Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

Student Financial AssistanceOxford Library Scholarship (OXF)This scholarship is awarded to a current Easton High School graduatewho resides in Oxford and holds a 2.5 cumulative grade pointaverage or higher. Students must demonstrate need. Studentsmust maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be renewed for theSpring term and the scholarship may be renewable a second year,if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.Dr. Harry C. Rhodes Scholarship (HRS)This scholarship is awarded to current high school graduates fromKent Island and Queen Anne’s County High School who achieveda 2.75 cumulative grade point average. Students must maintain a2.75 grade point average to be renewed for the spring term. Thisscholarship is not renewable for a second year.Bernard Kobrin Memorial Scholarship (KOBRN)A current North Caroline High School graduate may apply for thisscholarship. Applicants must hold a 3.0 high school grade pointaverage, demonstrate need as determined by the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid and major in education or nursing.Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Scholarship (S32)Maryland Law Enforcement Officers, Inc., offers a $1,500 scholarshipto a person with financial need who enrolls as a full-timestudent in the Criminal Justice Program (degree or certificate) atthe College. Eligible applicants must be residents of the EasternShore.Maryland Sheriff’s Institute (MDSI)The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Department sponsors a scholarshipfor Criminal Justice majors who hold a 3.0 cumulative gradepoint average. The student must reside in Queen Anne’s Countyand may enroll full-time or part-time.May Foundation Nursing Scholarship (MFNUR)This scholarship is available to a student from the Eastern Shore.Preference is given to students from Queen Anne’s County, whohave been admitted into the Nursing Program.May Foundation Scholarship (S26)The May Foundation sponsors a $500 scholarship, which isawarded to a full-time student from the Eastern Shore (with preferencegiven to Queen Anne’s County students).Medical Auxiliary Scholarship (MASF)This donor-advised fund with the Mid-Shore Community Foundationprovides scholarships to Talbot County residents who wishto further their education in the medical field. Priority is given tostudents pursuing Allied Health programs other than Nursing.Bonnie and Paul Meyer Nursing Scholarship (MEYER)This scholarship, which was established by the family of Bonnieand Paul Meyer, is available to a nursing student from DorchesterCounty with a 2.5 grade point average or higher.Nathan Foundation Scholarship (NFNS)This scholarship is available to Dorchester County residents whoare pursuing a degree or certificate in Allied Health, includingLPN, RN, Surgical and Radiological Technologies. Preference willbe given to nursing students.The National Bank of Cambridge Scholarship (S13)This scholarship is available to a full-time student who resides inDorchester County. The scholarship is renewable.Osprey Chesapeake Market Scholarship (OSPR)This scholarship is available to all Eastern Shore residents whohold a 2.0 grade point average or higher.People’s Bank of Kent County (S14)A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded annually toa full-time student who is a resident of Kent County.Queenstown Bank Scholarship (S16)This scholarship is available to residents of Queen Anne’s Countywho are attending the College as full-time students.Elaine and Roger Ralph Scholarship (RALPH)This need-based scholarship is available to non-traditional studentswho are single parents. Priority is given to Queen Anne’sCounty residents.Ridgely High School Alumni Scholarship (RASF)The Alumni Association of Ridgely High School sponsors this$250 scholarship. This scholarship is available to descendents ofRidgely High School alumni.Wade A. Roche Memorial Scholarship (ROSCH)The Easton Police Department sponsors one full-time and onepart-time scholarship for students pursing a degree in CriminalJustice. Students must hold a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.For more information, contact Sgt. Thomas at the Easton PoliceDepartment.Shirk Fund Scholarship (Q02)This donor-advised fund with the Mid-Shore Community Foundationprovides funding to single mothers and dependents of singlemothers who have a desire to enter or re-enter the workforce.George and Jane Silver Scholarship (S35)The founding president of Chesapeake College, Dr. George Silver,sponsors a scholarship in the amount of $800 for a full-timestudent at the College. Students living in Caroline, Kent, QueenAnne’s, and Talbot counties who are interested in teaching as aprofession are eligible. Selection preference is given to the eligiblestudent who is involved actively in the religious life of his/herchurch or parish and is recommended by the high school counselor.The scholarship can be renewed for a second year of studywith a 3.0 grade point average.Simpson Memorial Scholarship (S69)One $600 scholarship is awarded to a resident of the five-countyservice area, with preference given to Kent and Queen Anne’scounties. This scholarship is renewable. The recipient may enrolleither full- or part-time.26