The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the life of DANIELLE K. KNELL by providing scholarship(s) for college bound students in Carroll County, Maryland who have shown academic achievement and participated in the Carroll County 4-H Horsemanship Programs and who have been accepted at an accredited College, University or Technical School. Applications will also be accepted from continuing students i.e. those already in college from the Carroll County 4-H Horsemanship Programs who meet the criteria established for this scholarship.

The purpose of Karen Macleod Memorial Scholarship is to honor the life of Karen Macleod by providing scholarships to graduating students in Carroll County who have participated in 4-H programs as outlined in the criteria.

The purpose of Ryan MacKenzie Memorial 4-H Scholarship is to provide scholarships for high-school graduates in Carroll County, Maryland who participate in the Carroll County 4-H Programs and meet the Fund’s criteria.

The purpose of the HTI CONTRACTORS 4-H SCHOLARSHIP is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors or students already in college from any Carroll County Public high school accepted or already enrolled at an accredited college or technical school who has participated in the Carroll County 4-H Program for at least three years and has exhibited livestock during that time. The scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female who meet the criteria established for the fund.

The Baker-Yingling Athletic Scholarship Fund was established by the St. John’s Boys Basketball Committee as a tribute to long-time coaches Larry Baker and Donald “Bo” Yingling. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships for children involved in the athletic programs at St. John’s Roman Catholic Community in Westminster, Maryland.

In July of 2022, Chris Knorr unexpectedly passed away. Chris Knorr was a loving father, baseball/softball/basketball coach in the area, an active member of his church, and a friendly face to all in the community. Chris always believed everyone should follow their heart and make an impact in any way possible. Our goal is to raise money for two scholarships for Century and Liberty High School that goes to a senior at each school who is involved in the community and made an impact, and to continue on his legacy.

The Denion Family Scholarship was created to provide a $500 scholarship to 10 (ten) graduating seniors from Westminster High School (WHS). The scholarship salutes the many hard-working educators in WHS who go the extra mile to help students become successful, productive members of our community. The awardees of this scholarship will be chosen based on demonstrated attributes related to creativity, work ethic, determination, character, attitude, and a willingness to help others. Any graduating senior of WHS who has a weighted GPA of 2.75 or better and is pursuing further education through a two- or four-year university or trade school is encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

The Emma Grace Jester Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by “Catherine’s Cause”, a Carroll County Community Foundation Fund. Emma Grace was killed by a drunk driver in 2008 on Kent County roads, at the young age of four years old. Emma has family in Carroll County and her mother, Jennifer Edwards, regularly volunteers with the Foundation. Jennifer is a Kent County resident and a Graduate of Queen Anne County High School. In an effort to keep Emma’s Memory alive, we offer scholarships to those interested in Criminal Justice Education.

The purpose of the GINA MARIA BARNES WARRIORS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP is to honor her memory and legacy by providing a scholarship for a Carroll County graduating female senior lacrosse player. The GINA MARIA BARNES WARRIORS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to a graduating female lacrosse player who will be continuing the sport in college while pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college, university or technical school who meets the criteria established for the fund.

The purpose of the HANNAH M.R. SHUNK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1945 by Hanna M.R. Shunk, is to provide scholarships for graduating high school seniors at Francis Scott Key High School in Carroll County, Maryland to encourage students to pursue a college education. The scholarship winner will be nominated by the Francis Scott Key High School Scholarship Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc. Applications are available at the Francis Scott Key High School guidance office.

The purpose of the Jenny Smith Memorial Fund is to provide an annual award, the amount to be based on annual income from the fund, to be given, alternating each year between a scholarship to the YMCA Teen Camp for middle school students and a United Way Agency internship for a college student from Carroll Community College or McDaniel College.

Providing scholarships for graduating seniors in Carroll County, Maryland who have attained their secondary school diploma from the Carroll County Career & Technology Center. The scholarships shall be for those students to attend schools of higher learning or a certified program appropriate to further devcelop their capacities and capabilities. Need for finalncial assistance, academic record, achievements and awards, and written or verbal presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Westminster Scholarship Committee shall be taken into consideration.

And, providing scholarships for college bound seniors graduating from Winters Mill High School in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. The scholarship shall be for those students who have demonstrated community involvement, school involvement, leadership and academic achievement.