To be considered for any state financial aid money, you must complete the FAFSA form by March 1, 2025. You should include at least one Maryland college (can include Anne Arundel Community College) to be considered for any Maryland State Financial Aid. See the Maryland Higher Education Commission website for ALL state financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Legislative and Senatorial Scholarships are available to all of our students!

**For many scholarship programs, students MUST complete the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) even if you don't think you will be eligible to receive federal financial aid!

Applying for scholarships and financial aid is an essential part of the college planning process. While many students may receive merit scholarships, all students may receive financial aid based on family income and resources. Seniors and their families should become informed about scholarship opportunities and financial aid (including but not limited to, the process for application at individual colleges and universities). Visit your college's Financial Aid website and contact them with questions.

Even if you think you can afford the total cost of college, you should still complete the FAFSA (Free Access to Federal Student Aid) form to access federally funded financial aid. PLEASE access the Federal Student Aid website and login to your 2024-25 Student Aid account if you have completed the FAFSA for a child who has graduated.

If you are completing the FAFSA for the first time to apply for financial aid for your senior's education after high school graduation for the 2025-26 school year, you should create your StudentAid.gov account NOW!

• Consult college/university websites for scholarship information…not all scholarships will come through the Scholarship Newsletter.
• Be aware of all deadlines…are they “postmarked” deadlines or “received by” deadlines??
• Additional FREE scholarship searches: www.fastweb.com, www.finaid.org, https://studentscholarships.org/
• Remember to look for scholarships offered at businesses you frequent, employers of parents or relatives, and scholarships exclusive to the college you are wanting to attend.
• See the list below for other specific scholarships that have been advertised to us...

The Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2025 Military Service Award in honor of Candace C.W. Antwine, an initiative designed to provide assistance to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students who enlist in the military after graduation.

The monetary awards are given each spring in honor of Ms. Antwine, a Navy veteran who served on the Board of Education from 2018 until her death in 2021, to AACPS students who have made a similar commitment by enlisting to serve in the United States military upon graduation. They assist awardees with initial expenses related to enlisting, including uniforms and basic training supplies, and aim to remove financial barriers to military service.

“Those who serve our great country give so much, and the Board firmly believes it is fitting that we, in Ms. Antwine’s honor and memory, do what we can to help them do that,” said Board Member Dawn Pulliam, who chairs the award committee. “Many of these expenses would otherwise be deducted from an enlistee’s paycheck, so this is a way to provide them with support right from the outset.”

Applications for this year’s award can be found online at www.aacps.org/serviceaward. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on April 21, 2025.

A flyer with information about the award can be found at www.aacps.org/serviceawardflyer.

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), Potomac Valley Section (PVS) offers its Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance for young women seeking to further their educational journey and provide service to their communities.

As an applicant for the scholarship, you must be a resident of Anne Arundel County, a high school senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and will be attending a college/university in the upcoming fall semester.

The application must be postmarked or emailed by April 14, 2025. The winning applicants will be notified by email. They will be formally presented with the award at the PJM dinner on April 25, 2025.

Environmental Scholarships for Graduating Seniors

We believe in “paying it forward”.

It is through our many fundraisers and generous donors that CoreShark H2O awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are interested in furthering their education in environmental studies in college. Over the past nine years, we have provided over $33,000 in scholarships.

Individual scholarship award value is $2,500.

Applicant Criteria:

• Open to Maryland High School Students.
• Applicant must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicant must be enrolled or will enroll in a college, university, technical school or higher education institution in the US.
• Application must be complete in its entirety and submitted no later than April 30.

Annual High School Essay Contest

Write an Original Essay of 200-400 words on:

"Does ChatGPT enhance your education or minimize your learning experience?"

or

"Who has been the most influential person pertaining to your educational and/or career pursuits?"

Awards from $750-$1500.

Deadline to apply is April 18th.

Please see Mrs. Sudo in the counseling office for the application.

The ROTARY CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS, Maryland is an organization of business, civic and professional community leaders whose purpose is to promote, foster and encourage the ideals of “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.” Rotary is an international organization with over 32,000 clubs in over 165 countries.

This year the ROTARY CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS will award four (4) $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors attending Annapolis area high schools (including home schooled students), in zip codes: 21401, 21403, 21409, 21032 and 21144. The Scholarship funds must be used to help defray college expenses.

Scholarships will be announced and awarded in the spring of 2025.

The applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered for these scholarships (strong emphasis is placed on community services):
• Be a graduating senior
• Be a resident of Anne Arundel County
• Attend a high school in zip codes 21401, 21403, 21409, 21032 and 21144, including home-schooled students
• Attend a high school in the Annapolis Area
• (Including home schooled students)
• (Children and grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible to apply)
• Members of a Rotary “Interact” high school organization are eligible
• Planning to attend an accredited community college, college or university
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Have demonstrated involvement in school activities
• Have demonstrated significant involvement in community service activities
• Completed and mailed a Rotary Club of Annapolis Scholarship Application postmarked no later than April 11, 2025

Mail completed application to: ATTENTION: Scholarship Committee
Rotary Club of Annapolis
Po Box 3175
Annapolis, MD 21403

The application deadline is April 11, 2025.

For an application and more information, e-mail kelsonweber@gmail.com

The Parole Health Center was founded in Annapolis, Maryland in the year 1936. The late Walter S. Mills and Rev. John T. Chambers, Sr. founded this organization to provide health services, particularly maternity services to African American women and families. At that time African Americans were not permitted into white-only maternity wards of the local hospital. The organization's motto, "Every Child Has the Right to be Born a Healthy Child" continues to guide the organization's direction, even today. The clinic continues to administer health services, including immunization to people regardless to their races.

The board is offering two separate scholarships. The first Scholarship will be granted to an individual seeking a career in the medical career field. While, the second Scholarship is focused on assisting students with financial needs.

Please see Ms. Sudo in the counseling office for a copy of the application.

Applications are due by April 15th.

$2500 College Scholarships

Applications accepted March 1-April 15

Applicants must be either high school seniors or current undergraduate students who plan to enroll in a part-time or full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in Fall 2025.

PURPOSE

To assist deserving graduates of Broadneck High School in Anne Arundel County, Maryland to further their education at institutions of higher learning.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant must be a senior in good standing at Broadneck High School who completes an application, provides one letter of recommendation, and submits an essay based on what makes them a responsible member of the community.

Application due by April 15th.

Vision: Administered by the Epilepsy Foundation – Maryland. The recipient of the 2025 Ira Rosenzwog Memorial Scholarship will be a student who shows courage when dealing with epilepsy and seizures, a strong commitment to their education, and must reside in Maryland.

Criteria: Two scholarships will be awarded to students living with epilepsy for use towards undergraduate tuition at a 2-year college, 4-year college, or a trade/technical school in the amount up to $4,000 per year. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Semester grades must be submitted to continue to receive the award.

Application Due May 1st.

Elaine’s Gift was established to honor her legacy and her desire to give her children every opportunity for advancement. This fund awards scholarships to the children of single mothers, who have demonstrated academic excellence, community involvement, and desire to pursue higher education through an accredited college, university, or trade school, yet are hampered by financial need. Procedures All scholarship applications and supporting materials must be received by the Elaine’s Gift Scholarship Committee by April 8, 2025. Selection will be made, and the recipient informed by the committee, by April 30, 2025. Official presentation of the scholarship is expected to be made at the annual Elaine’s Gift Brunch tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2025 in Calvert County, MD. Scholarship awardee is requested to attend this event, and details will be confirmed upon scholarship notification.

Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. will select eight high school seniors from Maryland and Washington, D.C., to each receive a $1,008.11 single-year scholarship.

This application will ask you to attach the following elements. We recommend having these files completed and in your possession before moving on with the application process.

Essay: Essay must be a maximum of 500 words, typed in 12-point font, double-spaced and must respond to this prompt: Explain the importance of Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. and how it could relate to the career path you plan to pursue in the future. Review your essay for clarity and errors before you submit it with your application.

This application must be submitted by May 23, 2025 at 11:59 EDT to be considered.

Ravens Roost 66 has established the Ravens Roost Scholarship program to give back to the community in which it resides. A portion of the funds that are raised, to support local charities and local charitable organizations, will be awarded to a well-rounded Broadneck High School graduating senior who needs financial assistance to attend college. Ravens Roost 66 will offer a Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 to a graduating Broadneck High School Senior, who is a United States citizen, wishing to attend a two or four-year College or University.

Student Insights is once again sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors.

Simply log in and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.

The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.

Deadliner is April 23.

UNCF has helped more than 500,000 students earn their college degrees since its founding.

UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.

We also manage a variety of scholarship programs, such as the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, K-12 Education Fellowship and the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program.

ACF Visionary Scholarship Details

Eligible Grades: 2025, 2026, 2027, & 2028

2025 – 2026 Spring App Deadline: June 1, 2025

Winners Chosen: July 15, 2025

Awards Distributed: July 31, 2025

Our Visionary Scholarship is a bi-annual award. There are five (5) awards given with each bi-annual deadline – with a total of ten (10) college scholarships awarded for each school year. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each.

Only one application per student, per award deadline will be accepted. Non-winners are eligible to re-register and re-apply for future awards – this includes the 2nd deadline of a school year. There is absolutely no cost to apply and a student does not need to demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible.

Rover.com connects pet parents with the nation’s largest network of loving and trustworthy pet sitters and dog walkers. Discover, book, and manage personalized care for your dogs including pet sitting, dog walking, in-home dog boarding, and doggy day care. Founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the unconditional love of a dog, Rover improves and simplifies life for pet parents and the dogs they love.

Deadline May 1st

Pureland Supply has been selling high quality replacement projector lamps to various universities, schools, and government entities since 1997. We understand the importance of skilled trades in our society and appreciate those who learn and perform specific trade, craft or labor occupations.

The $500.00 Pureland Supply Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations. Recipients are chosen on their ability to describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in today’s world and why this is the path they have chosen.

Deadline is May 1, 2025.

Organized in 1930, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LA FRA) is chartered to aid, assist and promote all matters pertaining to welfare, social, and patriotic works of the Fleet Reserve Association , its members and their families. There are LA FRA Units located throughout the United States and the Philippines. There is also a Membership-at-Large (MAL) roll administered by the LA FRA National Offices, for those who do not have access to, or do not desire to join a Unit. The LA FRA is proud of the heritage and traditions of this great nation and we recognize the sacrifices, past and present, needed to keep us strong and free.

LA FRA Scholarship: be awarded annually to the male or female candidate chosen from children or grandchildren of members of the FRA and LA FRA.

FRA Scholarship Fund: Please check online to find out information about this scholarship program

Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Naval, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard service member, active Fleet Reserve, Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve, who is retired with pay or deceased.

LA FRA Education Foundation makes scholarship applications available from 1 September thru 15 April each year for the following school year.

Scholarship deadline:

APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS POSTMARKED LATER THAN 15 APRIL will not be considered. All applicants are considered for any scholarship the LA FRA is able to offer during a specific year, provided the applicant meets the eligibility requirement for the award (based on the desires of the donor). Scholarship recipients are notified in writing and by telephone. FRA only notifies the applicants who have been selected to receive a scholarship.

Recipient must

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be attending a college, full time, located in the United States, and
• Not have received or will not be receiving scholarships, awards or grants that fully pay tuition for the fall college semester

The State of Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered by the local State Delegates to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a post-secondary credential full-time (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester) at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university or private career school. Applicants may be current high school seniors, current or prospective full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate degree students or current or prospective private career school enrollees. Current or prospective students should contact their local delegates for instructions on how to apply. Applicants must complete the FAFSA by March 1st (or the MSFAA if ineligible for federal tuition but eligible for in-state tuition). All in-state majors are eligible. Dollar amounts for this scholarship will vary.