Community Foundation
Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

December 15, 2006: The Community Foundation of Frederick County is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2007-2008 academic year. By completing one Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Application, applicants will be considered for more than 100 available scholarships.

Students about to complete their senior year of high school, students already enrolled in a trade school, college or university, and non-traditional students over the age of 21 who have waited a number of years before starting their post-secondary education are eligible to apply. Scholarships are for residents of Frederick County, Maryland, studying on a full-time basis, unless otherwise noted in a specific scholarship description. While some scholarships are based on financial need, others are not. All students are encouraged to apply.

To access the scholarship guidelines and application now available, click here to download the materials. To view the list of available scholarships, click here.  To have a scholarship packet mailed, a self-addressed, stamped 8½ by 11 inch envelope with $1.11 postage should be sent to the Community Foundation, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Interested applicants may also pick up the information from the Community Foundation’s office. Guidelines and applications will be delivered and will be available through the guidance offices of local high schools. Some scholarships require additional materials, such as a personal statement, essay or writing samples, to accompany the Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Application. Refer to the list of available scholarships for specific requirements in certain cases.

Completed applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Community Foundation’s office. Applications with all necessary attachments received after the submission deadline will not be considered.

Since 1986, the Community Foundation has been Frederick County’s premier source for promoting local philanthropy by transforming the unique charitable dreams of individuals, families and organizations into the reality of charitable funds supporting a range of worthy causes in the community. Over one-fourth of the 550+ Community Foundation-held funds provide scholarships, making the Community Foundation one of the local leaders in awarding scholarships to deserving students to further their education in a variety of academic fields at a range of educational institutions. For the 2006-2007 academic year alone, the Community Foundation awarded more than $240,000 in scholarships to 161 students.