Scholarships
Maryland Scholarship Directory: https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/washington-dc-and-maryland-scholarships/
Delegate scholarships: First use Find My Representatives to determine your legislative district. You must attend a college in MARYLAND and have completed the FAFSA to qualify. Mrs. Kessler will submit your transcript (just let her know).
District 39 (Montgomery Village):
Delegate Gabriel Acevero Scholarship - Awards given on a rolling basis, apply now for highest consideration.
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:
DUE JUNE 18: Izaak Walton League of America Rockville Chapter - Six $2000 scholarships; the Chapter’s Thomas W. Fisher Conservation Scholarships are awarded to young people studying conservation or environmentally related disciplines.
DUE JULY 1: Tools for Success Scholarship - Several awards (about $500) for students with > 2.5 GPA living in a single parent household meeting income guidelines.
DUE AUG 15: Daisy DACA Foundation Dreamers Scholarship - To apply, tell us about yourself, how this funding would help you, and how your background has affected your educational journey so far; non U.S. citizens with GPA > 3.0.
General Scholarship Searches:
Fastweb - Targeted scholarship search (create profile and get matched)
Going Merry - Set up a profile and find scholarships based on your criteria
Health Certification Scholarship Interest Form - Complete if you are interested in learning more about scholarships to attend Montgomery College to get a certificate to help start your health care career! Programs include: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), Phlebotomy Technician (draws blood) and Pharmacy Technician.
Mometrix Top 175 Scholarships - High level awards, organized by popularity, includes accessibility features (for students with a disability)
Central Scholarships - One application for multiple awards! GPA > 2.8 & income < $90,000
Scholarships.com - Free, vetted scholarship opportunities
Big Future Scholarships - Grants & opportunity scholarships from the College Board. You can earn money for college by completing tasks throughout the year!
StudentScholarships.org - Ongoing scholarships throughout the year
Bold.org - Scholarships specifically for Black students
HSF - Hispanic Scholarship Fund (opens January 1)
National Hispanic Institute - Engaging youth with leadership programs and college readiness
Immigrants Rising - No citizenship requirement or legal residency requirement
U.S. Department of Labor - Scholarship search tool
Cappex Scholarships - Scholarship database for first generation and underrepresented students (also for current college students)