The Charles County Scholarship Fund Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Charles County high school seniors. The following county groups — the Charles County Commissioners, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), the College of Southern Maryland and the Charles County Chamber of Commerce — are always represented on the Scholarship Fund Board. All other members of the Board are selected from the community at large.
How To Apply
PLEASE NOTE: Application progress cannot be saved. Please have the following documents ready to UPLOAD when you apply. The application will open on Monday, January 10, 2022 and will close on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
- Academic Letter of Recommendation — The letter of recommendation must be from a teacher, school counselor or other school administrator.
- Personal Letter of Recommendation — Must be from someone who knows you well. (Not a parent or other family member)
- Personal Statement Essay — Your essay is a statement regarding your academic and career objectives, goals and aspirations. Your student statement is very important, and the Scholarship Committee relies heavily on this statement. Please include the following: What are your educational and career goals? Why have you chosen these goals? How do you envision contributing to your community after you complete your education?
- Resume — The resume must include: 1. Work Experience 2. Extracurricular activities 3. Community Service activities during high school 4. Leadership positions and 5. School and Community honors and awards.
- If you want to be considered for need-based scholarships, you will need to provide a Copy of your 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR). (Confirmation page will be available to you once you complete the FAFSA). All information supplied will be treated as confidential. The form is available at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
- All scholarship applications must be completed and submitted by Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Seniors should see their school counselor or their school’s College and Career Advisor if they have any questions/concerns.
- Please ensure you have all required documents ready to upload to the application prior to starting to complete the form.
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Below are the scholarships available for Charles County students:
| Merit Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Jeremiah and Elijah Borgnis Memorial Scholarship | Previous graduate or a graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident, must major in Visual Arts. | $500 |
| Unnae Pak-Borgnis Memorial Scholarship | Previous graduate or a graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident, must major in Music. | $500 |
| Darren A. Bowie Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County high school (other than Henry E. Lackey High School) with a minimum 3.5 GPA who has taken two years of AP English, Charles County resident. | $1,000 |
| Charles County Teacher Education Assistance Grant | Charles County resident who must major in Teacher Education and intend to apply for a teaching position in CCPS after graduation. | $1,000 renewable |
| John H. Cox Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior/scholar athlete with two varsity letters and a minimum 3.75 GPA, Charles County resident. | $1,000 |
| Judy and John Bloom Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County public high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is a Charles County resident. Preference given to a student pursuing a career in Teacher Education. | $1,000 |
| Ronald G. Cunningham Scholarship | Graduating senior from each CCPS high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA, Charles County resident who is planning to enroll full-time in Teacher Education. (One scholarship is given at each CCPS high school). | $2,500 |
| Harding Memorial Future Educator Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County high school who is a Charles County resident planning to enroll full-time in the fall in Teacher Education. Preference is given to a member of a high school chapter of Educators Rising. | $1,000 |
| William and Vivian King Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County high school with a minimum 3.2 GPA, Charles County resident. (One scholarship is given at each CCPS high school). | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Charles County Ronald G. Cunningham Scholarship | An active Key Club member in good standing who is graduating from a CCPS high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA, Charles County resident. Must include a brief statement outlining your community participation through Key Club and an additional letter of recommendation from your Key Club Leader or club liaison. | $500 |
| La Plata Garden Club Scholarship | Graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident and U.S. citizen who plans to major in Plant Science, Environmental Science, Animal Science or Horticulture at an accredited college or university. | $1,000 |
| Warren J. Luke and Betty F. Luke Scholarship – 4-Year School |
Graduating senior from a Charles County high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA, Charles County resident who plans to enroll at a 4-year college. (Two scholarships given at EACH CCPS high school). | $5,000 |
| Warren J. Luke and Betty F. Luke Scholarship – 2-year school |
Graduating senior from a Charles County high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident who plans to enroll at a 2-year college or an accredited vocational/technical school. (Two scholarships given at EACH CCPS high school). | $2,500 |
| Timothy Minor Criminal Justice Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident, must major in Criminal Justice. | $500 |
| Rachel Snyder Trade School Scholarship | Graduating senior or former graduate from a CCPS high school who will attend or is attending an accredited vocational/technical school. Charles County resident. | $500 |
| Eric Sawchak Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is on the high school golf team, Charles County resident. | $1,000 |
| Merit and Financial Need Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Carol E. Goodwin Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident showing financial need and planning to major in Teacher Education. (One scholarship is given at each CCPS high school.) | $2,000 |
| Charles County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 2.75 GPA, Charles County resident showing financial need, must major in Teacher Education. (One scholarship is given at each CCPS high school.) | $1,000 |
| James F. Kleyle Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County public HS with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident showing financial need. Preference given to a student enrolling in Teacher Education. Consideration given to a student enrolling in Theater or Stage Management. (One scholarship is given at each Charles County public high school.) | $1,000 |
| John Howie Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who played a high school sport for two years, Charles County resident showing financial need. (Two awards-one for a female and one for a male athlete) | $500 |
| Kenneth Bernard Proctor Sr. Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a 3.0 or lower GPA showing financial need, Charles County resident. | $500 |
| Robert Dean Stethem National Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior who is a U.S. citizen with a minimum 2.5 GPA showing financial need. | $1,000 |
| Ronald G. Cunningham Nursing Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA, Charles County resident showing financial need and planning to enroll in a college program to attain a BS in Nursing. | $500 |
| Rotary Club of Charles County (La Plata) Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County public high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident showing financial need. Personal interview with the Rotary Scholarship Review Committee will be required. (Minimum of one scholarship is given at each Charles County public high school.) | $1,000 |
| Starkey Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school, Charles County resident showing financial need, preference given to a student planning to attend West Virginia University. | $500 |
| Stephen E. Mitchell Educational Scholarship | Graduating senior from CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, showing financial need, Charles County resident planning to enroll in a math, science or engineering program. | $500 |
| Thomas B.R. Mudd Nurse Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school showing financial need, born in and residing in Charles County, planning to practice nursing at Charles Regional Medical Center after graduation, major in Nursing at the College of Southern Maryland. | $1,000 Renewable for a 2nd year |
| Thomas B.R. Mudd Teaching Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school showing financial need, born in and residing in Charles County, planning to teach in Charles County after graduation, major in Teacher Education at the College of Southern Maryland. | $1,000 Renewable for a 2nd year |
| Tiny Hopes Scholarship | Graduating senior from a CCPS high school showing financial need, Charles County resident. (Three awards.) | $1,000 |
| Waldorf Lions Club Foundation Scholarship | Graduating senior from a Charles County public high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA showing financial need who is a Charles County resident. Preference given to students with a sight or hearing disability as per the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or students interested in studying in the field of diabetes support, vision, hunger management, community service or childhood disease management or treatment. Must complete scholarship specific essay. | $5,000 |
HENRY E. LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL — Graduating Seniors Only
| Merit and Financial Need Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Darren A. Bowie Scholarship | Graduating senior from Henry E. Lackey High School with a minimum 3.5 GPA who has taken two years of AP English. Charles County resident. | $1,000 |
| Katherine D. Racey Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Henry E. Lackey High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, must major in Math Education, Education or math-related field. | $1,500 |
| Mildred Rice O’Callaghan Scholarship | Graduating senior from Henry E. Lackey High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, showing financial need, Charles County resident. (Two awards — one scholarship for a student entering a vocational/technical school and one scholarship for a student entering a 2- or 4-year college.) | $500 |
LA PLATA HIGH SCHOOL — Graduating Seniors Only
| Merit and Financial Need Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Grote Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from La Plata High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA showing financial need, Charles County resident with a talent for golf. | $500 |
| Mary Matula Scholarship | Graduating senior from La Plata High School showing scholarship, leadership and service to their school and community. | $500 |
| Michael J. Anderson Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from La Plata High School with a minimum 3.5 GPA, Charles County resident. Must complete an additional essay (up to 750 words) describing what “Service to Others” means to the student, drawing on high school experiences and efforts, and future plans and expectations. | $1,000 |
MAURICE J. MCDONOUGH HIGH SCHOOL — Graduating Seniors Only
| Merit Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Katherine D. Racey Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Maurice J. McDonough High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident, must major in Math Education, Education or a math-related field. | $1,500 |
| Michael S. Tayman Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Maurice J. McDonough High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident. | $1,000 |
| Michael S. Tayman Memorial Music Scholarship | Graduating senior from Maurice J. McDonough High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident who plans on a major or minor in Music. | $1,000 |
| Michael S. Tayman Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Graduating senior from Maurice J. McDonough High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident who plans on entering a nursing program. | $1,000 |
| Timothy Minor Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Maurice J. McDonough High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA, Charles County resident. | $500 |
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL — Graduating Seniors Only
| Merit and Financial Need Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Edward Rorer Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from CCPS high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is enrolled in a North Point CTE class. | $500 |
| Jacob Steele Memorial Thespian Scholarship | Graduating senior from North Point High School with a minimum 2.0 GPA who is a member of Thespian Troupe 7040 and a Charles County resident. Must complete scholarship specific essay. (Two awards) | $500 |
| Jaycee Lynn Vermillion Memorial Athletic Scholarship | Graduating senior from North Point High School who played two sports during high school with a minimum 3.75 GPA and is a Charles County resident. Must complete scholarship specific essay. | $1,000 |
| Lizbeth Frazer-Fatig Helping Hand Scholarships | Previous graduate or a graduating senior from North Point High School with a minimum 3.75 or lower GPA, who plans to attend college or an accredited vocational/technical school. Charles County resident showing financial need, preference given to a student with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. | $3,000 $2,000 |
THOMAS STONE HIGH SCHOOL — Graduating Seniors Only
| Merit and Financial Need Scholarships | Criteria | Amount |
| Jacob Hancher Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Thomas Stone High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Charles County resident planning to major in Criminal Justice who shows evidence of giving back to the community through extracurricular activities. | $1,000 |
| Robert Dean Stethem Thomas Stone Scholarship | Graduating senior from Thomas Stone High School showing financial need, Charles County resident. | $1,000 |
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL — Graduating Seniors Only
| Merit and Financial Need Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
| Adeboyejo Family Scholarship | Graduating minority senior from Westlake High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is a Charles County resident. Applicant must provide evidence of leadership, community engagement and extracurricular activities. | $500 |
| Ashley Jayne Younger Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Westlake High School with a minimum 3.0 weighted GPA, showing financial need and planning to enroll in a business program. Resume must show leadership through community service and extracurricular activities. | $500 |
| Destanee K. Lyles Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Westlake High School with a minimum 2.0 GPA, Charles County resident showing financial need*. | $1,000 |
| Dominic Zaccarelli Memorial Scholarship | Graduating senior from Westlake HS with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Charles County resident who participated in a high school sport and completed the season in good standing. (Two awards-one for a female and one for a male athlete). | $1,000 |
Contact Information
Jacqueline Cheaves, Supervising School Counselor
Charles County Scholarship Fund, Inc.
5980 Radio Station Road
P.O. Box 2770
La Plata, Maryland 20646
Phone: 301-934-7334
Fax: 301-392-7511
E-mail: jcheaves@ccboe.com
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