www.FrederickCountyGives.org

2026-2027

Scholarship Programs

Mary Zaledonis, Vice President of Community Impact

Lena Laug, Community Impact Manager

Erin Greenwald, Community Impact Specialist

What is The Community Foundation of Frederick County?

The Community Foundation is dedicated to connecting people who care with causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in Frederick County now and for future generations.

We care about your

education!

• We work to help students overcome barriers to the education they want

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• We provide scholarships to help pay for college, trade and technical school, certifications, etc.

FY25…

$2.4 Million

Since 1986…

$35 Million

• Do I need to prove financial need to be eligible for scholarships?

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• If I know my family won’t qualify for federal financial aid, do I still need to complete the FAFSA?

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Scholarships and Financial Need

2025-2026 Scholarship Programs

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1,200+ applications received

FY25…

Need to Know:

Scholarship Information

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Open: March 1-31, 2026

Endless possibilities!

• Open to any area of study

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• Available for in-state and out-of-state schools

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• Available for any stage in your academic career

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• Primarily for Frederick County residents

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What can scholarships be used for?

• $1,000 minimum award amount

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• Tuition

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• School-based room/board

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• Books

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• Fees

What kinds of�study are eligible?

• 2- and 4- year degree programs�
• Graduate and post-graduate studies�
• Full-time and some for part-time

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• Technical certifications and career training

Career Education Scholarships

• Trade & Technical (Ex: Plumbing/HVAC/Cosmetology)

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• Hands-on training

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• Specific careers in skilled trades (Ex: Automotive mechanic)

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• Organized programs (Ex: Welding program at FCC)

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• Alternatives to traditional 4-year college degrees

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Oakdale High School Specific Scholarships:

Exclusive to Oakdale students:

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• Jeffrey Hayek Scholarship Fund

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Special preference given to Oakdale students:

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• Jacob W. Hubble Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Need to Know:

Application Details

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Accessing the Scholarship Application Portal www.ScholarshipsFrederickCounty.com

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Accessing the Scholarship Application Portal www.ScholarshipsFrederickCounty.com

Fill out ONE application, answering specific qualifying questions

Get matched to scholarship opportunities

Application Details

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• General Scholarship Application is open from March 1 – March 31, 2026

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• Online application ONLY

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• Create account to submit application

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Need to Know:

Application Tips

How long will the application take to complete?

• General application is about 9 pages

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• May take up to an hour to complete

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• Recommend having documents ready to upload (Transcripts, FAFSA, etc.)

Organize your information

Provide as much information as possible to be considered for as many scholarships!

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List participation in all:

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• Sports
• School and non-school based clubs and activities
• Volunteer activities
• Church activities
• Employment ��

• PDF of your transcript and any financial need documentation

Gather electronic documents

Write your essay

• Write a response to one of the seven Common application prompts

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• Proofread your application

Need to Know:

Financial Need

Financial Documentation

Short essay on your financial needs

PDF of your FAFSA Submission Summary OR completion page of the MSFAA and 2024 tax return form

FAFSA Submission Summary & SAI

MSFAA Information

Important Dates

• Apply March 1 to March 31, 2026

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• ScholarshipsFrederickCounty.com

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• Starting in May, students will be notified via email of award status

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• Email notifications will be sent from an @ngwebsolutions.com address

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Questions?

We are here to help you!

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Email us at:

Community.Impact@FrederickCountyGives.org

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