Although there are limitations on the MWCPSAA scholarship, we want to help all Nittany Lions to the best of our ability and with the help of the local Penn State community, we have compiled a list of other scholarship programs and financial aid opportunities that students can pursue to help ease the burden that the cost of higher education can bring.

If you have any questions or recommendations for other programs that we can add to this list to further help families/students, please contact Scholarship@psuwashdc.org!

Name of Program	About
STEM for Her	STEM for Her supports programs that foster STEM interest in girls and young women, such as hands-on educational activities, virtual programs, mentoring, scholarships and support for community programs in the Washington, DC Metro area.
1 For 2 Education Scholarship	Pay it forward 3.7 or 4.0 Weighted GPA; must pledge to pay for two future scholarships during your lifetime
Beauty and Wellness Professionals	Students enrolled in beauty or wellness program; Open to US citizens, DACA recipients, and international students.
The Gates Scholarship	Senior, Minority, High financial need, US citizen, national or permanent resident. WGPA 3.3
The “No Sweat” Scholarship	The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.
United States Senate Youth Program	Juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service; merit-based and highly competitive; must be actively serving as a leader in an elected or appointed capacity in student government or an approved civic or educational organization during the entire school year. Attendance at a week long government and leadership education program in D.C. is required to receive financial scholarship.
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship	Senior, US citizen, National, or Permanet Resident, Refugee, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants or Humanitarian Parolees
Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies	Applicants must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the Scholarship. Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses. Applicants must clearly have a need for financial assistance. Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership.
SHSS Diversity Scholarship	Commitment to expanding the diversity and inclusion initiatives in their school, community, or workplace.
VFW Voice of Democracy	Students in grades 9-12 submit a written and recorded democratic and patriotic themed essay.
Big Futures Scholarships	$40k Scholarships for Sophomores and Juniors
Prudential Emerging Visionaries	Students bringing vision and change to their communities
Regeneron Science Talent Search	For seniors who have completed research
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship	Awards based on academics, leadership and financial need.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards	3.0+ GPA, Hispanic Heritage, permanent resident, US citizen or qualify under DACA
Concerto Competition	String, Piano and harp players
National Space Club Scholarship	STEM, Be willing to speak to audience, US citizen
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship	3.5+ GPA, Demonstrate unmet financial need
Test Prep Insight	Applicants must have a medically recognized physical or medical disability
International Bipolar Foundation HS Essay Contest	500-1000 word essay on a mental health campaign; open to students in grades 9-12.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation	US citizen, 3.5+ GPA, must be attending 4-year university, must work 240 hours each year, family income not to exceed $100,000, must apply for FAFSA
ACF Visionary Scholarship	This scholarships is for high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need. Student must be currently working during this school year.
American Rocketry Challenge	Design, Build and Launch Rocket
Ron Brown Scholarship	African American seniors with financial need who can demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability and community service.
Americanism Essay Contest	Essay contest for grades 7-12 to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism. Essay must be submitted through an FRA member or branch.
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers	US citizen, seeking degree in physics
Dell Scholars	2.4 gpa, targets low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique “GPA” of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college education: Must be Pell eligible
Coolidge Scholarship	Citizen or legal permanent resident, merit – student must be recommended and must have taken the most rigorous course of study available. Demonstrate uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. Students apply in 11th grade.
Science Ambassador Scholarship	Female, STEM, requires video
More With Us	Short Video about Volunteer experience
Burger King Scholars Program	Senior, minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 Be passionate about serving the community
Equitable Excellence Scholarship	US citizen or legal resident; be willing to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with Photos for use in Program promotion/info.
Future Travel Nurse Scholarship	Must have 3.0+ GPA;Accepted to a nursing program in an accredited institution in the US
Thiel Fellowship	Two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation’s network of founders, investors, and scientists.
Overachievers Student Grant	Students who go above and beyond to make their communities and our world better for us all. Whether it’s an individual going above and beyond their 9-to-5 job to improve their community, a student making a difference outside their classroom or another noble effort, we want to hear about it and give these Overachievers the recognition they deserve.
Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship	Be an Eagle Scout
Navy ROTC Scholarship	Senior; minimum combined SAT score of 1100 (minimum of 540 in Math and 550 in Evidenced Based Reading and Writing); minimum combined ACT score of 44 (minimum of 21 in Math and 22 in English); must be a citizen of the United States or in process of obtaining citizenship; no criminal record of military or civilian offenses; no previous drug use; application instructions and checklist; long application
Power or Resilience Scholarship	Senior, 3.0+ GPA shows examples of personal resilience
Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship	Senior, Essay required
NIHMental Health Scholarship	The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are co-sponsoring the “Speaking Up About Mental Health” national essay challenge. The contest aims to start conversations about mental health and encourage young people to seek help for mental health issues.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship	U.S. or Canadian Citizens; work in a group of two, three or four students; each team will select a technology that is present in the home, school and / or community and explore what the technology does, how it works and how or why it was invented; see link for full rules and guidelines.
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship	Must be at least 16, legal resident, create a video to answer one of three questions Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
Kennedy Center Young Soloist Award	Open to all US soloists with disabilities
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship	Senior, underrepresented, community service, financial need, minority, leadership skills, submit a test score, US citizen
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship	Must have taken IB or AP computer science courses; going for a degree in computer science, GPA of 3.0
Diversity Advancement Scholarship	Planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program
National Society of Black Engineers	African American Seniors, who will be studying STEM
YouthCon Scholarship	Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) through fall quarter/semester he/she must plan to enroll or actually be enrolled full-time as a college student (12 credits per quarter or equivalent for the 2022 Fall semester) Be able to attend the YouthCon Award Ceremony in September 2023 in Northern Virginia
Mensa Scholarship	Essay goal statement that includes specific information on experience or steps taken toward the goal, persuasiveness (e.g., how your past achievements/experiences and your future planning increase the probability of reaching your goal), why you think that you will succeed, and also grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship (APIA Scholars)	Live at or below the poverty level, or low socioeconomic status;first in their families to attend college;Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
American Quarter Horse Association Scholarship	Current AQHYA or AQHA member with a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship	To be eligible, you must…1) Be a high school senior who is a US citizen, 2) Be planning a career of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest	700-1,000 word essay describing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1917; must use five sources and include a bibliography.
Reynolds Scholarship Application	Seniors, 300-word reflection on leadership
C-SPAN Student Cam	Create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, “How does the federal government impact your life?”
Rales O’Neil Scholarship	Student applicants must be MCPS graduating seniors who have taken rigorous courses and hold a weighted GPA of 4.80 as of their Sept. 1, 2024 transcript. Students will need to submit an essay that will be reviewed by a committee established by the Educational Foundation. Applicants must also demonstrate a household income of $118,323 or below to be eligible.
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship	All are welcome to apply. 140-character message about technology addition.
Union Plus Scholarship	Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible.
Princeton Prize in Race Relations	Recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities.
Montgomery Scholars (MC Honors)	Selective admission two-year interdisciplinary honors program designed for high school graduates as the first step in completing a four-year degree.
Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program	Be historically underserved students who self-identify as Black/African American; Hispanic or Latino; America Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Min. unweighted gpa 3.0
Society of Manufacturing Engineers	Students studying manufacturing or engineering
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards	Be a child or grandchild of an ELKS club member
Morton Gould Young Composer Awards	Be a young Composer, minimum GPA 2.0, US citizen of permanent resident
RMHC/HACER Scholarship	Seniors with a 2.8 GPA or better with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage.
Jimmy Rane Foundation	Min GPA 3.0 academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.
Mellfin Scholarship	3.0+ GPA, must be in ESOL or have exited ESOL
National Agriculture Day Essay and Video Contest	U.S. Citizen; submit an essay (450 words or less) or video (max 2 minutes) on the following topic: Food Brings Everyone to the Table; see link for details and guidelines.
Women of the Dove Book Scholarship	Female, STEM Major, Essay required
Davidson Fellows Scholarship	Must be 18 or younger when applying, US citizen or legal resident, must complete a project ie. creative application of existing knowledge, a new idea with high impact, an innovative solution with rad-range implications
Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship	Female, Min GPA 3.0
WSSC Commissioners’ Engineering Scholarship	Civil Engineering (i.e., Environmental, Sanitary, Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Fire Protection, Transportation, Project Management, Construction Management); Electrical Engineering; Material Science and Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering
Team DC Student Athlete Scholarship	Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, participate actively in athletics or competitive sport
Commissioners Engineering Scholarship Program	Be 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 (i.e., Environmental, Sanitary, Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Fire Protection, Transportation, Project Management, Construction Management); Electrical Engineering; Material Science and Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	Seniors of Hispanic Heritage with a 3.0 GPA or better applying to a not-for-profit 4-year university.
Covid Frontline Families Scholarship	Children of healthcare workers who worked in medical facilities and lost their lives to Covid 19
MCPS Education Foundation	Check your district to see which scholarship you qualify for
The Greater Washington Urban League	2.5+ GPA, Identify as Black/African American, African, Afro-Caribbean, and/or Afro-Latino, financial need, committment to community service
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship	Children of full-time employees in the financial services minimum grade point average of 3.5 and rank in the top 20% of class, Must demonstrate financial need, Students must be a US citizen or legal resident
Betty and Mort Marshall Scholarship	Must be studying architecture or engineering
Pearls of Hope Scholarship	Variety of Scholarships
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship	Students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities
KnowBe4 Women’s Scholarship	To be eligible, you must be…1) Be a female pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance, 2) Be a high school senior (undergraduate or graduate student) with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
The Dream.Us	GPA 3.0 Enrolled Full time Fall 2020, Undocumented students
Flight Training Scholarship	Interested in flying
LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship	Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or an AB-540 student/DACA recipient; Minority, GPA 3.0; MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on advertising, marketing or public relations
National Naval Officers Association	Minority, academic achievement, community involvement, commitment, financial need
MCAC Scholarship	Variety of Scholarships
Aviation Scholarship	Interest in studying aviation
Discover the Difference	Must be a high school senior or college student looking to pursue or pursuing an AA, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in an accredited university, 3.0+ US citizen
College Prep 365 Scholarship	US citizen, 3.2 GPA, 2 letters of Rec. Transcript, essay
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority	Female, 2.5 GPA, Demonstrate a commitment to community service
Ivy Vine Charities	2.7+ unweighted, Essay, students attending HBCU extra consideration
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program	Junior, Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen
American Chemical Society Scholars	Underrepresented minority seniors with financial need who are planning to pursue a degree in the chemical sciences; minimum 3.0 GPA in chemistry or science.
Sander Cohen Scholarship Foundation	For EMT or First Responders
Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarship	Seniors with a 2.0 GPA or better; resident of MD or D.C. for at least one year prior to application; have demonstrated financial need; and interested in a career in Business or Education
Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship	Seniors whose parents are veterans, reserve, or active duty member of the Armed Forces and served at least 60 days in the Afghanistan or Iraq conflicts.
Eagle Scout of the Year	Be an active Eagle Scout
SEG Geophysics Scholarship	Intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship (NIAF)	GPA 3.5+, Italian,Have Italian American ancestry. To be considered Italian American, the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy, a member of NAIF
Project Yellow Light Sholarship	Create a Video on the dangers of texting and driving
Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship	2.5+GPA; Community Service and Leadership qualities
Greeting Card Contest	Create a Greeting Card
USPAACC	Asian American Island heritage 3.3+ GPA
Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship	Seniors who are military dependents of active duty, reserve, guard, retired, MIA/POW, deceased officer or enlisted members of the USAF with a 3.25 GPA or better.
AFCEA STEM Scholarship	US Citizen, studying STEM for computer science, engineering, Math, physics, chemistry, cybersecurity
American Foreign Service Association Scholarship	Children of Foreign Service employees whose parents must also be members of the American Foreign Service Association. The employee may be active-duty, retired, separated or deceased.
Hola Scholarship	High school senior of Hispanic and Latinx descent (for example, Mexican American, Cuban American, Brazilian, etc) Be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or be an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). Plan to study Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs- Business Administration, Finance or Marketing at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational school, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year. 3.0+ GPA
Blacks at Microsoft	Be a high school senior of African descent; Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or one of the following Business programs – Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing at an accredited four-year college, university, in the United States
Women’s Board Scholarship	Citizen or lawful resident, students pursuing a career in healthcare
Order Sons of Italy Scholarship	Individuals* of Italian descent** enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program, graduate program, or a professional school at an accredited academic institution
Look Back Give Back Foundation Scholarship	Must be Black or African American, have financial need, 2.0+ GPA, community service involvement, essay required
Kailee Mills Foundation	Run a campaign to spread seat belt awareness at school and through the community
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority	3 different options for scholarships 2.5+, 3.0+
NRAEF (National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation)	A citizen or lawful permanent resident1 Majoring in a restaurant or foodservice-related program, Unrelated to any employees or family members of the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, any state restaurant association
Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship	3.5+ GPA; Family income less than $100,000; essay and video essay
Tzu Chi Scholarship	3.0 min GPA, need based, Personal Essay
Zaching Against Cancer	Overcome significant hardship, medical challenge and or family issue relating to cancer
Journalist of the Year Scholarships	The contest begins at the state level. Winning portfolios from state Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level, with winners announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention.
National Press Club Scholarships	Interest in Journalism
Doodle for Google	Create a doodle for Google, it will be displayed as their homepage for a day
NAACP Scholarship – Montgomery County, MD	Senior with a grade point average or a weighted grade point average of 3.0+, Must participate in extracurricular activities,Must participate in faith-based, religious-based, or volunteer activities. If this is not, possible because of paid employment, please explain
Private Frontier Video Contest	Watch John Stossel’s short video below and make a 1-3 minute video about entrepreneurship and innovation
Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship	3.5+ GPA, Mechanical Eng. Major, leadership, must complete FAFSA
Civics Education Essay Contest	Essay Contest
Wiser Scholarship	Documented learning or accessibility needs, leadership through community service
Joseph Warren McPherson Memorial Poetry Contest	Poem with Maximum of 25 lines
Louis Goaziou Lodge	All Fields of study, will take a quiz about Freemasonry
The John R. Lewis “Good Trouble” Scholarship	For students going to University or trades school
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship	2.5+ , studying visual arts, African American
Project Management Institute Scholarship	GPA 2.75+, will take a quiz
Kezian Science Scholarship	Essay Required
AHEPA Scholarship	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
Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship	3.5+ GPA, First-generation student, Engineering or Computer Science
University of the Aftermarket Foundation	Studying Automotive, Heavy Duty, or collision Repair
Folds of Honour Scholarship	For students of Military Families
Aero Club Foundation	Studying Aviation/aerospace
PMI Scholarship (project Management Institute)	Open to All High School Seniors
Courage to Grow Scholarship	US citizen GPA 2.5+
Beyond the Cure	Childhood cancer survivor
Fulton Bank Scholarship	Student majoring in Business, IT, Comms, Marketing, low to moderate income
Automotive Scholarships	Interested in the Automotive Industry
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship	Senior females admitted to an accredited program for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science.
CLAES Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship	Students with a dedicated passion for conservation, sustainability, environmental policy or preservation of the earth.
AFSA HS Essay Contest	Essay about Peace in Conflict affected Areas
Men’s College Scholarship	Male, graduating senior
Navy Family Scholarships by NOSCDC	Eligible students are high school graduating seniors of active duty, activated reservists, retired from active duty or deceased U.S. Navy service members
Metropolitan Kappa Youth Foundation	Must have a high level of community Service involvement
Water Ski and Wake Sports	Must be a current active member of USA WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS
Bernie Scholarship Awards Program	Seniors with a 2.0 GPA or better and a resident of Montgomery County, MD receiving housing assistance from the agencies partnered with the program. Must have demonstrated community service. Online applications only.
Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club	Must be a dependent child of an active duty, activated reservist, retired from active duty, or deceased United States Navy (USN) service member.
Mayflower Descendents	Must be a Member in good standing, Junior Member, or have direct lineage connection to a member of the Maryland Society. Applicants must be able to describe their lineage to at least one Mayflower Pilgrim
Robert & Shirley Mangum Memorial Scholarship	Encourage collegiate studies in the fields of ornamental horticulture, floriculture, greenhouse growing, interior landscaping and related studies.
The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship	US citizen, combined family income of $65,000 or less, commitment to public service
League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP)	Seniors of Asian descent who plan to major in the field of education. Eligible applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the field of education and show experience supporting the community and/or an organization.
Damascus MD American Legion Scholarship	Variety of scholarships
Paul Robeson Scholarship	African American Male
Minds in Motion Scholarship	3.25+ GPA, male and female scholar-athletes attending a MPSSAA member school
Sherry Hintz Scholarship	Demonstrated financial need, GPA 3.0+, involved in school, community or athletic activity, have lost a parent or guardian to breast or ovarian cancer
Phi Beta Kappa High School Awards Program	Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or better and an interest in community service.
Organization of Latino Actuaries	Latine seniors who are interested in the actuarial profession
Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship	GPA 3.3+ Studying STEM
Dairy Shrine Scholarship	Dairy/animal science; Agricultural journalism
Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation	2.5+ GPA, financial need US citizenship, demonstrated commitment to community
Johnson Family Scholarship	Qualified applicants will demonstrate the following characteristics: leadership skills, scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, and a desire to complete a post-secondary education.
Leslie Ebert Legace of Life Scholarship	Write a persuasive essay or produce a video that educates, and motivates an audience to become an organ, tissue and/or eye donor
The Marjay D. Anderson Trailblazer Scholarship	Female, 3.0+, STEM, essay
Lavinia Engle Scholarship	Female, Academic accomplishment, need considered
Create Real Impact Scholarship	Full-time students ages 14-22.
Dunkin Donuts Scholarship	Senior, GPA 3.0+ unweighted
The Fort Myer Thrift Shop Scholarship	Children of active duty, retired or deceased U.S. Army all ranks personnel
American Legion Medical Scholarship	US citizen; medical field
American Legion General Scholarship	US citizen, female in upper 50% or the class,
The Links Incorporated	Attending 2 or 4-yr University, female, African American
Kappa Youth and Community Foundation	2.5+ GPA, African American Male
Taiwanese American Scholarship	Direct blood descendent of a Taiwanese citizen. min GPA 3.0, financial need
Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship	Blood descendants of Hmong race, min GPA 2.0, High financial need
McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship	Leadership, 2.75+ GPA, financial need, citizen
Act Responsibly Scholarship	Committed to pursuing a career that serves a community and the public. There are many ways in which a person can have a meaningful impact on the people around them. Applicants will be evaluated on leadership, civic and volunteer activities, as well as academic performance
Alex Popek Scholarship	Write an essay, 2 letters of recommendation
The DSD Legacy Scholarship	Caters to students who are 25 and over
Student View Scholarship Program	Login and fill out a 10-15 minute survey about colleges in your area
Indo-American Community Foundation	Born in India or have a parent born in the Republic of India, US citizen or green card holder, Adjusted Gross income less than $90K, 3.6+ GPA
The Pink Rocki Advocacy Foundation	Legal resident of Maryland, essay required
Skechers Foundation Scholarship	Senior going to college or trades school minimum GPA 3.0
Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship	Seniors, US citizen, need based, Minimum GPA 2.0
Code Wizard Scholarship	3.5+ GPA, Seniors, STEM Major
Rover Scholarship	3.0+ GPA, Essay “how did growing up with a pet in your life impact the person you are today.”
Print and Graphics Scholarship	Pursuing a career in printing technology, printing management, graphic communications, packaging or publishing
ASHRAE Scholarship	GPA 3.0+, be accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program
Got a Spine Scholarship	2.5+ GPA
MVAA Vietnamese Scholarship	Vietnamese student who will be attending college or vocational school
Cheryl Kagan Senatorial Scholarship	Must live in Maryland District 17
Jim Loria Scholarship for students with Type 1 Diabetes	Jim’s Team 4 Diabetes Foundation offers College Scholarships for up to $500 for students with Type 1 Diabetes.
MOCO County Chapter Bowie State U. National Alumni Scholarship	1. good standing in the community. 2. have applied for upcoming Fall semester admission to Bowie State University. 3. provide a sealed copy of their most recent official transcript with the scholarship application. 4. have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater.
Brower Youth Award	Be a Youth Environmental change leader
The Cameron Impact Scholarship	The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. Applicants should be US citizens. Students apply for this scholarship in their JUNIOR YEAR-11TH GRADE.
Miss Utility/District one call	Miss Utility of Maryland/D.C. will select one student each from eight zones covering Maryland and Washington, D.C., to receive a $1,008.11 single-year scholarship.
Ayn Rand Essay Contest	Comparing Anthem and The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Kappa Gamma Chapter	African American Female, 2.5+ gpa
Nurse Corps Scholarship	Provides financial support to students enrolled in nursing degree programs in exchange for a commitment to serve in high-need areas across the country.
JSSA- Jewish Social Service Agency	Several Scholarships Available Jewish
Starlight Fund	First generation immigrant young girls by providing financial support through scholarships. 2.5+ GPA
ACF Visionary Scholarship	500 word essay “why college is important to me”
Automotive Women’s Association	Be a woman with a quest and drive for the automotive, mobility, or related industries
Abbott & Fenner	Essay Requirement (juniors & seniors)
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship	Pursuing an associates degree or certificate, US citizen
Lillie Scott Grooms Fund for Excellence in Sciences	Black students, healthcare field, first in family to pursue degree or certification in healthcare, 3.0+ GPA
Izaak Walter League	For students interested in Conservation
BigSun Scholarship	Senior athletes engaged in any sport.
Elevate Mental Health Awareness	For students struggling with depression
Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship	Students passionate about health and social justice – essay required
American Legion Baseball Scholarship	Baseball player
Thurgood Marshall College Fund	2.7+ GPA, US citizen or permanent resident
Driver’s Education Scholarship	Essay on the topic of being a safe driver
Kids’ Chance of Maryland	Seniors whose parent or guardian suffered a catastrophic injury or occupational disease while working for a Maryland employer.
Maryland State Financial Assistance Programs	Numerous grants and scholarships based on financial need, chosen career/occupation, or unique population.
Montgomery College Grants and Scholarships	Numerous grants and scholarships based on financial need, chosen career/occupation, academic achievement, or children of MC graduates.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund	Variety of Scholarships available to Latin American Citizens
OppU	GPA 3.0, must write strong essay
Architects Foundation Scholarship	Planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program
American Physical Society	Variety of Scholarships for Physics
Aspiring Nurse Scholarships	Variety
Estonian Students Fund in USA, Inc.	The scholarship is intended for students of Estonian ancestry studying full-time in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited academic institution in the USA, Estonia, or elsewhere.