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Scholarships for High School Seniors

Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 1, 2027

128 days left

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

Scholarships for High School Seniors

Funder: Mid-Shore Community Foundation Inc

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

    How to Apply

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

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

    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.
    • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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