Scholarships

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has been the leading source for postsecondary scholarship funding in Frederick County. Our program supports nearly every area of study imaginable, with scholarships funded by generous donors who believe in the value of education.

Some donors want to support students aspiring to careers similar to theirs; other donors want to give back to the community that has generously given to them. Others wish to honor the legacies of their loved ones, both living and deceased.

2020-2021 Scholarship Application Information

The online scholarship application opens March 1, 2020 and closes April 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. By completing one general application, students may qualify for more than 250 scholarships. Students about to complete their senior year of high school, students already enrolled in a trade school, college or university, and nontraditional students over the age of 21 are eligible to apply. Scholarship criteria are established by the scholarship funds’ founding donors. Some scholarships do not consider financial need. All students are encouraged to apply. Please note, there is now a change for the transcript requirement for high school seniors. Students can submit their most recently available transcript and report card rather than their senior year, first semester transcript. 

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Scholarship Committee Volunteers Are Needed

The Community Foundation is currently accepting applications to serve on its scholarship review committee. This committee makes recommendations to the Scholarship Leadership Committee regarding scholarships from funds which the Community Foundation has the responsibility of choosing awardees. If you are interested in serving, have a computer and internet access, and can dedicate between 10 and 20 hours in April to review applications, please read the Scholarship Committee Overview document for more details.

Trade,Technical and Other Scholarships

Scholarships available outside of the general scholarship program are posted here. 

Frederick County residents studying to enter trade and technical fields may apply to receive scholarships that help pay for training at an accredited trade or technical school, certification exams, tools, and other necessary supplies for study and work in the trade. Students may apply at any time and will be notified of the status within 45 days of the application. Scholarships will be paid directly to a school or vendor, and may not be used for reimbursement of tuition payments or purchases of exams, tools, or supplies. Each scholarship will remain open until funds are depleted.

The George Wesley Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarships to help cover tuition, fees, and supplies are available to students enrolled in trade or technical study in any area.

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The John Franklin Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to students enrolled in trade or technical study, with preference to those with learning disabilities or Linganore High School graduates.

APPLY FOR HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP

The U. Merhl and Margaret T. Hooper Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to students enrolled trade or technical studies 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.

APPLY FOR HOOPER SCHOLARSHIP

The Thomas J. and Kathleen A. Madden Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are available to students entering the plumbing field. Preference will be given to dependents of current employees of All Around Plumbing, Inc. Frederick County residency is not required for this application.

Apply for MADDEN Scholarship