Scholarships

The Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program is awarding 150 scholarships of $5,000 each for students pursuing associate degrees, credit-bearing certificates, or industry certifications in specified fields of study.

To apply, students must be:

• U.S. Citizens

• High school graduates (or GED equivalent) with less than a bachelor’s degree OR high school seniors

• Planning to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, two-year community or state college for the 2023-2024 academic year

• Pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential in one of the specified fields of study

To learn more, visit https://lockheedmartin.com/vocational

Click here to download a flyer to share with students

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023 3:00 pm CT

The Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers (MACCA) has established a scholarship program, that will award up to two deserving students with scholarships up to $1,000 each ($500 for each semester) enrolled in an agronomy related program at an accredited junior college or university. Up to one year after college graduation, recipients will have the opportunity to take the CCA Exam, free of cost. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support to students interested in pursuing a career in plant and soil sciences. Given the declining number of students enrolled in agronomy related programs in our region, the Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers believe it is important to encourage students to consider careers in agronomy by supporting their educational needs through financial support.

Click Here for more information and application: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t91joJRG8bx1LLcEsagu1y9YRuzv26zu?usp=sharing

THE 2023 MAEF ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. academic scholarship is open to rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education. Applications will be reviewed by the MAEF secondary education committee.

The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) will soon be accepting applications for its 2023 Academic Scholarships, providing up to $1,500 in tuition funding to college students.

MAEF Academic Scholarships are open to rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by April 1, 2023.

Award announcements will be made by May1, 2023.

Scholarship Guideline - https://maefonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Scholarship-Guidelines-MAEF-2023.pdf

Scholarship Application - https://form.jotform.com/230025641579051

The National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Training Center's (HPTC) Trades Orientation is scheduled for April 18th. It is an all day event.

This is a great opportunity to expose High School students to the trade work the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center and to also get some additional information about the Traditional Trades Apprentice Program (TTAP).

Last year, students met at the Jenkins Shop Facility located in Frederick to tour the facility and become familiar with the work that HPTC does and the various programs that the NPS supports for youths interested in the trades. After the tour, the students went to Hargett Farm where they participated in a hands-on trades experience with several of HPTC's crafts people. Students were divided into small groups, and they were cycled through the four stations identified below. Several representatives from Preservation Maryland joined for the day and spent time talking with the students as they progressed through the stations to let them know about the various programs that are available to young adults interested in pursuing a career in the trades.

The four stations were:

Architecture - Condition Assessment of the Harget Farmhouse

Carpentry - Wood Shingle Installation

Masonry - Mixing Mortar and Repointing

Wood-crafting - Window Glazing

George A. Nicholson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

The Frederick Soil Conservation District each year offers the George A. Nicholson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship of one or more $1000 scholarships to students interested ins pursuing an education toward renewable natural resources, land use, and/or conservation as well as other agricultural related majors of study. The applicant must be a resident of Frederick County.

Currently, we have no applicants. We wanted to reach out to Frederick County FFA Advisors to help spread the word to their students, members, and other possible applicants.

Applications are available online or paper by request and due on April 15th.

Below I have attached two infographics that you may share as well as a link below to the online application.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your continuance of agricultural education!

HTTPS://WWW.CATOCTINFREDERICKSCD.COM/SCHOLARSHIP

The Jim Claxton Memorial Scholarship

Administered by the Turfgrass Producers of Maryland

The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund allows for an award to be issued to a winning applicant prior to the Fall college semester in the amount of $500.00. If the Scholarship Funds allows, additional applicants may be awarded. Previous winners of the Jim Claxton Scholarship may re-apply. Preferences may be given to students enrolled in turfgrass related field or with experience in turfgrass production.

Due 5/31/23

Link to application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZzNwZ4TG-Pp3Dbh3jK8JAooALv3p752r/view?usp=sharing

MCCEI Scholarship

Our MCCEI Scholarship is LIVE! Please share with all of your graduating seniors. I have attached a flyer here.

$1,000 for any A/E/C post-high-school program (APPRENTICESHIPS INCLUDED)! Apply here!

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in or college student currently enrolled in a built environment-related degree program at a school, or apprentice/trainee in built environment-related training program which is approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, community college, technical school or equivalent in the state of Maryland. Applicant must have at least one term remaining in a course of study leading to a degree or an associate degree in a construction-related field.
• Applicant must desire a career in a built-environment-related field. These careers include but are not limited to architecture, engineering, construction management and any of the related skilled trades.

Frederick County Farm Bureau Scholarship

The Frederick County Farm Bureau is offering ten $1,000 scholarships to Farm Bureau Memebers or their dependents. Eight of the scholarships awarded will be for studentss looking to pursue a career in the agriculture field, and two scholarships will be available to students looking to pursue a career in a non-agriculture related field.

If students are not a Farm Bureau member, it is easy to join! A student membership is discounted to $20. Please email lstorm@marylandfb.org to inquire about a student membership. Scholarship applications are due back to Beth Ahalt by April 30, 2023 via email at bethahalt@gmail.com

Link to Ag Major Scholarship: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12bN5ApZvvDI_og_isCT1VbjkNYzmUvqW/view?usp=sharing

Link to Non Ag Major Scholarship: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGr0UpqchjwaKh2h0vej1TjxYoT1bBSh/view?usp=sharing

MD FFA Foundation Scholarship

Wiley & Carrie Griffith Scholarship and the Past State FFA Officer Scholarship sponsored by the Maryland FFA Foundation. The amount of the scholarship award will be determined by the MD FFA Foundation Board of Directors at their meeting in April.

Students will be notified by May 1st of receipt of the award so that it can be announced during award programs and school graduations.

The scholarships will be officially presented to the FFA member at the MD FFA State Convention in June.

Scholarship funding is sent directly to the institution of higher education.

NOTE: The Scholarship Award Application is to be postmarked by APRIL 15th, 2023,not May 1st as indicated on the application

Application Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1myQZth0Q8RsMwkowXYIr09t__Gm357X8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104616071002671675443&rtpof=true&sd=true

Catoctin Fish and Game Association Scholarship

The Catoctin Fish and Game Association is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a student who is planning to and/or is currently pursing a college degree in environmental science, natural/wildlife resources management or a related field. This scholarship is awarded to a student one (1) time only. Previous recipient are not eligible to apply.

Link to Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jyALAeGrG2zljTwbNuma0DX5YtHWrl4M/view?usp=sharing

The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association in conjunction with the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 to a student who has been accepted or is in the process of applying for continuing education at a college or university, technical school, or vocational school. All academic majors will be considered, but priority will be given to agricultural or agriculture related majors (such as food science, veterinarian, ag. teaching, etc.). Preference will be given to those applicants who are members or whose families are members of the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association. Payment will be made upon provision of school acceptance documentation and/or evidence of attendance.

Link to Application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkY1t_LCUIYAmxd-oX4rulvl6GGDKjiE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104616071002671675443&rtpof=true&sd=true

Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program
Applications are Open
What to learn what Careers the Maryland Thoroughbred Industry Offers?
Immerse yourself in the Thoroughbred industry as you explore a wide range of options!
This is a jam-packed week that focuses on getting you in front of the leaders in the Maryland Thoroughbred Industry and creating contacts for the future. This year's MTCP will run June 5-9, 2023.
The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program is a career development initiative started by the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation with the purpose of:
• Increasing awareness of the diverse career options in the Thoroughbred industry
• Giving participants access to leaders in all facets of the Maryland Thoroughbred industry
• Highlighting various paths for pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry
• Addressing a critical need to attract and retain experienced employees
A tentative list of topics to be outlined is below. These topics are subject to change based on timing and availability of appropriate speakers.
• Breeding – stallions, mares, foaling, mating decisions
• Racing – racetrack management, training, regulation
• Sales – roles of the sales company, bloodstock agents, consignors
• Other – aftercare, global industry insights, business basics and more
Applicants will be contacted for an interview. Six applicants will be selected and notified in early May. Successful participants are eligible for $2,000 in Career Development Funds to be used for future endeavors.
Your application for the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program must be completed online. Applications and related materials must be received by April 21, 2023.
For more information, click HERE or contact bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com.