Scholarship Master List
Scholarship List for Calvert County Public Schools
This scholarship list is maintained by school counselors from each of the Calvert County high schools. This list is not meant to be all inclusive; these scholarships represent what is sent to each high school in an attempt to advertise available scholarships.
For more information, contact the scholarship representative at your high school:
- Calvert High School - Ms. Ponti - pontij@calvertnet.k12.md.us
- Huntingtown High School - Ms. Phelps - phelpsd@calvertnet.k12.md.us
- Northern High School - Ms. Martin - martinp@calvertnet.k12.md.us
- Patuxent High School - Ms. Ryon - ryonk@calvertnet.k12.md.us
SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS
December Deadlines
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
- Helps students interested in computer science, engineering, and robotics with the support of up to $40,000 in college funding and internship opportunities at Amazon
- Link for more information: https://scholarshipamerica.org/amazonfutureengineer/?utm_source=MCHe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AFE2025
- Deadline: 12/19/2024
Lariat Foundation Scholarship
- Scholarships for seniors interested in studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects in college
- Must meet income requirements - family income of $55,000 or less
- Have strong performance in math and science (3.5 GPA or above, AP courses)
- Apply online: For Students | Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarships (lariatfoundation.org)
- Deadline 12/31/2024
"No Sweat" Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Number of awards: 1
- Due Date: 12/31/2024
- Eligible Candidates: 8 - 12th grade students
- Application URL: https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
- Application Process: Apply on the above URL. Free application.
January Deadlines
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
- Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
- All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
- Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
- Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
- Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
Deadline: 1/31/25
Apply online: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- For graduating minority high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership potential, and dedication to community service
- Deadline: 1/9/2025
- Apply online: Apply - Jackie Robinson Foundation
Johnson and Wales University Future Food Scholarship Program
U.S. high school seniors will be invited to submit formulas/recipes for fully composed savory or sweet dishes that address one or a number of critical food system challenges, including (but not limited to):
- Carbon footprint and ecological damage
- Food waste
- Poor nutritional outcomes, particularly among food-insecure households
Link for more information: Future Food Scholarship Program | Johnson & Wales University
Deadline: 1/15/2025
Distinguished Young Women-CURRENT JUNIOR GIRLS
Open to 11th grade girls, DYW has awarded $122 MILLION in cash scholarships and provided 780,000+ young women with college-granted scholarships to colleges and universities across the nation. In addition to providing scholarships, DYW challenges each participant to share its national outreach program, Be Your Best Self (BYBS), with young people across the nation.
Deadline: 1/15/2025
Link to apply: www.DistinguishedYW.org
February Deadlines
Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association Scholarship
- Each year, the Washington, DC Chapter of the NNOA awards scholarships starting at $1,000 to minority youth based on academic achievement, positive community involvement, commitment, and financial need. Scholarship recipients select their major and attend the college or university of their choice without any obligation to join or affiliate with the military.
- Deadline: February 21st, 2025
- Instructions for application below
March Deadlines
MAEOE Scholarship
- Deadline 3/1/2025
- For seniors who planning to study or pursue a degree related to the environment, such as environmental studies, environmental education, or environmental science
- Apply online: https://buff.ly/3OUinoS
Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships
- Deadline 3/1/2025
- For seniors who plan to pursue a major/career related to school business or education at a college/university in the state of Maryland
- Minimum GPA 3.0 is required
- Apply online: JACOBUS SCHOLARSHIPS - Association of School Business Officials (asbo.org)
Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarships
- Deadline 3/1/2025
- A variety of scholarships for seniors (not all require agricultural involvement)
- Apply online: Colonial Farm Credit Scholarship Application | Colonial Farm Credit
April Deadlines
Maryland Masonic Charities Scholarship
- Deadline 4/1/2025
- For graduating seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education
- Must be associated with a local Masonic Lodge. Prince Frederick Lodge No. 142 is the Sponsoring Masonic Lodge.
- Apply online: Masonic Charities of Maryland Scholarship
Men's College Scholarship
- Designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement.
- Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
- Must identify as male
Link for application: https://foundationfe.org/highschoolscholarship/
SMECO Scholarship
- Deadline 4/1/2025
- For seniors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, financial need, community and school involvement; interview is part of the application process
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and live in SMECO's area
- Apply online: Scholarships – Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
June Deadlines
Big Sun Scholarship
- Deadline 6/19/2025
- For high school senior athletes who plan to pursue post-secondary education
- Apply online: BigSunAthletics
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH RESOURCES
This list is NOT an all-inclusive list of all scholarships that are available to high school students! We recommend that you create a profile on at least one of the websites below and use their resources to search for scholarships that you can apply for!
- Appily – www.appily.com
- Fast Web – www.fastweb.com
- Student Scholarships – www.studentscholarships.org
- Scholarships.com – www.scholarships.com
- Going Merry – www.goingmerry.com
- https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/search/