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Scholarships
Scholarships. The word conjures up star quality--awarded to the best of the best, but that's not true. Sure, some scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, but not all of them--and so many go unawarded. AACC and many other organizations offer scholarships that may be within your reach. They have various deadlines and requirements but it's worth your time to investigate these opportunities.
A few of our scholarships are only available to graduating high school seniors, but most are open to all entering or returning students. We strongly encourage you to apply for all available AACC and external scholarships. Several hours of time spent on applications could lead to several hundred or thousand dollars in scholarships. The best time to start collecting information is now!
Deadlines: Scholarship deadlines vary from January to May and usually apply to the entire following academic year (fall-spring-summer).
AACC Scholarships
1) Fall 2008 Book Scholarship (PDF)
2) Presidential Scholarship
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We offer up to 12 awards per year. The awards are $1,500 per term for up to two terms. Eligibility Criteria:
The 2008-2009 application deadline has passed. |
3) Kathy and Jerry Wood Scholarship
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We are still accepting 2008-2009 applications from students who meet the criteria below. Awards are $1,500 per term for a maximum of four terms. (We have already made awards to one 2008 graduate from each of the other A. A. County public high schools.) Current Eligibility Criteria:
The 2008-2009 application deadline has passed. |
4) George E. Revitz Scholarship for Graduates of Meade High School
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Multiple awards are available. Awards are $1,500 per term for a maximum of four terms. Eligibility Criteria:
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5) Institutional Scholarship Application
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Use this application to apply for 140 different scholarships with a wide range of eligibility requirements. Awards range from $50 to $3,000 per year. Most, but not all of these scholarships require financial need. Apply by May 1 for Fall and Spring scholarships or by November 1 for Spring scholarships. You can apply for these scholarships on-line, but must wait until you have been offered admission and granted access to MyAACC. To apply:
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6) Philip E. Ratcliffe Foundation Entrepreneurial Studies Scholarships
| These scholarships provide financial support to students who aspire to start a business and to students who own a business and seek additional knowledge. If you have any interest in starting a business someday, we strongly encourage you to investigate this tremendous opportunity. The scholarship is open to all academic programs and all types of students from graduating high school seniors and to older returning students. You can enroll full-time or part-time. The scholarship funds can be used to pay all the tuition, fees, books and required course materials for both credit and noncredit classes. Total lifetime awards can’t exceed $10,000. The foundation awards $80,000 in scholarships (approximately 24 students) per year. Visit the Entrepreneurial Studies Institute now for more information. |
7) Departmental Scholarships
| Several academic departments offer and administer their own scholarships. If you are a student athlete or a student in one of these departments, please contact them for more information: |
External Scholarships
8) Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
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MHEC offers at least 14 different aid programs for community college students. To apply for many but not all of these programs you must submit a FAFSA by March 1. Most of them also require an additional application. View a summary of MHEC programs Some MHEC programs have very broad eligibility criteria. Some require financial need. Many are based on student or parent membership in a unique group (veterans, Maryland National Guard, foster-care, military service in Iraq or Afghanistan, and other groups). Other programs are targeted toward specific career fields such as child care, education, emergency medical services, gerontology, human services, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and public service. |
9) Search for Outside Scholarships
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Review our list of Outside Scholarships. |
10) Search for Transfer Scholarships
| If you are transferring to another school, contact their financial aid offices and/or Admissions Offices and apply for any transfer scholarships that they offer. Also, review our list of transfer scholarships. |
11) Avoid Scholarship Scams
| Avoid Scholarship Scams. Be very skeptical of any offer that promises to find you scholarships for a fee. Visit the Federal Trade Commission Scholarship Scam Web Site for more information. |
Last Updated: Jul 21 2008 8:49AM
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