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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 37 Scholarship |
This scholarship is to provide scholarships for continuing education, undergraduate or graduate study to current and retired members of IUOE, Local 37, their sposes, dependent children (as defined by IRS regulation) and grandchildren. If the applicant is a Union Member he or she must have at least one year of continuous Union Membership. If the applicant is a spouse, dependent child or grandchild, the Union Member must fulfill the eligibility requirements. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | IUOE Local 37 |
| Adam N. Pope Courage Scholarship |
Adam Nathaniel Pope inspired family, friends, and all those he touched, and the Fund will recognize other young people who, similar to Adam, have demonstrated courage in overcoming physical, emotional, health or other obstacles or challenges in their life. The scholarship will be based on character, not scholarship, although the award will be paid directly to any form of educational institution at which the recipient matriculates within 24 months after graduation from Winters Mill High School. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Winters Mill HS |
| Westminster Pride Scholarship |
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. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | LGBTQ, All Carroll County HS |
| Thomas Beyard Charitable Fund Scholarship |
The purpose of the THOMAS BEYARD CHARITABLE FUND SCHOLARSHIP is to provide an annual scholarship for a deserving student-athlete in good academic standing who is a full-time student pursuing a degree at Carroll Community College and meets the criteria established for the fund. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Carroll Community College, Student-Athlete |
| Emma Grace Jester Memorial 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. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | Criminal Justice, Kent HS, Queen Anne HS |
| Dr. Saleem Shah Memorial Scholarship |
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. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | Mental Health, All Carroll County 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 |
| North Carroll Business Alliance |
NORTH CARROLL BUSINESS ALLIANCE |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Other | Any CC High School |
| Sydney E Holcomb Memorial South Carroll Stagelighters Scholarship |
This fund is established in memory of Sydney Holcomb. Sydney was a member of the South Carroll Stagelighters from 2016-2019. Stegelighters was a group in which Sydney felt she belonged and was accepted. Stagelighters allowed her to share her love of dance. She greatly enjoyed the mentors and fellow thespians in this club. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | South Carroll HS, Stagelighters, Performing Arts |
| Jared Lutz Memorial Scholarship |
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. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Liberty HS, Nursing, Carroll County Career & Technology Center, CCC&TC, College Students |
| Georgia E Frank Scholarship |
The mission of the Georgia E. Frank Scholarship Fund is to support graduating Carroll County high school students of all backgrounds and needs as they pursue their dreams of being a teacher. As Georgia was a life-long Family and Consumer Science teacher in Carroll County, this fund aims to invigorate, encourage, and support aspiring young educators as they transition from high school to the collegiate stages of their training. As a teacher, Georgia encouraged her students to love what they do, to do it well, in order to make the world around them a better place to live. We hope this fund provides assistance to similarly minded young people as they pursue their future teaching career. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Education, Teaching, All Carroll County HS |
| Lee H Madairy Scholarship |
The purpose of the Lee H Madairy Scholarship is to honor the life of Lee H. Madairy by providing scholarship(s) for a new or returning college or vocational program student who has shown academic achievement, excellent moral character and is pursuing a career in a STEM field. The successful candidate will have been accepted at an accredited College, University, or vocational program. The amount of money available each year for the scholarship(s) will be determined by the income generated by the fund. In addition, if income in any given year is sufficient, grants for other charitable purposes may be made in Mr. Madairy’s memory. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, All Carroll County HS, College Students |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Megan Branscome Memorial Fund |
The purpose of The Megan Branscome Memorial Scholarship is to honor the life of Megan Branscome by providing scholarship(s) for graduating high school seniors enrolled in Manchester Valley High School. These graduating seniors must plan on enrolling in either degree oriented or certification programs at Carroll Community College OR a Maryland college or university. The Megan Branscome Memorial Fund will recognize graduating MVHS seniors who, similar to Megan, have demonstrated resilience and determination with a positive attitude in overcoming physical, emotional, health or other obstacles or challenges in their life. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Carroll Community College, Manchester Valley HS |
| Gage Black Memorial Scholarship |
The purpose of the Gage Black Memorial Scholarship is to honor Gage’s memory by providing a graduating Francis Scott Key HS senior who spent all four years either playing lacrosse, wrestling or in the choral program. Additional consideration will be given to a student who has two years in chorus AND two years attending CCC&TC. This scholarship is supported by the Gage Black Memorial Fund. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | lacrosse, wrestling, choir |
| The Cro Foundation in Memory of Ryan Crochunis |
The Cro Foundation will accomplish its mission of celebrating and memorializing the life of Ryan Crochunis through fundraising and impactful donations to the local Sykesville community. Each year, The Cro Foundation board will determine the focus of their efforts in alignment of their mission. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Liberty High School |
| Sarah Jayne Orton Memorial Scholarship |
The purpose of the Sarah Jayne Orton Memorial Scholarship is to honor the life of Sarah by providing a scholarship to a graduating female senior in the class of 2026 at Westminster High School. The applicant must meet the criteria and be an active animal lover. This scholarship is funded by the work of Sarah’s Cause, an ongoing mission to raise awareness of sepsis, and to support local animal shelters. Sarah’s Cause Mission statement: To raise awareness of sepsis to the general public and provide support for local animal shelters to honor the memory of Sarah Jayne Orton – a little girl with a big heart. We carry on her legacy by donating to shelters – much like she did at her 5th birthday in 2013, when instead of gifts, she requested donations to the Baltimore Humane Society (BHS). The class of 2026 would be her year of graduation; all applications will be considered to be awarded a scholarship for college. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Westminster HS; Female |
| The Ryan Legacy Scholarship |
Melanie Ryan was an incredible mother, wife, friend, and nurse for almost 30 years. Her kindness, generosity, and compassion will be remembered forever by those who had the honor to know and love her. She passed away from Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer in June of 2024. Her husband Tom was the love of her life and also and incredibly kind and caring husband, father, manager and friend. He passed away from Hodgkins Lymphoma in November of 2022. This scholarship remembers this beautiful couple by assisting graduating high school seniors and current college students in pursuing a college degree. Preference will be given to student athletes in memory of Tom’s love of sports and students pursuing a healthcare related degree in memory of Melanie’s incredible nursing skills and heart. |
Learn More / Apply | Donate | Portal | Nursing, Healthcare |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Description | Learn More / Apply | Make a Donation | Scholarship Type | Field of Interest |