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2019 CMM Volunteer Scholarship Recipients Announced

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The Volunteer Council at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) is pleased to announce its 2019 scholarship recipients.  The award presentation was held on Tuesday, June 4 in the Harms Gallery at CMM.  The Volunteer Council, led by President Ray Brule and Vice President Lowell Martin, offers incentives to student volunteers pursuing higher education.  Seven $750 […]

Employee Recognition Announce Scholarship Winners

Since 1996, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has supported the Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) with our Scholarship Program. Scholarship recipients are dependents of eligible Calvert County Government employees or are themselves Calvert County eligible employees. An eligible employee is defined as any high school senior currently employed by Calvert County Government who is eligible […]

SMECO Awards 4 Scholarships to High School Seniors

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2019 to students who live in the Cooperative’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded scholarships to 108 students in the 27 years since beginning the program in […]

HB 118 Taxpayer-funded Scholarships to Illegal Immigrants

On February 20, 2019, Maryland Democrats voted to prioritize illegal immigrants over American students. HB 118 would extend taxpayer-funded legislative scholarships to illegal immigrants, and when Republicans offered an amendment to prioritize Maryland citizens during the scholarship process, 59 Democrats voted NO. 7 even walked off the floor. CALL or EMAIL their offices to let […]

Children’s Aid, Inc. Offers Memorial Scholarships

Children’s Aid, Inc. announces its newest program, a Memorial Scholarship Program, which will award two scholarships this year. The George and Mary Lou Brezina Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance to a graduating high school senior for undergraduate study in the field of Education.  The Paul Taylor Memorial Scholarship is a […]

CalvertHealth Foundation Offering Scholarships

CalvertHealth Foundation Offers Scholarships to Local Students Pursuing Higher Education in Health Fields Deadline for applications is April 30 The CalvertHealth Foundation is offering tuition assistance to students pursuing higher education in medicine or allied health who reside in Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s and Charles counties. Deadline for submission is April 30. Since its […]

‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’ at CSM

Scholarship Recipients Thank CSM’s Donors for ‘Transforming Lives, One at A Time’ Various verses of gratitude could be heard over and over again during the 2018 College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Scholarship Reception – the annual event that has scholarship donors meet with their recipients to enjoy lunch and their shared commitment to education. […]

Drs Ila and Vinod Shah Present CSM with $100,000

Pediatricians Support CSM Students Pursuing Careers in Nursing and Allied Health Programs College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Director Dr. Ila Shah and her husband Dr. Vinod K. Shah continued their generous support of CSM and commitment to student success by giving the college a $100,000 gift to mark Vinod Shah’s recent birthday. The funds […]

SMECO 2019 Scholarship Applications Available

Four students to receive $1,500 each Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering college scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. Four high school seniors will be awarded $1,500 each. Students are eligible to apply if they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO members. Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in […]