The College of Southern Maryland begins the 2012-13 academic year scholarship application process on Feb. 3. CSM students can search nearly 50 scholarships through May 31 for matches to their backgrounds and financial needs in a wide variety of academic programs using CSMs Online Scholarship Finder for the 2012-13 academic year.
Weve had a great response in numbers of scholarship applications since Scholarship Finder opened in 2010, said Martina Arnold, CSM development director. There is money available for all students in a variety of programs of study so we are encouraging students to apply right up to the deadline. The online application process guides students directly to scholarships for which they are most eligible and allows them to apply for multiple scholarships with one unified application. Students can apply at their convenience as the site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students are encouraged to apply early for best consideration.
Students register at http://www.csmd.edu/financial/scholarships/ and use the online scholarship application system to answer questions pertaining to their education (such as high school, year of graduation, etc.), finances (income, work status), county residence, responsibilities (dependents, volunteer activities, etc.) and educational goals (intended major, program of study, projected graduation date, etc.). The system then takes the students answers and matches them to scholarships available only through the CSM Foundation.
This past fall, 586 students applied for scholarships and the foundation awarded 204, said CSM Foundation Chair Jay Lilly.
One of those awarded a scholarship was Devin Robinson, of Accokeek, who received the Gary D. Smith Memorial Scholarship for students studying communications and the arts.
It is a great comfort to see these students following their dreams. Gary would be honored, said CSM Safe Communities Center Project Coordinator Linda Smith, who created the scholarship in memory of her husband, a longtime photojournalist for the Maryland Independent. Smiths three grown children and their spouses made donations to their fathers scholarship this year instead of exchanging Christmas gifts, she said.
The college is advancing our community in education, workforce development, and quality of life. This year the CSM Foundation awarded more than $180,000 in scholarships to students, said Arnold.
There is a growing student population and a growing need for support to help students succeed. An educated workforce will strengthen the economy and the community in which we live, said Lilly.
For information on contributing to the CSM Foundation scholarship fund, visit http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/.
If you are interested in learning more about establishing a scholarship contact Arnold at martina.arnold@csmd.edu or 301-934-7649.
To use CSMs Scholarship Finder visit www.csmd.edu/financial/scholarships/. For information on scholarships and financial aid assistance at CSM, call 301-934-7531 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7531.
2011-12 Academic Year Foundation Scholarships Awarded
Forty & Eight Society Scholarship
Lorry Hager
Jasmine Santifer
CSM Alumni Scholarship
Erica Shanks
Anna Mae Ziencik Hess Memorial Scholarship
Monika Lubonski
David Maines
Brian McKnight
Kurobuboka Tamunoitekena
Rebekah Boone & Vivian Edelen Schoarship
Maggie Quade
B. N. Guerrieri Memorial Scholarship
Jeanette Owens
Sheri-Ann Williams
Charles County Woman's Club Scholarship
Doris Davis
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Scholarship-CSM Foundation
Kelsey Gieseler
Monica Jones
Robert Moran
Susan Wood
Chiaramonte Hope Scholarship Fund
Toyan Bell
David Burroughs
Shante Freeland
Charvette Johnson
Krisitina Maxwell
Edward Parke
Alexandria Richburg
Jennifer Rosales
Lori Simpson
Christina Vance
Russell Gordon Croft Scholarship
Sasha Blake
Sarah Farmer
Albert L. Elder, Jr. Family Scholarship
Karen Elder
Linda Lopez
La Verda Francis & Richard Blair Scholarship
Jeanette Owens
Maggie Quade
Emily Quade
Home Towne Real Estate Scholarship
Rosalynn Adams
Spencer Drake
Erin Ruopp
Kerri Stallings
Devin Turner
CSM Foundation – Realize Your Potential Scholarship
Rhonda Cromer
Robin Givens
Lorry Hager
Barbara Hargis
Jennifer Harris
Kristen Hartsough
Dina Hayden
Nitea Johnson
Brandi Kiraly
Kari Marlowe
Krisitina Maxwell
Candice Molock
Caroline Munene
Amber Sakadales
Lenyk Scott
Stefanie Shelton
Kerri Stallings
Nicole Tennison
Cristina Vandroff
Lauren Young
CSM Foundation Scholarship for Returning Adults
Gabriela Amaya
Soseipiriala Bakaye
Deanna Bowling
Joyce Close
Marie Miller
Brigette Morton
Sandra Richardson
Connie Shepherd
Kurobuboka Tamunoitekena
Sarah Tollefsen
Walter Grove II Memorial Art Scholarship