The Community
Foundation of Frederick County
December 15, 2006
Unless otherwise noted,
all scholarships listed are for full-time students who are Frederick County,
Maryland residents and are based upon a balance of academic promise, community
service, extra-curricular activities, financial need, and character. The Community Foundation’s Scholarship
Committee reviews all applications and makes its scholarship recommendations to
the Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees for its final approval. All applicants are notified of the outcome
by June 15th.
The Derek Matthew Angel
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Jon Angel in memory of their
son, with preference given to Frederick County residents studying information
technology.
The Alliance to the Frederick County
Medical Society Scholarship Fund
Founded by the Alliance to the
Frederick County Medical Society for students committed to pursuing a career in
a healthcare related field.
The Rollins J. and Mary
Marceline Atkinson Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Jones in honor of Mrs. Jones’ parents, with preference given to students
pursuing a journalism degree with the intention of and commitment to writing
professionally and who have published written works. Applicants may submit copies of published written works and/or
writing samples.
The Christopher W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund
Founded by
Nancy Ramsburg O’Brien in memory of her son, with preference given to Governor
Thomas Johnson High School graduates who are pursuing a career in the building
trades or a related field.
The Ernest W. Ausherman
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Hilda Ausherman and her children in
memory of their husband and father for students pursuing any major at the
post-secondary institution of their choice.
The Bryant Aylor Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Mary Ryan Reeves and Erin Aylor with gifts from colleagues and friends, with
preference given to
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
graduating seniors pursuing art education as a profession and exhibiting
artistic talent.
The
Audrey Pressler Bauman Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Stephen R. Bauman to honor his wife, a former teacher, with preference given
to Frederick or Walkersville High School graduates pursuing a post-secondary
degree.
The Glenn E. and Helen H. Biehl Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Biehl, with preference given to students enrolled at Frederick Community College.
The BMK Architectural Scholarship Fund
Founded by BMK Architecture PC for Frederick, Carroll or Washington
County graduating seniors planning to attend a four-year college with
preference given to those studying architecture or a related design field.
The Dr. Ulysses G. Bourne, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. I. Blanche
Bourne-Tyree in memory of her father for Frederick County Public Schools
graduating seniors who will be attending a four-year college to study the
sciences and are pursuing a career in healthcare with preference given to those
desiring to become medical doctors.
Those aspiring to careers in the allied health professions shall also be
considered.
The Bob and Elizabeth Boyer Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Mr. and Mrs. Boyer for full or part time students working full or part time residing in Frederick or Washington Counties
and are pursuing careers in a health related profession, the ministry or
agriculture with the intention of farming, or are working with the elderly in a
direct-care or advocacy capacity.
Priority is given to those who are active in their faith, who have
worked to save money to pay for college, who have volunteered in community
service above the high school requirements, who are pursuing higher education
to continue a career ladder, and who are non-traditional students. Applicants must be in the lower middle
income bracket or lower.
The Debbie Wolfe Bradley Scholarship Fund
Founded by Jessica M. Francis, Harry H. Wolfe III, and
Harry H. Wolfe IV in honor of their mother, daughter and sister for
Walkersville High School graduates pursuing a career in theater arts or a
related field. Preference is given but
not limited to graduating seniors who participated in theater, including Drama
Club, during high school.
The Joseph F.
Brown Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr.
and Mrs. Brown in honor of Mr. Brown’s 35-year career in the land surveying business,
with preference given to Middletown High School graduates studying in any of
the disciplines related to land surveying such as math, physics, or geology.
The Brunswick
Community Theater Scholarship Fund
Founded by The Brunswick Community Theater,
with preference given to Brunswick High School graduates studying in any of the
disciplines related to theater arts, including technical theater arts, and
having a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
The Richard R. Burgee Memorial
Scholarship Fund for Trinity United Methodist Church
Founded by Trinity United
Methodist Church with memorial contributions for Mr. Burgee for
students who are pursuing a post-secondary or graduate
education and who are members of Trinity United Methodist Church, in Frederick,
Maryland. Preference shall be given
children of the pastors of Trinity United Methodist Church. Scholarships shall be based upon a mix of
academic performance and financial need.
The Ellie Byers
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Bev
Shelton and Dola Burkentine in memory of their friend for students pursuing a
career in public relations, marketing and advertising.
The Roberta Timmons Cannon Memorial Art Scholarship Fund
Founded by an anonymous lifelong
Frederick County friend, with preference given to graduating seniors who
wish to study the visual arts and have at least a “B” average at the time of
application.
The Fund for Catholic Education/Kindergarten through University
Founded by Peter H. Plamondon, Sr. for students attending Mount Saint
Mary’s University.
The Catoctin High School Youth Fund
Founded by Calvin E. Sayler with gifts from numerous others in northern
Frederick County for scholarships for Catoctin High School graduates pursuing a
post-secondary education at any educational setting.
The Catoctin Medical Center Scholarship Fund
Founded by
Catoctin Medical Center, Inc. for students residing in the area served
by Catoctin High School, but who are not necessarily graduates of Catoctin High
School, who are pursuing a career in the medical or health fields at the
trade/technical school or two- or four-year college of their choice.
The Brandon T. Chesnik Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded
by his parents, Ron and Connie Chesnik, and his brother, Cameron, for
Walkersville High School graduates with experience in working with youth. Preference is given to elementary education
majors.
The William E. Colliver Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. Colliver’s family
in his memory for students who are US citizens attending University of
Maryland full time at the undergraduate level and studying the health sciences
or performing arts.
The Dr. J. Richard Crouse Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by John and Katie Fieseler and funded by family and friends for
Frederick or Washington County
graduating seniors accepted at University of Maryland studying medicine,
dentistry or business.
The Sandra J. Davis Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. Leroy T. Davis in memory of his wife
for students majoring in nursing or a related medical field at a University of
Maryland System educational setting.
The Captain John Ryan Dennison
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Captain Dennison’s family for graduating
seniors who are scholar/athletes, with preference given to Catoctin or
Linganore High School graduates who exhibit academic promise, outstanding
community service, and financial need.
The Disabled Citizens of Frederick County United Scholarship Fund
Founded by Disabled Citizens of Frederick County United
for students who have a physical impairment that limits one or more of their
major life activities as stated in the Americans with Disabilities Act with
preference given to students with impaired mobility.
The Dudrow Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dorothy Dudrow and her children for students
who are U.S. citizens, at least of sophomore standing in college at the time of
application with a minimum 2.75 GPA, studying agriculture, animal sciences,
botany, food sciences, human development, forestry, horticulture, natural
resources management, soil conservation, and/or pre-veterinary medicine. Preference is given to students of families
deriving their income from farming or a related agricultural activity. The scholarship will be awarded to a
non-farm family if no qualified student with a farm background has applied.
The Dinah Duncan Memorial/Brunswick High School Bandboosters
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Brunswick High School Bandboosters in memory of Mrs. Duncan
for Brunswick High School graduating
seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who actively participated in marching band or
color guard for a minimum of three years (transfer from other high school
qualifies), including their senior year.
The Emmitsburg Area Endowment Fund
Founded by Emmitsburg Area Business and Professional Association for
residents within the Emmitsburg zip code of 21727.
The Emmitsburg Lions Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Emmitsburg Lions Club and Elizabeth Prongas with memorial gifts in honor of
Dr. Harry Prongas with preference given to graduating high school seniors
residing in the Emmitsburg area.
The Engelbrecht-DeGrange Scholarship Fund
Founded by Jacob Engelbrecht in honor of his parents’ families for
Frederick Community College graduates attending Hood College with a minimum 3.0
GPA and having an active interest in Frederick County history, citing volunteer
work with local history/preservation organizations and/or research conducted as
a part of academic coursework. The recipient need not be majoring in history on
the collegiate level, but should indicate a strong and lasting interest in
local history in section 12 of the application.
The Dr. Warren R. Evans/Frederick County Physical Education Teachers
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Frederick County
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in honor of
Dr. Evans for students majoring in recreation or health, physical or dance
education.
The Nancy Nicodemus Franck Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Franck for students who have graduated from a Frederick
County high school and are attending Frederick Community College full-time
studying elementary education.
The Frederick Community College Graduate Scholarship
Founded by Donald C. Linton for Frederick Community College graduates who
are continuing at a four-year college or university.
The Frederick Community College Graduate to Mount St. Mary’s University
Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. W. Jerome Offutt for Frederick
Community College graduates enrolled at Mount St. Mary’s University.
The Frederick Community Concert Scholarship Fund
Founded by The Frederick Community Concert Association for graduating seniors pursuing a music career
at an accredited college or university.
The Frederick County Agriculture Scholarship Fund
Founded by Frederick Jaycees for students who are U.S.
citizens residing in Frederick County and studying any area of agriculture,
animal sciences, botany, wildlife management, food sciences, home
economics/human development, forestry, horticulture, natural resources
management, soil conservation, pre-veterinary medicine and architecture/urban
studies, with preference given to those whose families derive more than half
their income from farm-related activities.
Non-traditional students must include a statement substantiating that
they are over age 18 and derive over 50 percent of their income from farm
related activities.
The Frederick County Public Schools/Ruth Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Founded by a bequest from Ms. Gardner for Middletown High
School graduating seniors with preference given to business majors.
The Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects/Urbana
Foundation Scholarship Fund
Founded by Natelli Communities, Inc. to support
scholarships for Urbana High School graduates attending accredited two or four
year colleges or universities, and/ or trade and technical schools.
The Frederick County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship
Fund
Founded by Frederick County Retired School Personnel
Association for full time students majoring in education and committed to
becoming educators.
The Frederick County
Retired School Personnel Association/Dr. Richard and Patricia Petre
Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Petre for Frederick, MD residents pursuing a college
degree in education.
The
Frederick Medical Foundation Fund
Founded
by Frederick Medical Foundation, Inc. for students majoring in medicine,
dentistry and/or nursing.
The Elizabeth R. Frye Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Mrs. Frye for Brunswick High School graduates pursuing a career in
education.
The Billy Gaines
Athletic Excellence Fund
Founded by William
and Kimberly Gaines in memory of their son for student/athletes at any
point in their post-secondary academic career who participate in athletics,
exhibit a good work ethic, display their spiritual beliefs in their everyday
decision-making, and have overcome obstacles to achieve success.
The
George Wesley Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Freda Gilbert in memory of her husband for graduates
of Frederick County Public Schools who are continuing their education at trade
or technical schools.
The Greater Frederick Advertising Federation
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Greater Frederick Advertising
Federation for students pursuing a career in marketing, advertising,
graphic design, public relations, communications, publishing or
multi-media.
The John and Ginny Greene Music Scholarship
Fund
Founded by Mr and Mrs. Greene for students studying music
or a related field with preference given to Frederick High School graduates.
The C. Ray and Dorothy Barnhart Green
Scholarship Fund
Founded by
Mrs. Green for Catoctin High School graduates pursuing a bachelors or
masters degree in the arts, the sciences, engineering or business.
The Esther Grinage Scholarship Fund
Founded by a bequest from Marguerite Quinn
in honor of Mrs. Grinage, an early-childhood educator prior to public
kindergarten, with preference to early childhood education majors. Scholarships are renewable for up to four
years of undergraduate study.
The Edward Dawson Grove, Sr. Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dawson Grove, Jr. and Susan Grove Skelly
for agronomy or agriculture majors.
The Erma Stull Grove Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Grove for graduating seniors who participate actively in
their faith, volunteer in the community and intend to major in mathematics or
science.
The Margaret and Robert Guyton Scholarship Fund
Founded Mr. and Mrs. Guyton, with preference given
to Middletown High School graduating seniors who will be attending a trade or
technical school or a certificate program of their choice.
The Merle L. and Ruth Rebecca Guyton Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Guyton for students demonstrating
their faith through good citizenship and community service, with preference
given to those majoring in the medical or law enforcement fields. Applicants must include a recommendation
from their faith leader summarizing their involvement and the reasons the
applicants are worthy of the scholarship, and signed by two additional members
of the applicants’ faith.
The Robert G. Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by the Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Haas in memory of their son for
Frederick High School graduating seniors majoring in human services.
The James R. Hahn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Rebecca Hahn Windsor in memory of her father for
transportation majors.
The Hall-Buxton Educational Fund
Founded by Chandra Dawn
Buxton in honor of her father, Arthur Brent Hall, and the 70th birthday of her
husband, Roger Buxton, for Urbana or Damascus High School graduates with
preference given to those attending a trade or technical school. Extracurricular activities and volunteer
work will not be considered.
The William D. Hammond Scholarship
Fund
Founded by his colleagues at McLean, Koehler, Sparks
& Hammond and his two sons, Philip and William, Jr., in honor of his
50-year accounting career, with preference given to accounting majors.
The John Franklin Harrison Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Francis E. and Edwina L. Harrison in memory of their son for
Linganore High School graduating seniors, with preference given to those
attending a trade or technical school and/or having learning disabilities.
The Elaine A. Heiberg Scholarship Fund for the Arts
Founded by Barbara O’N. Clary and friends and family in honor of Ms.
Heiberg’s 80th birthday for students under 25 years of age intending
to pursue the arts as a career, including visual, performing, literary, or
structural arts.
The Michael David Hendrix Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Linda Agar-Hendrix in memory of her husband
for Urbana High School or Glenelg Country School graduates, with primary
preference given to information technology majors, secondary preference to
engineering and music majors with consideration given to performing and visual
arts students.
The Bonnie Kitchen Hinkle Memorial Scholarship
Founded
by Darl W. Hinkle and Cynthia Hinkle Pickett in memory of their wife and mother
for those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree on a part- or full-time
basis, with preference given to Middletown High School graduates majoring in
nursing, with secondary preference to students majoring in an allied medical
profession. Scholarships may be
renewable pending that the students maintain a 3.0 (B) average or better.
The Robert J. Hogan Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Monocacy Aquatic Club in memory of Robert J.
Hogan, parent of a swimmer and longtime supporter of the organization, for
graduating seniors studying full-time at a trade or technical school, or a two-
or four-year college, and having participated competitively for at least two
years with Monocacy Aquatic Club.
The Hulda E. Holter
Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Mrs. Holter for Brunswick or Middletown High School graduates majoring in
nursing or a related field.
The Betty Markey Hooper Scholarship Fund
Founded
by Mrs. Hooper through her bequest and supplemented with memorial contributions
for Walkersville High School graduating seniors exhibiting financial need and a
commitment to community service.
Preference is given to those attending Hood College and the strong B
student.
The
U. Mehrl and Margaret T. Hooper Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Hooper
for those studying at a trade or technical training school.
The J. Wilmer “Pete” and Margaret Holter House Memorial Scholarship
Fund
Founded by some of the House heirs for Middletown High School graduates
with preference given to those majoring in agriculture, animal husbandry or a
related field.
The Russell Z. and Virginia T. Horman Scholarship
Founded by Virginia Horman for Frederick County residents
studying at two- or four- year colleges or universities, or trade or technical
schools with preference given to those pursuing careers in agriculture or
public service.
The James W. Houck Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by his parents, Robert and Virginia Houck, with
memorial contributions for Brunswick or Warren County (VA) High Schools’
graduating seniors, with preference given to those pursuing a career in the
automotive industry.
The Dr. Lawrence C. Hoyer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Phyllis Hoyer in memory of her husband for students who have
attended Frederick Community College and are continuing at a four-year college
or university with a 3.0 GPA while majoring in secondary education, applied
visual arts, or, preferably, the sciences, with an emphasis in biology, but
chemistry or physics will be considered.
Applicants must prove a desire to better their community.
The William Hurwitz Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Jeff and Patti Hurwitz in memory of Mr. Hurwitz’s father for
Frederick County Public Schools graduating seniors with preference given to
students majoring in business.
The Nicholas B. Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Darren and Mary Jarvis in memory of their son for Frederick,
Urbana and/or Tuscarora High Schools graduating seniors studying forestry,
agriculture, land management, veterinary medicine and/or marine biology.
The Candace Gove Kakel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mary Gove in memory of her daughter for Linganore High
School graduates.
The Charles E. Keller, III Accounting Scholarship Fund
Founded by the partners of the former Keller Bruner, now RSM McGladrey, in
honor of Mr. Keller’s dedication to the accounting profession for recipients in
their junior or senior years of college and pursuing a degree in accounting
with a minimum 3.25 GPA.
The Korean War Veterans
Chapter 142 Scholarship Fund
Founded by the
Korean War Veterans Chapter 142 for direct bloodline descendants of anyone who
actively served in a branch of the United States military, who is eligible for
membership in the Korean War Veterans Association and who was not dishonorably
discharged. Applicants may be pursuing higher education at a two or four-year
college or university, trade or technical school.
The Lisa A. Orndorff
Lajewski Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Daniel J.
Lajewski in memory of his wife for graduates of Brunswick High School and/or
members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick.
The
James and Melinda Lautenberger Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. and Mrs. James Lautenberger for those pursuing a career in
accounting, health care or one of the physical sciences, with preference given
to those studying at Frederick Community College.
The Marvin and Bonnie Laws Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Laws for Walkersville High School
graduating seniors who will attend Frederick Community College. The scholarship may be renewed while the
student is enrolled at FCC.
The William O. Lee, Jr. and Family Endowment Fund
Founded
by William O. Lee, Jr. as a recipient
of the 2003 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism for residents of the
City of Frederick, Maryland, who are graduating high school seniors and who are
continuing their education at trade and technical schools, certificate
programs, or two- and four- year colleges.
The Ralph and Annabelle
Lenhart Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs.
Lenhart for students at any point in their post-secondary career, with
preference given to those studying in the building trades or at a technical
school, or studying agriculture, agronomy, or animal science. Not for students of automotive technology.
The Alan Linton, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Founded by his parents, A. Patrick and Sharon L. Linton, for those who
actively participate in their faith, with preference given to finance or
economics majors.
The M. Rebecca Linton Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Linton for students who are graduating
seniors who will attend Frederick Community College, with preference given to
accounting majors and students actively participating in golf.
The Joseph B. and Dorothy R. Long Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. Long for Frederick or Brunswick High
School graduates pursuing a post-secondary education at the institution of
their choice, including a trade or technical school.
The Sandra E. Long Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by the Frederick County 250th Anniversary Steering
Committee with revenue generated from the sale of anniversary memorabilia for
those studying political science or history at Frederick Community College,
Hood College or Mount Saint Mary’s University.
The Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Main Scholarship Fund
Founded through Mrs. Main’s bequest to support
scholarships for Frederick County residents who demonstrate good character,
financial need and academic promise, but do not necessarily have to be in the
top tier of their class academically.
The Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship Fund
Founded by friends and family in honor of Chief Main’s 90th
birthday for those pursuing a career in criminal justice, police work or public
safety.
The Mary Alice Markey Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Markey’s friends and family in honor of her 90th
birthday for those pursuing a four-year degree in education or art. Scholarship is based primarily upon
financial need and is renewable for up to four years if a 2.5 GPA is
maintained.
The David G. Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by his family and Frederick Aviation for those pursuing a career in
the aviation industry with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The Dr. Rex R. and Ann Martin Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. and Mrs. Martin for Frederick High School graduates
enrolled at Hood College.
The Millard “Mick” Mastrino Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Melvin F. Danner in memory of Mr. Mastrino for Frederick High
School graduates with preference given to students who were born in Frederick
County, who are members of Evangelical Lutheran Church, located in Frederick,
who are affiliated with United Steam Fire Engine Company Number 3, Frederick
County Fire and Rescue Service and/or other organized fire and rescue
departments within Frederick County, and who are interested in a career in
public service, public safety and/or culinary arts.
The Robert and Ann
Miller Family Fund
Founded by Mrs.
Miller for scholarships for agriculture majors with preference given to
Middletown High School graduates.
The Mary Ann Moschel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. Robert C. Moschel, in memory of his wife, in
collaboration with The Frederick County Association of Counseling and
Development for graduating seniors pursuing a degree in counseling, psychology,
education or human services.
Scholarship is based upon commitment to pursuing a career in a “people
helping” profession, intention to mentor and help others when they become a
professional, and academic excellence with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
The Jessica Lee Murphy Memorial Fund
Founded by her parents, Don and Sue Murphy, with memorial contributions from family and friends for Governor
Thomas Johnson High School graduating seniors who excel in sports and
academics, exhibit a safe driving record, and are continuing their education at
a two-year or four-year college.
Scholarship is based upon participation in varsity sports their senior
year, with preference given to volleyball players and those with a safe driving
record. Scholarship may be renewable
pending funding.
The New Forest Society Scholarship
Fund
Founded by The
New Forest Society, Inc., for students pursuing careers in the environmental
sciences, with preference given to those studying the protection of the
environment through conservation of natural resources.
The Charles A. and Kathryn Z. Nicodemus Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Nicodemus for Walkersville High School graduating
seniors, with preference given to those students attending Hood College.
The Roger F. Nicodemus Theatre
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. Nicodemus to provide a renewable 4-year
scholarship to support a Frederick County resident attending college who shows
an interest and active participation in theater and demonstrates financial
need.
The Luster and Jean Oxley Scholarship
Fund
Founded by Mrs. Oxley for students
attending two- or four-year colleges or universities located in Maryland
showing financial need, exemplary community service and active participation in
a faith-based organization. Special
consideration shall be given to the strong “B” student.
The
Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund
Founded
by Jane Talarico and Michael Paskowsky in memory of their son for Frederick
High School graduating seniors attending two- or four-year colleges or
universities and having a grade point average no greater than 3.5 on a 4.0
scale.
The Garrett R. Petronchak Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Founded by his mother, Peggy Waxter, for graduating
seniors who participate in alcohol prevention and education activities with
preference given to ATOD-free (alcohol, tobacco and other drug-free)
athletes. Letters of reference from the
Drug Free Schools Facilitator, SHOP Sponsor or Alcohol Prevention Sponsor,
Substance Abuse Coordinator, or School Official (guidance counselor, principal,
class advisor) should be submitted with the application.
The Ada B. Poole Scholarship Fund
Founded by an anonymous donor in honor of Mrs. Poole’s positive impact
on her students for Walkersville High
School graduating seniors with plans to attend a four-year college full time,
with preference given to English, literature or education majors.
The
Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Ms. Powell for Governor Thomas Johnson High
School graduating seniors who are scholar/athletes pursuing a post secondary
education at a college, university, trade or technical school and who
participated in a varsity sport during senior year.
The
Progreso Latino Scholarship Fund
Founded with proceeds from two Frederick events
celebrating the Latino heritage for students pursuing post- secondary education
within any field with preference given but not limited to applicants of Latino
heritage.
The Rev.
Dr. Rodney B. Pulliam and Rodney II, Jordan, and Matthew Pulliam Memorial Fund
Founded by Tammie A. Pulliam in memory of her husband and sons with
memorial contributions for students active in faith-based organizations and
involved in their community, with special preference given to those pursuing
careers in ministry, law or medicine.
The
Kay E. Ramsburg Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mary Alice M. Ramsburg
and Sharon L. Gregory in memory of their daughter and sister for Frederick
County Public Schools graduates majoring in elementary education and/or
pursuing a career as a reading specialist.
The
George E. Randall Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Elizabeth W. C. Randall in memory of her
husband for those studying journalism and/or photography. Preference is given to Catoctin High School
graduates attending Frederick Community College.
The Ramona Corun Remsberg
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Ramona C. Remsberg
through her estate provisions for those pursuing a career in finance.
The Millard Milburn Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and
Elizabeth S. Rice, for those studying at either McDaniel College or University
of Maryland at College Park in undergraduate or graduate school programs.
The Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts
Founded by Shirley and Kathryn Richardson in memory of their husband and
father for students attending Frederick Community College, exhibiting artistic
talent, and taking at least nine credit hours, with preference given to visual
arts, including art education, art therapy, graphic design, and photography
majors.
The Don and Rosa Rippeon Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Rippeon for Walkersville High School graduates with
preference given to students majoring in early childhood education,
specifically kindergarten through third grade, and agriculture.
The Winfield
Scott Rodney, IV, Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Dr. Sonja Rossig in memory of her son for
students attending a college, university, or trade or technical school with
special consideration given to computer science majors. Preference is given to those who are
striving to become self-sufficient despite disabilities and obstacles they may
have, who have completed rehabilitation at the Frederick Rescue Mission and now
attending Frederick Community College, and/or who are ages 17 through 22 who
are or were involved in foster care, have been diagnosed with Type I Juvenile
Diabetes, and/or have disabilities as defined within the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
The Michael Schrodel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by his family and his parents, David and Diana Schrodel, for
Walkersville High School graduating seniors, with preference given to football
players; however, other student athletes may be considered if no senior
football players meet the scholarship criteria. Scholarships are based upon the ability to take direction from
supervisors and coaches, sportsmanship, and the ability to pursue goals on and
off the playing field. A reference letter from the athletic coach should be
submitted with the application.
The James R. Seek, Jr. Memorial Fund
Founded by Amy J. Seek in memory of her husband for graduates of Frederick,
Urbana, and/or Tuscarora High Schools who are strong “B” students. Scholarships are based upon good character
and kindness of spirit. Special
consideration shall be given to students with learning disabilities.
The 1Lt. Robert A. Seidel III Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Robert and Sandra Seidel in memory of their
son for graduates of Catoctin High School with a minimum grade point average of
3.0 who participated in a minimum of one varsity sport during their senior
year, exhibit an outstanding community service record, and show active
participation in their faith.
The C. Eugene Shaff, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Laura Jean Shaff in memory of her husband for
Frederick County Public Schools graduates majoring in a scientific field, such
as physics, biology or chemistry.
The Alma Crebs Sharrer
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Donald W.
Shankle for Frederick residents who attended South Frederick/Lincoln Elementary
School and graduated from Frederick High School majoring in any field. Scholarship awards shall be based primarily
on financial need.
The Shiraz Scholarship Fund
Founded by the
Memarsadeghi family for full time students attending Frederick Community
College or any University of Maryland campus, with preference given but not
limited to students of Iranian birth.
The Gary F. Smith Memorial Music Scholarship Fund
Founded by Jeanne P. Smith in memory of her husband for Governor Thomas
Johnson High School graduating seniors majoring in music with primary
consideration given to instrumentalists and secondary consideration given to
vocalists.
The Mary E. M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship Fund
Founded by bequests from the Smith sisters for students
pursuing a degree, with preference given to education majors. Scholarships are renewable for up to four
years of post-secondary education.
The Ross and Pauline Smith Scholarship Fund
Founded by Mrs. Smith for students who are attending an accredited
college or university but are not necessarily in the top tier of their class
academically.
The Michael C. Snyder
Memorial Fund
Founded by David and
Mary Snyder in their son’s memory for students exhibiting financial need with
preference given to those studying the visual arts, early childhood education
or art education.
The Pauline Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by George C. Stauffer, G. Douglas Stauffer and
Sharon Stauffer Barrick in memory of their wife and mother for Walkersville
High School graduating seniors, with preference given to those studying nursing
or a related field.
The Julia D. Stine Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Founded by Alice Jean Stine
in memory of her mother for Brunswick High School graduates enrolled at
Salisbury University with at least a “B” average with preference given to
education, nursing, psychology, social work, or sociology majors.
The Dr. V. E. Gladstone Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Gloria H. Thompson and Sonya D. Thompson in memory of their
husband and father for graduate students pursuing dentistry at Howard
University Dental School. Preference shall be given to Frederick County
residents.
The Marvin G. Todd Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by Bess Todd in memory of her husband for Brunswick High School
graduates who are enrolled in a four-year college or university who received
the “B” award while in high school.
Financial need is not necessarily considered for this scholarship.
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