The
Calvert County Sportsman’s Club of Prince Frederick each year awards two (2) scholarships providing financial
assistance to students graduating from Calvert County public or private high schools for undergraduate study in the field of
their choice at a college, university, or trade school. This
one-time scholarship award must be used for continued education at any college,
university, or trade school approved by the Calvert County Sportsman’s Club. This program is open to all students;
however, it is targeted to students who have shown an exceptional level of
commitment to wetlands conservation, hunting, fishing, trapping, and other
sportsman’s activities. In addition,
students must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (high school), or 2.5 or
higher GPA (college, university or trade school).
The first-place scholarship recipient will
receive the CCSC Conservation Scholarship; an award of $1,000.00
The second-place scholarship recipient
will receive the CCSC Sportsman’s Scholarship; an award of $500.00
Payments are made directly to the student
in advance of the fall semester each year.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must be residents of Calvert
County, MD and be in the current graduating class of a Calvert County public or
private high school, or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade
school.
2. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in
a college or university approved by the CCSC, prior to distribution of any
award.
3. Applicants will provide their high school,
college, university or trade school transcript, Sportsman’s history, a list of
any service or academic awards received, and a letter of recommendation
highlighting their involvement & commitment to an outdoor sportsman’s
lifestyle.
4. Applicant must write a 300-word essay
describing his or her most memorable outdoor experience, and how the experience
has impacted their views and life. No
artificial intelligence may be used in writing the essay.
5.
Scholarship recipients are expected to
attend the July 2024 Crab Feast at the CCSC to receive their
award.
PROCEDURES
2. Applicants will be judged on the essay, character,
citizenship, scholastic ability, and community service. Recommendations from various organizations
(school, church, Scout programs, 4-H, etc.) will be sought when deemed
pertinent and necessary.
3. Applications are available from the Guidance
Office at the Calvert County public or private high school from which the
applicant will be graduating or contact the Scholarship Committee (410-808-3832).
4. Applications MUST BE RECEIVED by the Scholarship Committee on or before
June 1, 2024. Late
applications will not be accepted.
Mail one copy of a completed application with all required information and
attachments (incomplete applications will not be considered) to:
Calvert
County Sportsman’s Club 1745 Forest
Glen Dr Prince Frederick, MD 20678
5. Only the Scholarship recipients will be
notified of the decision of the Committee. Notification will be by letter in late
June or early July.