Scholarships

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has been the leading source for post-secondary 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.

FAFSA Finish Events

A coalition of local organizations known as the Frederick County FAFSA Coalition announces seven workshops to assist in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form. This is the first step in accessing a variety of scholarships and federal funding. The workshops are free; pre-registration is strongly recommended. 

Events are being held at:

October 17 Walkersville High School, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 23 Governor Thomas Johnson High School, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 23 Oakdale High School, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 24 Brunswick High School, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
November 5 Frederick High School, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
November 10 Frederick Community College, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Time Slot Details and Registration

2018-2019 Academic Scholarship Notifications

Scholarship award emails were sent to the email address provided in your application on May 17, 2018. Please check your email and if receiving an award, follow the steps contained in the email to accept the award. 

Log Into Your Scholarship Account

Trade and Technical 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 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.