Founded with bequests from the Smith sisters for Frederick County residents.
Sisters Ruth E. and Mary E.M. Smith dedicated their lives to education in Frederick County, teaching 42 and 44 years respectively. Mary was the first educator in Frederick County to receive a Master’s degree in education; Ruth was the second. The Smith sisters, through their wills, established The Mary E. M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship Fund. Though deceased, the Smith sisters continue to make an education possible for others. Their fund awards scholarships to Frederick County residents pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, with preference given to those studying education.
Founded by the Smiths to provide scholarships to those pursuing careers in a variety of health care fields, and grants to Friends of Baker Park. Learn More
Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts
Founded by the Community Foundation for art instruction for elementary school children.
Helen E. Smith received her first set of paints at the age of 12 and continued to pursue her love of art throughout the rest of her life. After attending the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, she returned to Frederick and in 1925 opened her own art shop in downtown Frederick. In honor of Ms. Smith’s art accomplishments and her 100th birthday, The Helen L. Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts was established. This fund awards art instruction scholarships for elementary school children. Ms. Smith’s legacy is honored by teaching art, her passion, to another generation.
Founded by daughter Charlotte Hott for Middletown High School seniors studying education or music.
In honor and memory of her mother, Charlotte Hott established The Beatrice R. Snyder Scholarship Fund. The fund will provide scholarships to Middletown High School seniors who are pursuing careers in education or music. Mrs. Snyder was a graduate of Middletown High School. She loved music, and was an accomplished pianist, singer, and private music teacher.
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