Applications may be submitted by students who are about to complete their senior year of high school; by students already enrolled in a trade, technical, or vocational school, and by nontraditional students over the age of 21 who have waited a number of years before starting their post-secondary education. Scholarships are available for certificate programs, exams, and licenses. Scholarships may be used for part-time or full- time study, unless full-time study is noted in the description. Students in a degree-granting program, including an Associate degree, should apply through the General Scholarships application.

The application is currently open.  Students may apply at any time while funds are available and will be notified of the status within 45 days of the application.

Every scholarship applicant must first create an online account, and then submit an online application. If you previously applied for our scholarships, you already have an account. If you have an existing account, it is IMPERATIVE that you NOT create a new account. Use the username and/or password retrieval system if you have forgotten your username or password.

Scholarship awards can be used for tuition/training, certification exams, tools and other necessary supplies associated with the upcoming school year. Scholarships are paid directly to a school or vendor.  These are the funds that are awarding, however, only one application needs to be submitted.

The Donald and Lydia Falconer Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to students who are pursuing an education at a career education school. Scholarships shall be based upon financial need, aptitude for their chosen field, and good character.

The George Wesley Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarships to help cover tuition, fees, and supplies are available to students enrolled in career education study in any area.

The John Franklin Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to Frederick County residents who are pursuing post-secondary education at the institution of their choice, or career education training. Preference shall be given to graduates of Linganore High School or the general geographic area including Linganore, Walkersville and Oakdale, or students with learning disabilities. Scholarships are based upon financial need and character and will provide financial aid towards tuition, purchasing of tools or required program materials, and funding for training and/or certification exams.

The U. Mehrl and Margaret T. Hooper Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to students studying at trade or technical schools for secretarial skills, apprenticeship training programs, building and craft trades, beauty and barber schools, mechanics, auto repair, and other areas that are not traditional four-year degree programs. Scholarships are for traditional and nontraditional students who are studying full- or part-time.

The Roy and Gloria Clabaugh Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to graduates of Catoctin High School enrolled in career education school in Maryland. Scholarships may include traditional financial aid or funding such as work attire and tool purchases, certification exam fees, and underwriting apprenticeships.

The Basford Family Fund

Scholarships are available to Frederick County residents enrolled in a career education school, with preference given to students attending Frederick Community College

The Thomas J. and Kathleen A. Madden Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to students entering the plumbing field, with preference given to dependents of current employees of All Around Plumbing, Inc. (Frederick County residency is not required). Scholarships may be used to pay for training at an accredited career education, purchasing tools, certification exams, and/or traveling expenses for continuing education.

Bear the Burden Coalition, Inc. 

Scholarships are available to Frederick County, MD students attending a trade or technical school or entering a certificate program of their choice. The scholarship may pay for tuition, training, educational materials, certification fees, transportation costs, and eliminating any barrier that prevents students from completing their training program and establishing a career in the trades.