Scholarship Resources

Featured Scholarships by Deadline

DUE MARCH 15: Zaching Against Cancer Foundation - Six $2,500 awards to seniors with GPA > 3.0, attending 2 or 4-year college, must have overcome a significant hardship, medical challenge, and/or family issue relating to cancer.

DUE MARCH 27: The Kimmy Duong Foundation - Between $2,000 - $5,000 annually (renewable) based on academic achievement, leadership, service and pride in your heritage. Must be attending UMD, UMBC, Towson, MC, JMU, VT, UVA or VCU and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Attendance at award ceremony on July 18 required.

DUE MARCH 31: Phi Beta Kappa Association (DCPBK) - Students must have a GPA > 3.5 and show a commitment to the values and mission of Phi Beta Kappa, including academic achievement, community involvement, and a dedication to the liberal arts and sciences. Apply HERE.

DUE APRIL 1: Masonic Charities of Maryland - Over 100 awards of $500 - $5,000, recommendation letter and short essay about future goals.

DUE APRIL 1: The Men’s College Scholarship - $500 - $1,000 awards for outstanding male seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. 

DUE APRIL 10: Sherry S. Hintz College Scholarship Fund - Must have lost a parent or primary guardian to breast or ovarian cancer and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipient may receive up to $20,000 per year for as many as four years of undergraduate education. Link coming soon, email tlatimer@everymind.org for more information.

DUE APRIL 15: Dunkin' Scholarship - Up to 50 $2,500 scholarships! Selected on the basis of well-rounded character: academics, leadership, commitment to school and community.

DUE APRIL 15: Taiwanese American Community Scholarship Award - Three awards of $1,000 each, open to all ethnic backgrounds. Judging criteria are leadership (30%), academic achievement (30%), community service (30%), and essay (10%).

DUE APRIL 15:  Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) - Multiple scholarships, click link to access 13 awards for Asians. Household income at or below the county moderate income level, open to all majors.

DUE MAY 1: PMIWDC Young Social Innovators (YSI) Scholarship - Annual $2,500 scholarships awarded to high school and early-career changemakers pursuing project management education or certification.

DUE MAY 1: The Kevin David Special Education Scholarship - Inaugural year, three awards of $1,000 to students accepted to a 2- or 4-year college. Short essay and teacher recommendation required. 

DUE JUNE 1: Visionary Scholarship Program - Five awards given bi-annually from the American College Foundation with a total of ten scholarships awarded each school year. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each. Student does NOT need to demonstrate financial need in order to qualify.

General Scholarship Searches:

Fastweb - Targeted scholarship search (create profile and get matched)

Mometrix Top 175 Scholarships - High level awards, organized by popularity, includes accessibility features (for students with a disability)

Central Scholarships - One application for 70 scholarships for Maryland students, GPA > 2.8 & income < $90,000

Scholarships.com - Free, vetted scholarship opportunities

Big Future Scholarships - Grants & scholarships from the College Board. Earn money for college by completing tasks throughout the year.

StudentScholarships.org - Ongoing scholarships throughout the year

U.S. Department of Labor - Career exploration and scholarship search tool

Cappex Scholarships - Scholarship database for first generation and underrepresented students (also for current college students)

Tuition Funding Sources - Create a profile to search for scholarships

Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) Scholarships