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Vincent Hynson Scholarship

Kent Cultural Alliance Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Kent County resident
  • Outstanding scholar

Other requirements

  • From an underserved population
  • Emulates Vincent Hynson's personal qualities and values (community involvement, good citizenship)
  • Must be attending Washington College

Overview

Vincent Hynson Scholarship

Funder: Washington College and Kent County Arts Council (KCAC)

Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland

Award Type: Scholarship for Washington College students

Eligibility:

  • Kent County resident

  • From an underserved population

  • Outstanding scholar

  • Emulates Vincent Hynson's personal qualities and values (community involvement, good citizenship)

  • Must be attending Washington College
  • About Vincent Hynson:

  • Bachelor's degree from Washington College (1987) as a non-traditional student

  • Died of cancer in 2004

  • Was a dedicated teacher, coach, pastor, and community leader in Kent County
  • Award Recognition:

  • Named scholarship in his honor

  • Awarded annually to students who demonstrate community involvement and good citizenship
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 410-778-3700

  • Email: john@kentculture.org

  • Address: 101 Spring Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620
  • What Kent Cultural Alliance Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    5
    Total given
    $40K
    Median grant
    $7,500
    Range
    $7,500–$10K
    • By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Chestertown, MD; Rock Hall, MD.
    • 80% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Kent County Public Schools · Rock Hall, MD

      Musical instruments

      $10K

    • Garfield Center for the Arts at · Chestertown, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    • Chester Riverarts · Chestertown, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    • The Mainstay · Rock Hall, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    • National Music Festival · Chestertown, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

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

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    Fields of Work

    education

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