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2026; essay questions; application guide and tips.
15 - Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship - (deadline is at 4pm EST on 1/9) up to $40,000 in college funding and internship opportunities at Amazon; senior; min 2.3 GPA (unweighted); U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Authorized to work in the United States; have taken computer science or hardware engineering classes in high school or at a college dual program, or currently be enrolled in one (see link for details); plan to pursue a computer science or engineering degree in college (see link for list of eligible majors); can attend a two-year college and transfer; demonstrate financial need.
15 - FOSSI Scholarship - 4-year scholarships of $10,000 per year for students majoring in STEM related fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); senior; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted); pursue studies in a STEM field (see link for preferred majors); have interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields; demonstrate financial need.
16 - Damascus Post 171 High School Oratorical Contest - awards ranging from $300 - $1,000 (local contest) to $25,000 at the National contest; U.S. citizen or a permanent resident; 9-12 grade; application/registration for the Post 171 contest needs to be completed and submitted by January 16th, 2026; the Post 171 contest will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Damascus American Legion Post 171 in Damascus, Maryland.
- Read and review the following: rules and regulations; oratorical contest prepared and assigned topics.
20 - C-SPAN StudentCam Competition - prizes of up $5,000; students in 6th through 12th grades; students can work solo or in teams; create a video documentary on a topic that relates to the competition theme, “Exploring the American Story through the Declaration of Independence”; see link for rules and details.
20 - MCPS Educational Foundation Student Scholarships - opportunities from $250 - $20,000; seniors; opportunities allow scholars to use funds for tuition, and many also allow scholars to receive funds directly and use for other educational expenses such as books, computers, and living expenses; see link for a list of scholarship opportunities.
31 - Navy NROTC Scholarship - $180,000 towards a four-year institution's tuition and expenses; please read all application instructions and checklist carefully to determine eligibility and requirements of the scholarship; long application, start early!!
31- Montgomery Scholars Program at Montgomery College - senior; min 3.0 GPA; 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; each student admitted into the Scholars program is awarded merit scholarships that cover the cost of tuition and fees for two years of study at Montgomery College (30 credits per year at the in-county resident tuition rate); essay; 2 letters of rec; personal creative work; click link for more information and details.
- Please note: students must have already applied to MC and received their M Number before they can begin the application! Apply ASAP! (click here for the link)

February 2026 Scholarships - Click Here

01 - Washington Wizards Dr. E.B. Henderson Essay Contest - 10 awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000; open to all DMV area high school seniors; to celebrate and honor Dr. E.B.'s legacy, write a 350-500 word essay to explore how your personal interests—whether it's art, sports, coding, music, or social media—can be used to educate and uplift others in your community; all students who submit an eligible essay will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to a select Wizards home game during the 2025-26 season.
01 - Winston Art Scholarships and Harriet Lindner Newbill Art 2-D Art Awards* - $25,000 available in scholarships; for visual artists ages 16 to 22 years; scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicants’ chosen art fields; funds can be used for college tuition and required art supplies; recipients have 15 months to use the funds; copy of the applicant's US birth certificate or current US passport/naturalization certificate; images of 5 examples of the applicant's artwork (high resolution jpeg); art works must have been done within the past two years; works must be two-dimensional; see application and brochure (link) for all rules and guidelines.
- *Deadline is 5pm on February 1, 2026.
06 - Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship - multiple awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 per year (renewable); senior; U.S. Citizen or perm. res.; min 3.0 GPA; exhibit academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement; activities, awards & honors; financial need; demonstrate desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals; must certify to not participate as a student-athlete in college.
13 - Team DC Student-Athlete Scholarships - awards of up to $2,500; senior with demonstrated academic success; self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+) student-athletes who have made positive contributions to their sport and enhanced the perception of the LGBTQIA+ community through their participation and leadership; enroll in a full-time, undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university; official transcript; personal essay, maximum of 1,500 words (see link for prompt); two (2) letters of support from individuals qualified to address the candidate’s suitability for this award; copy of the acceptance letter for their chosen college or university (when available).
15 - Choose Respect Video Contest - top prize of $1,000; open to secondary students, this contest challenges teens to create an original video promoting awareness of dating violence/abuse among teens; videos can be in English or Spanish; see link for rules and details.
17 - McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship - different tiers of awards ranging from $5,000 - $100,000; senior; legal U.S. resident or a DREAMer/DACA recipient; have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage; younger than 21 years old; minimum 2.8 GPA; attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study in the fall; transcript; personal statement; letter of recommendation to be submitted online; list of community service projects; FAFSA Submission Summary; recipients are selected for their academic achievements, community impact, personal statement, and financial need.
20 - The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship - one award of $10,000 and six awards of $5,000; senior; open to vegetarian and vegan students; write an essay addressing different points on vegetarianism, including how you promoted vegetarianism in your high school and/or community and why it is important to you; copy of transcript; three or more recommendations (at least one teacher); any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in high school and/or community including photographs, newspaper stories, etc.
27 - Cancer Pathways 2026 Teen Writing Contest - $1,000 cash prizes; open to 9th-12th graders who are impacted by cancer and live in the United States; essay length must not exceed 1,500 words; not eligible: poems, essays about a pet, or fiction; essays must be original content of the author and in their own voice; winners will be asked to fill out a IRS W-9 form; winners will be invited to a virtual celebration and asked to read their essays.
28 - TheDream.US National Scholarship - up to $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree at one of our Partner Colleges (see list); senior; min 2.5 GPA; undocumented and came to the United States before the age of 16, before November 1, 2020, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS; eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend; significant financial need; family's financial info; essays; responsibilities.
28 - Pearls of Hope Community Foundation (POHCF) HBCU Scholarship - $2,000 award (renewable for up to four years); senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; plan to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU); min 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 GPA on a 5.0 scale.; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words; read all instructions and guidelines carefully.
28 - POHCF Bernadine Pindell STEM Scholarship - $1,500 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; major in mathematics, engineering or a STEM field; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Community Service Award - $1,500 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; in recognition of considerable community service activity during high school.; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Modern Leaders Scholarship - $1,500 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; in recognition of their willingness to give back to their community through local activism and/or entrepreneurship, as well as their high academic performance and demonstration of leadership potential; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Reach for Tomorrow Scholarship - $1,500 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for students that have shown remarkable character and perseverance despite personal challenges; these students have shown grit, determination, resiliency, and a need for financial assistance to continue their education after graduation; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Discovery Scholarship - $1,000 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for a student that is following their own path by seeking enrollment in a community college, trade or vocational school in Montgomery County; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Dr. Clive Jackson Scholarship - $1,500 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for a student who plans to major in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM); must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Partica Moore-Batten Scholarship - $2,000 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for a student who plans to major in education attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU); must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Jacqueline A. Rose HBCU Scholarship - $1,500 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for a student who plans to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU); must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
28 - POHCF Beatrice W. Crutchfield Scholarship* - $4,000 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for a student who plans to pursue a degree in education; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words.
- *This is a renewable scholarship paid in the amount of $1,000 for the first year and $1000 for the next three years annually, provided the student meets the stated cumulative grade point average while attending the university of choice. The student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
28 - POHCF Ayanna Cray-Prather Scholarship* - $1,000 award; senior and reside (have a home address) in Montgomery County and/or attend a Montgomery County Public School; for a student who plans to pursue a degree in education; must be able to document service-learning hours with outstanding community service; two (2) letters of recommendation; must submit a school transcript (first quarter or semester of 12th grade) from the school registrar; essay of up to 500 words; the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
28 - Macklin Business Institute (MBI) Honors Program at Montgomery College - 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.
- Please note: students must have already applied to MC and received their M Number before they can begin the application! Apply ASAP! (click here for the link)

March 2026 Scholarships - Click Here

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.
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.
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.
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 be 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.
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.
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.

April 2026 Scholarships - Click Here

21 - Alex Popeck Never Back Down Foundation Difference Maker Scholarship - senior; graduating in 2026 from a Montgomery County, MD high school (public or private), two letters of recommendation (counselors, coaches, clergy, employers, teachers and supervisors are acceptable recommenders); participate in extra-curricular activities; submit a written personal statement/essay (see application for prompt).
24 - McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship - 60 need-based scholarships of up to $15,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year; senior; U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551; enroll full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending an HBCU during the 2026-2027 academic year; cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher; able to demonstrate leadership abilities; able to demonstrate a financial need; essay (see link for prompt).

Scholarship Search Sites - Click Here

Fastweb - I recommend all students register and create an account on this site!
goingmerry - I recommend all students register and create an account on this site!
BigFuture
Appily (formerly Cappex)
Stand Out College Prep - Washington, D.C. and Maryland Scholarships
MOS
Peterson's
Niche
CareerOneStop
TuitionFundingSources
GetSchooled
StudentScholarships.org
Unigo
Scholarships.com
Collegeanswer
MCPS Educational Foundation S cholarships
MCPS Scholarships Link
My College Scholarship
Scholarship America
Imagine America

Open Education Database is a great, extensive resource featuring information about MD schools, scholarships, loans, and more! Check it out: oedb.org/maryland/.

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

Check out these additional databases of scholarships and fellowships available for undocumented young people:

MALDEF: www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources/
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

Montgomery College Scholarships - Click Here

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).

Interested students must also submit a general Montgomery College application ahead of time as they need to include their Montgomery College 'M Number' on their application.
- Fall 2025 Deadline: January 31, 2025
Click here for more information and learn how to apply
- Fall 2025 Application Guidelines

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.

Application Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 or higher weighted grade point average; Letter of recommendation; Essay questions; admission to a degree program at Montgomery College.

Applications are typically available to students in January of their senior year
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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 ahead of time as they need to include their Montgomery College 'M Number' on their application.
- Applications are typically available to students in January of their senior year
Click here for more information and learn how to apply

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.

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