TowerCares Foundation Scholarship Program

TowerCares Foundation Scholarship Program

Overview: Annual college scholarship program for STEM and Foreign Language Linguistics majors. TowerCares invests in the next generation of STEM leaders throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Up to 40 scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded annually. Since 2018, over $700,000 in college scholarships have been awarded.

Award Amount: Up to 40 scholarships at $5,000 each

Geographic Scope: Mid-Atlantic region with specific eligibility requirements

Eligible Majors:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Foreign Language Linguistics

Eligibility Requirements:

Current high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors

Enrolled or planning to enroll in STEM or Foreign Language Linguistics major

U.S. citizen

Meet at least ONE of the following:

- Reside in Maryland, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, or Virginia
- Tower Federal Credit Union member or immediate family member of a member

Attending an accredited two- or four-year college/university full-time for the current academic year

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent)

Not a previous TowerCares scholarship winner

NOT a TowerCares Foundation or Tower Federal Credit Union employee, board member, committee member, or their immediate family members

Special Consideration: Children/dependents of active-duty U.S. military and Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces (including Reserve and Guard units)

Award Use: Scholarship must be used for tuition and tuition-related expenses at accredited two- or four-year colleges/universities. Award checks are made payable to the college or university.

Selection Criteria:

Academic performance

Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities

Work experience

Statement of career and educational goals and objectives

Additional consideration for children/dependents of active-duty military and Veterans

Application Period: April 1, 2026 through May 15, 2026

Administration: Program administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) to ensure impartiality. ISTS assesses all applications and recommends recipients for final approval. Selection decisions are final.

Contact Information:

Phone: 301-497-7041

Email: [email protected]

Address: 7901 Sandy Spring Rd. Potomac, Suite 4th Floor, Laurel, MD 20707-3589