These are examples of local scholarships open to a very specific group of students. (To my friends in Glenelg community . . . get busy!) Be on the lookout for these types of opportunities in your community. Scour your school or county's website; check out the bulletin boards at your library; ask a librarian for help; read through your local newspapers! Many non profit organizations offer scholarships . . time to get searching!
APRIL 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS:
Glenelg High School Student Services
Damien's Recovery Scholarship is a not for profit organization dedicated to raising community awareness of the disease of addiction, especially in young people. This $1,000 scholarship requires an essay. Details and the application are available in Student Services. Deadline is May 4, 2012.
J.T. Smart Friendship Award J.T. Smart was a member of the Class of 2001 who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. This award is given in his memory. Students must be nominated by another student to be considered for this award. A one page essay or less on why a friend of yours should be nominated for this award is needed for a nomination. Submit your essay to Ms. Hirsch in Student Services no later than April 24, 2012. If you have questions see Ms. Miles or Ms.Hirsch.
Columbia-Howard County PFLAG Scholarship for Outstanding LGBT Youth and Their Allies.Two Scholarships for $2,000 each. Deadline: May 1, 2012. Purpose: Recognize outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally students; encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education for self-identified LGBT and allies; and foster a positive image of the LGBT society. Applicants can also go to the pflagmd.org website and search "scholarship" for information and application.
"B. Davis Scholarship"The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are offering a scholarship for 2012. Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you're there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships. Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 The deadline for applications is May 28, 2012 For questions, please feel free to contact us at mailto:awards%40studentawardsearch.com Jason Rumeacher, Director
The Mt. Airy Lions Club is again offering scholarships to seniors of South Carroll, Linganore and Glenelg High School. These scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, will be awarded to four students from each school. They are given to students attending two year colleges or trade schools. To apply, the students must write a letter to the Mount Airy Lions Club, c/o Denny Ahalt, Scholarship Chairman, P.O. Box 53, Mount Airy, MD 21771. In the letter it should be stated why the scholarship is needed, what your course of study will be and how the knowledge learned will be applied when you graduate. All letters of application must be received by May 1, 2012.
Heather Horan Memorial Scholarship Award $1,000 ScholarshipHeather Horan, a 1994 Glenelg Graduate, was an individual with lots of passion and zest for life. She was very active at GHS and her true interests were in Cheerleading and Softball. This scholarship has been established to remember her and her love of life and GHS. It will be awarded to a female student who also has the same characteristics. Financial Need will also be used as a consideration. More details and applications are available in Student Services. Applications must be submitted to Ms. Hirsch in student services no later than April 24, 2012.
The Howard County Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 2000, is pleased to announce they are offering a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior from each of the Howard County public high schools. This scholarship is geared to help the "average" student who displays exceptional qualities and effort rather than being an award for the highest grades or sports aptitude. Any student who has attained a 2.5 grade average in their senior year and a minimum SAT score of 1350 will be welcome to participate by submitting an application. More details and application forms are available in Student Services. Entries shall be postmarked no later than April 27, 2012.
Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship Foundation of Columbia, MD
Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors of the Howard County, MD public school system who have excelled academically and are planning to pursue post-secondary education. At least one memorial scholarship, general scholarship and need based scholarship will be awarded. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2012. More details and applications are available in Student Services and from Mr. Carey.
The Board of Directors of the Angie M. Houtz Memorial Fund announces the commencement of an annual scholarship. Angie Houtz, a talented and dedicated Navy analyst, worked at the Pentagon and was a victim of the September 11 terrorist attack. This memorial fund was established to honor Angie's devotion to and enthusiasm for education and community service. This scholarship is issued to students enrolled in or attending two or four-year public colleges in Maryland. While the scholarship will only be issued to students attending Maryland public institutions of higher learning, the applicant does not have to be a Maryland resident. It is based on academic achievements and community service. One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded. Download an application at http://www.theangiefund.com/ The scholarship deadline is April 30, 2012.
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