FREDERICK, MD – July 29, 2025: The Community Foundation of Frederick County is thrilled to award $2.4 million in post-secondary scholarships to 408 students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
These scholarships are made possible by generous donors who believe in the value of education and who are committed to helping students achieve their educational dreams. This year, more than 220 different charitable funds at the Community Foundation provided scholarships to support local students.
The Community Foundation has been the leading source for post-secondary scholarship funding in Frederick County for nearly four decades. Students from each of Frederick County’s public high schools as well as students from private schools and homeschool programs received scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship recipients are studying everything from agriculture to the arts, business, education, engineering, nursing, science and more. Additionally, scholarships were awarded to students in all phases of their post-secondary careers including graduating high school seniors, students already enrolled in college or trade school, graduate students and non-traditional students.
As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has infused more than $102 million into the community since 1986. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County, visit www.FrederickCountyGives.org.