Next Generation Conservation & Sportsman’s Scholarship

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

1.       A volunteer panel will review applications, with identifying information removed (name, city, etc.); and will be graded on a weighted scale emphasizing volunteer history, leadership & academic excellence.  Applications will be reviewed and the final selections for the successful awardees will be determined by their scores from the volunteer committee.   If either selected recipient chooses not to utilize the award, an alternative recipient will be chosen by this committee.

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.

 

 APPLICATION