Academic Excellence Scholarship

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ offers an Academic Excellence Scholarship program for qualified graduates of area high schools.

One recipient from each of the Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County public high schools may be awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship. This $2,000 award provides $500 per semester for four consecutive semesters at Â鶹ֱ²¥. 

WHO MAY APPLY?

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary’s counties
  • Be a graduating senior in a public school in Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary’s counties
  • Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Enroll as a full time student while attending Â鶹ֱ²¥

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Academic Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:

  • File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Â鶹ֱ²¥’s school code: 002064)
  •  using our online application
  • Submit official high school transcripts with SAT/ACT scores
  • Apply by deadline of June 1 of the year he/she will be entering the program

Applications are due June 1:

     


GUIDELINES FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Prior to July 1, submit final high school transcript, showing final GPA and conferring of diploma
  • Enroll full-time (a minimum of 12 credit hours) at Â鶹ֱ²¥
  • Submit a graduation plan and meet with a Â鶹ֱ²¥ Academic Advisor each semester to ensure the student remains on track to graduate from Â鶹ֱ²¥
  • Select an Associate’s Degree program of study which is eligible for financial aid
  • Attend the Annual Â鶹ֱ²¥ Foundation Scholarship reception during the fall semester, and complete two volunteer hours in the Development Department
  • Submit a thank you note to the donor (Â鶹ֱ²¥ Foundation)

IN ORDER TO RENEW THE SCHOLARSHIP, ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO:

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at Â鶹ֱ²¥ at the completion of each semester
  • Remain in compliance with Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (financial aid)
  • Meet with a Â鶹ֱ²¥ advisor each semester to track degree completion progress and submit revised graduation plan (if applicable)
  • Attend the Annual Â鶹ֱ²¥ Foundation Scholarship reception during the fall semester, and complete two volunteer hours in the Development Department
  • Submit a thank you note to the donor (Â鶹ֱ²¥ Foundation)
  • This scholarship may be used for four consecutive semesters (Fall & Spring) as long as all criteria are met. The criteria are subject to change without notice.