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Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships are gifts that do not need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

 


 

FCC Foundation Scholarships

The FCC Foundation Scholarship application opens three times per year and is available to all FCC students.

  • Fall: February 1st through June 15th 
  • Spring: October 1st through December 31st 
  • Summer: Summer funds depend on availability of funding. 
The FCC Foundation also has a Student Emergency Assistance Fund available to assist students with emergencies that arise.

Additional Scholarships listed below. 

Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2023

Students pursuing a degree in logistics or an equivalent field are encouraged to apply for this scholarship opportunity. Applicants must write a 400-800 word essay (details on their website). Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

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Athletic Scholarships

Full-time students who are playing a sport at FCC may be eligible for athletic scholarships. Please contact your coach for details!

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Bold.org

Bold.org is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for students in Maryland. Applicants must complete a profile with Bold.org to apply for these scholarships.

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Building Trades Scholarships

Scholarships are available for FCC students enrolled in credit courses in Building Trades, or non-credit courses in Trades & Vocational Training (Electrical, HVAC or Welding). Eligible applicants can receive an award up to $500.

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Campus Based Educational Assistance Grant (CBEAG)

The CBEAG is available to full-time students who enroll in an associate degree, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate, submit their FAFSA or MSFAA after 3/1, and demonstrate financial need. Students must submit a Drug-Free Pledge to be eligible and should monitor their myFCC email for instructions if they are offered this award.

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Charles W. Riley Firefighter & Ambulance & Rescue Squad Member Scholarship Program

The Riley scholarship is for students who are actively engaged as a career firefighter or ambulance rescue squad member in an organized fire department or ambulance/rescue squad in the State. Students can enroll full or part-time in an eligible undergraduate program (Fire service technology, emergency medical technology, fire service management, or public safety administration with a minor or concentration in fire service technology or fire service management). Eligible students must apply within MDCAPS and submit all required documents by 4/15. There are service obligation requirements with this award.

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Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program

The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program supports eligible FCC students by providing increased access to affordable on-campus child care services at the Children's Center. Student-parents who are accepted into the program will receive a voucher to help cover the cost of child care services provided by the Children's Center. The CCAMPIS program is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Community Foundation of Frederick County

The Community Foundation of Frederick County offers a General Scholarship application. It opens annually from Feb. 15 through March 15. Part-time and full-time students are encouraged to apply. This one application is used to screen for 250 different scholarship opportunities.

Please see their website for more information and how to apply.

Corporate Responsibility & Brand Values Scholarship

Apply for this scholarship opportunity by creating a TikTok or YouTube video where you describe your favorite responsible brand. If you have a brand that you like because of the positive impact they are making on the world, create a video about it and submit the link for a chance to qualify for this scholarship opportunity offered by Knoji.



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Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program

Students must be eligible for in-state tuition under the provisions of Education Article, Title 15, Annotated Code of Maryland, enroll full-time in an approved credit-bearing degree or an approved credit- bearing certificate program, be within two years of graduation from the individual’s credit-bearing degree or credit- bearing certificate program, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 while enrolled at FCC in an approved Cybersecurity field. Students receiving a Federal Cyber Corps Scholarships for Service are not eligible for this award. Students must apply within MDCAPS by 7/1.

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Delaware-District of Columbia-Maryland ASFAA, Inc. Scholarship

The DE-DC-MD Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students who attend an eligible institution within each geographic area. Students must submit an application form, essay, and letter of recommendation (from an academic counselor or professor) to the Student Financial Aid Office by no later than May 1, 2023. FCC may only certify one candidate and will submit this certification along with all scholarship materials by the final deadline of May 15.

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Delegate Scholarship

The State of Maryland Delegate Scholarship is offered by the local State Delegates to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a post-secondary credential full-time (12+ credits per semester) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester).

Students should contact their local delegates for instructions on how to apply. For a list and contact information of the student's local delegates, please click here or visit the Maryland State Board of Elections website.

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Educational Assistance (EA) Grant

The EA Grant is available to full-time students who enroll in an associate degree, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate, submit their FAFSA or MSFAA by 3/1, and demonstrate financial need. Students are required to accept this award in MDCAPS if they are offered the award.

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Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program

Applicants must be: the son, daughter, stepchild, or the surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a member of the United States Armed Forces who died as a result of military service or who suffered a service-connected 100% permanent disability as result of military service; a veteran who suffers a service-connected disability of 25% or greater, as a result of military service, and has exhausted or is no longer eligible for federal veterans’ educational benefits; the son, daughter, stepchild, or surviving spouse of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks who died as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the attack on the Pentagon in Virginia, or the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania; a POW/MIA of the Vietnam Conflict or his/her son, daughter, or stepchild and was a resident of this State at the time the person was declared to be a prisoner of war or missing in action the son, daughter, stepchild, or surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a state or local public safety employee or volunteer who died in the line of duty or who was 100 percent disabled in the line of duty; or a state or local public safety employee or volunteer who was 100 percent disabled in the line of duty; a veteran, as defined under § 9–901 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, who either suffers a service connected disability of 25% or greater and has exhausted or is no longer eligible for federal veterans’ educational benefits; the son, daughter, stepchild, or surviving spouse (who has not remarried) of a school employee who, as a result of an act of violence either died in the line of duty or sustained an injury in the line of duty that rendered the school employee 100% disabled.

Eligible students should email Shelby Metzgar in the Financial Aid Office at [email protected]. Applications are due by 7/15.

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Giva Annual Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award

Giva is offering $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students of any program of study. Students must submit an application, current resume, and original essay of 600-1000 words. Deadline for submission is June 1 of each year. Winners will be notified by August 15.

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GoTranscript Academic Scholarship Program

GoTranscript accepts applications year-round for their $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a high school senior or current full-time college freshman and provide a brief 500-1,000 word essay on the topic provided on their website.

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Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant

The GA Grant is available to full-time students who enroll in an associate degree, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate, submit their FAFSA or MSFAA by 3/1, demonstrate financial need, meet specific high school GPA/GED Scores, and submit all required documents to MHEC by 4/1. Students are required to accept this award in MDCAPS if they are offered the award.

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Maryland Part-Time Grant (MDPTG)

  1. Must be a permanent resident of Maryland (this includes students and their parents, if they are a dependent student).
  2. Must have financial need as determined by the FAFSA or the MSFAA - EFC limit is 9,000 OR dually enrolled students must receive Free & Reduced Meals (FARM) as verified by FCPS.
  3. Shall not have any C-codes that impact eligibility for Title IV aid (ex: cannot be in default on a student loan)
  4. Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  5. Must be enrolled 3 to 11 credits
  6. Preference is given to students that were offered the EA/GA Grants but were enrolled less-than-full-time.
  7. Preference is given to early FAFSA applicants (March 1st) and then by lowest EFC
  8. Shall not receive the MDPTG for more than eight years
  9. Shall not receive an EA Grant < 12 appeal and a MDPTG in the same semester (this applies to all allied health students)
  10. Shall not receive MDPTG & SEOG during the same semester
  11. Shall not be awarded for Courses Not Used (CNU)
    • A full-time student who is enrolled in CNUs shall not be awarded MDPTG for the eligible coursework
  12. Students with a bachelor's degree may be awarded MDPTG
  13. Must be enrolled in an associates program or be a dually enrolled student
  14. Student must sign the Drug-Free Pledge via PerfectForm or in MDCAPS when accepting an EA/GA offer

Award amounts
The award amount is $500 for students enrolled in 3-11 credits.

Awards are based on the student's enrollment in required coursework at the time the award is disbursed.

Awards are not guaranteed as they will be made based on the availability of funds.

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Narcotics.com Fall 2023 College Scholarship

Narcotics.com is offering $1,750 in scholarship prizes for the Fall 2023 semester. Students pursuing addiction mental/behavioral health professions should apply. Students must write an original, brief essay (500-700 words). Details of application/essay requirements are published in full on their website. Applications are due August 1, 2023.

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Nelson Scholarship

Nelson Cabinetry is offering a $1,500 scholarship. Applicants must write a 500 word statement. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2023.

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Parents Lead

Parents Lead is a Frederick Community College program providing assistance to parents in the pursuit of a college degree. This program is designed especially for financially-eligible parents, the program provides specialized curriculum and advising services as well as FCC Foundation scholarships for childcare while parents attend classes, or for other costs associated with child rearing. This cohort-based program is a combination of online and on-campus classes. Additional financial aid is available to assist eligible students with tuition and fees.

Inspire your children to pursue an education by earning a degree at FCC. The value of an education lasts for generations.

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Project Forward Step

Eligible applicants must be current participants in the Project Forward Step program. Single parents and adults age 24 and over who are low income, out-of-workforce, or homeless, and are beginning or continuing their education in order to enter the workforce, increase their marketable skills, change careers, or advance in a current job in order to become economically self-sufficient are eligible to apply. For Perkins Direct Student Aid, applicants also must be pursuing an approved career program at FCC.

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Rehabs.Org Scholarship

Rehabs.org is offering a scholarship. This is cyclical and awarded at the beginning of every spring and fall semester unless otherwise noted on their website. Applicants must write a small essay on one of the topics listed on the Rehabs.org Scholarship page. Content of the essay must be original work of the contestant.

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Scholarship for Black Women in STEM

BestColleges is offering a scholarship for Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Cisgender, transgender, or gender non-conforming Black woman pursuing a STEM field are encouraged to apply. All entries must be received by September 30, 2023. 


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Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics Scholarship

The Frederick Community College (FCC) STEM Scholars Program provides students who have academic talent and financial need with additional support while they pursue their STEM-related academic and career goals on a full-time basis.

STEM Scholars is designed to serve students with little or no prior college-level experience. The competitive scholarship program offers participants up to $13,000 in financial aid, as well as the training and mentoring needed to be successful in their STEM programs and prepares students to transition to the next stage of their educational and career pathways.

FCC STEM Scholars is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Senatorial Scholarship

Degree-seeking students and their parents (if they are a dependent student) must be Maryland residents and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA) by 3/1.

If your State senator makes his/her own awards, you must call or write to your legislator for further instructions. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) can provide a list of all State legislators.

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Single Parent Scholarships

The Custody X Change Giving Fund awards three scholarships worldwide to single parents each year for undergraduate study. Applicants must email an essay and an unofficial college transcript.

See Custody X Change's website for more details.

Study.com Student Scholarships

Study.com offers a variety of scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship has a separate application for applying. 

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Textbook Nova 2022 Scholarship

Applicants must write an essay response between 1,000 to 1,500 words on one of the topics listed on the Textbook Nova Scholarship page. The content of the essay should be unique, compelling, and informative and will be judged on these merits to determine the winner of the scholarship.

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The Peg & Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund

This scholarship is to provide financially need-based funds for post-secondary education in trade, vocational or technical fields to help defray the costs associated with tuition, fees, testing, tutoring, trade tools and supplies, etc. 
Eligibility requirements:
  • Must be a resident of Walkersville feeder school areas
  • Must describe their financial need, career goals, and specify how the funds will be used
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational program 
  • Preference is given to applicants who are pursuing vocational, technical and skilled trade fields
The award(s) can be any amount needed, but will not exceed $1,000 per fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Applications are due a minimum of 30 days prior to when the funds need to be paid.

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Tuition Waiver for Students with Disabilities

The SSI/SSDI waiver is available for students who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. This waiver can be used to cover any outstanding tuition charges after all financial aid, with the exception of loans, are applied. More information about this waiver can be found under the “Students with Disabilities Tuition Waiver” section of each semester’s Credit Course Schedule.

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Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship

The Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance to United States armed forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, and their sons, daughters, or spouses who are current high school seniors, and full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in an eligible accredited Maryland postsecondary institution.
Students must submit their FAFSA by 3/1 and submit the application and all required documents within MDCAPS by 3/1.

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Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program (WSSAG)

The Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant (WSSAG) program is for students who plan on working in specific career/occupational programs upon graduation.  Eligible fields include: child care, human services, teaching, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and public service.
Interested students must apply and submit all required documents within MDCAPS by 7/1.

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Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday* 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

*January - July and August
Available until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays