The Stanley L. and Dorothy Lobe Cahn Grant Fund

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student from Maryland attending an accredited U.S. college or university who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork, community service and financial aid.

 

Straus Scholars Grant Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a permanent resident of Maryland who is pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at any accredited U.S. institution and demonstrates financial need. Preference given to Baltimore City students who attend Maryland public colleges.

 

The Wagner Family Scholarship at Baltimore City College

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior at Baltimore City College who has applied to, or been accepted at, an accredited U.S. college or university. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.

 

The Charles Crane Family Foundation Grant Program for Jewish Studies

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a high school graduate who is planning to spend a year pursuing post-secondary Judaic studies full-time in Israel, is already enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university who want to spend a semester or academic year engaging in Judaic studies at an institution in Israel, or who has declared a jewish studies major at any U.S. or Israeli college, university, yeshiva or seminary.

 

Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a United States legal resident who resides in California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island and is legally blind. Proof of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning or a recognized vocational program.

 

The Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Endowed Scholars Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is enrolled or enrolling in a full-time masters degree program in social work or other mental health fields at an accredited university in the MD/D.C. region, is fluent in english and another language, and will work full-time as a bilingual specialist in a mental health field in Maryland for each year funded. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

HBPA Horsemen Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be the child of a horse farm or back stretch employee. Essay, two letters of recommendation, current official transcript, student aid report, and financial aid award letters are required to be submitted.

 

Thoroughbred Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be an undergraduate student from any background who wishes to pursue a career in pre-veterinary medicine (equine practice only), equine science, racetrack management, equine business management or pasture management as it pertains to horse farms, and other related fields. Essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, student aid report, and financial aid award letters are required to be submitted.

 

Winner's Circle Scholarship Program

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 14

Applicant must be a national AAEP student member who is active within their school's AAEP chapter and is currently attending a college of veterinary medicine. Applicant must apply during their third year for funding their fourth (final year) of veterinary curriculum. Essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, student aid report, and financial aid award letters are required to be submitted. All scholarships are $1,500 unless recipient qualifies for the Assets for Independence (AFI) federal grant program available through The Race For Education. If recipient meets federal guidelines and completes the grant program, the student receives the Winner's Circle $1,500 scholarship for the fall term then saves $500 as part of the grant program and receives an additional $4,000 in grant funding for their spring term.

 

John Deere Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be an undergraduate student wishing to pursue a career in an agricultural-related industry. Essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, student aid report, and financial aid award letters are required to be submitted.

 

Olivia M. Saylor Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must be a New York resident who is an undergraduate student attending a college or university in the state of New York wishing to pursue a career in the thoroughbred industry (includes, but not limited to equine science, equine business management, farrier school, and equine-related agriculture programs). Essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, student aid report, and financial aid award letters are required to be submitted.

 

Washington Thoroughbred Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be a Washington state resident or a student attending a Washington school who wishes to pursue a career in pre-veterinary medicine (equine practice only), equine science, racetrack management, equine business management or pasture management as it pertains to horse farms, or other related fields. Essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, student aid report, and financial aid award letters are required to be submitted.

 

Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 5

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States who is able to demonstrate on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the 12 months.

 

America's 911 Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 17

Applicant must be a student whose parent is an Active Duty First Responder (EMS, fire, or police).

 

The Anne and Andrew Abel Scholarship for Creative Writing

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a student at Community College of Philadelphia pursuing a career in the arts, communication or other endeavor involving creative writing, who has completed english 101 with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must also demonstrate significant financial need, and submit a two-page original work.

 

Jane S. Abrahams Award for Excellence

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must have performed community service, demonstrated success in the face of adversity, possess leadership, initiative and character, and complete the requirements for an associate's degree by the end of the summer. Minimum 3.8 GPA required.

 

Jane S. Abrahams Community Service Award

Award: $500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must have completed a minimum of 15 credits with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA as a full- or part-time student, faculty member, employee or administrator at Community College of Philadelphia. Three references and a list of community service activities required.

 

The Christopher Reeve Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be an extraordinary middle/high school student who has demonstrated tremendous compassion and caring in service to his or her community. Applicant must be nominated to receive the award.

 

BBG Communications Award

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 30

Applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 21 by June 30 who is currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education next fall.

 

Representative Scholarship Program

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be an Avon Representative in the United States who is a high school graduate planning to enroll in or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States.

 

Scholarship Competition

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Completed application, full All-in-One Applications Resume, one essay, and official high school transcript required in order to be considered.

 

Patricia B. Dixon Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a graduate of a Philadelphia high school who will attend Community College of Philadelphia, or is currently attending with 24 or less credits completed, who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and will be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester. Essay, letter of recommendation and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required.

 

Little Rock Nine Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be enrolled as high school senior for the current academic year who plans to attend an accredited college or university through graduation. Applicant must be willing to mentor another high school student.

 

From Failure to Promise Essay Contest

Award: $1,500, Deadline: July 31

Applicant must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate-level college student with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, pursuing or planning to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university in the United States. Essay on the topic of the book 'From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate' is required.

 

'Hire a Licensed Contractor' PSA Video Contest

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) highlighting the importance of hiring a licensed contractor and to emphasize that the hiring of an unlicensed contractor can be risky business. Only applicants attending a college, university, or community/technical school may receive the scholarship award.

 

'Natural Disaster' PSA Video Contest

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) highlighting the importance of hiring a licensed contractor when a natural disaster occurs. Only applicants attending a college, university, or community/technical school may receive the scholarship award.

 

Thomas W. Langfitt, Jr. Memorial Award for Volunteer Community Service

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be Community College of Philadelphia student who will graduate this academic year, is registered for a minimum of six credits during each semester, and has been involved in community endeavors in a volunteer capacity. Two-page essay, two letters of recommendation and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.

 

AlliedBarton Security Services Scholarship

Award: $7,600, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a first-time college student who resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will enroll in the justice curriculum with a minimum of six credits per semester. Applicant must agree to a paid internship with AlliedBarton. Letter of recommendation, essay, and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required.

 

Dr. Edward Anderson Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 5

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will attend Community College of Philadelphia, or a current student who has completed 15 or fewer credits, who will or is currently enrolled in a business program. Letter of recommendation and minimum 2.5 GPA required.

 

The George Arnold Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: November 10

Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours, have completed at least one semester, demonstrate significant financial need, and be returning to Community College of Philadelphia for the spring semester. Essay and minimum 2.5 GPA required.