CSM Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships are a key component of the College of Southern Maryland’s efforts to help students succeed. The CSM Foundation currently manages a number of annual and endowed scholarships, which allow the college to plan for the future and ensure that scholarship funds are available for an award every year. Over the past five years, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
The CSM Foundation is grateful for the many donors who share our devotion to higher education.
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Allow us to work with you in supporting student success by establishing a new scholarship in memory of a loved one or donating to an existing one.
For more information on how to apply for scholarships, visit the Scholarship Finder page.
If you are interested in learning more about establishing a scholarship, please contact Chelsea Clute, Executive Director of the CSM Foundation, at 301-934-7649 by email at crclute@csmd.edu.
Adrian Sutten Memorial Scholarship | Established by Jeff Sutten and family in memory of his father, Adrian Sutten. This award supports students enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math program of study and reside in Southern Maryland. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Advanced Vision Systems, Inc. (AVSI) Scholarship | Established in 2015 by AVSI in support of students majoring in a STEM program of study. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Albert L. Elder, Jr. Family Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2002 by Kevin Elder and family in memory of Albert L. Elder, Jr. This award supports part-time and full-time students. | General |
Alvin and Amanda Stewart Scholarship | Established in 2018 by Alvin Stewart. This award supports students who are enrolled in Trades, Transportation, and Energy guided pathways programs at CSM. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Amparing and Leo Toribio Career Starters Program Scholarship | Established by former CSM volleyball coach Nila Straka. Tuition assistance for students enrolled in a Career Starters Program. Essay required. (Must be resident of Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County.) | Trades and Continuing Education |
Anna Mae Ziencik Hess Memorial Scholarship | Established by CSM staff member Michelle Goodwin in memory of her mother. Tuition, fees, and books. Must be at least 25 years of age | Returning Adults |
Barbara Wheatley Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2016 in memory of Barbara Wheatley. This award supports students who are graduates of La Plata High School and reside in Charles County. | General |
Bernice Gottfried Memorial Arts Scholarship | Established by former CSM President Bradley Gottfried and Mrs. Linda Gottfried in support of students pursuing a degree in art who reside in Southern Maryland. | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Bill Rollins Completer’s Scholarship | Established by Bill’s family, this scholarship provides aid to returning students who are within 15 credits of obtaining their degree at CSM. | Returning Adults |
Bill Wood Memorial Scholarship | Established in 1985 by members of El Círculo Cultural Hispánico in memory of charter member Bill Wood. This award supports students in Spanish Language or Culture courses. | Spanish Language and Culture |
Brad and Linda Gottfried "Against All Odds” Annual Scholarship | Established by former CSM President Bradley Gottfried and Mrs. Linda Gottfried. Financial assistance for students who have overcome personal difficulty, demonstrate need. 100-word essay describing challenges and long term goals required. (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County residents only) | Hardship |
Bradley and Linda Gottfried "Against All Odds" Endowed Scholarship | Established by former CSM President Bradley Gottfried and Mrs. Linda Gottfried. Financial assistance for students who have overcome odds to attend college | Hardship |
Brock Nikolas Guerrieri Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2009 by John and Caroline Guerrieri in memory of their son, Brock Nikolas Guerrieri, who was a CSM nursing student. This award supports second-year nursing students who reside in Calvert County. | Allied Health/Nursing |
C. Emmitt Woodey Theatre Scholarship | The C. Emmitt Woodey Theatre Scholarship, was established in 2011 in memory of Kitty Samson and Mark DeOca. This award supports students enrolled in musical or performing arts. | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2002 by the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce in support of degree seeking and workforce training students who reside in Calvert County and demonstrate financial need. | General |
Calvert County 350th Anniversary Celebration Scholarship | Established in 2005 by Calvert County Board of County Commissioners in support of students who are social sciences majors with an emphasis on history or anthropology and reside in Calvert County. | Social Sciences |
Captain Billy Robertson Scholarship Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2012 by the George W. Robertson Foundation in support of students who reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Carolyn and Susan Holt Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Established by CSM Board of Trustee Chair Dorthea Holt Smith. Financial assistance for nursing students who are single parents or grandparents raising grandchildren. (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County residents) | Allied Health/Nursing |
Castles & Foundations Scholarship | Established in 1999 by Janet and Mick Donahue in support of St. Mary’s County residents. | General |
Chaney Endowed Scholarship for Sustainable Land Use | Established in 2012 by Frank Chaney II and Chaney Enterprises, this scholarship supports students majoring in Environmental, Construction, Agriculture, Engineering, Transportation, Forestry, and/or Farming related studies. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Chaney Scholarship for Workforce Development | Established by Chaney Enterprises in support of students who are enrolled in a workforce development program and reside in Southern Maryland. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Charles "Dick" Bailey Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2013 by Charles R. Bailey, Jr. in memory of his father, Charles “Dick” Bailey. This award supports nursing students who reside in Southern Maryland. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Charles County Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship | Established in 2012 by the Charles County Board of Commissioners in support of Charles County residents majoring in nursing or allied health programs. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Charles County Workforce Development Scholarship | Established by the Charles County Commissioners in support of students who are enrolled in a workforce development program and reside in Charles County. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Charles K. Walsh Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2016 by Dr. Kathleen Walsh in memory of her father, CSM Professor Charles Walsh. This award supports students majoring in STEM, Teacher Education, Human Services or Social Sciences who reside in Southern Maryland with preference for St. Mary's County Residents. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; Social Sciences; Teacher Education |
Christopher Chinault Scholarship | Established in 1984 by the American Lung Association of Southern Maryland in honor of long-time member and president, Christopher W. Chinault. This award supports nursing and respiratory therapy students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Clifford J. and Marion L. McAllister Scholarship | Established in 2006 by former CSM Foundation Director, Verna Posey. This award supports students requiring childcare at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center. | Child Care |
Col. Mary R. Boyd Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Established in 2017 by the African American Heritage Society of Charles County, Inc. This award supports students accepted into the Nursing program. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate Scholarship for Construction Trades & Industrial Training | Established in 2012 by Jay Lilly in support of students in construction trades programs. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Community Bank of the Chesapeake Annual Scholarship | Established in 2016 by Community Bank of the Chesapeake in support of students majoring in business administration or who are pursuing career development programs. | Business and Accounting |
Community Bank of the Chesapeake Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2016 by Community Bank of the Chesapeake in support of students majoring in business administration or who are pursuing career development programs. | Business and Accounting |
Connie Kite Memorial CSM Nursing Scholarship | Established in 2011 this award supports second year nursing students who reside in Southern Maryland. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust Ruth Mathes Scholarship Program | Established in 2011 by Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust in honor of Ruth Mathes. This award supports students majoring in Biological or Physical Sciences. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Cox Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Financial assistance for full or part-time students. | General |
Crohn’s Glitter and Girls Scholarship | Established by Jehnell Linkins ’83, this scholarship provides aid to students who have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and are currently undergoing treatment, or have an immediate family member who is thriving with Crohn’s disease. | General |
Crossroads of Hughesville Garden Club Annual Scholarship | Established in support of students who are enrolled in an environmental studies program and reside in Southern Maryland. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
CSM Alumni Scholarship | Established by the CSM Alumni Association in support of returning students. Financial assistance for current full-time students who demonstrate need | General |
CSM SGA "Help A Hawk" Endowment |
Established by the CSM Student Government Association in support of fellow CSM students, this fund provides financial assistance for eligible students experiencing a financial hardship due to sudden, unexpected, or unforseen circumstances that impacts their ability to continue their education. |
General |
CSM Talons Robotics Scholarship | Established in 2019 by an anonymous donor. This award supports sophomore members of the CSM Robotics team who reside in Southern Maryland. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Danny Williams '68 Scholarship | Established in 2020 by Danny Williams. This award provides financial assistance for student athletes. | General |
David Michael Krankowski Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2015 by Cheryl Lynn Thorne in memory of her son. This award supports students who are graduates of a Calvert County public high school and majoring in engineering. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Dennis Lake Smith Memorial Art Scholarship | Established in 2012 by Carmen Nance Gambrill. This award supports visual arts or music majors. | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Diane Kaufman Fredette Memorial Scholarship | Established by Karen Smith Hupp in memory of her longtime friend Diane Kaufman Fredette. This award supports students enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Communications program of study. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math; Communications |
Donna Ellis Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2021 in memory of Donna Ellis in support of CSM students who reside in Charles County. | General |
Dr. Elaine Ryan Legacy Scholarship | Established in honor of former CSM President upon her retirement. Financial assistance for students requiring childcare at the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center | Child Care |
Dr. John M. Sine Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established by the Sine family and friends in memory of CSM President Emeritus Dr. John Sine to provide financial assistance to CSM students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Dr. Nallan Ramakrishna Scholarship | Established in 2003 by Dr. Nallan Ramakrishna in support of credit students who are enrolled full or part-time. | General |
Dr. Richard Fleming Scholarship | Established in honor of Dr. Richard Fleming's retirement. This award supports CSM students who reside in Calvert County and participated in the Adult Education Program. Preference given to continuing education students | General Education Development (GED) |
Dylan B. Hurt Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2020 by Michelle Brosco Christian. This award provides financial assistance for students majoring in an art program of study. | Art and Humanities |
Ed Matthews Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2001 by Ed and Lucille Matthews. This award supports CSM students enrolled in math courses. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union Special Scholarship | Established in 2013 by the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union in support of CSM students who are residents of Southern Maryland. | General |
Eleanor Loretta Alvey Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2019 by Johnny Alvey Jr. in support of returning adult students with at least one dependent child who reside in St. Mary's County. | General |
Eric and Rané Franklin Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurism | Established by Eric and Rané Franklinin support of students who are enrolled in entrepreneurship classes and reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Ethelmae M. Lilly Nursing Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2012 by Jay Lilly in memory of his mother, Ethelmae. This award supports nursing students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Faculty Senate Scholarship | Established by CSM’s Faculty Senate, this scholarship provides aid to students who have completed at least 12 credits at CSM and have exhibited dedication to their academic goals while maintaining involvement in extra-curricular activities at the college and in the larger community. | General |
Florence B. Trueman Scholarship of Calvert County | Established in 2014 by the Florence B. Trueman Trust Fund of Calvert County and matched by Jean and Donnie McDougall. This award supports students who are graduates of Calvert County high schools | General |
Frank Poole Memorial Cybersecurity Scholarship | Established in 2021 in memory of Frank Poole this scholarship supports Southern Maryland students who are pursuing a certificate or degree in cybersecurity | Cybersecurity |
Gambrill Scholarship | Established in 2014 by Carmen and Matt Gambrill. This award supports students who are graduates of Patuxent High school and are enrolled full-time and possess minimum 3.5 GPA | Business and Accounting |
Gottfried Building Futures Scholarship | Established in support of CSM students who are enrolled in a non-credit Career Development course or program, reside in Southern Maryland, and demonstrate financial need | Trades and Continuing Education |
Grace and Rich Fuller Family Scholarship | Established in 2019 by Richard and Grace Fuller. This award supports students enrolled in a trades program and are residents of St. Mary's County. | Trades |
Grainger Family Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2013 by Luther and Sally Ann Grainger in support of full-time students who reside in Southern Maryland with a preference for veterans or the dependent of a veteran. | Veterans |
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation-CSM Foundation Scholarship | Established in 2008. This award supports students who have graduated from a Charles County High School and demonstrate a commitment to community service. | General |
Grimm and Parker Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2013 by Grimm and Parker in support of second-year students who are enrolled full-time and reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Hank Willoughby Foundation, Inc. Scholarship | Established in 2013 by the Hank Willoughby Foundation, Inc. in support of students who reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Harland and Lula Cravat Scholarship | Established in 1991 by the estate of Harland Cravat in support of Charles County residents. | General |
Helen and Henry Lawlor Scholarship | Established in 1995 by the friends and family of Helen and Henry Lawlor in support of students who reside in the Town of La Plata. | General |
Helen and Mickey Todd Scholarship | Tuition, fees, books and required supplies. Preference for Lackey High School graduates (Charles County residents only) | General |
Howard V. Scotland, Jr. and III Memorial Scholarship | Established by former CSM professor Barbara Scotland in memory of her father and brother. Financial assistance for full-time students majoring in Business Administration or Legal Studies. (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County residents only) | Business and Accounting |
J. Ivey Cline Scholarship | Established in 1988 by the estate of Pearl Cline, in memory of her husband in support of full or part-time students. | General |
Jack Love Sprague Scholarship | Established in 2005 by Buddy and Carol Sprague in honor of their grandson, Jack Love Sprague. This scholarship supports students in their second year of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. | Allied Health/Nursing |
James "Jay" Harold Hills Scholarship | Established by Annie Hills in memory of her beloved husband, Jay, this scholarship supports students enrolled in the Commercial Truck Driver Training program at CSM. | Commercial Truck Driver Training program |
James M. Aanestad Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2020 this scholarship supports students majoring in mathematics at CSM. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
James Mitchell Nursing Scholarship | Established in 1986 in support of Nursing students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Jane Hale Sypher Scholarship | Established by the St. Mary's County Women’s Commission in honor of former CSM Leonardtown Campus Dean Jane Sypher. St. Mary’s County resident for at least five years, at least 25 years of age | Returning Adults |
Janet Faye (Russell) Purcell ’97 Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Established by Robert Purcell in loving memory his wife, Janet, this scholarship provides aid to students receiving assistance from Disability Support Services at CSM. | General |
Jaycee Lynn Vermillion Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2020 by Robert, Krista and Clayton Vermillion in memory of their daughter Jaycee Vermillion. This scholarship supports students who are enrolled in the second year of CSM’s nursing program and reside in Charles County. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Jean and Tony Sultzer/Curtis Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Established by David Sultzer in memory of his parents Jean and Tony Sultzer, this scholarship provides aid to CSM students who reside in Southern Maryland, with preference given to traditional age students who are underrepresented minorities in their chosen field of study. | General |
Jerry and Nancy Zanelotti Memorial Scholarship | Established by CSM staff member Toni Kruszka in memory of her parents. Preference for Theater Major. (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County residents only) | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Jesse L. Starkey Rotary Scholarship | Established in 2015 by the Rotary Club of Charles County to support credit and non-credit students. | General |
JLG Dream Investments Scholarship | Established by CSM Alumni James Graves ’02 and Jennifer Lesesne ’04, this scholarship provides aid to students pursuing a degree, certificate, letter of recognition, or workforce training within the Business and Information Systems Guided Pathway program at CSM. | Business and Information Systems Guided Pathway Program |
Joanne Zwick Nursing Scholarship | Established in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zwick in memory of their daughter, Joanne, to support Nursing students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
John "Junior" Harris Scholarship | Established in 2019 by Curtis L. Smith in honor of John "Junior" Harris. This award supports students from Charles County who played on an athletic team while in high school. | General |
John and Ginny Walters Endowed Scholarship | Established by Angela Walters Small in support of students who are majoring in teacher education or criminal justice program of study and enrolled full-time. | Criminal Justice and Fire Science |
John and Mary Anne Harms Endowed Scholarship | Established by Mary Anne Harms in memory of her late husband, John. This award supports CSM students with a preference for students who reside in Southern Maryland and demonstrate financial need | General |
John Lancaster and W. Cecil Short Charity Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2012 by the John Lancaster and W. Cecil Short Charity Foundation, Inc. in support of students majoring in political science or teacher education who reside in Southern Maryland and demonstrate community service. | Social Sciences |
Johnie Kornegay Jr. Scholarship | Established in 2019 by Karal Kornegay in support of students who reside in Southern Maryland with preference for a disabled veteran who is a single parent and demonstrates financial need. | General |
Johnston Fehl Scholarship | Established in 2019 by Bob Johnston and Sandy Fehl. This award supports students majoring in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or Fire Science, with preference given to veterans. | Arts and Humanities |
Joseph Donovan Middleton Scholarship | Established in 2018 by Thomas Middleton in support of full time students who reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Joseph H. Morton Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2009 by Havannah Morton, Ava Morton, and Marcia Gutrick in memory of Joseph Hungerford Morton. This award supports students who are enrolled in a trades and industrial training program and reside in Charles County. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Joseph Rice & Mae Irene Fauth Memorial Scholarship | Established in memory of CSM Professor Irene Fauth. Financial assistance for students in the Humanities degree program | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Joseph W. Patak Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2013 by Ms. Hallie Kulger in memory of her son. This scholarship supports students studying science or math. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Joy Hinton Music and Arts Scholarship | Established in 2021 in Memory of Joy Hinton, this scholarship supports Charles County students pursuing a certificate or degree in art, photograph, music, theater, or dance. | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Jude House Recovery Scholarship | Established in support of students who are current or former clients of the Jude House (within the application year), enrolled in an academic, career training, or GED program and reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Kavetsky Family Foundation Scholarship | Established in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kavetsky in support of Nursing and Engineering students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Keith Grier Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2020 by the Grier Family in support of students pursuing a degree in Teacher Education and reside in Charles County. | Teacher Education |
Kevin Sean Phillips Memorial Annual Scholarship | Established by Regina Phillips in memory of her husband Kevin Phillips in support of students with disabilities | General |
Kevin Sean Phillips Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established by Regina Phillips in memory of her husband Kevin Phillips in support of students with disabilities | General |
Kuinua Together Annual Scholarship | Established by Destiny Morgan '15 in support of students pursuing an associate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity and Information Technology. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
L.K. Farrall III Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2000 in memory of L.K. Farrall III in support of students who reside in Charles County. | General |
LaVerda Francis & Richard Blair Scholarship | Established in 2008 by an anonymous donor in support of students who demonstrate academic achievement and community service | General |
Leonardtown Rotary Flags for Heroes Scholarship | Established by the Leonardtown Rotary Club in support of students who are veterans or the dependents of veterans | Veterans |
Lois Simpson Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Established by Annie Sutten and family in memory of her mother, Lois Simpson. This award supports nursing students who reside in Southern Maryland. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Louis P. Jenkins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2006 by Community Bank of the Chesapeake in memory of Louis P. Jenkins, Sr. This award supports credit students who reside in Southern Maryland. | General |
Love Serve Go Scholarship | Established by the Love Serve Go, Inc. in support of students who reside in Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, or St. Mary's counties who are pursuing a workforce training program of study. | Workforce Training |
Lucy Detig Student Success Scholarship | Established in 2012 by Raymond Detig in memory of his wife, Lucy, for students who attended the Charles County Lifelong Learning Center. | General Education Development (GED) |
Marrick Homes CSM Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship | Established in 2001 by Marrick Homes in support of student-athletes who are enrolled full-time. | Athletics |
Marrick Properties Scholarship | Established in 2004 by Marrick Properties, Inc. in support of students enrolled in the trades programs. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Mary Croft Ward Scholarship | Established in 1968 by the estate of Mary C. Ward. This award supports students who are residents of Third Election District (Nanjemoy area) of Charles County. | General |
Mary Frances Taylor-Park Memorial Scholarship | Established by Dr. Johnnie Taylor, Jr. in memory of his beloved mother, Mary Frances Taylor-Park, this scholarship supports part-time students who are single parents. Students must demonstrate financial need. | General |
Mary I. Shasho Memorial Annual Scholarship | Established by Harry A. Shasho in memory of his wife. This award supports Criminal Justice majors who reside in Southern Maryland. Preference given to students who have participated in the Charles County Sheriff's Office Explorers Program and veterans. | Criminal Justice; Veterans |
Mary I. Shasho Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established by Harry A. Shasho in memory of his wife. This award supports Criminal Justice majors who reside in Southern Maryland. Preference given to students who have participated in the Charles County Sheriff's Office Explorers Program and veterans. | Criminal Justice; Veterans |
Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) Scholarship | Established in 2009 by the MMTA in support of students enrolled in a trucking or transportation related program. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Maurice J. McDonough Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2000 by the Trustees of the McDonough Charity School, Inc. in support of students who reside in the McDonough High School District of Charles County. | General |
McWilliams Family Scholarship | Established in 2001 by John and Dianne McWilliams in support of nursing students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Melissa Ann Solms-Baruth Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2020 in memory of Melissa Ann Solms-Baruth this scholarship supports Southern Maryland returning adult students | General / Returning Adults |
Michael and Sara Middleton Nursing Scholarship | Established by former CSM Board of Trustee member Mike Middleton and his wife, Sara. Financial assistance for students enrolled in the CSM Nursing Program who are planning to pursue their Bachelor of Science Nursing degree through the Associate to Bachelor's (ATB) or Dual Admission Nursing Pathways. (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's County residents) | Allied Health/Nursing |
Michael André Weaver, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Established by La Plata Physical Therapy in support of CSM students enrolled in the CSM Physical Therapist Assistant program who reside in Charles County and demonstrate financial need | Allied Health/Nursing |
Mickey Dale Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship | Established by Dr. Oliver Bruce Dale in support of students who are enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or medical program of study and reside in Southern Maryland. Preference given to students who are single parents. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
MLT Scholarship | Established in 2019 by an anonymous donor in support of students enrolled in their second year of the Medical Laboratory Program (MLT). | Allied Health/Nursing |
Neale Chaney Slater Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2006 by Joe Slater, Jr. and Eleanor Slater in memory of their son, Neale Chaney Slater, who was a CSM student enrolled in the Fire Science Program. This award supports students who are graduates of the Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy with a preference for fire science technology or criminal justice majors. | Criminal Justice and Fire Science |
NRL Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Established in 2010 by the NRL Federal Credit Union. This award provides financial assistance to CSM returning students that are members of the NRL Federal Credit Union. | General |
Nyce Endowed Scholarship | Established by CSM staff member Val Nyce. Financial assistance for full-time students. (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County residents only) | General |
WesBanco Bank Scholarship | Established in 2017 by Old Line Bank in support of credit and workforce training students. | General; Continuing Education |
Oreta Stinson Memorial Engineering Scholarship | Established in 2014 by Al Leandre in memory of his mentor and friend, Oreta Stinson. This award supports students who are majoring in STEM programs and reside in Southern Maryland. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Our Earth Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2016 by Linda Redding and Kevin Grimes in support of students who are enrolled in biological or environmental sciences courses. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Pam Starkey Cancer Survivors and Friends Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Established to continue to positively impact those students who are cancer survivors or whose lives have been affected by cancer. | Cancer Survivors |
Patty Schwier and Norma LaFleur Scholarship | Established in 2009 by an anonymous donor in support of students with at least one child. | General |
Paul V. Facchina, Jr. Scholarship | Established in 2012 by Paul V. Facchina, Jr. in support of students who are enrolled in business, marketing, or construction management credit programs and reside in Southern Maryland. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Peter Cangelosi Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established by CSM staff member Laurie Cangelosi in memory of her son. Financial assistance for students enrolled in a degree in a medical field. (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County residents only) | Allied Health/Nursing |
Professor Debra L. Wyvill Teacher Education Endowed Scholarship | Established by former CSM Professor Deb Wyvill. Tuition, fees, and books. (Calvert County residents only) | Teacher Education |
Professor William "Bill" Montgomery Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2001 by Cathleen Lyon in memory of her husband, William D. “Bill” Lyon. This award supports trades students. | Trades and Continuing Education |
Quality Printers - Joseph A. Namyst and Patricia L. Namyst Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2020 by Quality Printers. This award provided financial assistance for students pursuing Graphic Communications at CSM. | General |
Rebekah Boone and Vivian Edelen Scholarship | Established in 2007 by Charles and Anne Boone in honor of Rebekah Compton Boone and Vivian Bounds Edelen. This award supports students pursuing a teacher education degree who demonstrate academic excellence. | Teacher Education |
Renee Munday Math Scholarship | Established by CSM staff members in memory of Renee Munday. Financial assistance for non-traditional aged students enrolled at CSM as part-time students. (Charles County residents only) | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Russell Gordon Croft Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2000 by L. Gordon Croft in memory of his father, Russell Gordon Croft. This award supports students who reside in southern Charles County. | General |
Salome A. Howard Bar Association, Inc. (SAHBA) Scholarship | Established in 2019 by the Salome A. Howard Bar Association. This award supports full-time students who demonstrate a commitment to community and/or public service and have graduated from a high school in Southern Maryland. | General |
Salta Family and DirectMail.com Scholarship | Established in 2017 by Shawn and Michelle Salta in support of CSM students who reside in Southern Maryland, with a preference for business majors and student-athletes. | General |
Shaheen A. Matin Class of 1990 Memorial Endowed Scholarship Endowment | Established by Hammad Matin and his family in memory of his mother, Shaheen Matin. This award supports students who are enrolled in an early childhood or childcare program and reside in Southern Maryland. Preference is given to Charles County residents. | Teacher Education |
Shani-Jinaki Whipple Endowed Scholarship for the Physically Challenged | Established in 2005 by Earl and Elena Whipple in memory of their daughter. This award supports students with obstacles who demonstrate academic excellence. | General |
Sidney J. and Mary K. Waugh Memorial Scholarship (CSM staff) | Established in 2009 by Mary Katherine Waugh and family in memory of her husband and retired CSM employee, Sidney Waugh, Sr. This award supports credit and continuing education students who reside in Bel Alton/Newburg areas of Charles County and demonstrate financial need. | General |
SMECO Future Engineers Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2012 by SMECO in support of electrical engineering students. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
SMECO Pre-Apprenticeship Program Scholarship | Established in support of CSM students who are enrolled in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students from underserved populations | Trades and Continuing Education |
SMECO Scholarship for Administrative Professionals | Established by Lisa Oliver in support of CSM students enrolled in the Administrative Assistant Program at CSM. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need and/or have an affiliation with SMECO | Trades and Continuing Education |
Solomons Business Association Scholarship | Established in 2013 by the Solomons Business Association in support of students who are graduates of a Calvert County high school and reside in Calvert County. | Business and Accounting |
Southern Maryland Nursing and Health Alliance Scholarship | Established in 2016 by Dr. Ila Shah in support of CSM students who are enrolled in a Health Science Program and reside in Southern Maryland. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Southern Maryland Women’s League Scholarship | Established in 2005 by the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners in support of students who reside in St. Mary’s County. | General |
Southern Maryland Women in Trades Scholarship Endowment | Established in 2021 this scholarship supports students who demonstrate financial need and who are underrepresented in their skilled trades program | Trades and Continuing Education |
St. Mary’s County Substance Abuse Adult Recovery Court Scholarship | Established by the St. Mary’s County Substance Abuse Adult Recovery Court (SARC) in support of SARC program participants or graduates who are enrolled in an academic or career training program at CSM | General |
St. Mary's County Government Annual Scholarship | Financial assistance for students who demonstrate financial need. (St. Mary’s County residents only) | General |
St. Mary's County Government Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2005 by the St. Mary’s County Board of Commissioners in support of students who reside in St. Mary’s County. | General |
Susan N. Behmke Legacy Scholarship | Established by the CSM Health Sciences Division in honor of former CSM Nursing Professor Susan Behmke. Financial assistance for first or second-semester students in the Practical Nurse or Associate Degree Nursing programs. (Calvert, Charles or St. Mary’s County residents only) | Allied Health/Nursing |
Timothy Scott Moore Construction Management Memorial Scholarship | Established by Lisa Moore in support of students in the Construction Management Technology Program. | Trades and Continuing Education |
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Pathways Scholarship | Established by TPP in support of students majoring in engineering to support STEM workforce development at the Naval Air Warfare - Aircraft Division. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
Theresa Y. Banks Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2021 in memory of Theresa Banks this scholarship supports Charles County students who are pursuing a certificate or degree in education | Teacher Education |
Thomas F. Goldsmith, III Scholarship | Established in 2003 by the Thomas F. Goldsmith III Foundation in support of Charles County residents majoring in Nursing. | Allied Health/Nursing |
Thomas J. Murray Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2012 by Mary Ann Murray in memory of her husband, Thomas J. Murray. This award supports teacher education majors who are graduates of Great Mills High School and reside in St. Mary’s County. | Teacher Education |
Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Leadership Scholarship | The Thomas V. Mike Miller Leadership Scholarship will provide funding to Southern Maryland residents who possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 in their CSM Studies. Applicants must submit an essay that demonstrates their leadership at CSM, in the workplace, or in their community | General |
Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Scholarship | Established in 2010 by Vincent and Evelyn Hungerford in memory of their son, Tony Hungerford. This award supports students pursuing a degree in fine arts. | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Travel Studies Scholarship | Established by CSM Professor Richard Siciliano. Financial assistance for students enrolled in CSM course designated as a "travel studies” course | Travel Study |
Tri-County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. | Established in 2020 by the Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in support of students demonstrating community or extracurricular involvement who resides in the Tri-County (Calvert, St. Mary's, or Charles). | General |
Tri-County 40 et 8 Nursing Scholarship | Established in 2006 by the 40 et 8 Voiture Locale 456 of the American Legion in support of second-year nursing students. | Allied Health/Nursing |
United Ministers Coalition of Southern Maryland Scholarship | Established in 2019 by the United Ministers Coalition of Southern Maryland in support of students who are UMCSM members and are residents of Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel County. | General |
Veterans Educational Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2005 by Col. Thomas Hutchins in support of veterans with a preference for criminal justice or homeland security majors. | Veterans |
Walter B. Grove II Memorial Art Scholarship | Established in 1999 by Walter and Jane Grove in memory of their son, Walter Two, who was a student at CSM. This award supports visual arts students. | Fine Arts and Humanities |
Wigberto Martinez, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2009 by Neany, Inc. in memory of Wigberto “Willie” Martinez, Jr. This award supports students majoring in the fields of science, technology, or engineering. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |
William D. "Bill" Lyon Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Established in 2001 by Cathleen Lyon in memory of her husband, William D. “Bill” Lyon. This award supports trades students. | Trades and Continuing Education |
William D. Bauer Memorial Scholarship | Established in 2005 by Michelle Bauer Bolton Conner in memory of her father, William D. Bauer. This award supports students majoring in a STEM field of study. | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math |