Scholarships for Students in Maryland

FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships

Offered by: Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association

These scholarships are available to full-time student in selected regions of the U.S. Eligibility is determined by applicant's school/college of nursing's zip code. 

Applicants for this scholarship must be from

  • Southern California                                                                             
  • Florida                                                                    
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana 
  • Maryland 
  • Mississippi
  • New Jersey 
  • Oregon 
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina 
  • Texas 
  • Tennessee 
  • Washington
January 14
Deadlines
$125,000 (total)
Award Amount

McKesson Scholarships

Offered by: Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association

This scholarship open to all students attending accredited nursing program in selected regions such as Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.

January 14
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Varies
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Hal and Jo Cohen Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship

Offered by: Maryland Higher Education Commission

The Hal and Jo Cohen Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship (Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship) is provided by the Nurse Support Program (NSP II) aiming to expand the pool of nurses in the State by increasing the capacity of nursing schools in Maryland.

 

 

July 1
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Varies
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Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients

Offered by: Maryland Higher Education Commission

The Maryland Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients is open to foster care youth who are enrolled as a candidate for an associate, bachelor’s degree or vocational certificate at a Maryland Public institution of higher education.

March 1
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Varies
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Big 33 Scholarships

Offered by: Big 33 Scholarship Foundation

The Big 33 Scholarships  awards current Pennsylvania and Maryland High School Seniors enrolled in a public or accredited private school to persue education beyond high school in an accredited institution of higher education or technical school.

March 11
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Varies
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Part-Time Grant

Offered by: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Applicant must be a Maryland resident enrolled in at least six but not more than 11 credits per semester at a Maryland school.
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University of Maryland, University College - National Merit Scholarship

Offered by: University of Maryland, University College
Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Maryland, University College as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.
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Kent Nutrition Group Inc. FFA Scholarship

Offered by: National FFA Organization
Applicants must be working toward a degree in one of the following fields: animal science, animal nutrition, dairy science, poultry science, equine/equestrian science, agriculture, agricultural science, agricultural business management, economics, finance or marketing and sales. Applicants must attend college in and be residents of one of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia or West Virginia. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
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Perlita Liwanag Memorial Scholarship

Offered by: The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Applicant must be a Washington, DC metro area (Maryland, Northern Virginia, and DC) resident who is seeking higher education in the U.S.
N/A
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Lee Thornton Scholarship

Offered by: The Radio Television Digital News Association
Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior at a college or university with preference given to students of the University of Maryland and Howard University. Students should be pursuing a degree in journalism, broadcasting or communications. Applicants must include URL links to 3 to 5 work samples.
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Paul Dirksen Smith Scholarship

Offered by: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Awarded to (in order of preference) a member of the Virginia Tech Cycling Club or a resident of Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Maryland. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours per semester). Entering freshman and transfer applicants should have a minimum combined SAT I score of 1100. Returning student applicant should have a minimum 3.0 Quality Credit Average (QCA). Applicant must submit FAFSA. Selection is based upon demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service.
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WJZ-TV Jerry Turner Broadcast Scholarship

Offered by: Baltimore Community Foundation
Applicant must be a resident of Maryland who will pursue a degree in broadcast journalism at an accredited four-year college or university. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.
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Washington DC Metro Alumni Scholarship

Offered by: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Applicants must be from Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia or Delaware. Students must be current high school graduates accepted to AAMU or students currently attending AAMU and pursuing a degree.
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AFFIRM University Scholarship

Offered by: Association for Federal Information Resources Management (AFFIRM)
Students must be college juniors or seniors at Syracuse University or the University of Maryland-University College. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in information technology (IT) or a related subject, must be enrolled full-time (12+ credits) and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or more. Selection is based on academic merit, an academic letter of recommendation and financial need.
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Lewis J. Ort Regional Science Award

Offered by: Frostburg State University
Applicant must demonstrate ability in science and be a resident of Allegany, Garrett or Washington counties in Maryland or bordering counties in Pennsylvania or West Virginia.
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Mary Graham Lasley Scholarship Competition

Offered by: Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate music students who are Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC residents or students at colleges, universities or conservatories in Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC. Students must be 25 years of age or younger. Prior first place winners may not reenter.
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Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Teacher Education Award

Offered by: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Applicant must be a Maryland resident and enroll for at least six credits per semester in a Maryland school in a program leading to a teaching certificate in an area of critical need.
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Atlantic Region Grant

Offered by: Nyack College
Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a resident of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC.
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Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge

Offered by: B'nai B'rith International
Applicant must be a high school student currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in one of the following areas: Washington, DC; Delaware/Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey; New York City; or Maryland area (each city/ region is a separate contest with students competing only against others in their local community). Applicant must write and illustrate a children's book that discusses the topics of tolerance and diversity.
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Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

Offered by: Horticultural Research Institute, Inc.
Applicant must be a resident of Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia who is a full-time student with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applicant must follow horticulture or landscape as a field of study and be able to demonstrate interest in working in the green industry. Application must be completed online.
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