Scholarship Master List

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

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

• 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

• African-American high school seniors planning to attend college, technical, or vocational school
• Cumulative grade point average between 2.0 and 2.9
• Commitment to community
• Deadline: March 1st, 2025
• Link to apply: https://www.avwsf.org/apply

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Deadline 3/1/2025
• For JUNIORS who demonstrate financial need (family gross income must be less than $65,000), community service/involvement, and integrity
• Minimum GPA 2.0 is required
• Apply online: Scholarships | Horatio Alger

• Deadline 3/7/2025
• One scholarship application that allows students to apply to over 70 local scholarships!
• Open only to students in Calvert County
• Apply online: www.clsap.org

• Graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Reside in Northern Calvert County, Maryland AND/OR attend Northern High School (Owings) or Huntingtown High School (Huntingtown)
• Deadline: 3/8/2025
• Link for application: https://www.lothianruritan.org/scholarships.html

Criteria

• High school senior pursuing post-secondary education
• Live and attend school in the greater DC/MD/VA metro area
• Documented need for accommodation
• Demonstrated engagement in their community

Deadline: March 21st, 2025

• For seniors who plan to enroll in one of the following institutions: University of Maryland (College Park or UMBC), George Mason University, NOVA Community College, University of the District of Columbia, Montgomery College, Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, or Virginia Commonwealth University
• Candidates should show strong academic achievement, leadership potential, and a track record of community service, along with pride in their heritage (students of all ethnicities can apply)
• Appy online: Applying – DC/VA/MD – Kimmy Duong Foundation

Deadline (submitted to your School Counselor 3/31/2025

• The applicant attending Patuxent High School must be a child, grandchild or ward of an honorably discharged service person, MIA, POW KIA, killed in active duty or current member of the US Armed Forces. The parent or ward of any applicant NOT attending Patuxent High School must be a current or past member of the American Legion Post #274 in Lusby, Maryland.

• The American Legion Post #274 will award up to $4,000 scholarship to an applicant who is seeking advanced education in the field of their choice. This advanced training , whether academic, vocational or technical must be taken any school that is accredited.

• If at PHS, please see your School Counselor for the application. If not, please contact Post #274 at 410-326-3274.

• Deadline: March 31, 2025

• This scholarship will be awarded to two applicants, in the amount of $ 1000 each.

1. Female athlete
2. A senior at an accredited Calvert County High School and planning to attend college
3. Demonstrate strong character, great academic and athletic ability (via essay/application)
4. Coach's recommendation (at least one)
5. Essay
6. All applications must be submitted to the guidance counselor’s office on or before March 30th.

• Deadline 3/31/2025
• For students in grades 9-12; no GPA or income requirements!
• Apply online: “No Sweat” Scholarship – Apply Today!

Deadline: April 1, 2025

• Three scholarships worth $2000 each for students interested in preparing for careers in environmental protection. Students can be starting majors in applicable sciences or engineering.
• transcript, SAT/ ACT scores
• Reference letter from a science teacher
• essay
• See your School Counselor for the paper application.

Deadline: April 1, 2025

• Scholarship of $500 for Northern High School students only.
• Applicant must be pursuing higher education in the field of agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, farming, floral design, landscape design, or a related field.
• Return applications to Ms. Corey, guidance secretary, in Guidance.

• Available to students who will be entering an accredited 4 year undergraduate program or trade school, and who are the dependents of active duty, reserve, or retired US Coast Guard enlisted members and commissioned officers.
• Deadline: April 1st, 2025
• Link for application: https://coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-coast-guard-children

• 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

• Deadline 4/1/2025
• Scholarship awarded to students who live in District 29C (Southern Calvert) represented by Delegate Morgan (can verify this by logging on to https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/members/district, selecting “Lookup" and inputting your home address)

• 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/

• 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

• Deadline 4/1/2025
• Apply to 37 scholarships with varying requirements
• Apply online: Leap Forward Scholarship Form

• One-time $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance to a student graduating from a Calvert County public high school for undergraduate study at a 4 year college or university
• Deadline: April 15th, 2025
• Application below

• Deadline 4/15/2025
• Scholarship awarded to a high school student living in Calvert County.
• Applicants must be accepted to a college or university.
• More information on website

• Deadline 4/15/2025
• Scholarship awarded to a high school student living in Calvert County.
• Applicants must be accepted for vocational or technical training to a two-year program at an accredited trade or technical school or a college or university.
• More information on website!

• One-time $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance to a student graduating from a Calvert County public high school who is pursuing post-secondary education, attending a 2 or 4 year college or university, trade, technical, or vocational school.
• Deadline: April 15th, 2025
• Application below

• Offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a 4 year college, community/junior college or career school.
• Log onto the link below and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
• https://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html

• Deadline: April 23rd, 2025

• Deadline 5/23/2025
• For seniors planning to enroll in a two-year college, four-year college/university or technical/trade school after graduation
• Apply online: https://form.jotform.com/MissUtility/Scholarship25

• Deadline 6/10/2025
• $1,000 scholarship open to juniors and seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education
• Apply online: Scholarships - A&F Business Consultants

• Deadline 6/19/2025
• For high school senior athletes who plan to pursue post-secondary education
• Apply online: BigSunAthletics

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

• FastWeb – www.fastweb.com

• Scholly – www.myscholly.com

• Bold – www.bold.org

• Going Merry – www.goingmerry.com

• Scholarships.com – www.scholarships.com

• Student Scholarships – www.studentscholarships.org

• Horatio Alger Association - https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/ includes scholarships for Juniors as well!