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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Food Services Association Scholarship |
The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarships to seniors graduating from any public high school in Carroll County, Maryland. The Carroll County Food Services Association Scholarship will be awarded one or more students who have successfully completed high school; been accepted at an accredited college, university or culinary arts school; and met the criteria established for this award. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Culinary, Food Service, All Carroll County HS |
| CASE Scholarship for Higher Learning |
In an effort to encourage and retain membership, the Carroll Association of School Employees has established CASE SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER LEARNING, a scholarship fund of the Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships for CASE members’ children, stepchildren and grandchildren who want to continue their education or are graduating from high school and who have been accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | CASE, Carroll Association School Employees, All Carroll County HS |
| Charles and Claudia Lewis STEM Scholarship |
The Charles and Claudia Lewis STEM Scholarship was established in 2004 by his family. Mr. Lewis did not have the advantage of monetary funds for college but he strongly believed in the value of education. As a result, during his lifetime, he tried to provide that support to others to help them achieve their educational goals. The purpose of this Fund is to provide a scholarship for a graduating senior of a Carroll County, Maryland, High School who will pursue a college education in Engineering, who has a financial need, who has exhibited academic achievement, and who has demonstrated involvement in his or her community. The student must have been enrolled at a Carroll County High School for his or her entire junior and senior years. Students enrolled in Engineering courses at the Carroll Career and Technology Center will be given special consideration. Follow the links below for additional criteria and application. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Engineering, All Carroll County HS, CCC&TC, Carroll County Career & Technology Center |
| Christian James Koch Century High School Boys Lacrosse Memorial Scholarship |
The purpose of the Christian James Koch Century High School Boys Lacrosse Memorial Scholarship is to honor Christian’s passion for lacrosse by providing a scholarship(s) for a graduating senior(s) who played boys lacrosse |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Lacrosse, Male, Century HS |
| Christopher H Knorr Memorial Scholarship |
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 scholarships for South Carroll, Century and Liberty High School that goes to 1 or 2 seniors at each school who is involved in the community and made an impact, and to continue on his legacy. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Century HS, Liberty HS, South Carroll HS |
| Catherine Anne Mullikin Memorial Scholarship (Catherine's Cause) |
The Catherine Anne Mullikin Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by “Catherine’s Cause” a Carroll Community Foundation Fund. A drunk driver killed Catherine in 1998 and her family is keeping her memory alive by offering scholarships for students pursuing a degree in education.Student must maintain full time enrollment status (12 or more credit hours) during the entire semester that the scholarship award has been designated. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | Education, All Carroll County HS |
| Colin Hartlieb’s Entrepreneurial Impact Award |
The purpose of Colin Hartlieb’s Entrepreneurial Impact Award is to recognize and empower a student from Winters Mill High School who demonstrates the spirit of entrepreneurship — not only through creativity or business sense, but through meaningful community impact. This award honors initiative, leadership, and the drive to create positive change. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | Entrepreneurship |
| Coach Sue Hooper Memorial Scholarship |
To provide a college scholarship for a WHS graduating senior women athlete. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | Westminster HS; Woman Athlete |
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Description | Learn More / Apply | Make a Donation | Scholarship Type | Field of Interest |