This scholarship was established in 1981 by the Westminster High School Class of 1930 to provide scholarships for graduating seniors of the Carroll County Career & Technology Center in the Nursing program. It is open to ALL students in the Nursing program.

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.

The Dr. Saleem A. Shah Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by Catherine’s Cause, a Carroll County Community Foundation Fund. Dr. Shah a leading Psychologist with the National Institute of Health was hit head on in November of 1992 by a Drunk Driver on his way home. He left a family with a wife, six daughters and eight grandchildren at that time. Dr. Shah’s daughters regularly volunteer with Catherine’s Cause and are strong advocates on working to alert the public on the dangers of Drinking and Driving. To honor Dr. Shah’s memory the family along with Catherine’s Cause are offering this Scholarship in the field of Mental Health in his honor.

The Susie Badders Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of Susie Badders, known as ‘Boss,’ by providing scholarships for a female graduating senior of Manchester Valley High School who has shown outstanding leadership on the sports field, in the classroom and in the community, and who has been accepted at an accredited College, University, or technical school.

The purpose of the Jared Lutz Memorial Scholarship is to honor the life of Jared Lutz by providing scholarship(s) for a Liberty High School graduating senior who has shown academic achievement and has participated in the Academy of Health in the Nursing Sciences Program at Carroll County Career and Technology Center. The successful candidate will have been accepted at an accredited College or University. Applications will also be accepted from continuing students, i.e., those already in college from Liberty High School who meet the FUND selection criteria.

The Westminster Pride Scholarship aims to provide some assistance to students of the LGBTQ+ community and student allies in furthering their education beyond high school.

The Purpose of the Wesley John Arbaugh Martin Lacrosse Memorial Scholarship is to honor Wes’ passion for lacrosse with assistance of college cost to a deserving senior. The Scholarship will be given to a graduating Manchester Valley High School (MVHS) student who has played lacrosse for at least two years at MVHS.

Marie’s Courageous Fight Lacrosse Scholarship honors the resilience, determination, and spirit of student-athletes who refuse to be defined by adversity. Inspired by Marie’s legacy of strength, perseverance, and courage this scholarship recognizes lacrosse players (1 male, 1 female) who have faced significant hardship yet continued to pursue excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and within their community.

The Ricky Schmidgall Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Ricky Schmidgall, a young man of compassion, creativity, and resilience. This scholarship supports students who embody these qualities in their pursuit of education and personal growth, encouraging them to continue their journey with the same passion for creativity, learning, and determination that Ricky exemplified throughout his life.

The purpose of the Eugene Curfman Foundation Scholarship is to give scholarships to two graduating seniors from either Francis Scott Key High School or a home school program in the Taneytown, Union Bridge, New Windsor areas for college and/or trade school assistance in concentration fields of Accounting; Emergency Service; Cyber Security, and Trades (ie. electrical; plumbing; masonry; HVAC; vehicle mechanics; and building construction). The scholarship will be offered to recipients for additional years based on meeting specified criteria. The scholarship has been established as his way of paying forward his success that was enabled by having received scholarships to attend college.

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 former Rotary Club of Westminster established the Flanagan Scholarship in memory of former member, Sherman E Flanagan, Jr., who was killed while flying a combat mission in Vietnam in 1968. The selection of the scholarship recipient/s is based on financial need, academic scholarship, service to school and community, and personal character. This scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors from Westminster High School. This scholarship is paid to the institution on behalf of the student/s for the first two years of post-high-school study.

The purpose of the Legacy Septic and Excavation Scholarships is to provide scholarships for current students of Winter’s Mill High School, Manchester Valley High School, Westminster High School and Carroll County Career and Technology Center who have an interest in the environment and who meet the eligibility requirements set up for this scholarship. These scholarships are given in memory of Jake Offutt, Winters Mill High School Class of 2018 Megan Estey, Westminster High School Class of 2011 James “Parker” Traynor, Manchester Valley High School Class of 2023 Kelsey Madison Barry, graduate of the Carroll County Career & Technology Center Class of 2019.