Kathryn M. Daugherty Scholarship

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Be officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a Maryland academic institution.
  2. Be a resident of the State of Maryland.
  3. Be enrolled full-time as at least a sophomore with an education major. Preference will be given to elementary education majors.
  4. Demonstrate critical financial need.

To remain eligible, the student must:

  • Continue in an education curriculum leading to a degree in education.
  • Maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). If the GPA drops below 3.0, the scholarship will be discontinued.
  • Submit an official transcript at the completion of each academic year to the Business and Professional Women's Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Instructions to applicants (please read carefully):

  • For 2024, this scholarship is for $3,200 sophomore year, renewable next two years. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds.
  • This application is for academic year 2024 - 2025.
  • A check in the amount of the scholarship will be sent to the business office of the recipient's school. Funds may be used for tuition only.
  • Applications must be submitted using the application form provided and all questions must be answered.
  • Please submit a copy of current transcript.
  • Letters of reference are not required. However, the applicant may submit as many letters as she wishes. They should be mailed to the address below by the application deadline.
  • Applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2024.

Scholarship Application Form (Click here to open or download)

Completed applications must be sent to:

BPWF/MD Scholarship
P.O. 491
Williamsport, MD. 21795

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