Local Organizations Offering Scholarships

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation Academic Excellence Scholarship

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 CSM.

Award Amount: $2000 award, $500 per semester for four consecutive semesters.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

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 CSM

Applications accepted until June 1, 2026.

More Information

Contact information regarding this scholarship, please contact the CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599 or csmfoundation@csmd.edu.

Application

Crescent Cities Charities, Inc.

Crescent Cities Charities, Inc. was established in 1993 as a 501 (c){3) organization to operate the Crescent Cities Center Nursing Home in Riverdale Park, MD. The center opened in 1999 and, after 20 years of successful operation, was sold to another operator. The Board of Directors has allocated a portion of the sale proceeds to provide scholarships to deserving students residing in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements:

You are graduating from high school in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area with:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 for college applicants.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 for trade school applicants.
You have a record of scholastic and extracurricular achievements.
You have demonstrated leadership qualities and community involvement.
You will be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, certificate program, or trade school at an accredited institution.
Preference may be given to students with financial need.

Scholarship awards are granted on a competitive basis. The selection committee's decisions are final, and all awards are paid directly to the college or trade school the recipient will attend.

Application Deadlines

College Scholarship Applications: Due by April 15, 2026
Trade School Applications: Due by May 15, 2026

Click here to apply online

For additional information, email: steve.novak@cccharities.org

Rockville Model Railroad Society Scholarship

2026 Model Railroad Scholarship

Designed for class of 2026 graduating high school seniors in Maryland who have an interest in model railroading and will be pursuing a degree in one of the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math). The Scholarship grant amount is $2,500.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

The Rockville Model Railroad Society (RMRS) is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission of educating the general public and members about the model railroading hobby. The Club was founded in 2004 by the merging of the Gaithersburg Model Railroad Society and the Maryland Central Model Railroad Club.

Qualified applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Maryland resident and class of 2026 high school graduate.
Have a 2.0 GPA (or higher) or have obtained a Graduation Equivalency Degree (GED).
Committed to attending a two-year or four-year college, university or technical school during the 2026-2027 school year with an intent to pursue a degree in one of the STEAM fields.
Demonstrate participation in a model railroad activity, such as Youth in Model Railroading®, 4H model railroading, model railroad related clinics and events, active participant in building a home/club layout, and/or belong to an organized model railroad club.
Write and submit an essay of 300 words or less describing how their involvement in model railroading as a hobby has impacted their lives and benefited their education within one or more of the STEAM areas of interest.
Include at least one reference that can attest to their involvement in model railroading activities. (RMRS will be contacting any listed references, so please let them know ahead of time.)

How to Apply

Detailed instructions and application form for this scholarship opportunity can be found on the RMRS website at https://rmrrs.wordpress.com. Just click the “Scholarship” tab at the top of the site to get started.

Send any questions or comments to rmrrs.org@gmail.com.

Please note, scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the Bursars Office of the school where the student will be attending. Any RMRS member or relative is prohibited from applying for this scholarship.

Scholarship Flyer

Contact Information

Samantha Flood
Secretary to the Supervisor of School Counselors
Phone: 301-934-7334
Email: sflood@ccboe.com