How much funding does Scholarships for High School Seniors provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Scholarships for High School Seniors?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

How often is Scholarships for High School Seniors offered?

Scholarships for High School Seniors has 2 deadlines a year: February 1, October 1. The next deadline is expected February 1, 2027.

Scholarships for High School Seniors

Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: February 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 1 · October 1

From the program guidelines: “Submit application between October 1st and February 1st”

Overview

Geographic Scope: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties

Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend a college, university, or trade school

Award Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on:

Academic achievement
Community service
Financial need
Other criteria specified by individual donors

Background: Mid-Shore Community Foundation is committed to supporting local students through scholarships. In 2025, the Foundation awarded $1.7 million in scholarships to Mid-Shore students. The Foundation has one of the largest scholarship programs in the region.

Application Timeline:

Opens: October 1st
Closes: February 1st
Applicants apply through the Scholarship Application Portal

Contact Information:

Name: Lucretia Greene-Adams
Title: Director of Scholarships & Community Impact
Phone: (410) 820-8175, Ext. 106
Email: ladams@mscf.org

Resources: 2026 Scholarship Publication (PDF)

How to Apply

Create an account or login to the Scholarship Application Portal
Complete the Scholarship Application for High School Seniors
Submit application between October 1st and February 1st

Application Period: October 1st – February 1st (annual)

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What Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 158
Total given: $8.92M
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,200–$3.77M

By dollars: Maryland 91%, North Carolina 4%, Colorado 1%. Top recipient cities: Easton, MD; Chestertown, MD; Cambridge, MD.
1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.