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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah M. R. Shunk Memorial Scholarship 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. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | FSK High School, Francis Scott Key HS |
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Description | Learn More / Apply | Make a Donation | Scholarship Type | Field of Interest |