NAME: Mary J. Brown Spirit of Columbia Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Award: $2,500
Specific Focus: Columbia Association scholarship program offers up to six $2,500* education awards to graduating high school seniors who exhibit exceptional efforts in providing community service to benefit Columbia residents and those in the Columbia area.
Contact:  More information is available on Naviance.

NAME: Zonta Young Woman in Public Affairs Award
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Award: $1,500
Specific Focus: The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Who is eligible? Active commitment to volunteerism. Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid). Volunteer leadership achievements. Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs. Support for Zonta International's mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
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NAME: Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Award: $2,000
Specific Focus: Essay Topic: Houses of worship play an important role in American culture, often addressing issues of public concern. The current tax code permits 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits, including houses of worship, to be political but not partisan. These religious and secular charitable organizations enjoy favored tax-exempt status and may engage in advocacy to address any moral and/or political issues. They may not, however, tell people who to vote for or against. In an essay, share whether you think the “Johnson Amendment” should remain. Your essay should review why we have the “Johnson Amendment” in our current law and how it affects houses of worship, religious organizations and other charitable nonprofits.
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NAME: Howard County Foundation for Black Educational and Cultural Achievement
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Award: varies
Specific Focus: The HCFBECA awards scholarships to African-American graduating high school seniors who reside in Howard County. Principle requirements are residency in Howard County for at least 15 months and have resided in the county a minimum of one year immediately prior to the date of the scholarship award, Minimum GPA 2.5, two recommendations, 250-300 word essay (multiple topics to choose from). African American under the age of (20) years, U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident, Eligible to enroll as full-time in accredited post-secondary school. Talent and abilities, Community Service. Detailed requirements are listed on the application. http://hcfbeca.org
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NAME: Life Bridge Health/ExpressCare Community Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 3, 2019
Award: $2,500
Specific Focus:  The theme of the essay contest is “How I Will Use My Education to Give Back to My Community.” We want to know how our future college graduates intend to enrich the lives of their friends and neighbors. Eligibility:

• High school seniors or rising seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time* undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
• Applicants must live in Baltimore City or Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Frederick County, Prince George’s County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County and Howard County.

*Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment for the entire upcoming academic year.
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NAME: Conexiones Excellence Award
Deadline: March, contact executiveboard@conexioneshc.org for exact date.
Award: $500
Specific Focus: The award is for Hispanic/Latino High School Seniors with a minimum Cumulative Weighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
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NAME: Community Foundation of Howard County Scholarships
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Award: varies
Specific Focus: CFHoCo partners with local philanthropists to create scholarships for students pursuing higher education. Several donors have established funds which provide annual scholarships, each unique in its eligibility requirements. Scholarships available to OMHS are:

• Karen and Howard Carolan Scholarship: A $1, 000 scholarship available to a Howard County High School senior that has participated in the Howard County Youth Program.
• John C. Clegg Scholarship: For high school seniors who participated on the Columbia Clippers swim team from 9th through 12th grade. Awards range between $500 and $1,000.
• Robert J. Gaw Memorial Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship is available to a student currently in their senior year attending a Howard County public high school.
• Jon Grove Memorial Scholarship: This $2,500 scholarship is available to a Howard County Public High School student, currently in their senior year, whose life has been impacted by cancer, either personally or within their immediate family.
• Freeman K. Hill Teen Scholarship: A $1, 500 scholarship is available to a Howard County senior student that demonstrates his or her religious faith through good citizenship, service to others and the community, and academic achievement.
• Bob Kittleman Scholarship: There is up to $1,000 available for a scholarship(s) to a Howard County High School student currently in their senior year, which has shown potential in or is accomplished in engineering and the applied sciences.
• Doug Parker Scholarship: This scholarship was established to honor and pay tribute to “Big Doug” Parker, a big man with a big heart. Applicants must plan to attend a two- or four-year college/university or trade school. Award is for $2,500
• The Amanda Post "Amanda Wins" SAC/HC Student-Athlete Scholarship: This $5,000 scholarship is available to Howard County residents who are currently in their senior year at either a Howard County public high school or Maryland private high school, and have played in a SAC/HC travel or recreational team during one or more of their high school years.
• Wilbon H. and Mary J. Pulliam Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is offered in memory of Wilbon H. and Mary J. Pulliam for Howard County high school seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college/university or trade school in Maryland.
• C. Merritt Pumphrey Memorial Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is available to a student currently in their senior year at a Howard County Public School or Chapelgate, who plans to pursue an education in pre-law, agriculture, animal husbandry, or a field related to farming. Members of 4-H are encouraged to apply, but membership is not required.
• Schnorf Family Special Olympics Volunteer Scholarship: There is up to $1,500 available to individuals that demonstrate they volunteered their talent and provided exceptional service to the Special Olympics Howard County.  
• Special Olympics Maryland Howard County Swim Team Scholarship: There is up to $1,500 available to individuals, enrolled in a Maryland high school or college undergraduate program, that demonstrate they volunteered their talent and provided exceptional service to the Special Olympics Howard County Swim Team.
• Tropf Family Scholarship: Four $1,000 scholarships are available to students currently in their senior year, with the intent of studying mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering at a four-year college or university. The scholarships are available (one each) to students at Atholton, Wilde Lake, Long Reach and Oakland Mills High School in Howard County, MD.
• Phyllis Utterback Scholarship: A $2,000 scholarship is available to a student currently in their senior year attending a Howard County public school, with a strong commitment to education and family.
• Aaron Worley Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is offered in memory/honor of Aaron Worley for high school seniors with a commitment to community involvement, academics and sportsmanship. Applicants must plan to attend a two- or four-year college/university or trade school.

Contact:  More information is available on Naviance.