SCHOLARSHIPS
Community Foundation of Carroll County Scholarships & Applications
The 2025-2026 Scholarship Season: Open November 15, 2025 to April 15, 2026.
The Community Foundation of Carroll County supports nearly 70 academic, sports, special circumstances, and 4-H scholarships. Search scholarships by name, or sort by application type. These scholarships fall into three application types (noted in the far right column):
Universal Portal Application: This application is closed for 2026 scholarships.
4-H Portal Application (Jan 15 – July 1, 2026)
Other Scholarships using individual applications
The Universal Portal application is an easy way for students to APPLY ONCE and see all the scholarship opportunities they are eligible for (application opens in January and closes mid-April each year). 4-H Club Participants – Use the 4-H/FFA Scholarship Portal application for scholarship opportunities just for you (opens in January and closes July 1 each year). You only apply once and complete the applications for the opportunities you want to pursue.
There are additional scholarship opportunities found in the “Other” category. These are scholarships hosted by the Community Foundation, but the application, review and award process is managed entirely by the scholarship holder. These have individual deadlines, criteria and applications. All scholarships are listed below with criteria, donation information, and access to the application.
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Description | Learn More / Apply | Make a Donation | Scholarship Type | Field of Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation 4-H Scholarship |
A 4-H scholarship from the Bee A Rae of Sunshine Foundation for a graduating high school senior or continuing college student who is active in 4-H in Carroll County, MD. College major must be in the agricultural sciences or other ag-related field. 2.0 GPA or higher required. A 500 word essay on the importance of ag programs in the community is also required. This scholarship is on the 4-H portal. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | 4-H | Ag Science- animals/education/advocacy |
| Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation – MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Animal Compassion Scholarship |
To encourage students dedicated to animal welfare and compassionate advocacy, reflecting MaKenzi Rae Cash’s deep love for animals, her unwavering kindness, and her commitment to creating a world free from bullying for all living beings. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Animal Compassion/Service |
| Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation – MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Military Service & Leadership Scholarship |
To honor and support future military leaders who embody courage, respect, and kindness, carrying forward MaKenzi Rae Cash’s legacy of standing up for others, promoting a culture of kindness, and taking action against bullying in every community. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Military Service |
| Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation – MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
To support future nurses who exemplify kindness, compassion, and a commitment to caring for others, honoring MaKenzi Rae Cash’s legacy of empathy and her dedication to standing up against bullying in our community. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Nursing |
| Bernice Culver Memorial Scholarship Fund |
To honor the legacy of Bernice Culver and her philanthropic wishes by providing scholarships for Westminster High School graduates attending accredited nursing programs or pursuing a career in the arts. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Nursing, Fine/Visual Arts, Westminster High School |
| Bethany Shay Green Memorial Scholarship |
The purpose of the Bethany Shay Green Memorial Scholarship is to honor the life of Bethany Shay Green by providing scholarship(s) for a female Westminster High School graduating senior who has shown academic achievement and participated in the Softball, Volleyball and or Basketball programs and who has 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 Westminster High School who meet the criteria established for this scholarship. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Sports, Female, Athletics, Westminster HS, College Students |
| Baker-Yingling Athletic Scholarship |
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. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | St. John Roman Catholic Community, athletics |
| Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation – MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Volleyball Scholarship |
To empower student-athletes who demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and a passion for uplifting others, celebrating MaKenzi Rae Cash’s spirit of perseverance, kindness, and her advocacy for anti-bullying both on and off the court. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Volleyball |
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Description | Learn More / Apply | Make a Donation | Scholarship Type | Field of Interest |