Students are encouraged to check out the following scholarship opportunities available through their high school College and Career Centers. Additional scholarships and awards can be searched through several comprehensive online databases as well as through the Financial Aid Offices of the colleges and universities under consideration.
| SCHOLARSHIP | DEADLINE | GRADE | AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Years of Women Scholarship | 3/22/24 | 12 | $750-$1000 | Commitment to women's issues, financial need, current University of Connecticut student |
| Abbott & Fenner | 6/10/24 | 11-12 | $1000 | Essay required |
| ACF Visionary Scholarship | 6/1/24 | 9-12 | $1000-$5000 | 500 word essay on "Why College is Important to Me" |
| Aero Club Foundation | 3/1/24 | 12 | $5000 | Students studying aviation/aerospace related fields |
| AFCEA STEM Scholarship | 3/17/24 | 12 | U.S. citizen studying STEM for computer science, engineering, math, physics, chemistry, cybersecurity | |
| AFSA HS Essay Contest | varies | 9-12 | $2500 | Essay about Peace in Conflict affected areas |
| AHEPA Scholarship | 3/31/24 | 12 | $2000 max | Hellenic descent and/or Phil-Hellene; the son or daughter of a member, in good standing, of AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or the Maids of Athena |
| Air Force Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship | 3/8/24 | 12 | GPA 3.25+, military dependents of active duty, reserve, guard, retired, MIA/POW, deceased officer or enlisted members of the USAF | |
| Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship | 3/31/24 | 12 | $1000-$5000 | GPA 3.5+, first-generation student, engineering, or computer science |
| Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation | 4/15/24 | 12 | $1000-$7500 | 2.5+ GPA, financial need US citizenship, demonstrated committment to community |
| American Chemical Society Scholars | 3/1/24 | 12 | $5000 max | GPA 3.0+, underrepresented minority seniors with financial need who are planning to pursue a degree in the chemical sciences |
| American Foreign Service Association Scholarship | 3/11/24 | 12 | Children of Foreign Service employees whose parents must also be members of the American Foreign Service Association, employee must be active-duty, retired, separated, or deceased | |
| American Legion Baseball Scholarship | 7/15/24 | 12 | $500-$5000 | Must be nominated by team manager or head coach of an American Legion team, be on current roster filed with national headquarters, be on team affiliated with an American Legion post |
| American Legion General Scholarship | 4/19/24 | 12 | $1000 | U.S. citizen, female in the upper 50% of the class |
| American Legion Medical Scholarship | 4/19/24 | 12 | $1000 | U.S. citizen, medical field |
| American Physical Society | Varies | 12 | Variety of Scholarships for Physics | |
| American Rocketry Challenge | 4/4/24 | 9-12 | $20,000 | Design, Build and Launch Rocket |
| Architects Foundation Scholarship | varies | 12 | up to $20,000 | Planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program |
| Ashley Tamburri Scholarship | 3/31/24 | 12 | $1000 | Seniors who are cancer survivors or are living with cancer diagnosis |
| ASHRAE | 5/1/24 | 12 | $3000 | GPA 3.0+, be accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program |
| Aspiring Nurse Scholarships | Varies | 12 | Varies | |
| Ayn Rand Essay Contest | 4/25/24 | 9-12 | $2000-$5000 | Comparing Anthem and The Fountainhead essay contest |
| B. Davis Scholarship | 5/21/23 | 11-12 | $1000 | Essay: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most and why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual |
| Bernie Scholarship Awards Program | 4/1/23 | 12 | GPA 2.0+, resident of Montgomery County, MD receiving housing assistance from the agencies partnered with the program, must have demonstrated community service, online applications only | |
| Beyond the Cure | 3/31/23 | 12 | $5000 | Childhood cancer survivor |
| BigSun Scholarship | 6/19/23 | 12 | $500 | All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate |
| Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship | 3/15/23 | 12 | $2500-$5000 | African American student planning to pursue a career in technology |
| Blacks in Government DOL Scholarship | 3/15/23 | 12 | GPA 2.0+, must have applied to at least one institution of higher learning | |
| Brower Youth Award | 5/1/23 | 8-12 | $3000 | Be a youth environmental change leader |
| Cathay Bank Foundation | 4/3/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 3.0+, household income below the low income level, must be attending 4 year college |
| Central Scholarship | 3/15/23 | 12 | $1000-$11000 | GPA 2.8+, U.S. citizen, family income of $90,000 or less |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | 8/1/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 2.5+, write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about the topic: Discuss your vision of electronic design, engineering and manufacturing in the global economy |
| Civics Education Essay Contest | 3/22/23 | 9-12 | $3000 | Essay contest |
| CLAES Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship | 8/1/23 | 9-12 | $2000 | Students with a dedicated passion for conservation, sustainability, environmental policy or preservation of the earth |
| Code Wizard Scholarship | 5/1/23 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 3.5+, STEM major |
| College JumpStart Scholarship | 4/15/23 | 10-12 | $1000 | Planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university, or a vocational/trade school in the U.S. |
| College Prep 365 Scholarship | 3/30/23 | 12 | GPA 3.2, essay, transcript, two recommendation letters | |
| Commissioners Engineering Scholarship Program | 4/17/23 | 12 | $2000 | Enrolled full time in a degree program at an accredited college or university that leads to an engineering degree in one of the following areas: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering, proof of permanent residency in WSSC Water’s service district |
| Create Real Impact Scholarship | 4/27/23 | 9-12 | $250-$10000 | Social media campaign video or graphic design |
| Crossword Maker Scholarship | 5/1/23 | 12 | $1000 | Must create an original 15 x 15 newspaper style crossword |
| Dairy Shrine Scholarship | 4/15/23 | 12 | $3000 | Agricultural journalism, dairy/animal science |
| Delegate Carr Scholarship | 5/26/23 | 12 | Varies | Must reside in 20814, 20816, 20817 zip codes, attend college in Maryland |
| Delegate Charkoudian Scholarship | 5/10/23 | 12 | Varies | Must reside in 20910 zip code, attend college in Maryland |
| Delegate Moon Scholarship | 5/15/23 | 12 | Varies | Must reside in 20910 zip code, attend college in Maryland |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority | 3/17/23 | 12 | Varies | GPA 2.5+, demonstrate commitment to community service |
| Digital Privacy Scholarship | 6/30/23 | 9-12 | U.S. citizen, statement, "I'm taking responsibility for my digital profile by..." | |
| Disability Leadership and Scholarship Program | 3/1/23 | 12 | $10000 | Rochester Institute of Technology applicants, self identify as Disabled, Deaf Plus, d/Deaf, or hard of hearing |
| Discover the Difference | 3/20/23 | 12 | $5000 | GPA 3.0+, U.S. citizen, pursue an AA, Bachelor's, or Master's degree |
| Doodle for Google | 3/14/23 | 9-12 | $30000 | Design a Google Doodle displayed on the home page |
| Driver's Education Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | $3000 | Essay on the topic of being a safe driver |
| Dunkin' Donuts Scholarship | 4/13/23 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 3.0+, must reside in eligible municipalities |
| Dwight B. Jacobus Scholarship | 3/1/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 3.0+, Maryland resident, admission to full-time Maryland college or university |
| Eagle Scout of the Year | 3/1/23 | 10-12 | $2500-$10000 | Must be an active Eagle Scout |
| Educational Theatre Association Scholarships | 4/1/23 | 12 | $1000-$2000 | Theatre or film school |
| EGIA Foundation Scholarship Program | 4/30/23 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 2.0+, U.S. citizen, HVAC technical program AA, Certificate, or Diploma |
| Elevate Mental Health Awareness | 4/29/23 | 12 | $500 | Students struggling with depression |
| Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship | 4/1/23 | 12 | $3000-$20000 | Born outside the U.S. or have two parents born outside the U.S., household income for 2022 was less than $100,000 |
| Experimental Aircraft Association | 3/1/24 | 12 | Interested in studying aviation | |
| Federal Water Quality Association | 4/10/23 | 12 | $2000 | Planning to pursue environmental careers |
| Fort Myer Thrift Shop Scholarship | 4/18/23 | 12 | GPA 3.0+, children of active duty, retired or deceased U.S. Army all ranks personnel, must have a current military ID card, essay | |
| Fourth Circuit Court Essay Contest | 5/31/23 | 9-12 | $1000-$2000 | Essay contest |
| Frame My Future Scholarship | 3/1/23 | 12 | $500-$6000 | Submit an original creation expressing what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college |
| Got a Spine Scholarship | 5/2/23 | 12 | $500 | GPA 2.5+, U.S. citizen, must attend college by October 2023 |
| Greeting Card Contest | 3/2/23 | 9-12 | $10000 | Create a greeting card |
| Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship | 4/1/23 | 12 | $3000/4 years | U.S. citizen, financial need, combined family income of $70,000 or less |
| HITEC Foundation Scholarship | 4/14/23 | 12 | $5000 | GPA 3.0+, must be of Hispanic heritage, major in technology |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship | 3/15/23 | 12 | GPA 2.0+, U.S. citizen, financial need, family income of $55,00 or less, involved in community service and co-curricular activities | |
| Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship | 4/15/23 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 3.3+, intention to study computer science |
| Ira Dorsey Scholarship Fund | 4/15/23 | 12 | $2000 | GPA 2.5+, Male |
| Japanese American Veterans Association | 4/29/23 | 12 | $1500-$3000 | Students or parents who are members of JAVA |
| Journalist of the Year Scholarship | 2/1/23 | 12 | $1000-$3000 | Begins at state level, winning portfolios are sent to the national level |
| JSSA Scholarship | 5/3/23 | 12 | $875-$6000 | Various Jewish scholarships |
| Kailee Mills Foundation | 5/1/23 | 11-12 | $500-$2500 | GPA 3.4+, U.S. citizen, help spread seat belt safety awareness |
| Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program | 2/8/23 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 2.5+, interest in pursuing a clinical or non-clinical career in the healthcare industry |
| Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship | 4/3/23 | 12 | $5000 | GPA 2.8+, Blood descendants of Hmong race, financial need |
| Kezian Science Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | $1200 | GPA 3.0+, essay |
| Kids Chance of Maryland Scholarship | 12 | Parent or guardian suffered a catastrophic injury or occupational disease while working for a Maryland employer | ||
| Kimmy Duong Foundation | 3/5/23 | 12 | $1000-$3000 | Vietnamese American students, must attend one of these schools: University of Maryland, George Mason University, Montgomery College, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech University, or Virginia Commonwealth University |
| League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) | 4/1/23 | 12 | $2000 | GPA 3.0+, students of Asian descent who plan to major in the field of education, essay, resume, recommendation letters |
| Leslie Ebert Legacy of Life Scholarship | 4/14/23 | 12 | $1000-$5000 | Essay or video to convince an audience to become organ, eye, and tissue donors |
| Life Chiropractic of Olney Scholarship | 6/2/23 | 12 | $500-$750 | GPA 3.0+, essay required, major in health-related field |
| Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | $10000 | GPA 2.5+, U.S. citizen, financial need, planned major in: engineering, physics, computer science, and math |
| Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | $5000 | Enroll full or part time at a vocational-technical school, trade school, community college, or state college |
| Look Back Give Back Foundation Scholarship | 3/17/23 | 12 | $1000-$5000 | GPA 2.0+, Black or African American, financial need, essay required |
| Louis Goaziou Lodge #1953 Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | $500 | GPA 2.5+, quiz about freemasonry in the history of the United States and today |
| LULAC National Scholarship Fund | 3/31/23 | 12 | $250-$2000 | U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or DACA, Hispanic/Latino community |
| Martin Luther Kind Jr. Scholarship Award | 6/1/23 | 12 | Financial need, academic achievement, proof of acceptance to a four year college, short essay | |
| Maryland Emergency Management Association Donald "Doc" Lumpkins Memorial Scholarship | 4/7/23 | 12 | $1000 | Pursuing a major in emergency management or a closely related field, members of MDEMA and immediate family members are not eligible |
| Maryland State Financial Assistance Programs | Varies | Varies | Numerous grants and scholarships based on financial need, chosen career/occupation, or unique population | |
| Masonic Charities of Maryland | 3/31/23 | 12 | $500-$7000 | Leadership in school and community, participation, financial need, and resume |
| Mayflower Descendants Scholarship | 4/1/23 | 12 | $1500 | Must be a Member in good standing, Junior Member, or have direct lineage to a member of the Maryland Society, must describe lineage to at least one Mayflower Pilgrim |
| MCABSE Scholarship | 3/10/23 | 12 | GPA 3.5+, African American, pursue post-secondary studies at a college or technical school | |
| MCAC Scholarship | 3/17/23 | 12 | Varies | GPA 2.0+, two essays |
| MCPS Educational Foundation | Varies | 12 | Varies | Various scholarships offered |
| MELLFIN Scholarship | 4/3/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 3.0+, in an ESOL program or have exited ESOL within the past 3 years |
| Men's College Scholarship | 4/4/23 | 12 | Males, who excel in academics, extra-curriculars, and community involvement | |
| Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. | 5/26/23 | 12 | $1008.11 | Essay describing the importance of Miss Utility and how it could relate to a future career path |
| MKYF Lawrence Hamm, Sr. Scholarship | 3/1/23 | 12 | $1500 | MCPS minority and disadvantaged with financial need, who have demonstrated volunteer and community service involvement |
| Montgomery College Board of Trustees Scholarship | 3/1/23 | 12 | One year tuition | GPA 3.0+, letter or recommendation, essays, admission to Montgomery College |
| Montgomery College Grants and Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Numerous grants and scholarships based on financial need, chosen career/occupation, academic achievement, or children of MC graduates | |
| More With Us Scholarship | 6/30/23 | 12 | $500 | Submit an essay or short video about work or volunteer experience |
| NAACP Scholarship | 3/24/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 3.0+, students of color, extra-curricular activities, faith or religion-based, or volunteer activities |
| NAACP Scott Robinson Memorial Scholarship | 3/1/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 2.0+, students of color, enrolls at Garrett College full-time |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship | 3/1/23 | 12 | $2500-$12000 | GPA 3.5+, have an active NIAF membership, have Italian American ancestry, must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy |
| National Pan-Hellenic Council-Montgomery County Chapter | 4/17/23 | 12 | Essay: "How I Plan to Impact the Future", two letters of recommendation | |
| National Press Club Scholarships | Varies | 12 | $5000 | GPA 3.0+, pursue a career in journalism |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships | 3/15/23 | 12 | Varies | Students majoring in a restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality-related program, unrelated to any employees or family members of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Educational Foundation, or any State Restaurant Association |
| National Society of Black Engineers | 6/30/23 | 12 | $1000 | African American students studying STEM, must be a member of NSBE |
| Naval Officers' Spouses' Club | 4/1/23 | 12 | Must be a dependent child of an active duty, activated reservist, retired from active duty, or deceased United States Navy (USN) service member | |
| Nurse Corps Scholarship | 5/4/23 | 12 | Varies | Accepted or enrolled in a nursing degree program in the U.S., 2 year service commitment at a Critical Shortage Facility |
| PB&J Foundation Scholarship | 5/31/23 | 12 | $1000 | Students who have experienced personal challenges: medical, peer, and family issues |
| Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship | 7/15/23 | 12 | $5000 | Students passionate about health and social justice, personal statement and essay required |
| PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship | 5/1/23 | 12 | $1500-$10000 | Enrolled in PHCC approved plumbing or HVAC apprentice program, letter of recommendation |
| Phi Beta Kappa High School Awards Program | 4/8/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 3.5+, academic achievement, community involvement, and dedication to liberal arts and sciences |
| Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | 4/9/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 2.5-3.0, GPA 3.0+, attend school in Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Poolesville, Darnestown, or Seneca, cannot be a daughter or son of a member of the sorority, enrolled full-time by Fall 2023 |
| Project Yellow Light Scholarship | 3/1/24 | 9-12 | $2000 | Create a billboard on the dangers of texting and driving |
| Project Yellow Light Scholarship | 3/1/24 | $2000-$8000 | Create a radio spot or billboard design to motivate, persuade and encourage your peers to not drive distracted | |
| Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship | 3/15/24 | 12 | GPA 3.5+. family income less than $100,000, essay, video, and resume | |
| Robert & Shirley Mangum Memorial Scholarship | 4/1/24 | 12 | $2000 | Collegiate studies in the fields of ornamental horticulture, floriculture, greenhouse growing, interior landscaping and related studies |
| Rover Scholarship | 5/1/24 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 3.0+, essay about growing up with a pet |
| Sander Cohen Scholarship Foundation | 3/1/24 | 12 | $1500 | Pursue a degree in fire and safety engineering, arson investigation, law enforcement officer, criminal justice, homeland security, or EMT/paramedic |
| SEG Geophysics Scholarship | 3/1/24 | 12 | $500-$10000 | Pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics |
| Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship | 4/30/24 | 12 | GPA 2.0+, U.S. citizen, financial need | |
| Sherry S. Hintz Scholarship Fund | 4/5/24 | 11-12 | $20000/4 years | GPA 3.0+, lost a parent or guardian to breast or ovarian cancer, financial need |
| Society of Women Engineers Scholarship | 3/31/24 | 12 | Female student, studying fields in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to engineering | |
| Student-View Scholarship Program | 4/23/24 | 12 | $500-$5000 | Login and fill out an online survey about colleges in your area |
| Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund | 4/15/24 | 12 | $7500 | GPA 3.0+, financial need, U.S. citizen and direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese citizen |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships | 3/8/24 | 12 | Various scholarships offered with companies and foundations, login to online scholarship portal | |
| Tzu Chi USA Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | $1500 | GPA 3.0+, financial need, essay |
| UNCF General Scholarship | 3/31/23 | 12 | GPA 2.5+, financial need, African American, be enrolled full-time at a UNCF member college or university | |
| University of the Aftermarket Foundation | 3/31/24 | 12 | Student at college or university or an ASE/NATEF certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school, essay or video required | |
| University of Rochester High School Awards | 6/15/23 | 11 | Accepted and plan on attending the University following graduation, four awards with different criteria, students must be nominated by high school | |
| USDA/1890 National Scholars Program | 3/1/24 | 12 | Full Tuition | GPA 3.0+, accepted for admission to an 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant University, study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related fields |
| USPAACC | 3/1/24 | 12 | GPA 3.3+, East, South, Southeast Asian, or Pacific Island heritage, leadership in extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, essay | |
| Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship | 4/1/24 | 12 | Parents are veterans, reserve, or active duty member of the Armed Forces who served at least 60 days in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, must attend Maryland institution | |
| WISER Scholarship | 3/14/24 | 12 | $1000 | Must have documented need for accommodation (learning and accessibility needs), leadership through community engagement |
| Women of the Dove Book Scholarships | 4/7/23 | 12 | $500-$1000 | GPA 2.75+, female, attending a HBCU in Fall 2023 |
| Women's Equality Scholarship | 5/31/23 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 3.0+, female, essay |
| Zaching Against Cancer Foundation Scholarship | 4/1/24 | 12 | $2500 | GPA 2.0+, overcome significant hardship, medical challenge, and/or family issue relating to cancer |
| Zeta Phi Beta - Eta Pi Zeta Chapter Scholarship | 3/15/24 | 12 | $1000 | GPA 2.5+, community service and leadership |