![]() The Association of Old Crows Educational Foundation provides two scholarship annually, each in the amount of $12,500, to students studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. As an organization, the AOC is committed to supporting the students of today, as they will become the support for and the warfighters of tomorrow. Submissions must be made by March 31, 2019 and all students are encouraged to apply! We are pleased to once again extend the Hamilton Relay Scholarship opportunity to graduating high school seniors in Maryland who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to assist in their goals of continuing their education. Hamilton Relay selects one candidate from each of the states where Hamilton is the contracted service provider. All candidates are required to submit an application, write an essay under the topic of communication technology and provide a letter of recommendation in order to qualify. The application documents can also be found online at www.hamiltonrelay.com. The scholarship deadline is January 18, 2019 and applications must be received or postmarked by this date. The scholarship is in the amount of $500 and the winner will be determined on or before February 28, 2019. Hamilton Relay is excited to give back to the community by offering this scholarship opportunity to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking. We look forward to learning more about the outstanding students in Maryland. The Maryland School Counselor Association is offering a $500 scholarship to two high school seniors for the best essay written in recognition of a school counselor (elementary, middle or high school) who has helped the candidate in some significant way. In a 300 - 500 word essay, the candidates should give specific examples of how the counselor helped make a difference in the candidate's life.
The applicants and the school counselors who is the subject of the chosen essay will be invited to attend the MSCA School Counselor Recognition Gala being held on February 8, 2019. Excerpts of the essay submitted may be read at the Gala. An application will be given priority if the school counselor who is the subject of the candidate's essay is a current MSCA member. Candidates, can complete the form by going to the MSCA website and selecting the Graduating Senior Scholarship Opportunity link on the left side. Application Due January 4, 2019 http://www.mscaonline.org/resources/graduating-senior-scholarship Please note: There is not an application at the local level- essays are due to your Guidance Counselor by January 25th. The local will judge the winner of the essays and then there is an application process. The application process only concerns the winner, to go on to the district and then possible International. |
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