Meyerhoff Scholars Program
$22,000
The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is designed for students who have a keen interest in the fields of science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science and have plans to pursue a Ph.D. or a combined M.D./Ph.D. in these areas. The selection committee evaluates applicants based on their academic achievements, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.Previously, the Meyerhoff Program required a nomination to initiate the application process. Although this is no longer a prerequisite, it is still strongly recommended. Nominations are often made by high school administrators, guidance counselors, or teachers. However, other influential adults in...
The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is designed for students who have a keen interest in the fields of science, engineering, mathematics, or computer science and have plans to pursue a Ph.D. or a combined M.D./Ph.D. in these areas. The selection committee evaluates applicants based on their academic achievements, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.Previously, the Meyerhoff Program required a nomination to initiate the application process. Although this is no longer a prerequisite, it is still strongly recommended. Nominations are often made by high school administrators, guidance counselors, or teachers. However, other influential adults in...
Frederick Douglass Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the University of Maryland to outstanding transfer students coming from Maryland community colleges. The scholarship honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, suffragist, writer, and advocate for social change—and supports academically strong students who demonstrate leadership and promise. Each year, 30 full-tuition and 15 partial-tuition awards are granted following a selective review and interview process.
Timeline and contact
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Candidates chosen for further consideration will be invited to interview in late March or early April. Scholarship winners...
Introduction
The Frederick Douglass Scholarship (FDS) is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the University of Maryland to outstanding transfer students coming from Maryland community colleges. The scholarship honors the legacy of Frederick Douglass—abolitionist, suffragist, writer, and advocate for social change—and supports academically strong students who demonstrate leadership and promise. Each year, 30 full-tuition and 15 partial-tuition awards are granted following a selective review and interview process.
Timeline and contact
Applications must be submitted no later than March 1 by 5:00 p.m. Candidates chosen for further consideration will be invited to interview in late March or early April. Scholarship winners...
Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were created by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland (MD ASBO) to provide financial support to Maryland residents who need assistance to pursue a college education. These awards are intended for undergraduate students preparing for careers in school business or education at an accredited institution within Maryland. Dwight P. Jacobus served as MD ASBO’s first Executive Director.
Number of Awards
Up to five scholarships may be granted each year. At least one award will be reserved for a student enrolled in an approved teacher certification program.
Selection Criteria
MD ASBO selects recipients...
Overview
The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships were created by the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland (MD ASBO) to provide financial support to Maryland residents who need assistance to pursue a college education. These awards are intended for undergraduate students preparing for careers in school business or education at an accredited institution within Maryland. Dwight P. Jacobus served as MD ASBO’s first Executive Director.
Number of Awards
Up to five scholarships may be granted each year. At least one award will be reserved for a student enrolled in an approved teacher certification program.
Selection Criteria
MD ASBO selects recipients...
Howard P. Rawlings Educational Assistance (EA) Grant
$3,000
Introduction
The Educational Assistance (EA) Grant is part of the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards. It is a need-based grant that helps eligible students cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions. Recipients may receive up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of four years.
Key dates and timelines
- Application consideration deadline: To be considered for the EA Grant, students must file the 2026–2027 FAFSA or submit the State financial aid application for undocumented students through the MHEC One‑App by March 1, 2026.
- Documentation deadline: Any requested supporting documents must be provided by August 1, 2026 (not...
Introduction
The Educational Assistance (EA) Grant is part of the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Educational Excellence Awards. It is a need-based grant that helps eligible students cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions. Recipients may receive up to $3,000 per year for a maximum of four years.
Key dates and timelines
- Application consideration deadline: To be considered for the EA Grant, students must file the 2026–2027 FAFSA or submit the State financial aid application for undocumented students through the MHEC One‑App by March 1, 2026.
- Documentation deadline: Any requested supporting documents must be provided by August 1, 2026 (not...
Morgan State Actuarial Scholarship
$20,000
If you excel in mathematics and are considering a high‑earning, intellectually challenging career, actuarial science could be an excellent fit. Actuaries are consistently ranked among top professions, with typical entry‑level salaries around $75,000–$80,000. Morgan State University has established partnerships with corporate sponsors that provide paid internships beginning as early as freshman year—some internships pay up to $25 per hour. Scholarship overview - Award: Morgan State Actuarial Scholarship — $20,000 total ($5,000 per year for up to four years). - Institution highlights: Morgan State is the only HBCU offering a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science. The campus features NCAA Division...
If you excel in mathematics and are considering a high‑earning, intellectually challenging career, actuarial science could be an excellent fit. Actuaries are consistently ranked among top professions, with typical entry‑level salaries around $75,000–$80,000. Morgan State University has established partnerships with corporate sponsors that provide paid internships beginning as early as freshman year—some internships pay up to $25 per hour. Scholarship overview - Award: Morgan State Actuarial Scholarship — $20,000 total ($5,000 per year for up to four years). - Institution highlights: Morgan State is the only HBCU offering a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science. The campus features NCAA Division...
Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship
$5,000
Qualification Criteria:Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at a qualifying institution, with the aim of obtaining a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.Candidates must commit to serving as a public school or public prekindergarten teacher in the State after completing their studies. They must work in a high-needs school (as identified by MSDE), or in a grade level or content area where there is a shortage of qualified educators.Both full-time and part-time enrollment at a qualifying institution is acceptable, as long as the course of study leads to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.There is...
Qualification Criteria:Candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at a qualifying institution, with the aim of obtaining a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.Candidates must commit to serving as a public school or public prekindergarten teacher in the State after completing their studies. They must work in a high-needs school (as identified by MSDE), or in a grade level or content area where there is a shortage of qualified educators.Both full-time and part-time enrollment at a qualifying institution is acceptable, as long as the course of study leads to a Maryland professional teacher's certificate.There is...
Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship
$8,699
Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship (VAIC) — Summary and Application Guide
Overview
The VAIC scholarship provides financial support to U.S. uniformed service members who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts and to certain family members (son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or spouse) who are pursuing postsecondary education at an eligible Maryland institution.
Important dates
- Application opens for the 2025–2026 academic year: April 15, 2025.
- Application closes for the 2025–2026 academic year: April 1, 2026.
- Notification: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No fixed notification date is published; applicants should submit all...
Douglas J.J. Peters Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship (VAIC) — Summary and Application Guide
Overview
The VAIC scholarship provides financial support to U.S. uniformed service members who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts and to certain family members (son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, or spouse) who are pursuing postsecondary education at an eligible Maryland institution.
Important dates
- Application opens for the 2025–2026 academic year: April 15, 2025.
- Application closes for the 2025–2026 academic year: April 1, 2026.
- Notification: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No fixed notification date is published; applicants should submit all...
Maryland Education and Training Voucher
$1,000
Overview
The Maryland Education and Training Voucher (ETV) is a federally funded, state-run initiative that offers financial aid plus academic and supportive services to young people who have exited foster care and are enrolled in approved colleges, universities, or vocational training programs.
Application opening dates
- Academic Year 2025–2026 — Applications open April 1, 2025
- Academic Year 2026–2027 — Applications open April 1, 2026
Who is eligible
You may apply if you are a current or former foster youth who meets at least one of the following conditions:
- You will remain in foster care through your 18th birthday...
Overview
The Maryland Education and Training Voucher (ETV) is a federally funded, state-run initiative that offers financial aid plus academic and supportive services to young people who have exited foster care and are enrolled in approved colleges, universities, or vocational training programs.
Application opening dates
- Academic Year 2025–2026 — Applications open April 1, 2025
- Academic Year 2026–2027 — Applications open April 1, 2026
Who is eligible
You may apply if you are a current or former foster youth who meets at least one of the following conditions:
- You will remain in foster care through your 18th birthday...
Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times.
Who is eligible
- Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...
Introduction
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and students currently enrolled in two- or four‑year postsecondary programs who intend to work in the agricultural sector — this can include careers beyond farming such as food science, veterinary medicine, agricultural education, or roles like a Farm Credit loan officer. Recipients may be granted this scholarship up to four times.
Who is eligible
- Academic status: High school seniors or students already enrolled in a two‑ or four‑year college program who plan to pursue an agricultural...
Mediacom World Class Scholars
$1,000
Introduction
Mediacom values higher education and, as a company with deep community ties, wants to help customers continue their studies after high school. To assist with college-related costs such as tuition and books, Mediacom established World Class — The Mediacom Scholarship Program. Through this program, selected winners receive $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
- Children of Mediacom directors, officers, employees or agents are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be legal residents of a community currently served by Mediacom.
- Scholarship recipients may use the award at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school located in the...
Introduction
Mediacom values higher education and, as a company with deep community ties, wants to help customers continue their studies after high school. To assist with college-related costs such as tuition and books, Mediacom established World Class — The Mediacom Scholarship Program. Through this program, selected winners receive $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
- Children of Mediacom directors, officers, employees or agents are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be legal residents of a community currently served by Mediacom.
- Scholarship recipients may use the award at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school located in the...
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
About the Roothbert Fund
Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who the Fund prefers to support
- Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values.
- Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred.
- Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
