Scholarships Section B

On or Before midnight, Friday, February 17, 2023: All parts of the online application are due and are submitted electronically. No paper documents accepted. See how to submit your information in the Checklist, #6, on the next page.

B30 Alpha Beta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Frances Lancaster Grant for Teacher Education ($1500 not renewable, one award). Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and

personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. This scholarship will support

woman pursuing a career in education. Eligible applicant must be a 2023 Graduate of St. Mary’s or

Calvert County Public or private school and have maintained a 3.0 GPA. The Applicant must plan to

pursue a college degree in the field of Education. Recipients of this grant must attend an accredited educational institution of their choice and pursue a curriculum that will prepare them for teaching. The selected recipients will receive the grant directly upon presentation of the college bill.

Factors considered in making the awards:

• Financial need

• Scholarship (A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required.)

• Character, personality, degree of dedication

• Participation in extracurricular activities

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

• Your name and “Alpha Beta Chapter” Labeled at the top

• A prepared 500-word (4 paragraph) essay/personal statement which describes why you want to

work with children, what types of work you want to do, and the characteristics you bring to this

profession.

B31 American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), Southern Maryland Chapter, Scholarship (up to $1000, not renewable, one to three awards). Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from any Tri-County high school. Applicant must be entering a field of study directly related to business or financial management, business administration, economics, public administration, accounting, or related area of study. Applicants who do not declare a major within these fields will not be considered. Applicant must be in good standing within their school environment.

Additional Requirements:

Provide a letter of acceptance/intent from a prospective college. Upload this file using the button that appears when you select this scholarship.

Type the next two items into the boxes that appears when you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

• Provide a statement that describes your extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and achievements.

• Provide an essay of 300 words or less addressing your Career/Academic Goals and what you expect to accomplish within your chosen field of study relating to Financial Management. Please provide this essay typed in no less of 12 pt. font. Please put your name at the top of the page, as well as the scholarship title: American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), Southern Maryland Chapter Scholarship.

B32 Association of Naval Aviation (ANA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship ($1000, not renewable, one award). Eligible applicants must be a St. Mary’s or Calvert County resident and a 2023 graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited college or university and major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Students attending a service academy or receiving a ROTC scholarship are not eligible.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

ESSAY: 250 words or less on “How my planned STEM major and career goals could support Navy/Marine Corps Aviation and the Department of Defense.

B33 The Clements Cuties Foundation Danny Ryce Memorial Scholarship for Music ($2,500, not renewable, one award) Eligible applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior from a St. Mary’s County public, private, or home school high school. Graduates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and intend to pursue a career in music, either vocal or instrumental. Applicants must be accepted in an accredited college, university, community college or technical or trade school in the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to students based on financial need, academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service and character.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

An essay titled “What Music Means to Me,” of 250 words or less that describes how your pursuit of personal growth, a college education and career goals reflect “What Music Means to Me.”

B34 The Clements Cuties Foundation, Nolan Scully Public Service Scholarship ($2,500, not renewable, two awards). Eligible applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior from a St. Mary’s County public, private, or home school high school. Graduates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and intend to pursue a career in public service. Applicants must be accepted in an accredited college, university, community college or technical or trade school in the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to students based on financial need, academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community service and character.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF" essay: 250 words or less. Please describe how your pursuit of personal growth, volunteer activities, a college education and career goals reflect the core objective of providing service to the community.

B35 Charlotte Hall Rotary Scholarship ($1,000, not renewable, two or more awards). Eligible applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior from Chopticon High School.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF" essay: 250 words or less. Please describe how your pursuit of personal growth, volunteer activities, a college education and career goals reflect Rotary International's core objective of providing service to the community.

B36 Charlotte Hall Rotary Club: Barbara Lawrence Memorial Scholarship for Nursing ($500, not renewable, one or more awards). Eligible applicants are students who intend to pursue a career in Allied Health, Nursing, or other healthcare related fields. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA. The scholarship is available to students who have participated in either the Academy of Health Professions or Certified Medical Assisting Programs offered through the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF" essay: 250 words or less. Please describe how your pursuit of personal growth, volunteer activities, a college education and career goals reflect Rotary International's core objective of providing service to the community.

B37 Stephen’s Fund Memorial Scholarship Program – Charlotte Hall Rotary Foundation ($1,000, may be renewable, one or more awards). Applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior from a St. Mary’s County public or private high school. The scholarship has been established to recognize a graduating senior and will help further his or her educational opportunities. The person receiving this scholarship will have demonstrated a compassionate desire to help students with special needs through service at school (such as Best Buddies), church and community (Special Olympics) or a graduating high school senior pursuing a career in Special Education. The recipient may also be a special education student who will be furthering his or her own education. This scholarship is awarded by The Charlotte Hall Rotary Foundation Inc.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

Please include an essay with the title: “Lending a hand in my community, working with and learning about students and friends with developmental disabilities"

B38 Hollywood Lions Club. ($1,000 not renewable, one award) St. Mary’s County High School graduate residing in the Hollywood (20636) and California (20619) zip codes with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA who will enroll in an accredited college, university, community college, or technical or trade school in 2023-2024 academic year. Winning applicant will be selected on his/her record of service to community. Special consideration may be given to a student that is hearing or vision impaired.

Additional Requirements

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the electronic Jotform application:

Applicant is to provide up to a 250 word essay on their community service efforts.

B39 Ivy & Pearls of Southern Maryland Community Charities, Inc. Scholarship. ($1000, 6 awards, non-renewable). Must be 2023 graduating high school senior, resident of Charles or St. Mary’s Counties with a minimum 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale (weighted). Children of IPSMCC members are not eligible to apply. You must have community service over the last 4 years. Interviews will be scheduled the week of March 19 – 25, 2023.

Additional Requirements:

Upload pdf files of the following using the “browse files” buttons that appear after you select this scholarship on the electronic JotForm application:

· In a double-spaced, 500 words or less essay, describe a time in your life when your beliefs and values were challenged. How did you handle the challenge and what did you learn as a result of the conflict?

- Applicant’s name and address must appear in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the essay.

- Directly below the name and address, enter the word count of the essay in this format: “xxx words.”

- Upload essay to www.turnitin.com using Class ID 36446870 and Class Key WT2023. (You will need to create an account with Turnitin if you do not already have one.)

- Include a wallet size photo with the supplemental information you upload at the end of the application.

B40 Leonardtown Rotary Scholarship ($1,000, renewable, one award). Eligible applicants include any St. Mary’s County resident who is a 2023 graduating senior of a public or private St. Mary’s County school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

“SERVICE ABOVE SELF" essay: 250 words or less. Please describe how your pursuit of personal growth, volunteer activities, a college education and career goals reflect Rotary International's core objective of providing service to the community. If you apply for other Rotary scholarships, you may use the same essay for all.

B41 Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) John Glenn Squadron Scholarship (Up to $5,000, not renewable, multiple awards). Eligible applicants include any 2023 graduate of any Tri-County high school or home school and the dependents (spouses and children) of MCAA John Glenn Squadron members who may reside outside the Tri-County area. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and have a career goal that supports Marine Corps/Navy aviation and the Department of Defense.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship:

ESSAY: 500 words or less on “How my educational and career goals could support the Marine Corps/Navy Aviation and the Department of Defense.”

B42 MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Healthcare Scholarship Program (up to $3,000 per semester, total monetary value of the scholarship up to $24,000, multiple awards). Eligible applicants are students who intend to pursue a career in Nursing, Allied Health, or other healthcare related field (see list on the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital website: https://www.medstarhealth.org/philanthropy/get-involved/medstar-st-marys-hospital-healthcare-scholarship ). Candidates must have 3.0 high school GPA or higher. The scholarship is available to residents of all three Southern Maryland counties. For more information about the scholarship program visit the website above or call 240-434-7009. You may apply using this document, the St. Mary’s County Common Scholarship Application. Applications are also available on the website listed above.

Additional Requirements:

Upload pdf files of the following using the “browse files” buttons that appear after you select this scholarship on the electronic JotForm application:

• 1. A complete job history. A resume is acceptable. At the top of the job history or resume, write the following: "for the St. Mary's Hospital Healthcare Scholarship Program.”

  2. A well-written and typed one-page minimum to a two-page maximum (150 to 500 word,12-pt. font) essay describing why he or she should be chosen for the scholarship. Essay must include: The candidate's career goals and why the candidate thinks that he or she would make a good nurse, therapist, etc.

B43 NAACP Claudia Pickeral Scholarship (B43, #1, #2 and #3) ($500, not renewable, three awards). Eligible applicants must be minority residents of St. Mary's County. Applicants must be planning to enroll full time in college in the fall of 2023, or currently attending an accredited college, university, trade or technical school. Applicants who have been awarded full scholarships from other sources are not eligible. Non-awarded applicants are eligible to reapply. Upon receipt of the scholarship, the applicant must be a member of the NAACP. Contact www.stmarysnaacp.org for membership information.

We are giving three scholarships this year:

B43 #1. $500.00 scholarship to a student majoring in Teacher Education.

B43 #2. $500.00 scholarship to a student planning any major in college.

B43 #3. $500.00 scholarship to a student pursuing the Construction/Skill Trades as an apprentice. He or she must show that they have registered for the Pre-Apprenticeship continuing education program at the College of Southern Maryland Center for Trades and Energy and that additional funds are needed to continue the course work toward completion. This Pre-Apprenticeship certificate is designed to provide students with the foundation to build an Apprentice Career no matter what specific trade they choose. Local/regional employers have agreed to give students completing this program a hiring preference.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears on the electronic JotForm application after you select this scholarship:

ESSAY: YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE... Include details of why you have chosen this career; who, if anyone has inspired you to follow this career; and how you will work in this career to make a difference in the world. If you do not have a career in mind, then DESCRIBE the role you see yourself in the future; who if anyone has inspired you to become the person you want to be; and how you will make a difference in the world. 400 to 500 words. SPECIFY AT THE TOP OF YOUR ESSAY WHICH SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

B44 Nam Knight Darrell “Stone Cold” Canter Scholarship ($5,000, one award). Eligible applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior from a Tri-county public or private high school who will enroll in a 2 or 4-year college in the 2023-2024 academic year, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must have a parent or sibling who has served in the military or in public safety, or a parent or a sibling who is currently serving in public safety or on active duty in the military. Preference will be given to a student who meets all of these criteria, and who also intends to pursue a career that will enhance the traditions and values of the United States through service to others. This scholarship is provided by the Nam Knights of America MC, Skipjack Chapter, a motorcycle club with a mission to honor and support our military and law enforcement agencies.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the electronic Jotform application:

“The Nam Knights of America MC, Skipjack Chapter,” and your name at the top, and one paragraph providing the name of your parent or sibling who served or is serving and the branch of military or name of public service agency for which your relative served or is serving. This paragraph should provide a brief history of this person’s service to his or her country.

B45 St. Mary's County Bar Association Scholarship ($1,000, not renewable, two awards). This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in St. Mary’s County, attend a public or private high school in St. Mary's County, and will be attending a four-year college or university, a community college, or a vocational or technical school. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, school and community activities, social awareness, and appreciation of the law.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the electronic Jotform application:

An essay of 250 to 500 words on one of the following topics:

· Which of the five First Amendment freedoms (freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly) do you believe to be the most important? Please explain why.

· Describe or draft a law that should be enacted and tell why this law would advance an important public policy. Please explain the benefits and burdens/problems this law might create for the public.

B46 St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship ($1,000, not renewable, one award). Eligible applicants include any 2023 St. Mary's County Public or Private high school graduate who will enroll in an accredited college, university, community college, or technical/trade school in the 2023-2024 academic year, and who intends to return to St. Mary’s County for their career.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the electronic Jotform application:

· Additional Essay on the topic: Why I have chosen to pursue a career in the field of ________ (specify) and how I plan to contribute in that field in the St. Mary’s County workforce.

B47 St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau Scholarship (B47, #1, #2 and #3)

General Eligibility Requirements: Eligible applicant must be a member of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau or a dependent of a St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau member. (Membership will be verified). Applicant must either be a St. Mary’s County resident who is a graduate of a St. Mary’s County public or private high school, a currently enrolled college or trade school student, or a previous scholarship recipient. Recipient must enroll as a student in a two or four-year college or trade school in the 2023-2024 school year.

B47 #1. Agriculture College Scholarship Program (up to $1,000, depending on available funding, renewable for one additional year). May be awarded to recipients majoring in agriculture, horticulture, environmental (water, air or soil) science, biological science, natural resources, or a related field of study. Scholarships up to $1,000 per recipient, renewable for 3 additional years, may be awarded to recipients majoring in an agricultural curriculum, specifically: agronomy, agricultural economics, agricultural education, veterinary science, or a similar field of study that is closely related to agriculture.

B47 #2. Non-Agriculture College Scholarship Program: (up to $500, depending on available funding, may be renewable for up to one additional year). May be awarded to applicants who meet the general eligibility requirements, but who are not majoring in an agriculturally related field of study.

B47 #3. Trade School Scholarship Program: (up to $500, depending on available funding, may be renewable for up to one additional year). May be awarded to applicants who meet the general eligibility requirements and are enrolled in a technical, trade, or vocational school.

The Board of Directors of the St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau will make the award selection. The committee reserves the right to interview applicants if they feel it is necessary to determine a winner. Financial information (the FAFSA) is not required for this scholarship. The winner will be notified by mail.

Additional Requirements:

ESSAY: Two typed pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, on the topic: As the world population increases so will the need for renewable resources. On a local level and across the globe how can Farm Bureau help farmers and ranchers continue to increase their efficiency in the use of valuable resources and transition to “Green Energy” practices on their farm or ranch? Instead of your name, please put “Farm Bureau Scholarship”, the letter and name of the scholarship you are applying for, and the last four digits of your social security number at the top of each page of the essay. (NO identifying information! For example, no college names, no 4-H club names, no town or county names, etc.). Any identifying information appearing in the essay will disqualify the application. Renewal requests must be filed through BECA’s Common Scholarship Application with a new essay. This essay must be saved as a pdf and uploaded via the link that appears when you select this scholarship on the electronic Jotform application.

B48 SMCPS Aspiring Teacher Scholarship. ($5, 000, with potential application for renewal for one year). This Aspiring Teacher Scholarship is provided for students who are pursuing a degree program leading to teaching certification. Eligible students are high school seniors who will be enrolled in a program for teacher education (verification required upon acceptance of the scholarship). Consideration will be given to students who are currently enrolled in the Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) program or have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above and are committed to becoming a future teacher in St. Mary’s County Public Schools upon college graduation.

Additional Requirements

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the electronic Jotform application:

Provide an essay (450-500 words) titled, “Why Teaching”, addressing the impact of teachers along your personal journey and your future career as an aspiring teacher. Include the type of teaching you would like to do as well as the characteristics needed to be successful as an educator.

B49 Support Education Foundation’s Dorothy Marvil Scholarship sponsored by Educational Systems Federal Credit Union ($3,000, non-renewable, one-time disbursement). To apply, student must be a 2023 Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County graduating high school senior with a 2.75 or better cumulative grade point average. Educational Systems FCU employees, volunteers and their family members are not eligible to apply.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate boxes that appear after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

· Answer the following essay question:

o Essay Topic: Write a vision statement that describes “you” in five years. What challenges have you or might you face financially and educationally to meet the goals and objectives that you have established for yourself? Be specific. How will you address those challenges?

· Essay must be typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt., double spaced, with one-inch margins. Essay must be a minimum of 250-500 words. Submit your essay in the box that appears with only your last name at the top of the page where you begin the essay.

· Include a cover page for your essay with the following information:

o Student First and Last Name

o County of Residence

o Student Address

o Daytime and Evening Phone Numbers

o Credit Union Membership: Yes _____ No_____

o Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s) (Applies to applicants under the age of 18)

o Current School Name and Address

o Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

o Make a statement to certify that you do not have any relatives employed by Educational Systems FCU.

B50 Support Education Foundation’s Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarship sponsored by Educational Systems Federal Credit Union ($3,000, non-renewable, one-time disbursement). To apply, student must be a 2023 Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County graduating high school senior with a 2.75 or better cumulative grade point average and enrolled in a business management and finance curriculum. Educational Systems FCU employees, volunteers and their family members are not eligible to apply.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate boxes that appear after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

· Include a cover page for your essay. Use the instructions above in the Dorothy Marvil Scholarship listing.

· Answer the following essay question:

· Essay topic: What or who was the greatest influencer in your decision to choose business and/or finance as a course of study? How have your life experiences, including volunteer work, part-time employment, internship(s), etc., helped you define your life goals and objectives? Be specific.

· Essay must be typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt., double spaced, with one-inch margins. Essay must be a minimum of 250-500 words. Submit your essay in the box that appears with only your last name at the top of the page where you begin the essay.

B51 The Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the John Lancaster & W. Cecil Short Charity Foundation Award ($1,000, not renewable, up to thirteen awards). Eligible applicants must be of African-American heritage and must be a 2023 graduating senior from a Tri-County school. Qualified applicants must be seeking post-secondary education focused on the attainment of an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree. Award recipients are selected based on academics, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership positions and presentation of application.

Additional Requirements:

Enter the following into the appropriate box that appears after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

· Include an essay between 500 to 1000 words. The topic is “Who I am and what do I want to be.”

· Please include a photograph of yourself in the Supplemental Information pdf that you upload at the end of the application.

B52 The following four scholarships are from the Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. All applicants must meet the following requirement, as well as specific requirements listed in the scholarship description.

Eligible applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior who resides in or attends a public high school in the TCMDAC service area, which includes all of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties and Charles County (east of Route 301). The public high schools in this service area include La Plata, Thomas Stone, St. Charles, Career & Technology Academy, Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern, Patuxent, Chopticon, Great Mills, Leonardtown and the James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center.

B52 #1. Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Elvear B. Johnson Ph.D. Scholarship ($1,000, not renewable). The Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter (TCMDAC) is offering the Elvear B. Johnson (Ph.D.) Scholarship in memory of Dr. Johnson, one of the original members of TCMDAC’s chartering team, who passed away prior to completion of the chartering process. You must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above, demonstrate community or extracurricular activity involvement, plan to attend an accredited four-year university in Fall 2023, and plan to pursue a major in one of the following areas: Education, Liberal Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.

B52 #2. Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tri-County Maryland Scholarship ($1,000, not renewable) The Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter (TCMDAC) is offering the Tri-County Maryland Scholarship. You must have a grade point average of 2.75 or above, demonstrate community or extracurricular activity involvement, plan to attend an accredited four-year university in Fall 2023.

B52 #3. Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Career/ Vocational/ Technical Scholarship ($750, not renewable). The Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter (TCMDAC) is offering the Career/Vocational/Technical Scholarship. You must have a grade point average of 2.75 or above, demonstrate community or extracurricular activity involvement, plan to attend a Career/ Vocational/ Technical program as a full-time student in Fall 2023.

B52 #4. Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zandra Isaac Book Scholarship ($500, not renewable). Eligible applicant must be a 2023 graduating senior who resides in or attends a high school in the TCMDAC service area as described above. You must have a grade point average of 2.75 or above, demonstrate community or extracurricular activity involvement, plan to attend a two-year or four-year university or college OR a Career/Vocational/Technical program as a full-time student in Fall 2023.

Each scholarship has additional requirements listed below:

· For all: One of your letters of recommendation must document your community service involvement.

· Include a wallet size original photograph in your supplemental information pdf. (no proofs or personality shots). Please include your name written below the photograph before you scan it.

Enter the following into the appropriate boxes that appear after you select this scholarship on the JotForm electronic application:

· For 1, 2, 4: You must include an additional typed, one-page essay describing a community service project. Type this into the box that appears after you select this scholarship. Maximum of one typewritten page, 250 words, 12-pt font).

For all: You must indicate, in the box that appears, which of the four scholarships you are applying for. Also specify this at the top of your essay.