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.

The Purpose of the SCOTT M. ADELMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is to honor the memory of a founding member of the Carroll County Technology Council by providing a scholarship for a graduating senior or continuing education student from any Carroll County High School or College pursuing an undergraduate degree in marketing, business, computer science, information technology, cyber security, or other technology related field, who meets the criteria established for this fund. Continuing students in these fields currently attending Carroll Community College or McDaniel College are also eligible.

The purpose of the Sunshine Flower Memorial Scholarship is to honor the memory of Katherine Michelle McCarthy by providing a scholarship for a Student at South College in Knoxville, TN, who has dropped out of the Nursing program for at least one quarter of the year and wishes to return to school. The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets the criteria and who has written a five hundred word essay on who they are, why they chose the nursing profession and why they believe they can finish the race.

The purpose of the Terra Rubra Farm 4-H Scholarship is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors or students already in college from any Carroll County Public high school accepted or already enrolled at an accredited college or technical school who has participated in the Carroll County 4-H Program for at least three years and has exhibited livestock during that time. The scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female who meet the criteria established for the fund.

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.

The purpose of The William Granville “Mike” Eaton Memorial Scholarship is to honor the memory of William Granville “Mike” Eaton, English teacher at Westminster High School from 1935 to 1971, with a student scholarship and through recognition of outstanding teachers for a graduating senior of Westminster HS.

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.

The purpose of Walter J. & Anna E. Hackett, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is to provide scholarships for students demonstrating a need for financial assistance who wish to attend St. John School in Westminster, Maryland. Contact St. John Catholic School for more information.

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 Scott E. Shipley Memorial Tool Award is given to an applicant to help pay for the tools necessary to begin their career.

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 Westminster High School Marching Band Scholarship was established in May 2007 by Lynn A. and Paul M. Campbell as an incentive to students of Westminster High School to join and remain in the Marching Band, and to encourage and reward academic excellence. The Scholarship will provide one or two scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Westminster High School.

This award is open to 4-H members in all Maryland Counties who are participants in the State Poultry Judging contest at the Maryland State fair. Kelly Hale, BA, MBA, CPA and her father Glenn Haines coached the Carroll County Poultry Judging Team for 17 years. She also attended the National Poultry and Egg Conference in Kentucky, when she was in 4-H. Kelly graduated from Francis Scott Key High School in 1998, Bridgewater College in 2002, and she received her Master’s Degree from Mt. St. Mary’s University. She was employed by Rager, Lehman & Houck, Carroll Hospital Center, and Legal & General America. She served on the Board of Directors of the Carroll County Community Media Center. Kelly died in 2014 leaving a husband and two young sons. This award is established in her honor.